Baling Bridge Scenic Area
灞陵桥景区（关帝庙）
The site where Guan Yu “lifted his robe to bid farewell to Cao” in the Three Kingdoms story. A rebuilt bridge, a Guandi Temple, and Three Kingdoms sculptures make it a pilgrimage site for fans of the period.
Baling Bridge Scenic Area lies on the banks of the Qingyi River on the western outskirts of Xuchang. Legend says that Guan Yu took leave of Cao Cao here before passing the Five Passes and slaying six generals, lifting his robe in farewell. The scenic area centers on the rebuilt Baling Bridge and includes Guandi Temple, a cultural relic protection unit at the municipal level or above, the Farewell to Cao Pavilion, Three Kingdoms figure sculptures, and a stele gallery. At the bridgehead, a Qing-dynasty stele marks the “Site Where Han Guan Di Lifted His Robe.” Admission starts at about 15 yuan. It is open from 08:00 to 18:00 in summer and until 17:30 in winter. A visit takes about an hour. It is about 5 km from the old town and can be reached by taxi or bus. It is often combined with Chunqiu Tower as the “Guan Yu Route.”
Opening hours
08:00–18:00 (until 17:30 in winter)
Nearby sights
- Cao Wei Ancient City & Prime Minister Cao's Mansion
- Chunqiu Tower
- Wenfeng Pagoda (Xuchang)
- Pang Dong Lai (DL Angel City)
- Xuchang Museum
- Luming Lake
- Shouchan Terrace (Abdication Platform)
- Site of Xudu, Han-Wei Capital (Yuxiu Terrace)