[The Resting Place of the Martial Saint] An In-depth Guide to Guanlin in Luoyang: Visit the Burial Place of Guan Yu's Head

🏛️ Attraction background decryption
Guanlin is the only holy place for Guan Yu worship in China, which is known as the "Two Holy Forests of Wen and Wu" along with the Confucius Forest in Shandong. According to legend, Guan Yu's head (219 AD) was buried here, and emperors of all dynasties continued to seal it, forming the grand complex of buildings today. It is now a national key cultural relic protection unit and a 4A-level scenic spot.

🚗 Transportation Guide
Precision positioning: No. 2, Guanlin South Road, Luolong District, Luoyang City
Convenient Route:
Metro: 8 minutes walk from Exit B of Line 2 "Guanlin Station"
Bus: Route 39/55/58/69 to "Guan Lin Temple Station"
Driving tip: There is a large parking lot at the east gate of the scenic spot (5 yuan/time)

⏰ Opening hours
Peak season (April-October): 8:00-18:30
Off-season (November-March): 8:30-17:30
Best Time: 7:30-9:00 in the morning (the beauty of light and shadow through ancient cypresses)

💵 Ticket Policy
Full ticket RMB 40 (free Guan Gong prayer belt)
Half price for students/over 60 (document required)

📸 Three classic shooting points analysis
1. Stone Lion Shinto (Figure 1)
Historical code: Built during the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty, 84 stone lions symbolize the 84 incarnations of Guan Yu
Low-angle overhead shot (highlighting the majesty of the lions)

2. The main hall of Guanlin (Figure 2)
Architectural Wonder: Qing Dynasty "Spin-zi Color Painting" ceiling, nine horizontal and nine vertical eighty-one gold nails
The plaque of Qianlong's imperial pen "Sound Spirit in the 鑠"
Ming Dynasty iron incense burner in front of the palace (weight up to 5 tons)

3. The Ancient Cypress Hall (Figure 3)
Living artifacts: 800-year-old "Dragon Head Cypress" has branches like dragon heads
Creative Composition:
Framed composition with tree trunks as foreground
Shoot the light-transmitting effect of leaves with backlight
Legend: Going around the tree three times and touching the trunk can be blessed by Guan Gong

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