Lu Li Ancient Village

Lu Li Ancient Village is located in the northwest of Xishan, named after Mr. Lu Li, a famous hermit from the Han Dynasty who lived in seclusion here, and is home to historical sites such as Zhengjing Port, Yongning Bridge, Nanxing Bridge, and Changshou Temple.
Yuwang Temple, located in Lu Li Ancient Village, was originally built in the third year of the Datong period of the Southern Dynasties’ Liang Dynasty (537) in memory of Yu the Great’s water management in Taihu Lake and Xishan. The temple features yellow walls, clear tiles, and upturned corners and eaves, standing out among the vast expanse of Taihu Lake.

Lu Li is also known as Lu Wan Li, named after Mr. Lu Li, one of the ‘Four Worthies of the Shangshan’ from the early Han Dynasty who lived in seclusion here; and Ya Li, named after the Taihu Camp’s Tourist Office established here during the Ming and Qing dynasties.

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The Lu Li scenic area now has open attractions such as Yuwang Temple, as well as numerous historical and cultural relics, including Zhengjing Port, Yongning Bridge, Guxing Bridge, the ancient lake defense stronghold of Lutou Stockade and Patrol Office, Censor’s Archway, Wu Nu Fen, and Tianhou Palace. Open from 1/1 to 12/31, 08:00-16:30.

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