Mengjiangnv Temple
Temple of Mengjiangnv is four miles east of Shanhaiguan Pass of Great Wall. It is small and simple, built in memory of a rebellious legendary figure.
Every Chinese household is familiar with the legend of ‘Mengjiangnv’s Bitter Weeping’. The legend tells the story of the love between a pair of newlyweds in ancient China. The story goes like this:
 Temple of Mengjiangnv |
 Temple of Mengjiangnv |
Soon after their marriage, Mengjiangnv’s husband was forced to leave her to help build the Great Wall. After his departure, the couple lost contact for nearly a year. When winter came, Mengjiangnv sewed clothing for her husband, but she was forced to endure danger and countless hardships on her journey to the foot of the Great Wall. Once at the Great Wall, she was told that her husband had already died of hunger and exhaustion. Mengjiangnv cried and cried for several days, and while she wept her cries touched the Heaven. Suddenly a section of the Great Wall collapsed and her husband’s body appeared amidst the rubble in front of her. Out of extreme grief, she buried her husband and then jumped into the sea.
Though only a legend, people have admired Mengjiangnv’s love and rebellious spirit for thousands of years. She is remembered in poetry, folk songs, and plays. The Temple of Mengjiangnv, is thought to have been built before the Song Dynasty (960 – 1279) and repaired in the Ming Dynasty (1368 – 1644).
Mengjiangnv Temple Travel Guide and Tips |
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| Admission Fee: | CNY 25.00 |
| Opening Hours: | 08:00 – 16:00 |
Travel Tips |
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| You should carry half a liter of water for each hour you intend to walk. Alkaline drinks may be substituted for part of your water ration. Do not take alcoholic drinks. A camera, films, a pocket flashlight, packed food and a garbage bag are other basics. When walking in a group, it is a good idea to take a length of nylon rope as a means of helping each other over difficult terrain. | |
