Tiegong Temple is located on the west bank of Daming Lake, and was built in memory of Tie Xian, a minister of war during the Ming Dynasty. In the 57th year of the Qianlong era of the Qing Dynasty (1792 AD), the temple was reconstructed by Ah Linbao, the salt transport commissioner of Shandong. It consists of a memorial hall, Xiao Canglang Pavilion, Deyue Pavilion, lakeside corridor, and lotus flower pond, forming a comprehensive garden courtyard.
Inside the temple, there stands a bronze statue of Tie Xian, which is 2.3 meters tall and weighs 1.8 tons. The statue is colored in imitation of ancient bronze, depicting Tie Xian in the attire of a Ming Dynasty official, with a slight frown and a sorrowful expression, vividly capturing the character’s personality and inner world. The statue combines traditional craftsmanship with modern sculpture techniques, effectively portraying the character’s traits. The walls of the hall are adorned with eight stone inscriptions by calligraphers from different eras, featuring various styles such as regular script, running script, cursive script, seal script, and Wei Stele script, each with profound skill and unique charm. The courtyard contains numerous inscriptions by literati, including travelogues, reconstruction records, poems, inscriptions, congratulatory messages, birthday wishes, and commemorative articles. Opening hours and business status are subject to the day’s opening conditions.Tiegong Temple
Tiegong Temple is located on the west bank of Daming Lake, and was built in memory of Tie Xian, a [&[...]
