The 10am sunlight at Xiaoxitian is the best!

Xiaoxitian has suddenly become popular 🔥 Actually, Black Myth: Wukong just made everyone aware of it. The real reason is that it is very beautiful! 🚗 Transportation Self-driving and chartered cars are highly recommended, as the itinerary will be much more flexible. The next best option is to join a group tour on various platforms, which usually includes pick-up and drop-off, but may include other routes. The last option is to take a shuttle bus from Huozhou or Linfen. See the pinned comment for specific directions. 🏨 Accommodation Really! Really! Really! I highly recommend staying overnight, not because there is any local cuisine, but purely so you can go earlier. I stayed at the Xizhou Hotel in Xi County, which is currently the best hotel in the area. 💰 Less than CNY 200 a night, and only a few minutes' drive from Xiaoxitian, which is very convenient. I left at 8:30am and parked 🅿️ on the road not far from the entrance, which was also free. ⛰️ Xiaoxitian Oh~yo~ This is the first word that comes to my mind when I think of Xiaoxitian. It's so beautiful! Absolutely stunning! ❗❗❗ Xiaoxitian is actually just an ordinary temple, very small, and the main building is the Mahavira Hall on the top of the mountain. But! I took photos for two hours ⏱️! Remember, be sure to go early! The sunlight is best around 10am ☀️, which is also when there are the most people. I went up the mountain at 8:40am and went straight to the Mahavira Hall, so I didn't have to wait in line at all. I kept taking pictures 📷, outlasting wave after wave of tourists, and waited until the sun shone into the main hall at 10am to take the most satisfying photos before leaving. ⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️ Please remember! Never use flash! ⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️ After all, the paint is hundreds of years old and cannot withstand so much light. To keep it preserved for a long time, please be patient and wait for natural light, or adjust the colors later.