Zhuge Liang was born in Langya, Eastern Han Dynasty. He lost his father when he was a child. Later, he came to Zhang Yu with his uncle, and settled in Nanyang with Zhang Yu via Jingzhou, where he worked hard to study and study the political and economic situation of past dynasties and political opinions of various factions. Later, he helped Liu Bei set fire to Wang Bo and Chibi, established the hegemony of West Shu, captured Meng Huo seven times, and left Qishan six times, and did everything possible. Zhuge Liang was named marquis of Wu after his death. Because Zhuge Liang worked hard to build a house in Nanyang, Nanyang people in Jin Dynasty built a temple on Wolonggang as a memorial. After the war, it was built and destroyed again and again, and it was not until the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty that it was rebuilt according to its original appearance. In recent years, after the active repair of relevant departments, Nanyang Wuhou Temple has taken on a new look and become a famous tourist attraction.
The mountain gate with the golden plaque of "the dragon of the ages" is the starting point of Wuhou Temple. Climb the stairs, cross the stone tablet square and Xianren Bridge engraved with "Three Visits by Han Zhaolie", and face the main building of the temple-Dabai Hall. There is a statue of Zhu Gekongming in the temple and a feather fan with a black silk scarf, which looks elegant and realistic. On both sides are statues of his son Zhuge Zhan and grandson Zhuge Shang. Outside the main hall, there are many plaques and couplets hanging in the scroll shed, and the two walls are also inlaid with stone carvings inscribed by scholars and celebrities of past dynasties, each with its own characteristics. Behind the main hall is Zhuge Cao Lu, fluffy as an umbrella, simple and beautiful. This is the place where Zhuge Liang studied in seclusion. In addition to the thatched cottage, there are also scenic spots such as Gubaiting, Liangfuyan, Ye Yun Temple, Ningyuan Building, Companion Terrace, Sangutang, Xiaohongqiao, Laolong Cave and Embroidered Knee Stone, which are called "Ten Scenes of Wolong". It's quiet everywhere and the scenery is absolutely beautiful. In particular, the gentle Zhuge Liang, the humble and respectful Liu Xuande, the impatient Zhang Fei and the serene statue of Guan Yu in Sangutang and Zhangguan Hall are lifelike and unique. In order to let visitors better understand Zhuge Liang's life story and lofty aspirations, Ningyuan Building also described the political, economic and cultural development of Wei, Shu and Wu in concise words.
There are more than 300 stone carvings embedded in the corridor wall of Wuhou Temple, and countless plaques in the hall are couplets. Stone carving knives are exquisite, and many of them have deep attainments in calligraphy. For example, Yue Shaobao's inscriptions such as Zhuge Liang's Example, Return My Rivers and Mountains, and Zheng Banqiao's Rare Confusion are vigorous and free-spirited, and have always been respected by calligraphy lovers at home and abroad. There are many plaques in Wuhou Temple, which are hung under the eaves or on the roof beams and are very popular with tourists. Skillful craftsmen engrave the calligraphy of famous artists on the woodblock, which is alternately convex and concave, bold and unrestrained, incisive and profound, and extraordinary in momentum. Wuhou Temple, with its inscriptions, couplets and plaques integrating literature, calligraphy and painting, is a precious treasure house of art and has a strong attraction to tourists.
Wuhou Temple is not only an important tourist attraction in Nanyang, but also a tourist hotspot on the tourist routes of the Three Kingdoms.