Visit Fusheng Temple in Xinjiang to see the most beautiful Bodhisattva in China

Guang Village, where Fusheng Temple is located, is said to have existed for 3,000 years. The village's history can be traced back to the Northern Qi Dynasty, and it was once the residence of the descendants of Lian Xiangru. Fusheng Temple also has the "Ergong Temple," with the east and west halls housing statues of Lian Po and Lin Xiangru, a pair of sworn brothers. Although Guang Village itself is a village with a rich history and many places to visit, the most worthwhile place to visit is Fusheng Temple, a national treasure temple. Fusheng Temple was built during the Zhenguan period of the Tang Dynasty, and the existing buildings are mainly from the Yuan and Ming Dynasties. Although it is not very large, it has a distinctive style. Passing through the archway-style mountain gate, along the central axis are the Hall of Heavenly Kings, the Amitabha Hall, and the Rear Hall, which are staggered and varied in height, making it quite interesting. The must-see is the colored sculptures. The two Ming King statues that appear in Black Myth: Wukong were filmed at Fusheng Temple, but the most outstanding is the Guanyin Crossing the Sea on the same wall as the Ming King statues. The location is a whole set of Yuan Dynasty hanging sculptures behind the screen wall of the Amitabha Hall. On the green waves, there are Guanyin, Shancai Boy, Ming King, Dragon King, Turtle Prime Minister, and Catfish Spirit. It is said that there should have been Tang Monk and his disciples, but they disappeared at some point. It seems that Fusheng Temple and Sun Wukong have a cross-time connection. This Guanyin Crossing the Sea is indeed beautiful, with a plump and gentle appearance, slender eyebrows and eyes with a slight smile, and fluttering clothes as if blown by the sea breeze. The boy at her feet is cute and well-behaved, and the whole picture is very gentle and peaceful. No wonder this Guanyin is known as "the most beautiful Bodhisattva in China." In fact, all the colored sculptures in Fusheng Temple give me a very gentle feeling, even the Four Heavenly Kings are different from the fierce appearance in general temples, more realistic. A slight regret is that a set of Yuan Dynasty statues in the Three Buddha Caves of the Rear Hall is temporarily closed to the public. However, the cultural relics protection uncle on duty that day enthusiastically showed us the photos on his phone, and the colors are well preserved. I hope to see the real thing one day.