Guan Di Statue

　　The “Guan Di Statue” is located south of Changping Village, the hometown of Guan Yu, 13 kilometers southwest of Yuncheng City, and is currently the tallest and largest Guan Di statue in the world. The statue stands 80 meters tall in total (the bronze part is 61 meters high, symbolizing Guan Yu’s age of 61; the base is 19 meters high, symbolizing the age of 19 when Guan Yu started his family and career).

　　The Guan Di Statue Scenic Area lies to the south of the Zhongtiao Mountain Range and to the north of the Salt Lake, covering an area of over 4,000 acres. It is divided into two parts: a cultural landscape area centered on Guan Yu, and the natural Shipingou Scenic Area.

　　The cultural landscape area consists of “one avenue and six zones,” namely the Martial Saint Avenue, the Statue Area, the Zhongdu Folk Custom Area, the Righteousness Through the Ages Area, the Outstanding Figures Through the Centuries Area, the Three Kingdoms Entertainment Area, and the Management & Reception Area. The natural Shipingou Scenic Area contains the ancestral tomb of Guan Yu. The valley features majestic mountains, protruding sides, unique landforms, and rich wilderness charm, with spectacular mountain scenery made up of peculiar rocks, waterfalls, clear pools, and serene valleys. The tomb faces the Salt Lake and is surrounded by mountains on three sides, gathering auspicious feng shui from all directions. Like a lucky bird holding a pearl, it cradles the ancestral tomb of Guan Yu—believed to be the birthplace of a sage. The “Shipingou” rafting course spans 1.5 kilometers, starting from the “Shixiazi” Reservoir and ending at the back lake of the “Guan Di Han City.”

　　The “Guan Di Statue Scenic Area,” invested in by Henan Tianrui Group, is a monumental project to promote Guan Yu culture, revitalize Yuncheng’s economy, and benefit its people. It holds significant practical importance and far-reaching historical significance for enhancing Yuncheng’s visibility and boosting its economic takeoff.

　　Source: Yuncheng City Local Chronicles Compilation Committee