Guan Yu Temple, Xuchang, Henan, China

1. Guan Yu Temple, Xuchang, Henan, China Entrance Sign

At the entrance to the temple we saw this elaborate carved sign. Guan Yu had to leave his village after killing a bully who had been harassing the other villagers. After wandering for five years, he met a member of the Han royal family, Liu Bei and another brave man, Zhang Fei.

Liu Bei was planning to raise an army to help the Han king, and Guan Yu and Zhang Fei decided do join him in his task. The three men took such a liking to each other that they took an oath to be sworn brothers in the Peach Garden.