Temple of Magistrate Bao, Hefei
This temple was built on Xianghua Mound in Baohe Park in memory of Bao Zheng (999-1062) of the Northern Song Dynasty.
Born in Hefei, Bao Zheng was an honest official known as "Upright Magistrate Bao," who had once and his portrait carved on a stone, as well as relics unearthed from his tomb.
A well beside the temple is called "Upright Spring (Lianquan)," and it is said that corrupt officials of the town dared not drink the springwater.
The willow-lined Xianghua Mound is surrounded by water, in which water chestnuts and lotus flowers grow lavishly, and is connected to land by a bridge. Lotus roots flourish in the nearby Baohe River.
Hongcun Village boasts a history of 800 years. Its most distinct feature is its ingenious water supply system.
“After a trip to Huangshan, China's Five Sacred mountains pale in comparison …” so goes the old Chinese saying.
