Exploring Chengdu's historic Wuhou Shrine

Exploring Chengdu's historic Wuhou Shrine

  06 Aug 2025

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People visit the Chengdu Wuhou Shrine Museum in Sichuan Province. /CGTN
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People visit the Chengdu Wuhou Shrine Museum in Sichuan Province. /CGTN

For history enthusiasts, especially those captivated by the tales of the Three Kingdoms period (220-280), the Chengdu Wuhou Shrine Museum offers a rich journey into the legendary era.

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An inscription of the “Former Chu Shi Biao,” a memorial written by Zhuge Liang in 227 before his first Northern Expedition, is seen at the Chengdu Wuhou Shrine Museum in Sichuan Province. The calligraphy is by General Yue Fei, a renowned military commander of the Southern Song Dynasty. /CGTN
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An inscription of the “Former Chu Shi Biao,” a memorial written by Zhuge Liang in 227 before his first Northern Expedition, is seen at the Chengdu Wuhou Shrine Museum in Sichuan Province. The calligraphy is by General Yue Fei, a renowned military commander of the Southern Song Dynasty. /CGTN
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An inscription of the “Former Chu Shi Biao,” a memorial written by Zhuge Liang in 227 before his first Northern Expedition, is seen at the Chengdu Wuhou Shrine Museum in Sichuan Province. The calligraphy is by General Yue Fei, a renowned military commander of the Southern Song Dynasty. /CGTN

The revered cultural landmark traces its roots back to the Hui Mausoleum, the burial site of Liu Bei, the founder of the Shu state. Over the centuries, it evolved into a grand memorial complex honoring Liu Bei, the brilliant strategist Zhuge Liang, and other prominent Shu figures.

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The red walls inside the Chengdu Wuhou Shrine Museum have become a popular photo spot. /CGTN
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The red walls inside the Chengdu Wuhou Shrine Museum have become a popular photo spot. /CGTN
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The red walls inside the Chengdu Wuhou Shrine Museum have become a popular photo spot. /CGTN

Visitors today can explore the ancient mausoleum, wander through the traditional halls and temples, and admire statues of legendary heroes. They can also pose for photos beside the iconic red walls inside the complex, and immerse themselves in the enduring spirit of loyalty, wisdom, and valor embodied in the legacy of the Three Kingdoms.

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