Yue Fei Temple, Tangyin, memorial temple in Tangyin County, China
Yue Fei Temple is a walled complex in Tangyin County, Henan, rebuilt in 1450 during the Ming dynasty. Its main hall is five bays wide and three deep, with a single-eave gable roof rising 10 m. The grounds measure 109 m north to south and 57.8 m east to west, covering 6,300 m². The entrance gate has red brick walls, green glazed tile roofs, and a plaque reading "宋岳忠武王廟"; vertical plaques on the side walls read "孝" and "忠".
The present temple was rebuilt in 1450, the first year of the Jingtai era of the Ming dynasty; most surviving buildings date from that period. It honours Yue Fei, the Song general who fought the Jin. The complex was listed in 2001 as a Major Historical and Cultural Site Protected at the National Level, in the fifth batch.
The main shrine features a seated statue of General Yue Fei holding a sword, with wall paintings showing scenes from his military campaigns. These visual representations allow visitors to connect with how this historical leader is venerated and to see artistic interpretations of his deeds.
The complex faces south, with the Jingzhong Fang gate at the front and the main hall at the rear, so walk straight through from the entrance. The grounds measure 109 m north to south and 57.8 m east to west, with 2,100 m² of building, enough for a leisurely circuit. The site lies in Chengguan Town, Tangyin County, Anyang, Henan.
The complex displays five iron statues of individuals who falsely accused General Yue Fei of treason, each shown with bound hands. This unusual display serves as a visual response to the injustice this leader suffered.
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