Lord Bao Memorial Temple, Kaifeng, Henan, China


Memorial for Bao Zheng (Bao Gong), prefect of Kaifeng (Bian) during the Song Dynasty. Bao Zheng gained a reputation for scrupulous honesty and integrity. He fought corruption in all government roles over a 25 year period. The small memorial is located on the west edge of Baogong Lake in the southwestern corner (Gulou Qu) of central Kaifeng. Bao Zheng was occasionally compared to Guan Gong, the god of war.


Size: 4288px × 2848px
Location: Kaifeng, Henan, China
Photo credit: © Lee Walker / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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