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One Day Tour of Gaoping Ancient Architecture | Follow "Black Myth: Wukong" and Let's Go.

The explosive popularity of "Black Myth: Wukong" has sparked my strong interest in touring Gaoping's ancient architecture. Following the official map, let's start the ancient architecture tour. The following route is based on my personal experience, for the reference of interested friends! Mishan Iron Buddha Temple: One of the filming locations for "Black Myth: Wukong," it is world-famous for the twenty-four heavenly beings surrounding the Buddha hall, made of wood frame, clay core, and iron wire sculptures, unparalleled worldwide. Mishan Dinglin Temple: According to the cultural relics protection staff, the grotto came first, followed by the temple. The grotto dates back to the Northern Wei Dynasty, while most existing buildings are from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Highlights include the mountain gate’s double-eaved, hip-and-gable style two-story pavilion and the lotus caisson ceiling on the second floor. Chengqu Kaihua Temple: I have a special note about this temple from before. The architecture and murals are the highlights. Additionally, the cultural relics protection staff was very enthusiastic, giving us a detailed demonstration of photo spots inside the temple and overlooked small scenes—thumbs up! The photo spots are: first, shooting the Mahavira Hall through the mountain gate archway; second, photographing the glazed roof ridge in front of the protection office; third, shooting the flying eaves of the mountain gate from the office steps—all stunning. Jiandu Temple in Jiannan: The mountain gate dates to the Ming Dynasty, the Jiandu Hall to the Yuan Dynasty, with murals inside from both Yuan and Ming Dynasties. Highlights include the adorable mountain gate and the Yuan Dynasty architecture and murals. Youxian Temple: The existing Pilu Hall is the original structure from the Song Dynasty, and the Three Buddha Hall is a Jin Dynasty relic. Highlights include the mountain gate, Pilu Hall, and Three Buddha Hall architecture. Chongming Temple: The central Buddha Hall inside the temple is a Northern Song wooden structure, combining Tang and Song styles. The hall features a unique broken bracket structure, the only one of its kind in the country, a distinctive ancient innovation of using small parts for great effect. Guzhong Temple, also known as the Yan Emperor Temple: Highlights include the Crown Prince Hall, a Yuan Dynasty relic also called the No-Bracket Hall, featuring a covered caisson ceiling with exquisite and unique structure. Wangbao Village Erlang Temple: The Jin Dynasty opera stage here is the earliest in China, with an inscription dating to the 23rd year of the Jin Dading era on the base. The offering hall and main hall are from the Ming Dynasty. Bofang Xianweng Temple: The main hall enshrines Zhang Guolao, with a very special I-shaped overall structure. The Xianweng Hall contains the precious mural "Tang Xuanzong’s Mount Tai Fengshan Ceremony." Bofang Village is also a traditional ancient village, highly recommended.
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Posted: Oct 20, 2025
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