Yue Fei Temple commemorates the Song dynasty general Yue Fei (1103-1142), executed at age 39 on framed treason charges. He is one of China's most-revered national heroes, the embodiment of loyalty to country. The complex (Southern Song foundation, Ming/Qing rebuilds) holds his tomb, the tomb of his son Yue Yun, the 'Loyalty to the Country' (尽忠报国) calligraphy hall, and most famously four cast-iron kneeling statues of the officials who framed him (Qin Hui, his wife Wang, and 2 others) facing his tomb in eternal disgrace — visitors traditionally spit on them. Ticket ¥25. 30 min visit minimum, 1 hour with full reading of the steles. Right next to Su Causeway entrance on West Lake's north shore — easy combination with a Su Causeway walk or boat ride.
Address
80 Beishan Rd, West Lake N shore
西湖北山街 80 号
Highlights
- Iron kneeling statuesQin Hui + 3 traitors; spitting tradition
- 'Loyalty to Country' calligraphyYue Fei's mother's tattoo of 4 characters
- Next to Su CausewayPair with West Lake's most famous walk
For foreign visitors
- English service: partial english
- Cards accepted: visa, master
- Booking / entry: not needed
- Best time: Combine with Su Causeway / Broken Bridge walk
- Wi-Fi: free
- Transit access: metro direct
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What travelers say (3 reviews)
HistoryBuff·TripAdvisor·4/5
Song dynasty general framed and executed at 39. The 4 iron kneeling traitor statues are still spat on by visitors. Small but emotional.
2026-04-08
岳飞迷·Xiaohongshu·5/5
民族英雄岳王庙！门票 ¥25。'尽忠报国'墨宝 + 秦桧夫妇跪像。1 小时够，配苏堤散步完美。
2026-03-12
Tom B.·Google Maps·4/5
On West Lake's north shore, easy to combine with Su Causeway walk. Cultural depth that's hard to get from West Lake views alone.
2026-02-20
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