The quiet scenery of the temple at night

Shuilu Temple is an ancient temple with a profound historical background in Lantian. It is located in Yangxie Village, Puhua Town, Lantian County, Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province. It is open from 09:00 to 16:30 every day. It is not as commercialized as the usual attractions, full of simplicity and tranquility, coupled with the mysterious "Black Goku" stone statue, attracting many gods and monsters fans and explorers. If you like ancient architecture or are looking for a different spot to take pictures, Suiluan is definitely worth a visit. The temple has a large number of well-preserved murals from the Ming and Qing dynasties, which are both original and artistic. Most notably, there is a stone sculpture known as "Black Goku" in the temple, a large monkey figure, legend has the meaning of guarding the temple, walking inside to feel a sense of solemnity and mystery. Recommended tour routes: It is recommended to follow the instructions from the entrance of the temple, first admire the stone lion outside the door, then slowly enter to visit the main hall, mural area. Along the way, you can pay attention to different angles to enjoy the "Black Goku" stone statue. There are different looks under different lights, suitable for taking pictures. Walking to the deepest part of the nunnery, there are some quiet corners and ancient trees where you can sit and be quiet and feel the passage of the years of the temple. Must check-in spots: 1. Black Goku Statue - Unique shape, very topical, excellent photography 2. Ming and Qing mural area - although the colors are slightly old, but the details are super beautiful, feel the historical atmosphere 3. Temple ancient trees - old trees, with the surrounding ancient environment, very suitable for slow walking, meditation Game Tips: - Recommended to arrive on weekday mornings, less crowds, photography is not easily disturbed - The air in the temple is fresh but the ground is a little sloping, it will be comfortable to wear hiking shoes or sneakers - Do not touch the murals or stone statues to keep the sights as they are - Remember to bring a small amount of water, there are no shops near the nunnery - The lights are dim in some places, remember to turn on the night mode for taking pictures Notes: - Keep quiet when entering the temple, loud noises are not recommended - Respect religious sites and do not litter - Must leave before 16:30, do not stay too long, respect the operation of the scenic spot Summary: Suilu-an is not a photo hotspot, but the atmosphere is quiet and unique, especially for those who like history and want to find some different photo spots. If you go to Lam Tin, you might as well take an afternoon to stroll around, you will be surprised. Topics: Shui Lu Temple, Lam Tin Check-in, Black Goku, Shaanxi Ancient Architecture, Temple Exploration