Mystical Journey Through Time: Exploring the Lingying Temple in Xichang

The Lingying Temple in Xichang is located in the ancient village of Dashiban in Xichang City, with a history of more than 1500 years. It is a temple in the architectural style of the Qing Dynasty. In 1995, Lingying Temple was designated as the second batch of cultural relics protection units in Xichang City. The architectural style of Lingying Temple retains the characteristics of the Qing Dynasty, mainly in Buddhist yellow, integrating murals and traditional folk painting, with a strong Buddhist cultural atmosphere. The sculptures and murals in the temple also have high artistic value. Lingying: This is the most famous sculpture image of Lingying Temple and the origin of the temple's name. The Lingying is usually carved into a flying posture, with a vivid image, giving a sense of freedom and agility. Buddha statues: There are many Buddha statues enshrined in Lingying Temple, including Sakyamuni Buddha, Medicine Buddha, Amitabha Buddha, etc. These Buddha statues are mostly made of gold or bronze, with solemn and solemn images, showing the majesty and sanctity of Buddhism. Deities and Protectors: There are also some sculptures of deities and protectors in Lingying Temple, such as the Four Heavenly Kings, Weituo, and Kalan. These deities and protectors are mostly presented in the image of generals, holding weapons or Dharma instruments, showing the power and protection of Buddhism. Arhats: There are often sculptures of Arhats in Lingying Temple, such as the Eighteen Arhats, Sixteen Arhats, etc. These Arhats are mostly elders, holding Dharma instruments or musical instruments, showing the image characteristics of Buddhist practitioners. Architectural decoration: There are also many sculpture images in the architectural decoration of Lingying Temple, such as dragons, phoenixes, lions and other auspicious beasts, as well as flowers, landscapes and other natural elements. These sculpture images add more cultural connotations and artistic value to the temple. In summary, the sculpture images of Xichang Lingying Temple are diverse, including Lingying, Buddha statues, deities and protectors, Arhats, and architectural decorations, etc. These sculptures show the characteristics of Buddhist culture and the cultural heritage of Lingying Temple. 【Travel Guide】 Airplane: If you come from other places, you can fly to Xichang Qingshan Airport, and then take a taxi or bus to the city. To go to Lingying Temple from the city, you can choose to take a taxi or bus, which takes about 30 minutes. Train: If you choose to take a train, you can take a taxi or bus to the city after arriving at Xichang Railway Station. Similarly, it takes about 30 minutes from the city to Lingying Temple. Self-driving: If you choose to drive by yourself, you can depart from Chengdu, drive along the G5 Beijing-Kunming Expressway, and it takes about 5-6 hours to arrive. 【Ticket Information】Free