Bao Gong Temple play raiders
I. Overview of the scenic spot
Located at No. 1 Xiangyang Road, Gulou District, Kaifeng City, Henan Province, Baogong Temple is located on the west bank of Baogong Lake. It is a restored ancestral hall in memory of Bao Zheng, a famous official and political reformer in ancient China. Baogong Temple was built in the Jin and Yuan dynasties, after the Ming and Qing dynasties repair, has nearly a thousand years of history. In 1984, Kaifeng City rebuilt the present Baogong Temple on Baogong Lake, which covers an area of about 1 hectare (there are also said to be 3 hectares), with a construction area of 1800 or 2200 square meters, is a group of typical classical architectural buildings in the style of Song Dynasty, magnificent, dignified and elegant. Baogong Temple is a national AAAA level tourist scenic spot and one of the important scenic spots in the Central Plains tourist area developed and constructed by the National Tourism Administration.
2. Opening hours
Winter: 07:30-18:00 (closed at 17:00)
Summer: 07:30-19:00 (The specific time may be adjusted according to the season or scenic arrangement, please refer to the scenic announcement)
3. Ticket information
Adult ticket: 27 yuan
Student ticket: 15 yuan (valid student ID is required)
Preferential policies: The scenic spot may provide preferential policies for different groups of people, such as the elderly, the disabled, soldiers, etc., the specific scenic spot announcement shall prevail.
4. Traffic guide
Public Transport:
You can take Kaifeng bus No. 2, No. 8, No. 10, No. 14 to Baogongci bus station, walk about 99 meters to reach.
Or take bus No. 2 to Gulou District Court Station and walk about 205 meters.
Self-driving:
Self-driving tourists can park their vehicles in the west parking lot of Baogong Temple, which is an above-ground parking space and is less than 100 meters away from the scenic spot.
Five, scenic layout and main attractions
The scenic area of Baogong Temple consists of two parts: the main exhibition area and the rear garden area.
Main exhibition area:
Hall: Imposing, with “Bao Gong Temple” plaque, is the core building of the scenic spot.
Second Hall: There is a stone carving of Bao Gong rubbings, as well as Bao Gong’s family training, showing Bao Gong’s noble character.
East and west side hall: The historical stories of Bao Gong are displayed in the form of pictures and pictures, such as “Bao Gong throwing inkstones” and “Chenzhou grain”. There are also three imposing bronze guillotine blades in the east side hall, which are the dragon head guillotine blade, the tiger head guillotine blade, the dog head guillotine blade, and the group wax figure of the “Guillotine Case”.
Cloister, stele pavilion, gate, second gate: all are Song Dynasty style, light and elegant color, regular layout.
Back Garden area:
There are rockeries, stone carvings and other landscapes, providing a space for tourists to relax.
Six, play advice
Plan your trip in advance: It is recommended to understand the opening hours and ticket information of the scenic spot in advance and arrange your trip reasonably.
Order of visit: You can first visit the main exhibition area of the main hall, the second hall and other core attractions, and then go to the east and west side halls to understand the historical story of Bao Gong, and finally visit the back garden scenic area to enjoy a quiet leisure time.
Take photos: Bailong Pavilion is a great location overlooking Baogong Lake, you can take photos.
Shopping in Cultural and creative area: On the right hand side of the entrance to the scenic area is the cultural and creative area, where a variety of commemorative coins and souvenirs are displayed, which is a good place to buy tourist souvenirs.
7. Peripheral recommendations
Food Recommendation:
After visiting the Bao Gong Temple, you can go to the nearby Xi Si Night Market (Ding Jiao Street) to taste Kaifeng specialties, such as mutton soup, Hu spicy soup, soup dumplings.
Attractions recommended:
Kaifeng Mansion: Not far from Bao Gong Temple, it is an excellent place to learn about the official government culture of the Song Dynasty and the Bao Zheng legend culture.
Long Live Mountain Martial Arts City: Located in Longting District of Kaifeng City, it is a theme scenic spot integrating martial arts culture and natural scenery.
Eight, warm tips
Pay attention to sun protection and heat protection: When visiting in summer, please take sun protection and heat protection measures.
Protection of cultural relics: Please respect cultural relics and monuments, do not touch or damage the cultural relics in the scenic area.
Keep quiet: Please keep quiet and don’t talk loudly in the scenic area.
Pay attention to the safety of personal belongings: Please take care of personal belongings, such as mobile phones, wallets, etc.
Through the above guideline, I believe you can better plan the trip to Baogong Temple and enjoy a pleasant travel experience.
