Zhou Wei Temple
周渭祠
A shrine honoring Zhou Wei, a censor from Gongcheng during the Northern Song dynasty. Its Ming-era wooden structure is well preserved and is considered one of the best-preserved Ming wooden buildings in Guangxi.
Zhou Wei Temple stands on Taihe Street in the county town. It was built to honor Zhou Wei, a Northern Song censor from Gongcheng known for his integrity and outspokenness. The surviving buildings date from the Ming dynasty. The gatehouse has a hip-and-gable roof, with tiered brackets projecting outward. Its ridge ornaments and the carvings of the character 'longevity' are exquisite. It is considered one of the best-preserved Ming wooden structures in Guangxi and is designated a National Key Cultural Relic Protection Unit. Tickets cost about 20 yuan, and the visit takes about 30 minutes. It sits next to the Hunan Guild Hall and can be combined with the Confucian and Martial Temples for a half-day tour of the county's ancient architecture.
Opening hours
About 08:30–17:30
Nearby sights
- Hunan Guild Hall (Gongcheng)
- Gongcheng Confucian Temple
- Gongcheng Martial Temple
- Sheshan Ancient Village
- Dalingshan Peach Garden
- Hongyan Village (Gongcheng)
- Langshan Ancient Village
- Fuli Ancient Town