Black Myth Little Western Paradise: A Fantastic Journey Between Reality and Illusion.

Located in Xixian County, Shanxi Province, "Little Western Paradise" (Thousand Buddha Temple), renowned for its suspended sculptures, has been revitalized by the popularity of the domestic AAA game Black Myth: Wukong. Originally built during the Ming Dynasty, this Buddhist temple's layered and staggered suspended architecture closely resembles the "Little Western Paradise" depicted in the game, making it a pilgrimage site for gamers. The real-world Little Western Paradise centers around the "Great Buddha Hall," filled with over 100,000 suspended Buddha statues, resplendent and golden like an inverted heavenly palace. The game reimagines it as a testing ground for the "Destined One"—a sinister and eerie Buddhist temple fraught with peril, where eaves bells become soul-snatching instruments, and behind the Buddha statues lurks the giant spider demon boss, "The Dissolute One." During your visit, focus on comparing the details between reality and illusion: the Ming Dynasty painted sculptures versus the demonized deities in the game, the serene Zen atmosphere of the ancient temple versus the perilous virtual world. Tips for your visit: ① Take the high-speed train to Linfen, then transfer to the scenic spot's direct shuttle bus (approx. 2 hrs); ② Choose a time with morning mist to experience the same hazy ambiance as in the game; ③ Bring a wide-angle lens to capture panoramic views of the architecture and the breathtaking perspective of the "Buddhist Heavenly Palace"; ④ Complete Chapter 3 of the game beforehand to unlock an immersive "reality vs. illusion" experience on-site. Tickets are 40 yuan. We recommend trying local specialties like Xixian golden pears to experience the earthly delights of this "Buddhist Kingdom of Shanxi."