[2025 Yuncheng Attraction] Travel Guide for Guan Yu’s Temple (Updated Jul)

Yuncheng is the hometown of Guan Yu, famous for the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, and is located about an hour and a half by high-speed train from Xi'an. The famous Guandi Temple is in the suburbs, but in the city there is a Guanwang Temple and a street lined with magnificent statues of Guan Yu. When you pass through the gate marked Blue Street, you will be greeted by a large statue of Guan Yu on horseback. Statues of famous scenes of Guan Yu's exploits from the Romance of the Three Kingdoms are lined up along the street. The food stalls may open in the evening. They were still setting up when I visited in the evening. This region is famous for knife-cut noodles, and the reasonably priced knife-cut noodles I had at a restaurant were very delicious. The Guanwang Temple is small in scale. I was able to pray quietly. Please stop by when you visit the Jiezhou Guandi Temple and other places! #Yunceng #YuncengGuanWangTemple #RomanceoftheThreeKingdoms

Yuncheng Guanwang Temple is located on Hongqi West Street in Yanhu District, Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province. It is a historic temple built to commemorate Guan Yu, a famous general of the Shu Han state during the Three Kingdoms period. Guan Yu is renowned for his loyalty and righteousness, and was later revered as the "God of War." Guanwang Temple has become an important place for promoting Guan Gong culture. The temple's architecture is simple and solemn, with the main hall housing a statue of Guan Yu. The temple's grandeur and the exquisite craftsmanship of ancient artisans are evident in the carved beams and painted rafters. The temple also preserves a large number of stone tablets from the Ming and Qing dynasties, recording the life of Guan Yu and the history of the temple's renovations over the years, showcasing its rich cultural heritage. After visiting Guanwang Temple, you can also explore the nearby Gu Street, which is said to be a food paradise in Yuncheng, offering a variety of authentic local snacks. It's even more beautiful at night. ▫️▫️▫️▫️ ⓘ ⓝ ⓕ ⓞ ▫️▫️▫️▫️ 🧩Name: Guanwang Temple 📍Address: No. 20 Wuyi Road, Jiexiu Town, Yanhu District, Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province ⏰Opening hours: 09:00-17:00 🎫Tickets: Free

When you come to Yuncheng, you must visit Yuncheng Guanwang Temple to experience the beauty of history and architecture! 📍Address: No. 20 Wuyi Road, Jiexiu Town, Yanhu District, Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province 🚗Transportation: You can drive yourself, there is a parking lot; you can also take a bus in the city ⏰Opening hours: 09:00-17:00 🎫Tickets: Free 🌟Highlights: The architecture of Guanwang Temple is unique, with exquisite wood carvings, stone carvings, and brick carvings. Every detail shows the superb skills of ancient craftsmen. The solemnity and majesty make people feel awe. Here, you can deeply feel the profound heritage of Guan Gong culture. 🏙️The nearby Gu Street is also worth a visit! Gu Street is a commercial street full of historical and cultural atmosphere, with ancient buildings and various specialty shops. However, I went there during the day on a weekday, and the whole street was a bit deserted. It is said that Gu Street is colorful at night, and it is great for taking photos📸.

Yuncheng, this low-key Guanwang Temple is a treasure trove for history and culture enthusiasts! Guanwang Temple was first built in the ninth year of the Zhengde reign of the Ming Dynasty. Its architectural style is very distinctive and it is an important example for studying Ming and Qing architecture. As you step into the temple, you will be amazed by the exquisite wood carvings. The delicate knifework makes the patterns of figures, flowers, birds, animals, etc. come alive, as if telling ancient stories. The stone carvings are also exquisitely crafted, with smooth lines and lifelike shapes. The statue of Guan Yu in the main hall is majestic and awe-inspiring, showing the dignity and solemnity of the Martial Saint, which makes people feel awe. The architectural layout is rigorous and well-proportioned. From the mountain gate to the main hall, every part demonstrates the superb skills and wisdom of ancient craftsmen👍. In addition, the nearby Salt Street is also worth a visit. There are many special snacks and traditional handicraft shops on the ancient street. It is very pleasant to visit the temple and then try the food!

Yuncheng is a hidden gem of a tourist city located in southern Shanxi. Not only is it affordable, but it also has many attractions. Check out this one-day tour guide for Yuncheng. First stop Salt Lake is the most stunning natural landscape in Yuncheng. If Dali has Erhai Lake, Yuncheng has Salt Lake. The blue lake water gives this inland city the illusion of being by the sea. Ride along Salt Lake, stroll along the salt flats, and admire the colorful Salt Lake. Free Second stop Visit the old street of the South City Wall by the Salt Lake River and the Salt Lake Museum to learn about the history of salt culture in Yuncheng. Third stop The Pool God Temple was built in the Tang Dynasty. It is a symbol of the ancient people's worship of natural gods and the inheritance of salt culture. The Pool God Temple is a well-preserved ancient temple site. The layout of the three courtyards and the style of the three main halls arranged side by side are also a major feature of the Pool God Temple. Fourth stop Visit Gu Street, themed around salt culture and Guan Gong culture, and visit the Yuan Dynasty Guan Wang Temple and the Qing Dynasty Bell and Drum Tower. At night, there is a food night market street where you can taste authentic Yuncheng flavors. Food recommendations: Roujiamo, Yangrou Paomo, and Dapanji

Visiting Yuncheng Guanwang Temple🌧️Yuncheng Guanwang Temple seems to be very small, like a piece of pure land in the downtown area, but it has a lot of attractions. The reason for visiting this temple in the first place was that it has beautiful dragon-carved stone pillars. Dragons in different postures are swinging their golden fleshy bodies and stepping on lovely light blue clouds... The aesthetics of the ancients will not disappoint. In addition, it is said that many fortune sticks used in Guandi Temple originated from here. Thinking that this place should be very spiritual, I came here to ask for a fortune stick. The rest can be explored by myself after visiting. ⭐The Yuncheng GuanW Temple was founded in the Yuan Dynasty, rebuilt in the Ming Dynasty, and repaired in the Qing Dynasty and later generations. The existing mountain gate, offering hall, main hall and Spring and Autumn Tower are all relics of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, except for the Spring and Autumn Tower which is newly built. It faces east and west (Guan Gong’s hometown is on the west), and has a two-courtyard layout. The mountain gate is three bays wide and two bays deep, with a single-eaved hip roof and eight stone pillars with carved dragons under the front and back eaves. The Offering Hall and the Main Hall are both three bays wide and three bays deep. The Offering Hall has a single-eaved hip roof, while the Main Hall has a single-eaved hip roof. It is worth mentioning that the eaves of the Offering Hall and the Main Hall are almost connected, leaving only a gap. 🔴The Monument of the Holy Works of Daguan——Erected in the second year of Daguan Period (1108) in the Song Dynasty, the main text was written by Emperor Huizong of Song Zhao Ji himself in "Slender Gold" style, the powerful prime minister Cai Jing inscribed the title, and the calligraphy and painting master Li Shiyong sketched it on the stone. This stele is a collection of calligraphy works by three great calligraphers and is a famous Chinese calligraphy stele with high calligraphy value. 🔵“Four Good” Proverbs Stele——carved in the seventh year of Zhengde Period of Ming Dynasty (1512). There are four stones in total, about 100 cm high and 23 cm wide. The theme of the stele is engraved with Guandi's "Four Good" motto in seal script: "Read good books, speak good words, do good deeds, and be a good person." The middle part is engraved with running script on the praises of Zhu Wengong of the Song Dynasty. The "Four Good" motto monument is a masterpiece of the Police Federation, warning future generations: Throughout life, whether it is how you act, speak, treat others, read or write, you should all conform to the "good" standard. 🟡Other highlights include the brackets on the front eaves of the main hall, the small wooden brackets on the shrine inside the main hall, many beautiful dragon-carved stone pillars, a group of lifelike wood carvings, etc. It is dazzling and unforgettable, and you can't see enough! 【Practical Information】 Address: Near No. 61, Hongqi West Street, Yanhu District, Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province 🕰Time: It is recommended to go between 8:30-16:30 🎫Visit: Register at the door → Free admission 🚌Transportation: Opposite Yuncheng Catholic Church, it is recommended to take a taxi/bus/walk