It's rare to describe a place as breathtaking, but this one is.

Shuanglin Temple, originally known as Zhongdu Temple, is located in Qiaotou Village, six kilometers southwest of Pingyao County, Shanxi Province. This ancient temple was built in the second year of Wuping in the Northern Qi Dynasty (571 AD). After experiencing the vicissitudes of life, it still preserves a large number of ancient buildings and painted sculptures. As an important part of the World Cultural Heritage of "One City and Two Temples", Shuanglin Temple attracts countless tourists with its unique charm. 🛕Temple tour: 1️⃣Hall of Heavenly Kings The Hall of Heavenly Kings is magnificent, with 50 Dharma Vajra statues written inside and outside the hall. They are lined up in a row, sitting sideways, bare-chested and back, showing a majestic and compassionate temperament. 2️⃣Sakyamuni Hall The Sakyamuni Hall is built on brick steps. On the Buddha altar in the hall, there is a Sumeru seat, and Sakyamuni Buddha sits on it, wearing a snail bun and a shoulder-to-shoulder cassock, with Manjushri Bodhisattva and Samantabhadra Bodhisattva standing on both sides. The hall is full of hanging sculptures, with the story of Sakyamuni Buddha as the theme, divided into 84 plots in the wall. These exquisite painted sculptures make us feel as if we are in the world of Buddhism, feeling a sense of transcendence and tranquility. 3️⃣Mahavira Hall The Mahavira Hall is the tallest building in Shuanglin Temple and the third main hall on the central axis. On the Buddha altar in the hall, there are statues of Dharma, Bao, and Ying San Shen Buddha, with Manjushri and Samantabhadra Bodhisattva sitting on both sides. There are 136 square meters of fine brushwork and heavy color murals around the hall, with bright colors and smooth lines, showing the superb skills of ancient craftsmen. Standing in front of this hall, I can't help but have a deep awe of ancient culture. 4️⃣Thousand Buddha Hall The Thousand Buddha Hall is one of the most spectacular halls in Shuanglin Temple. There are more than 30 donor figures under the front eaves of the hall, with vivid characters, children, old men, and literati, each with their own emotions. The statue of Guanyin of the Moon in the center of the hall is one of the representative works of Shuanglin Temple. Her free sitting posture breaks people's inherent solemn treasure of Guanyin, showing a casual and peaceful state. 👁Highlights 1️⃣Thousand-Hand Guanyin A thousand eyes, see the world; a thousand hands, care for all beings. 2️⃣The most handsome Weituo The only Weituo statue on the stamp. "Angry eyes wide open" is fully demonstrated on it. 3️⃣Free Guanyin Sitting with one knee, the posture is heroic. Full of relaxation! 📌Location: Shuanglin Temple 📍Address: No. 28, Shuanglin Zheng Street, Pingyao County, Jinzhong City, Shanxi Province 🎫Ticket: CNY 32 ⌚️Opening hours: 8:00-19:00