Jiezhou Guandi Temple
Guandi Temple was built to honour Guan Yu, a general of the Shu Han kingdom during the Three Kingdoms period. Guan Yu is ranked alongside Confucius,…
Jiezhou Guandi Temple, Linfen · Windmemories · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Key facts
- Admission
- Peak season ¥60; off-season ¥50
- Opening hours
- 8:00–18:00 (April–October); 9:00–17:00 (November–March)
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Getting there
- Take a train or bus from Linfen to Yuncheng, about 2 hours, then take a bus from Yuncheng Railway Station to Jiezhou Guandi Temple (bus stop)
- Guidebook rating
- 4 / 5
From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 1861. Open in Google Maps
About Jiezhou Guandi Temple
Guandi Temple was built to honour Guan Yu, a general of the Shu Han kingdom during the Three Kingdoms period. Guan Yu is ranked alongside Confucius, the 'Sage of Letters,' and is known as 'Guan Gong, the Sage of Martial Virtue.' In Southeast Asia, he is revered for his outstanding virtue as the protector of commerce and the 'God of Wealth,' ranking first among the civil and martial gods of wealth. Jiezhou Guandi Temple is the most authentic and most traditionally significant Guandi Temple, and it is also the largest palace-style temple in China.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Jiezhou Guandi Temple cost?
Admission to Jiezhou Guandi Temple is Peak season ¥60; off-season ¥50, as listed in the 2025 guidebook. Prices can change; check the official channel before you go.
What are the opening hours of Jiezhou Guandi Temple?
Jiezhou Guandi Temple is open 8:00–18:00 (April–October); 9:00–17:00 (November–March).
How do I get to Jiezhou Guandi Temple?
Take a train or bus from Linfen to Yuncheng, about 2 hours, then take a bus from Yuncheng Railway Station to Jiezhou Guandi Temple (bus stop)
How long should I spend at Jiezhou Guandi Temple?
Plan on 1–2 hours for Jiezhou Guandi Temple.
Where is Jiezhou Guandi Temple?
Jiezhou Guandi Temple is in Linfen, Shanxi Province, in the North China of China.
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