Tonghuai Guanyu Temple

Oh my god, the incense here is so strong, and it is said that the fortune is very effective. The fortune interpretation costs 2 yuan. I met a woman in her 40s here. Her husband cheated on her.

She came to ask for a divorce. Alas. She said she had asked many temples and they all said she should divorce. But when she thought about how much she had given, she couldn’t bear to do it. Her children asked her to divorce. As a result, I hope that lady can get over it soon.

Guan Gong's image of "loyalty, righteousness, benevolence and courage" is very popular in southern Fujian, so the Guandi Temple is the most prosperous among the many temples in Quanzhou. The Guandi Temple has a history of more than 600 years since the early Ming Dynasty. The dynamic, high-tilted eaves, the exquisite inlaid porcelain, and the wooden door carvings full of annual rings all give people a sense of intertwined time and space. It is said that this is the largest Guandi Temple in the country and even overseas. Many Taiwanese compatriots and overseas Chinese even come here from afar to burn incense.

It is forbidden to take photos in the inner hall of Guandi Temple, so lighting a stick of incense reverently is the best way to open the Guandi Temple.

I have seen many Guandi Temples in previous travels, but they were all very small. The Guandi Temple in Quanzhou is magnificent and large in scale, and most importantly, it is very popular. When I visited the Ceylon Old Residence, I was surrounded by the strong smell of incense.

You can take a closer look at the eaves, which are decorated with exquisite wood carvings, stone carvings and clay sculptures, and the ridges with porcelain dragon carvings in various shapes, interspersed with flowers, birds and animals, reflecting the artistic style of ancient southern Fujian architecture.

This is the most popular temple in Quanzhou, especially on the first and fifteenth days of the lunar month. Smoke curls around the entire temple and offerings fill the tables. It is particularly effective in praying for success, so business people will come here to worship. You will see a lot of young people coming here, which I have never seen before.

As it happened to be Sunday, there were a lot of devout people. Everyone held a bunch of incense above their heads and squeezed in. I squeezed in and took a look. There was no space to turn around, and there was no place to hide from the incense ash falling down. When traveling, you must remember not to take pictures in the temple, especially not the statues.

Because they worship Guan Yu and Yue Fei together and are close to the original Tonghuai Gate, it is called Tonghuai Guanyu Temple. Because it is said to be the most effective place for seeking wealth, the temple is very popular. There is a detailed worship process at the entrance. Remember to come and fulfill your wish after making it.

The existing temple was rebuilt in 1927 and was fully renovated again from 1986 to 1990. The temple faces south and consists of three side-by-side temples: Wucheng Hall, Chongxian Hall, and Sanyi Temple. All of them have three entrances and a construction area of ​​more than 1,300 square meters.

Tonghuai Guanyu Temple is located on Tumen Street, Licheng District. It is one of the famous historical sites in the ancient city of Quanzhou for worshipping the literary saint (Confucius) and the martial saint (Guan Yu). The main hall enshrines Guan Hanting Hou and Yue Zhongwu Wang, as well as 24 famous loyal and martial generals from past dynasties.

The main hall is called "Wucheng Hall", where Guan Yu of the Three Kingdoms and Yue Fei of the Southern Song Dynasty are enshrined. It is three bays wide and five bays deep, with a single-eaved hardtop and a through-beam wooden frame. On the right is the "Sanyi Temple", where Liu Bei, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, who swore brotherhood in Taoyuan during the Three Kingdoms period, are enshrined, and Zhuge Liang is enshrined next to them. On the left is the "Chongxian Hall", where the three generations of Guan Gong's ancestors are enshrined. Today, the three halls stand side by side, forming a symmetrical and spectacular temple complex with a total construction area of ​​1,294 square meters. The restored halls are decorated with exquisite wood carvings, stone carvings and clay carvings.

The temple preserves famous plaques such as "Integrity" written by Zhu Xi, a great Confucian scholar in the Song Dynasty, and "Filling the Heaven and Earth" written by Zhang Ruitu, a calligrapher in the Ming Dynasty. It is also filled with stone carvings and couplets by famous scholars from Quanzhou throughout the dynasties, and is rich in cultural connotations.

Guandi Temple is not only a national key cultural relic protection unit, but also the most local and folk cultural relic among all the scenic spots in Quanzhou. It is recommended as a must-see in Quanzhou.

Guandi Temple is located in a prosperous area in Quanzhou City, with convenient transportation and brilliant night view. Therefore, the best time to visit is in the evening until the lights are turned on.

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Strictly speaking, it should be Guanyu Temple, which is a combination of Guandi Temple and Yue Temple. It is relatively small in size, but it may be the most popular in Quanzhou city, and you can clearly see various folk beliefs and customs.

Guandi Temple, Confucian Temple and Qingjing Mosque are located on the same street and can be visited along the way.

The Guandi Temple is very popular and is second only to the Kaiyuan Temple among the temples we visited during our trip to Quanzhou.

Here, I really feel that Quanzhou's temples are deeply integrated into the lives of local people, and I can experience the culture of the southern Fujian region.

Quanzhou is the most effective place for fortune-telling and is suitable for seeking wealth.

Just to the east of Qingjing Mosque, beneath the red flowers and green trees, is the popular Guandi Temple.

The best place to experience the custom of worshipping Guan Gong in the southeast, "burning incense, throwing water chestnuts and asking for fortunes"

After I came here, I realized that Guan Gong is a Taoist. Locals say that Guan Gong helps people do business...

It feels like this is a very popular place in Quanzhou. My friend went there to pay his respects. On the way, he saw an old lady passing by. She stopped by the roadside and clasped her hands together devoutly for a long time before leaving.

When I passed by, I was dazzled by the lights, the crowds of people, and the incense burning.

The incense was really popular! I saw everyone throwing a pair of things and two buckets of super long sticks inside, and I was very curious! So I asked an aunt standing there... How to see after throwing it? Is this place effective?

Guandi is super smart! Oh, if both are positive, it means he is laughing at you, and if both are negative, it means it is not okay. If you get one positive and one negative, you can go to the side to draw a lot. After drawing the lot, ask Guandi if it is this lot. If it is not, keep drawing and throwing. If it is, you can go to the fortune interpretation place to find the old lady, she is more accurate; if you are laughed at or it is not okay for more than three times, then don't ask, just let fate take its course...

After a visit, I found that Guanyue Temple is the most popular.

Is it because people in Fujian like Guan Gong? Can someone from Fujian answer this question?

There are many people coming and going, and taking photos is not allowed in the temple.

The Guandi Temple is not big, but the fireworks are very lively.

There are many people coming in and out of Doha, and the characteristics are also very obvious

Guandi Temple is right next to Qingjing Mosque, and it only takes 5 or 6 minutes to walk. Compared with the peaceful days of Qingjing Mosque, the Guandi Temple is so prosperous that it gives people the illusion of a fire. Many people come to worship, seeking academic success, career, and marriage. I have no interest in gods and Buddhas, but every time I come to the temple, I always like to stand there for a long time, quietly feeling the lingering incense and the sound of the Book of Songs.

Guandi Temple is very popular, mostly with local aunties and uncles burning incense and worshipping devoutly. After worshipping, they throw and pick up two menisci. Finally, they shake a bucket of one-meter-high sticks with all their strength, making a thunderous sound, and draw a stick from it. I think it is very interesting.

Three questions about Guandi Temple:

There are three halls in Guandi Temple. The one on the far left is Liu, Guan, Zhang, Zhuge Liang and a military general. Can anyone tell me who the military general is?

There were four people standing on both sides of the middle hall, they were said to be the followers of Guan Yu and Yue Fei. I didn't see anything in the shrine in the middle, I didn't see the statues of Yue Fei and Guan Yu. Can anyone tell me why? I asked the people in the temple and they said they could see you because the curtain was drawn. But the curtain was clearly open.

There are three people in the hall on the far right. I asked them and they said they were Guan Yu's ancestors. I was confused. Why should we worship Guan Yu's ancestors?

The entire area is not large, but the incense is very, very prosperous. It is probably the most prosperous of all the temples I have visited in Quanzhou. When I walked in, there were almost people coming and going, and I was embarrassed to study it slowly.

There are a lot of people, it's very lively, the buildings have local characteristics, it's worth a visit

The temple is not big, but it is very popular. It is said to be very effective, especially for seeking marriage.

This is also an unexpected attraction, a Minnan-style temple with bright colors and unique style.

Standing at the gate of Qingjing Mosque, you can see Guandi Temple.



Distance is so arbitrary.



I don’t know if I, Guan Erye, will have a candlelight chat with Muhammad next door at night when I have free time, talking about ancient and modern times, China and the West.



I have always heard that the Guandi Temple in Quanzhou is very popular, and it really lives up to its reputation.

It is adjacent to the Qingjing Mosque. You can feel what is quiet in the Qingjing Mosque, and you can feel what is prosperous incense in the Guandi Temple. Before entering the Guandi Temple, you can see the whole temple is filled with incense, and believers are burning incense and fortune-telling in an endless stream.

There are many people kneeling in front of the incense burner at the entrance to burn incense. There are also people kneeling on every floor in the hall. There are many people queuing up to ask for divination at the divination place next to it. The fortune sticks are taken to another place for interpretation, which costs 2 yuan per time.

The Guandi Temple is really the most popular temple I have ever seen.

The Tonghuai Guanyue Temple next to the Qingjing Mosque on Tumen Street is very popular. Last year, when I passed by, I saw everyone holding a bunch of incense above their heads and squeezing in. I squeezed in to take a look, but there was no room to turn around inside, and there was nowhere to hide when the incense ash fell down. The incense burner should have a smoke exhaust device, but after a large amount of incense, candles, and paper entered the furnace, it seemed to be useless. There was still thick black smoke outside. This year, I found that new facilities had been installed and I didn't see a lot of black smoke anymore.

The beautiful roofs are all decorated with porcelain cutouts, mostly dragons!

Every year, hundreds of thousands of people go to the Guandi Temple to burn incense, many of whom are Taiwanese and overseas Chinese. That day happened to be the fifth day of the first lunar month, the day when people welcome the God of Wealth. The incense was so strong that we could smell the strong smell from afar. We took a quick look and left for the Tianhou Temple.

Guandi Temple (also known as Tonghuai Guanyue Temple) is one of the most popular temples in Quanzhou, with an extremely gorgeous appearance. It is said that the Guandi Temple on Tumen Street is particularly effective in finding a love partner.

Quanzhou Guandi Temple In Quanzhou, Fujian, there is a large-scale Guandi Temple with a history of more than 1,000 years. It is one of the six ancestral temples of Guan Gong belief and the largest existing martial arts temple in Fujian Province. For a long time, the incense has been prosperous and there are many folk believers. Every year, there are hundreds of thousands of people who go to worship, many of whom are Taiwanese compatriots and overseas Chinese. As an important branch of Minnan culture and even Fujian-Taiwan culture, Quanzhou Guandi culture has played an important role in promoting cross-strait folk exchanges. Of course, the reason why a temple is so popular is definitely because of its spirituality. The Guanyu ancestral temple in the north is in Jiezhou, Yuncheng, Shanxi, and most of the southern ones are here to share incense. Of course, if you make a wish and the wish comes true, you have to fulfill it. People who come here to restore it donated a lot of money, just like the local Tibetans donated butter for the repair of the Potala Palace in the past. So now when you go to the Guandi Temple, the tiles on it are really jaw-dropping.

Good cultural heritage, thumbs up, nice place.

Check in from Quanzhou Hotel, which is very close to Tumen Street and East-West Street. West Street still retains many ancient arcades. Although most of the second floors are abandoned, the first floors have been opened up as shops. The old clock tower at the intersection of East-West Street and Zhongshan Middle Road is still beating its hands diligently. Walk slowly to Tumen Street and taste the hodgepodge of religions. The reason why Tumen Street and East-West Street form a harmonious coexistence of various religions is also because of the openness and tolerance of the Maritime Silk Road. Buddhism, Islam, Taoism, Christianity, ancestral halls, Guandi Temple, these religions separated by thousands of mountains and rivers, can coexist harmoniously on one street, which is really a bit unbearable. Unlike the previous buildings that have fallen into a dormant state, the front of Guandi Temple is still crowded with incense, so that I can't squeeze in. This Guandi Temple has a history of more than 600 years, and the architectural carvings are the most exquisite Guandi Temple I have ever seen. I think he is highly respected here. It is said that this is one of the largest Guandi Temples in the country and even overseas. Even Taiwanese compatriots and overseas Chinese come from far away to burn incense here.

It was the first time for me to worship Guandi and Yue Fei, two deified figures separated by thousands of years, in the same temple. Friends in Quanzhou said that Guanyu Temple is the most popular temple in Quanzhou. You can see the curling green smoke and smell the strong smell of incense from afar.

It happened to be a festival when I went there, and there were a lot of people burning incense early in the morning.

The temple is very popular and very beautiful. In the dim light of the evening, it even has a kind of ancient beauty, which is much more beautiful than in the daytime.

The entrance of the building is still under maintenance and is not very beautiful. However, it is a very famous temple in the local area, with a lot of incense, and it is not too commercial, such as there are no vendors everywhere, or various small shops selling consecrated items.

I learned to play divination by throwing blocks like the locals and spent ten yuan to have the people there interpret the divination. Although it is called interpretation, it actually gives you an interpretation in the simplest and clearest sentences. I don't know if it is accurate, but it is a prayer, and it will work if you are sincere.

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The banyan trees in Quanzhou are so spectacular, some are hundreds of years old, some even hundreds of years old.

Guanyue Temple is under repair. Although it is not closed, workers are repairing the roof next to the statue. It looks very messy.

When I was making the travel guide, I saw that Qingjing Mosque and Guanyu Temple were very close to each other, so I decided to come and take a look after visiting Qingjing Mosque.



I didn’t expect Guanyue Temple to be so popular, and the roof is super beautiful, with various dragon shapes in different forms and rich colors.



My friends and I didn’t believe in these things. It wasn’t convenient to take photos inside, so we just took a photo of the building at the entrance and left.

The exterior is under repair, but the incense is really popular!

It seems that Quanzhou is preparing for a big move. The Guandi Temple located on Tumen Street, adjacent to the Qingjing Mosque, is also under renovation. But from the outside, it looks quite imposing and has a lot of incense.

Guandi Temple in Quanzhou is well-known to everyone. After visiting several temples in Quanzhou, Guandi Temple is the most popular one, with many people and smoke. The architecture of Guandi Temple shows that it has a long history, but it is well preserved. There is a street behind Guandi Temple with small vendors selling antiques. There is a bus stop at the main entrance, so it is quite convenient to get to Guandi Temple. There is a shop selling sugarcane juice next to the bus stop, which costs 5 yuan a cup and is very refreshing. We ordered a cup and got on the bus to the train station.

The incense is very popular, the first attraction in Chongwu Ancient City

The day I went there was the fifth day of the first lunar month. There were a lot of people and incense burning. Many locals were praying. My friend and I took three incense sticks and followed the crowd to pray. We couldn't squeeze in and the smoke made our eyes unable to open. We prayed a few times and then ran away. I think the gods will understand my disrespect!!! There are many delicious snacks nearby, foodies are blessed!

Not far from Qingjing Mosque is Guanyue Temple, which is very popular and you are not allowed to take photos inside.



Guanyue Temple: Guanyue Temple is a Taoist temple. It is commonly known as Guandi Temple. It was first built in the Song Dynasty. The temple covers an area of ​​more than two mu. It consists of the main temple, the Sanyi Temple on the left and the Chongxian Temple on the right. Each of them has a front hall and a main hall three steps deep. There is a newly built antique building in the back. The temple is popular all year round. It is now the location of the Taoist Culture Research Association in Quanzhou City.

The real name should be Guanyu Temple, not only Guan Yu, but also Yue Fei, both of whom are loyal and righteous. Many people burn incense.

The most popular temple in Quanzhou is the ancestral temple of many Guandi temples in Taiwan. Guandi is the integration of three religions. In Buddhism, he is the Bodhisattva of the Heaven, in Confucianism, he is the Martial Saint, and in Taoism, he is the Emperor Guan, the Great Power. The fortune sticks in the Guandi temple are very effective, you can go and draw one.

The fortune telling is quite effective, the building is also beautiful, and the overall color is bright. There are quite a lot of people.

The incense was really strong. How strong was it? It was absolutely appropriate to describe it as smoke and fire. Many people were drawing lots, and it seemed that there was an interpretation. There were too many requests, so I simply didn't ask for anything...

It is a local folk belief and is very unique. You must worship it when you go there.

I went there during the National Day holiday. It is on the same street as Qingjing Temple and Fuwen Temple, only a hundred meters apart. Tonghuai Guanyu Temple is the most popular temple in the old city of Quanzhou. We visited Guandi Temple early in the morning. When we returned at 8 or 9 o'clock in the evening, there were still many people burning incense. The surrounding area was filled with smoke and the fragrance was choking. Guandi Temple is also a masterpiece of Quanzhou temple architecture. It has a sophisticated layout and exquisitely carved decorations. It is colorful and beautiful, which is pleasing to the eye. In particular, the first beam at the entrance is painted bright red, and the two ends are wooden sculptures of Guan Gong's facial makeup, which is quite distinctive. In addition to tourists, we also occasionally encountered locals who came to pray and worship the gods. Seeing that they were dressed as Hui'an fishing girls, we were really surprised.

It is on the same street as Qingjing Mosque, very close to it.

It is not far from the Liquan Hotel where I live.

The incense is very popular and there are so many people.

There are a few snack bars opposite, which is very interesting.

The incense is very popular. Can Guan Yu also bless you to be rich, love and career? Haha. There are also many people at night.

The temple dedicated to Guan Erye is also the first time I have seen a dedicated Guandi temple. The place is not big, but the incense is still very strong and there are many believers.

The incense is very strong, and people worship Guandi very much.

There are so many people, please bless us all to be safe and sound.

The most popular place in Quanzhou is the Guandi Temple. Merchants and pilgrims gather in front of the temple, and it is very lively. You can smell the scent of incense from far away. Rows of devout pilgrims have filled the mats in front of the temple.

As an important branch of Southern Fujian culture and even Fujian-Taiwan culture, Quanzhou Guandi culture also plays an important role in promoting people-to-people exchanges across the Taiwan Straits.

Quanzhou is a popular place for incense. On the first and fifteenth day of every lunar month, the incense is so strong that it makes people think of the scene of a fire. No photos are allowed inside, and taking photos of the building will also be discouraged.

Well, the incense was so strong and there were so many people that it was difficult to breathe. There were many beggars and vendors blocking the way at the door, so we ran away quickly and could only watch from a distance.

Tonghuai Guanyu Temple is located on Tumen Street, so it is also commonly known as Tumen Guandi Temple. It is mainly dedicated to Guan Yu, and later Yue Fei was added, so it was changed to Guanyu Temple. It is a famous historical site for worshipping the saints of literature (Confucius) and martial arts (Guan Yu), and it is also the largest existing martial arts temple in Fujian Province. The three halls stand side by side, forming a magnificent complex of symmetrical temples with a total construction area of ​​1,294 square meters. The incense is very popular. I originally planned to get up early to take a look, but many people were already offering incense.

No tickets are required. It is usually open from 8 am to 5:30 pm. There are many buses to get there, and the night view is also beautiful at night.

Because I don't have this kind of belief, I didn't go in. I just looked at the door and saw a huge crowd of people.

The incense was so strong that I couldn't open my eyes. There were many beggars at the door. The night view was spectacular. The steak and beef soup at the Haochengcai steak house across the street were delicious!

It is a relatively conspicuous historical site in Quanzhou. No wonder businessmen in Quanzhou are so prosperous.

In Quanzhou, Fujian, there is a large-scale Guandi Temple, located on Tumen Street and adjacent to Qingjing Mosque (the other is Dongshan Tongling Guandi Temple). Every year, hundreds of thousands of people go to the two temples to burn incense, many of whom are Taiwanese compatriots and overseas Chinese. As an important part of the Minnan culture and even the Fujian-Taiwan culture, Quanzhou Guandi culture has played an important role in promoting cross-strait exchanges.

The Guandi Temple is located on Tumen Street in Quanzhou. It is a very popular temple dedicated to Guan Yu and Yue Fei. It is a very magnificent and beautiful complex of buildings and a must-see attraction in Quanzhou.

It was the Spring Festival when I went there. I was shocked by the lively scene. It was so spectacular.

Temples in the south are all colorful, while those in the north are all plain.

Southern Fujian is a Buddhist region, and Quanzhou is the most populous. Here, whether it is a company, a store, or a home, they will put up a picture of Guan Gong, worship him every day, burn paper on the first and fifteenth day of every month, and go to the Guandi Temple to burn the first incense of the new year every year. Therefore, the Guandi Temple has always been very popular. The scenic spot is in the old city, so it is relatively small. It is mainly historical and is also a place that Quanzhou people go to more often.

The distinctive southern Fujian architecture is very different from the architectural style of northern temples.

The incense is very popular, it is worth a visit, it is definitely an eye-opener.

Guanyue Temple, also known as Guandi Temple, is a Taoist temple with a history of more than 600 years since the early Ming Dynasty. The temple faces south and consists of three side-by-side temples: Wucheng Hall, Chongxian Hall, and Sanyi Temple. In the third year of the Republic of China (1914), it was rebuilt on a large scale, connecting the three temples into one, forming a symmetrical and spectacular building complex.

The renovated temple is indeed very exquisite, with wood carvings, stone carvings and clay sculptures, porcelain dragon carvings on the roof, and flowers, birds and animals, all reflecting the artistic style of ancient architecture in southern Fujian. However, the incense was too strong and we couldn't appreciate it properly. Later, when we passed by this place again at night, we found it to be beautiful in a different way.

The incense was very popular and there were a lot of people, so... I didn't squeeze in.

Guandi Temple is said to be the most popular place in Quanzhou, and it is well-deserved! Merchants gathered in front of Guandi Temple, and pilgrims were everywhere. The main hall was filled with kneeling mats, and pilgrims were standing next to each other. You can see that many of them are local pilgrims, and some old ladies were supported by others. People kept putting coins in the merit box. People looked pious. I also tried harder. I admire Guan Gong's loyalty, righteousness and courage, and after a serious illness a year ago, I was even more grateful for kneeling in Guanling Temple in my hometown! Every time I go back to my hometown in a hurry, I must take time to go to Guanling Temple in my hometown to fulfill my vows next time!

Whether it is the Bodhisattva or Guan Gong, whether you worship or worship them, in fact, they are upholding the kindness, integrity and loyalty in people's hearts. They remind people not to forget the basics of being a human being. Some people say it is superstition, but there is nothing wrong with such superstition.

It has very local characteristics, especially the architecture of Guandi Temple is very distinctive.

Soon we arrived at the Guandi Temple at the South Gate, and saw many tourists climbing up the city gate. The city wall here is relatively wide, and the road above is not very flat, but you can still ride a bicycle. We rode along the city wall to the East Gate, where there is also a temple. Judging from the incense at the door, it seems that there is a festival today. There is also a full-body stone statue of Guan Yu behind the temple.

The Guandi Temple had a lot of incense and smoke. None of the people in the group were used to the smell and did not go deep inside. They just took a few photos outside and then left.