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Go to Xiaoxitian and see the extremely complex aesthetics of gods and Buddhas [Chin] At Xiao Xitian Temple in Xi County of Linfen City, Shanxi Province, the tour guide said that there are "no hanging sculptures in the front and no hanging sculptures in the back of Xiao Xitian Temple", because the art of hanging sculptures is only found in Shanxi and has been lost! 📜【The heavy sedimentation of history】 Xiaoxitian has a history of more than 400 years and was founded by Zen Master Dongming in the second year of Chongzhen in the Ming Dynasty. It was once an important temple of the Linji school of Zen Buddhism, witnessing countless devout believers coming to worship, and carries a profound religious culture. 🗿【Suspension plastic process】 The main hall of Xiaoxitian Temple, covering an area of ​​more than 100 square meters, creates a magnificent Buddhist world! It is hard to imagine how the craftsmen at that time skillfully created such a beautiful paradise. The more than 1,500 hanging sculptures are truly treasures. All of these hanging sculptures are covered with gold and colors, and they sparkle brightly in the dark hall. They have different expressions, some are compassionate and peaceful, some are majestic and solemn, and each one is lifelike. With their exquisite skills, the craftsmen skillfully combined mud, wood, paint and gold to create such a stunning artistic wonder, which is truly a masterpiece of nature! 🚗【Travel tips】 📍Address: Fenghuang Mountain, west of Xi County, Linfen City, Shanxi Province 🎫Ticket price: about 30 yuan (subject to actual price) ⏰Opening hours: 08:00 - 18:00 🌟Play suggestions: 1. It is recommended to arrive at 10 am. When the sun shines directly into the temple, you can see the light reflected on the Buddha statues, making them sparkle. The tour time is 2-3 hours, and you can slowly appreciate the exquisite details of the hanging sculptures. 2. Be sure to hire a tour guide to explain, otherwise it will be difficult to understand the historical and cultural connotations. 3. Do not use flash when taking photos to protect the cultural relics. 4. Xiaoxitian is at a high altitude and it is a bit tiring to climb up, but the scenery along the way is beautiful, so don’t miss it. Xiaoxitian is really a place where your soul can be cleansed, it is worth everyone’s experience!
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