包公祠Memorial Temple of Lord Bao

包公祠座落在开封城内碧波荡、风景如画的包公湖西畔，占地一公顷，是一组典型的仿宋风格的古建筑群。
　　它气势宏伟、风格凝重典雅。祠内主要建筑与景观有大门、二门、照壁、碑亭、二殿、回廊、大殿、东西展殿、假山瀑布、石雕百龙亭与喷泉，小桥流水、嶙峋奇石。
　　其中大殿内高3米多，重达2.5吨的包公铜像引人注目，包公蟒袍冠带，正襟端坐，一手扶椅，一手握拳，仿佛要拍案而起，一身凛然不可予夺的浩然正气。
　　二殿展有包公的出仕明志诗、开封府题名记碑、包公书法手迹、墓志铭等。

Lord Bao Memorial Temple is located in Baohe Park just southwest of the city center. It was initially¹ built in 1066 in memory of Baozheng, a famous upright officer during the Northern Song Dynasty (960 - 1127).

Lord Bao Memorial Temple is a typical ancient architectural complex with style imitating that of the Song Dynasty. Covering an area of one hectare, it mainly consists of Entrance Gate, the Second Gate, the Stele² Pavilion, the Main Hall, the Second Hall and the east and west exhibition rooms.

In the main hall, a bronze statue of Lord Bao, which is three meters in height and 2.5 tons in weight, is displayed. With his hat and waist

band on, Baozheng sits upright. One of his hands placed on the chair with the other clenched³.In the second hall, the historical materials and classic books about Lord Bao, the poems made by Lord Bao, monument inscription⁴, and "Kaifeng Residence and Office monument inscription" are exhibited.

The eastern and western halls, using some pictures and essays, show visitors many stories and tales about Lord Bao.

Admission Fee:	20
Opening Hours:	8:00 - 18:00
Recommended Time for a Visit:	One hour