Wanshou Palace in Huize County, Qujing

Wanshou Palace in Huize: A Timeless Tribute to Jiangxi Merchants

Quick Glance

In the ancient city of Huize, nestled along Jiangxi Street, lies a 7,546 m² Qing-style guild hall with 42 elegant flying eaves and a 13-meter-tall opera stage. Wanshou Palace captures the spirit of the Jiangyou merchant clan, Huize’s prosperous copper trade, and a rare harmony of Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism—all carved into its ornate beams and painted rafters.

? Location & Navigation

Address: South side of mid-section, Jiangxi Street, Ancient Town, Huize County, Qujing City, Yunnan Province

1 km (10-min walk) from Huize Bus Station

300 m from Tang Jiyao's Former Residence—perfect for a walking tour combo

Navigation Tip: Search “会泽万寿宫” (Huize Wanshou Palace) on Gaode/Baidu Maps

?️ History in Brief

Founded: In 1711 (Qing Dynasty, Kangxi 50th year) by Jiangxi merchants; destroyed in 1730 during wartime

Rebuilt: In 1762 with donations from 14 Jiangxi-related prefectures (e.g., Dongchuan, Nanchang); restored several times during later Qing and Republican periods

Status: Listed as a Provincial-Level Protected Site in 1987

Legacy: Known as the most prominent of Huize’s “Eight Great Guild Halls,” locally nicknamed “Jiangxi Temple”

?️ Architectural Highlights

? Immersive Experiences

15-Min Express Tour: Screen Wall → Opera Stage → Zhenjun Hall → Guanyin Hall → Mini Guild Hall Exhibit in West Courtyard

Cultural Activities:

Free Guided Tours at 10:30 & 15:00 daily—learn how Jiangxi merchants carried copper coins across northern Yunnan

Opera Makeup & Photoshoots: Book on Saturdays to dress up and pose on the antique stage

Night Visits (Holiday Only):

From 19:00–21:00 during festivals, see the palace illuminated—eaves glowing and red lanterns blazing

Educational Walks: Combine Wanshou Palace with Tang Jiyao Residence, Yuwang Temple, and Dajue Temple in a 2-hour “Guild Hall Culture City Walk”

? Getting There & Visitor Info

Admission: Free year-round

Opening Hours: 08:30–17:30 (last entry at 17:00)

Transport:

High-Speed Rail: Kunming South → Qujing North (1 hr) → Bus to Huize (~2 hrs) → Walk 10 min

Driving: 2 km from Huize exit on Hangrui Expressway

Parking: Free 2-hour parking at Ancient Town East Gate lot (5-min walk to site)

Nearby Attractions:

Wanshou Palace → 300 m to Tang Jiyao Residence → 400 m to Dajue Temple → 600 m to Jiangxi Guild Hall Complex

A seamless walking tour of Huize’s copper-era glory

⚠️ Visitor Etiquette

Flash photography and loud noise are not allowed inside the halls

Climbing on the wooden opera stage is strictly prohibited

Festival performances require advance tickets (scan QR code onsite or use your ID card)

? Final Words

As you walk along the ancient stone slabs of Jiangxi Street, look up—the 42 flying eaves seem to carry clouds from Jiangxi. Look down—the old Dragon Well reflects a century of copper-town splendor.
Wanshou Palace is not just a guild hall, but a soulful museum of the Jiangyou merchants’ legacy and longing.