Plan at a glance
A historic complex combining a tomb and temple
Bigan Temple is at the north end of Bigan Avenue in Bigan Temple Village, Weihui. The usual entrance is the main gate with a paifang. The visit centers on Bigan’s Tomb, Bigan Hall, the Stele Gallery, and the ancient cypresses in the temple, making it a good place for a quiet historical visit.
How much time to allow
Allow about 1–1.5 hours for the central-axis route through the main buildings. If you also want to see the Happy Cypress, Heartless Cypress, Heartless Vegetable, and the ancient cypress grove on both sides of the temple, plan for 2–3 hours. The reference adult ticket price is about CNY 30–40; student and visitors with the Lin surname discounts follow the ticket rules at entry.
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The Confucius sword-carved stele and Stele Gallery
The Stele Gallery contains a stele titled “Tomb of Yin Bigan,” known as the Confucius sword-carved stele. Related history and legends are explained on the on-site display panels. The gallery holds more than 60 steles from the Northern Wei through the Qing dynasty, making it worthwhile for visitors interested in calligraphy, stone carving, and ancient ritual architecture.
Bigan Hall and the tomb mound
Bigan Hall stands along the main section of the central-axis route, with the tomb mound farther behind it. Walking along this axis lets you take in the buildings, steles, and burial spaces as one continuous route.
Ancient cypresses and plant stories
The split ancient cypress in front of the tomb mound is commonly called the Happy Cypress or Heartless Cypress, and its form is associated with the story of Bigan having his heart cut out. The temple’s Heartless Vegetable is also connected with a local legend. You can learn about both through the on-site introduction.
Build your day
A 1–1.5-hour central-axis route
Enter through the paifang and follow the route past the Ming-era glazed screen wall, Stele Gallery, Bigan Hall, and tomb mound. Focus on the Confucius sword-carved stele in the gallery, then see the ancient cypresses near the tomb mound. This route suits first-time visitors and those with limited time.
A complete 2–3-hour visit
Complete the central-axis route first, then look for the Happy Cypress, Heartless Cypress, and Heartless Vegetable on both sides of the temple. Slow down around the ancient cypress grove. There are many details in the steles and buildings, so give most of your time to the gallery, hall, and tomb mound.
Set your pace
The main sights at Bigan Temple are concentrated along the central axis, making the route easy to organize. Visitors interested in steles can spend longer in the gallery, while those drawn to architecture and garden surroundings can give more time to the hall, tomb mound, and ancient cypresses.
Get there
By car
Navigate to “Bigan Temple” and drive to Bigan Temple Village in Weihui from Xinxiang or Zhengzhou. The scenic area has parking areas; check the parking fee and exact parking arrangements on arrival.
By public transportation
After taking the high-speed train to Xinxiang East Railway Station, take a taxi to Bigan Temple. The reference fare is about CNY 30–50. You can also take a bus from Xinxiang Central Bus Station to Weihui and transfer to local transportation. Allow time for the city transfer.
Know before you go
Tickets and entry
Reference opening hours are 08:00–18:00. The exact rules for adult, student, and Lin-surname discounts can change over time; bring your ID and review the current ticket information at entry. Reservation procedures may also change, so note the entry requirements before traveling.
What to focus on
The Confucius sword-carved stele, Stele Gallery, Bigan Hall, and tomb mound form the most compact visiting route. The Happy Cypress and Heartless Vegetable are connected with local legends; learn more from the on-site display panels and guide commentary.