Yunyang Zhangfei Temple

云阳张飞庙景区

Chongqing, Yunyang·29.7093°N, 107.0177°E

Ticket Price

CNY 80 (peak season), CNY 40 (off-season)

Duration

1-2 hours

About Yunyang Zhangfei Temple

Zhangfei Temple honors Zhang Fei, the fierce Shu general of the Three Kingdoms era, in a riverside shrine of Ming-Qing architecture relocated stone by stone before the Yangtze rose.

Highlights

• Riverside temple honoring the Shu-general Zhang Fei, with relocated Ming-Qing architecture. • Famous stone inscriptions and calligraphy collections. • Moved intact before the dam raised the water.

Suggested Route

Enter through the gate, view the main hall, the inscription gallery, and the riverside pavilion; allow 1-2 h.

Food & Lodging

Yunyang noodles and river fish; lodging in Yunyang county.

Facilities

Parking, restrooms, an exhibition hall, and a souvenir shop.

Travel Tips

Dress modestly. Be quiet inside temple halls. Do not point at Buddha statues. Incense is available on-site.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: Spring (March-May) and Autumn (September-November)

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

⏰Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.