This temple can't be described with the word "shocking"

Shuanglin Temple was first built in the Northern Wei Dynasty and has a history of more than 1,400 years. The main purpose of coming to Shuanglin Temple is to see the colored sculptures. There are more than 2,000 colored sculptures preserved here, 1,566 of which are intact. It is known as the "treasure house of oriental sculpture art." Hundreds of years have passed, but the colored sculptures here are still brightly colored, with the facial muscles, expressions, and movements all like those of real people. Among them, the most famous are the Thousand Buddha Hall, Bodhisattva Hall and Sakyamuni Hall. 📍Detailed address: Shuanglin Temple, Pingyao County 🚉Transportation guide: It is about 3 kilometers from the high-speed railway station to Shuanglin Temple, and about 6 kilometers from Pingyao Ancient City to Shuanglin. Tickets: 35r/person, 15r for students, 60 and above Thousand Buddha Hall: →There are more than 500 colored sculptures in the hall, accounting for a quarter of the entire temple. Among them, the statues of Avalokitesvara and Weituo are the most classic. The statue of Guanyin has smooth lines and a graceful figure. The statue of Weituo is tough yet gentle, martial yet elegant. It can be said to be the ceiling of Ming Dynasty colored sculptures in Shuanglin Temple and is known as the "crown of Weituo in the country." Bodhisattva Hall: →The main statue is the Thousand-armed Thousand-eyed Avalokitesvara, with each of the twenty-six hands holding a different magical instrument. Guanyin has a peaceful face, and behind her are more than 400 hanging sculptures in various postures, which are very exquisite. The inspiration for the famous show "Thousand-Armed Guanyin" comes from this. Sakyamuni Hall: →The four walls of the hall are covered with colored sculptures, a combination of round sculptures and reliefs. Each frame is a short story, telling the legendary story of Sakyamuni from his reincarnation to his nirvana and enlightenment. Opening hours: Off-season: 8:00-17:30, ticket checking stops at 17:00 Peak season: 8:00-19:00, ticket checking stops at 18:30 Duration: 90 minutes Tickets: 33 yuan Ticket purchase: Available on all online platforms, no reservation required Explanation: 50 yuan, must listen Transportation: Bus No. 108 North Line goes directly to the station with relatively frequent services. Zhenguo Temple, formerly known as Jingcheng Temple, was first built in the Northern Han Dynasty during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. The colored sculptures stored in the temple are the only works from the Five Dynasties in all temples in the country. The Hall of Ten Thousand Buddhas is the essence of Zhenguo Temple and one of the oldest existing wooden structures. There is not a single nail in the main building, and all the structures are made of wood mortised together. It is known as a "thousand-year treasure" and is of extremely high value. Walking into the hall, you will see 11 Buddha statues, each of which is lifelike, expressing the Buddha's nature in a lifelike manner, and with a diverse combination of curves. These are rare Five Dynasties style colored sculptures. At present, apart from a small number of Five Dynasties colored sculptures in the Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang, the colored sculptures here are the only Five Dynasties works in temples across the country. Opening hours: Off-season: 8:00-17:30, ticket checking stops at 17:00 Peak season: 8:00-19:00, ticket checking stops at 18:30 Duration: 60 minutes Tickets: 23 yuan Tickets: Available on all online platforms, no reservation required