Guandi Temple of Jingzhou
荆州关帝庙
Said to stand on the site of Guan Yu's residence while he guarded Jingzhou. It is a must-visit shrine for Three Kingdoms fans, with statues of Guan Yu, Guan Ping and Zhou Cang.
The Guandi Temple of Jingzhou lies inside the south gate of the old city. It is said to stand on the site of the residence where Guan Yu governed Jingzhou for a decade during the Three Kingdoms period. The temple was built in the Hongwu era of the Ming dynasty. The present buildings were rebuilt to their original plan after the 1980s. They include a front gate, a ceremonial gate, the main hall, Sanyi Hall and an exhibition hall. The main hall enshrines Guan Yu, with statues of Guan Ping and Zhou Cang, and displays historical materials on Jingzhou in the Three Kingdoms period. Admission follows the scenic area's announcements. It is generally open from about 08:00 to 17:30. You can walk over from the south gate, and combine the visit with the former residence of Zhang Juzheng and the southern section of the city wall.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:30
Nearby sights
- Xuanmiao Taoist Temple
- Great North Gate (Gongji Gate)
- Former Residence of Zhang Juzheng
- Jingzhou Museum
- Jingzhou Ancient City Wall (East Gate & Binyang Tower)
- Kaiyuan Taoist Temple
- Taihui Taoist Temple
- Fantawild Oriental Legend Jingzhou