Wuhou Temple, also known as Wuhou Shrine Temple of Marquis, is dedicated to Zhuge Liang, the Marquis Wu (Wuhou) of the Kingdom of Shu in the Three Kingdoms Period (220 - 280). Zhuge Liang was an excellent politician, militarist, diplomat and astronomer. In addition, the Temple of Liu Bei, the emperor of Shuhan, and his mausoleum are well-known historical sites inside this big scenic spot. 

 

Wuhou Temple is located in the southwestern part of downtown Chengdu. The date of its establishment is unclear. We know only that it was built next to the Temple of Liu Bei. Consequently, the entrance plaque reads “Zhaolie Temple of Shuhan Kingdom”. Zhaolie is the posthumous title of Liu Bei. The current Wuhou Temple was rebuilt in 1672. 

武侯祠(汉昭烈庙)，全国重点文物保护单位，国家AAAA级旅游景区，国家一级博物馆。

武侯祠(汉昭烈庙)位于四川省成都市武侯区，肇始于公元223年修建刘备惠陵时，它是中国唯一的一座君臣合祀祠庙和最负盛名的诸葛亮、刘备及蜀汉英雄纪念地，也是全国影响最大的三国遗迹博物馆。

1961年国务院公布武侯祠为首批全国重点文物保护单位，2008年评选为首批国家一级博物馆。成都武侯祠现占地15万平方米，由三国历史遗迹区(文物区)、西区(三国文化体验区)以及锦里民俗区(锦里)三部分组成，享有"三国圣地"的美誉。

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Good evening, Ladies and gentlemen, it’s my great honor to be your local guide. Today, we are going to visit the Chengdu Wuhou Temple. before we get in I should give you some information about China’s history , which makes you have a better understanding about the temple. China experienced a lot of dynasties .But there is a period which is very famous .that is the Three kingdoms Period .Ok, ladies and gentlemen I will ask you a question first before telling you what happened in that period .Did you read a famous Chinese classic novel named the Romance of the Three Kingdoms? Maybe someone did but some didn’t . Actually , this book is about what happened at that time.