Hometown--Zigui The county of Zigui in Hubei Province lies at the foot of the Woniu Mountain in the north bank of the Yangtze River. It is where Quyuan was born around 339 BC. The county is blessed with serene sceneries and historical relics many of which are associated with Qu Yuan such as Qu Yuan Tuo (where is said laid the bone of Qu Yuan). Quyuan Temple was also built in commemoration of him.