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Emily McNeil40Singapore

Can't make it to Shanxi? Come to Suzhou to experience the charming "Little Western Heaven."

🌟 Explore the "Little Western Heaven": Mingyue Temple in Suzhou, feel the stunning charm of Black Myth! 🍂✨ The popularity of Black Myth: Wukong has made the Little Western Heaven in Shanxi famous, but if you can't make it there, why not visit the "Little Western Heaven" in Suzhou - Mingyue Temple, to experience the splendor of Buddhist art! Hidden in Mudu Ancient Town, Mingyue Temple is ancient and mysterious, with exquisite reliefs on the walls of the main hall, as if every detail is telling an ancient story. Although the temple is still under renovation, the statues inside are so lifelike that it feels like stepping into the fantasy world of Black Myth: Wukong! ✨🌀 🏯 The charm of the temple: - Long history: Built in the second year of the Later Tang Dynasty (935), the ancient temple has withstood the test of time, as if in conversation with the years. - Compact layout: Although the area is small, the architectural design is meticulous, from the mountain gate to the Hall of Heavenly Kings, the Mahavira Hall, and the Sutra Library, forming a harmonious picture, small but complete, few but refined. - Unique features: In the Hall of Heavenly Kings, the benevolent Maitreya sits in the center, with the four heavenly kings standing majestically, guarding this sacred place. Entering the Mahavira Hall, the solemnity seems to shock your soul, with the serene and magnificent statues of Buddha, Amitabha, and Medicine Buddha, bringing a sense of tranquility. - Lively statues: The eighteen arhats beside the main hall each have their own expressions, as if telling you stories of the past, making you stop and savor them. 📍 Address: Mingyue Temple, Mudu Ancient Town, Suzhou, open for free! 💰 Tickets: Free, come and explore this treasure of Buddhist culture! 🚆 Transportation: Take Metro Line 5 to Lingyan Mountain Station, exit from Exit 1, and walk for 10 minutes to reach easily. A relaxing autumn trip is waiting for you here! Come to Mingyue Temple and feel the vicissitudes of history and the charm of culture! 🍁💖
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Posted: Nov 17, 2024
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