Jiuzhou Guandi Temple: Ancient Chinese Architecture

Author: Chai Zejun
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Publishing Date: 2002-09-01
Features: The Jiuzhou Guandi Temple is located in Xiguan, Jieshou Town, 20 kilometers southwest of Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province. Only 10 kilometers east of Guan Yu's birthplace, Changping Village, this temple has a very ancient history, having undergone numerous transformations. It is considered one of the largest and most complete Guandi temples in the world. The pavilions and archways inside the temple are entirely covered in glazed tiles, exuding grandeur and luxury. The cast-iron figures, lions, and burners are in perfect condition. The seated statue of Guan Yu reading the Spring and Autumn Annals in the Spring and Autumn Pavilion is particularly rare nationwide. In 1988, the State Council designated the Jiuzhou Guandi Temple as a key cultural relic protection unit in China. Based on the author's long-term in-depth research, this book comprehensively and systematically presents the overall appearance of the Jiuzhou Guandi Temple. It includes over 300,000 words of articles on the temple's history, architecture, collection of cultural relics, the life of Guan Yu, and the Guansheng Ancestral Hall. The book features 155 measured and design illustrations, 280 color plates selected from multiple angles to reflect the temple's appearance, and detailed captions for each plate. With its rich materials and illustrated format, this book is an invaluable large-scale pictorial collection that helps people understand and appreciate this world-famous Guandi Temple.