Temple of Yue Fei 岳王庙
Memorial shrine to Yue Fei, the 12th-century general executed on false charges, whose story of loyalty is one of the most famous in Chinese history.
Look for the four kneeling iron figures in front of the tomb — they represent the officials blamed for his death and visitors still spit on them.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to book Temple of Yue Fei in advance?
Advance booking allowed up to 3 days ahead; entry via the '西湖旅游' (West Lake Tourism) WeChat official account, menu 【景区门票】 → 景区门票/岳王庙; same-day booking on third-party platforms possible until 18:30 on the day of visit; entry by ID card or e-ticket QR code. Passport use for foreigners is not stated by official sources — one traveller review says tickets bought via an OTA 'can be bought by non-Chinese too, just scan the code at entry'. No weekly closing day is mentioned.
What are the opening hours of Temple of Yue Fei?
07:30–17:30
How much is a ticket to Temple of Yue Fei?
About ¥25. Adult full-price ticket 25 yuan; minors, seniors and disabled visitors with valid ID pay half price (about 12.5 yuan); students half price. Ticket covers the whole site (Tomb Garden, Zhonglie Shrine, Qizhong Shrine, Yue Fei Memorial Hall). No separate charges mentioned.
How long do I need at Temple of Yue Fei?
Plan about 1 hours.
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