Bao Gong Cultural Park
包公文化园
A cultural park commemorating Bao Zheng, who governed Duanzhou. Its Bao Gong Shrine, Qingfeng Tower and the legend of the hurled inkstone tell the story of an incorruptible official.
Bao Zheng served as prefect of Duanzhou during the Qingli era of the Northern Song. When his term ended, he left without taking a single inkstone with him, a story that became a byword for integrity. Bao Gong Cultural Park lies on the north bank of the West River. It contains Bao Gong Shrine, Qingfeng Tower, Bao Gong Well and other period-style buildings, along with exhibitions, all set in open grounds ideal for riverside strolls. It is usually free to enter and is about 3 km from the Song city walls. A visit takes about an hour, and it can be combined with Mei'an.
Opening hours
About 09:00–17:30
Nearby sights
- Mei'an Temple
- Liqiao Tower
- Zhaoqing Song City Wall
- Zhaoqing Museum
- Zhaoqing Prefectural Confucian Academy
- Yuejiang Tower
- Chongxi Pagoda
- Seven Star Crags