Hua Xi Lou, also known as Shanxi and Shaanxi Guild Hall and Daguan Di Temple, is a historic gatherin[...]
Hua Xi Lou, also known as Shanxi and Shaanxi Guild Hall and Daguan Di Temple, is a historic gathering place for merchants from Shanxi and Shaanxi during the Ming and Qing dynasties. It is steeped in history, with a temple dedicated to Guan Yu, a native of Shanxi. The intricate and beautiful Hua Xi Lou is adorned with vibrant murals from the Qianlong period and exquisite carvings, making it a nationally protected heritage site.
Hua Xi Lou boasts the ‘three wonders’: the two flagpoles in front of the main gate, the wood carvings of Hua Xi Lou, and the mountain gate. The brick carvings are a marvel of Huizhou micro-carving art. Located in the north of Bozhou city, on the south bank of the Guo River, Hua Xi Lou was originally built during the Kangxi period for theatrical performances. The main building in the courtyard is the grand hall, with the performance pavilion complementing it, and the side buildings serving as places for watching performances and banquets, forming a quadrangular courtyard surrounded by high walls that make the acoustics excellent.
Opening Hours: 05/01-10/31 from 08:30 to 18:00; 11/01-04/30 from 09:00 to 17:30.
Preferential Policies: Children: Free for children aged 6 and under or with a height of 1.2 meters and under (accompanied by an adult); discounted for minors aged 6 to 18 with valid identification. Disabled: Free with valid identification. Elderly: Free for seniors aged 65 and over with personal valid identification; discounted for seniors aged 60 to 64 with valid identification. Military: Free for revolutionary disabled soldiers with valid identification.
Journalists: Free for journalists with valid identification. Specific Groups: Free for labor models and heroes at or above the provincial and ministerial level, and low-income households with personal valid identification. Students: Discounted for students in school with valid student identification. Active-duty Military: Discounted with valid identification. Retired Military Officers: Discounted with valid identification.
Faculty and Staff: Half price with a teacher’s qualification certificate. Additional information: Please consult with the scenic area staff for group and other temporary preferential policies.
Service Facilities: Parking: Hua Xi Lou Parking, with charges; Address: North Gate of Hua Xi Lou; Number of spaces subject to actual situation at the scenic area. WIFI: Account: aibozhou; Password: No password; Coverage: Full coverage.
Must-see Tips: Hua Xi Lou offers top-tier guided tours, with professional guides providing company and explanations.
