Luoyang Guanlin is China’s only well preserved group of ancient buildings that functions both as a temple and a tomb (of nobility and noble men alike), the burial place of the legendary general Guan Yu of the Three Kingdoms period (220 – 265AD). It goes back to 1,700 years ago, when Caocao held a ceremonious burial of Guan Yu in January 219AD, the year before the collapse of Han Dynasty.
The temple buildings were built during the Ming dynasty and Guan Yu was issued the posthumous title “Lord of War” in the early Qing
dynasty. The buildings are ornately decorated, and stone lionesses line the path to the main hall housing an impressive statue of Guan Yu.
Guanlin has undergone numerous constructions and restorations, yet the original tomb remained intact. Guanlin is a sacred place for worshipping Guan Yu.
The temple buildings were built during the Ming dynasty and Guan Yu was issued the posthumous title “Lord of War” in the early Qing
dynasty. The buildings are ornately decorated, and stone lionesses line the path to the main hall housing an impressive statue of Guan Yu.Guanlin has undergone numerous constructions and restorations, yet the original tomb remained intact. Guanlin is a sacred place for worshipping Guan Yu.
(Source: Lonely Planet, DK and other various sources)
Note on the pictures:(1) Guanlin temple - in front
(2) Guanlin temple - the main temple
(3) Building in the temple
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