Jingzhou Guan Yu Temple (Lower)

In the main hall, the seated statue of Guan Gong sits in the center, with the statues of his two sons, Guan Ping and Guan Xing, standing on either side. Guan Gong wears a Han-style headscarf and robe, gently strokes his long beard with his left hand, and makes a "no need for formalities" gesture with his right hand. His kind face exudes the demeanor of an elder. On the second floor of the main hall, there is a 1.8-meter-tall bronze statue of Guan Gong standing, which is the treasure of the temple. In front of the bronze statue is a sand table of Guan Gong's life, which is the first and only time in China that Guan Gong's life is displayed in the form of a sand table. In the Xianghe Hall, there is a family portrait of Guan Gong's family of four generations and nine people, which is also rare in China. The statues of Guan Gong's entire family are placed in the same hall, which is breathtaking.

Post by Victoria Ellington | Dec 12, 2024