[2025 Yuanping Attraction] Travel Guide for Huiji Temple (Updated May)

⛰[Attraction Guide] 📍Detailed Address: 114 County Road, Yuanping City, Xinzhou City, Shanxi Province 🚗Transportation Guide: 16 km southwest of Yuanping City, approximately 22 minutes by car 🕙Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday, 8:00–19:00 💰Ticket Price: Free 🌟Highlights and Features: Huiji Temple is a historic temple founded in the Tang Dynasty, rebuilt in the Song Dynasty, and renovated several times during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. As a seventh-batch national key cultural relic preservation site, Huiji Temple attracts many visitors with its unique architectural style and rich cultural relics. The temple complex faces south, covers an area of about 3,600 square meters, and has a rectangular layout. Preserved within the temple are structures and artifacts such as the Wenshu Hall, the South Hall, the East and West Side Halls, the Bell Tower, and five stone steles. 📌Tips: Parking is available in front of the temple.

The Twelve Bodhisattvas of Perfect Enlightenment are an important group of deities in Esoteric Buddhism, with their names and practices originating from the Sutra of Perfect Enlightenment, translated by Buddhatrata during the Tang Dynasty. This sutra records that twelve bodhisattvas took turns asking the Buddha for teachings, and the Buddha expounded the practice of the "Mahayana Perfect Enlightenment Pure Realm," covering core doctrines such as wisdom, compassion, and vows. The order of the twelve bodhisattvas implies a sequence of practice, progressing from the awakening of wisdom to the perfection of enlightenment. What are the Twelve Bodhisattvas of Perfect Enlightenment? "Perfect Enlightenment" means perfect enlightenment, referring to the inherent pure Buddha-nature of all sentient beings. The Sutra of Perfect Enlightenment emphasizes that if one can comprehend the "original source of the mind," one can transcend samsara and attain the state of a Tathagata. The twelve bodhisattvas symbolize twelve methods of practice, serving as both a guide for individual cultivation and a manifestation of the wisdom of the Dharma. The Meaning and Symbolism of the Twelve Bodhisattvas 1. Manjushri Bodhisattva: Symbolizes wisdom, wielding the sword of prajna to cut through ignorance, ranked first, representing the need for wisdom to lead the way in practice. 2. Samantabhadra Bodhisattva: Symbolizes vows, holding a wish-fulfilling jewel or lotus, emphasizing post-enlightenment practice and the broad salvation of sentient beings. 3. Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva: Observes sentient beings with compassion, with eyes lowered in compassion, holding a pure vase or willow branch, embodying the combination of compassion and wisdom. 4. Vajragarbha Bodhisattva: Holds a vajra, symbolizing indestructible wisdom and the power to protect the Dharma, dispelling wrong views. 5. Maitreya Bodhisattva: The future Buddha, holding a cloth bag or stupa, symbolizing tolerance and future salvation. 6. Pure Wisdom Bodhisattva: The embodiment of wisdom with pure six senses, often forming a mudra, helping sentient beings to be free from afflictions. 7. Majestic and Free Bodhisattva: Combines majesty and compassion, with a dignified appearance that deters demons and protects practice. 8. Sound Discerning Bodhisattva: Skilled in spreading the Dharma through sound, holding a musical instrument or scripture, symbolizing the diversity of Dharma dissemination. 9. Pure Karma Bodhisattva: Holds a ritual implement or forms a mudra, eliminating karma and paving the way for liberation. 10. Universal Enlightenment Bodhisattva: Insight into the nature of life and death, guiding sentient beings to awaken. 11. Perfect Enlightenment Bodhisattva: The embodiment of perfect enlightenment, often in a meditative posture, symbolizing the ultimate goal of practice. 12. Virtuous and Good Leader Bodhisattva: The leader in doing good deeds and accumulating merit, holding a scripture or jewel, symbolizing the inheritance of good deeds and teachings. The Guanyin Hall of Huiji Temple in Yuanping, Shanxi, preserves twelve Ming Dynasty painted sculptures of the Bodhisattvas of Perfect Enlightenment, arranged along the east and west walls, blending Song and Ming styles, vividly displaying the characteristics of the bodhisattvas' appearances: East Wall Sequence: Manjushri, Avalokiteshvara, Maitreya, Majestic and Free, Pure Karma, Perfect Enlightenment. West Wall Sequence: Samantabhadra, Vajragarbha, Pure Wisdom, Sound Discerning, Universal Enlightenment, Virtuous and Good Leader.

😌 New discovery in Shanxi 🧭— Unveiling the beautiful ancient temple 🔍 ❶. Hello, everyone! I'm back again～🏃‍♀️ This time, I'm not taking you to eat, drink, and have fun 💰 shopping mode 🔛 Instead, I'm bringing you a mysterious attraction in Shanxi that's hidden deep but definitely worth a visit 📖💕   ❷. Speaking of Lingshi County in Jinzhong, Shanxi 🍀 this unremarkable small county hides an ancient temple with a long history 😍 It is Huiji Temple, known as one of the "First Scenic Spots of Shanxi" ✨ ❸. It is said to be the place of Manjushri Bodhisattva 🌟 and an important hub on the ancient Silk Road 📚 So, let's unveil its mystery together! 👍 ❹. 🌿 Temple Overview     Huiji Temple was built during the Tang Dynasty (627–649 AD), initially named Nanshan Temple, later renamed Pujisi, Yanxisi, and other names until the present Huiji Temple. Covering an area of more than 20,000 square meters, the architectural complex is well laid out and magnificent. The main buildings are arranged along the central axis, forming a typical symmetrical pattern of ancient China ⏳. Entering the gate, you will see the majestic Mahavira Hall and the Bell and Drum Tower 🕒, followed by the Sutra Pavilion, which houses a large number of scriptures and Buddhist statues, a treasure trove of cultural relics that is breathtaking! 🐉 ❺. 📸 Recommended Photo Spots In addition to the ancient historical buildings and rich cultural connotations, there are several excellent photo spots waiting for you to unlock 🙋‍♂️ ① On the wide square in front of the Mahavira Hall, there are several exquisite bronze statues that seem to tell the vicissitudes of history, allowing you to easily take photos with an ancient style ✌️ ② The Yao Shi Pagoda on the central axis is tall and elegant, becoming one of the best backgrounds for tourists to take photos 🏞️ ③ In the courtyard of the temple, there is a thousand-year-old ginkgo tree with lush branches and leaves, which is particularly dazzling in autumn, attracting countless photography enthusiasts to capture this beautiful moment 💫 ❻. 🎡 Tour Route Guide If you want to fully appreciate the charm of this Buddhist holy place, it is recommended to visit in the following order to get the best viewing experience ~🏥 ❼. ⃣ First, come to the mountain gate, where you will be greeted by several majestic stone lions and lifelike statues of the Four Heavenly Kings, which will show you the unique charm and artistic value of traditional Chinese culture, making you linger 😲 ❽. ⃣ Follow the stone-paved road to reach the Guanyin Hall, where you can admire the solemn image of Guanyin Bodhisattva and feel the strong religious atmosphere and Zen-like aura surrounding you 💆‍♀️ ❾. ⃣ Further ahead is the Rain Flower Pavilion, where believers pray for blessings in the rain. It is also one of the important landmark buildings of the temple, symbolizing the beautiful meaning of rebirth and nirvana 🙏 ❿⃣ Finally, you will reach the core area, the majestic Stupa, which stands quietly there, witnessing the practice of countless monks and carrying the reverence for all things in the world and the endless hope for the future...

The fifth self-driving trip to Shanxi during the National Day holiday, The second day, the first stop: Huiji Temple in Yuanping, Xinzhou City👍. 🌺 One of the highlights of this self-driving trip to Shanxi is ~ Yuanping Huiji Temple. Huiji Temple is small but very splendid. It was founded in the Tang Dynasty. Originally it was just a small temple with two entrances in a remote mountain village, but it has survived because of its remoteness. Unfortunately it was not able to escape the thieves in the past few years, and the heads of seven of the nine statues in the main hall were stolen. Special Annotation Figure 3: When Huiji Temple was being built in the Tang Dynasty, Aunt Cao, a girl from the village, participated in the work of carrying water all day. . . When the work was completed, he suddenly passed away. To show her merits, later generations placed her real body in the west corner of the main hall so that she could share the incense with other gods. 🌺 Free.

|A special ancient temple. Yuanping Huiji Temple is located in Lianjiagang Village, 15 kilometers northeast of Yuanping City, Xinzhou City, Shanxi Province. The temple faces south and is composed of buildings such as the mountain gate, Wenshu Hall, Bell Tower, Jialan Hall, Big Buddha Hall, and East and West Corridors. There are 15 existing colored sculptures and a group of murals in the Guanyin Hall. Among them, the twelve round enlightened bodhisattvas are all secular female gentle and elegant images, with neat sculptures, beautiful shapes, and vivid postures. They are very exquisite, and you can see the traces of "religious secularization". The murals of Guanyin's rescue of the eight difficulties on both walls have high value in terms of subject matter, painting skills, and originality. It can be seen that the Guanyin Hall has also been brutally attacked. The whereabouts of the Guanyin's left and right attendants are unknown. The head of a bodhisattva was cut off. Fortunately, the head of the bodhisattva was not stolen because the temple administrator found it in time. In this ancient temple of a thousand years, there is actually a flesh statue of a 16-year-old girl. After a thousand years, the statue is well preserved as a whole, and even the bones in the statue are clearly visible. On major holidays, locals will worship it. Because of this temple, it is said that the county party secretary who protected these clay sculptures at that time was later implicated and stepped down and criticized. Without the protection of these people, these remaining historical cultures may become history.

Huiji Temple in Yuanping is located in Lianjiagang Village, Zhongyang Township, northeast of Yuanping City, about 10 kilometers from the city. The temple was founded in the Tang Dynasty, rebuilt in the Song Dynasty, and repaired in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The existing main building, Wenshu Hall, was built in the Ming Dynasty, and the rest were built in the Qing Dynasty. Huiji Temple in Yuanping is relatively well preserved as a whole. The architectural form of Wenshu Hall is unique and has important historical value. The existing colored sculptures and wood carvings in the temple also have high artistic value. It is also one of the scenes of Black Myth: Wukong. From around August 20th, people have been coming to Huiji Temple in Yuanping to check in. Fortunately, I was born in Yuanping and I am proud of the beautiful Yuanping!

[Sunflower] Huiji Temple, located in Xinzhou City, Shanxi Province, China, is an ancient temple with a long history and cultural heritage. In recent years, Huiji Temple has once again attracted worldwide attention due to the launch of the game "Black Myth: Wukong". However, we hope that people will not only understand this ancient temple from the perspective of the game background, but also deeply explore the cultural and historical value behind it. The History of Huiji Temple [Flower] Huiji Temple was first built in the Tang Dynasty, and has undergone renovation and expansion in the Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties to form its current size. The temple preserves a large number of precious cultural relics and historical sites, such as Tang Dynasty stone pagodas, Song Dynasty sutra pillars, Ming Dynasty murals, etc. These are important physical materials for studying ancient Chinese Buddhist culture. The architectural style and artistic value of Huiji Temple [Leaf] Huiji Temple has a unique architectural style that combines the characteristics of Han Buddhism and Tibetan Buddhism. The Buddha statues in the temple have various shapes and are lifelike, demonstrating the superb skills of ancient craftsmen. In addition, the murals, stone carvings and other artworks in the temple also have high artistic value, reflecting the religious beliefs and aesthetic concepts of the society at that time. The connection between Black Myth: Wukong and Huiji Temple [Seeding] "Black Myth: Wukong" is a game based on ancient Chinese mythology. Huiji Temple is one of the game scenes, presenting players with a mysterious ancient temple. The launch of the game has made more people aware of the existence of Huiji Temple and has also brought new vitality to this ancient temple. Respect the culture and history of Huiji Temple [Tree] Although the game has brought Huiji Temple back into people’s attention, we cannot just regard it as a game background. As an ancient temple with a history of thousands of years, Huiji Temple carries rich cultural and historical information. We should respect and inherit these precious cultural heritages, so that more people can understand and participate in the protection and research of ancient temples. [MapleLeaf]Xinzhou Huiji Temple is not only a beautiful ancient building complex, but also a living history book. While enjoying the visual feast brought by the game, let us not forget to deeply understand the culture and historical connotations behind Huiji Temple and jointly protect this precious cultural heritage.