Here, I found the origin of the culture of loyalty and righteousness among the people of Shanxi

There are 30,000 Guan Di temples worldwide, and in Shanxi, the hometown of Guan Yu, worshiping Guan Di is very common. According to the elderly, it used to be said that 'every county has a Confucian temple, and every village has a martial temple.' ◾You can even find a Guan Wang Temple, built in the Yuan Dynasty, on Beida Street in the bustling downtown area of Yuncheng. One of its unique features is its east-facing west layout. It is said that when the Guan Wang Temple was built, people considered that Guan Gong's hometown was not far to the west in Changping Village, Jiezhou. By choosing an east-facing west layout, Guan Di could always gaze at his hometown and protect the local people. ◾Another unique feature is that the Guan Wang Temple faces a Qing Dynasty Catholic church across the street, with Guan Er Ye and Jesus separated by just one road, representing two different beliefs. 💡The Guan Wang Temple was built in the Yuan Dynasty and expanded during the Zhengde period of the Ming Dynasty. It faces east and has two courtyards. Along the central axis are a wooden archway, the main gate, the offering hall, the main hall, the Spring and Autumn Pavilion, and the sleeping palace. On both sides are the White Horse Shrine, the General's Shrine, the Bell Tower, the Drum Tower, and corridors. Originally covering more than ten acres, it was a grand and magnificent building, the largest Guan Di temple in the city. ✅Must-see guide: 1⃣️The Guan Wang Temple was rebuilt by Ming Dynasty Salt Inspector Wu Kai and wealthy salt merchants as a temple of the God of Wealth and Righteousness. 2⃣️It preserves the 'Great View of the Holy Work' stele written by Emperor Huizong of the Northern Song Dynasty, Zhao Ji. 3⃣️Above the main hall is a gilded plaque from the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty, inscribed with 'Righteousness of Heaven and Earth.' 4⃣️On both sides of the offering hall are stone carvings of the 'Guan Di Signature Book.' 5⃣️The offering hall also preserves a stele with the 'Four Good' admonitions by Song Dynasty Neo-Confucian master Zhu Wengong (Zhu Xi). 6⃣️The offering hall preserves a large square bronze mirror from the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty. 7⃣️The traditional morning bell and evening drum rituals have been restored. 8⃣️It breaks the old custom by facing east. 📍Address: No. 61, Hongqi West Street, Zhongcheng Street, Yanhu District, Yuncheng City. 💴Ticket: Free 🚗Tour time: 1~2 hours 🇨🇳Five thousand years is far away, but ancient buildings are close. ✔️Follow the author to explore meaningful ancient buildings and touch the warm history.