The famous Guandi Temple in Xiezhou is firstly due to its early construction history. According to relevant inscriptions, in 589, Emperor Wendi built the Guandi Temple in Jiezhou in the ninth year. From the Song and Yuan Dynasties to the Ming and Qing Dynasties, with the upsurge of beautification, deification and deification of Guan Yu from all walks of life, Guan Di Temple in Xiezhou has been repaired, rebuilt and expanded on a large scale for many times. In the late Qing Dynasty, the temple caught fire several times and suffered heavy losses, but it was repaired and rebuilt in the Republic of China. After the founding of People's Republic of China (PRC), the people's government attached great importance to the ancient architectural complex of Guandi Temple in Xiezhou, not only included it in the national key cultural relics protection units for protection, but also allocated funds for the maintenance and restoration of the temple for many times, basically restoring its original historical features. It can be said that among many Guandi temples, the Guandi Temple in Jiezhou, which was over 300 years ago, is a veteran.

In addition, although Guan Yu's hometown is in Changping Village, about 20 miles southeast of Xiezhou, people usually call Guan Yu Xiezhou without thinking. Therefore, the Guandi Temple in Xiezhou is often regarded as the main temple, occupying the best geographical position.

However, the enduring reputation of Xiezhou Guandi Temple is ultimately supported by its magnificent and beautiful architecture. First of all, from the site selection point of view, Guandi Temple has its back to Yandi Mountain, with towering cypresses, tree-lined temples and pavilions, full of flowers, beautiful and elegant scenery, and at the same time implies brave spirit and grand momentum.

Jiezhou Guandi Temple