[2025 Zezhou Attraction] Travel Guide for Jade Emperor Temple (Updated Apr)

“They say not to make friends with people who speak badly, and not to mingle with people who are envious.” 🙏We have traveled to Maha Sarakham many times, but we have never been to this temple. If you say Wat Phra Ajahn Suriyant, no one will know this temple. Now he is a lord, but no matter where the relatives and followers come from, he will welcome everyone. He is a lord, but he never puts on airs. He acts humble. He donates the money that the relatives and followers give him to make merit. The rest he uses to build temples and monasteries to be prosperous until they attract tourists to travel to Maha Sarakham Province under the name of Wat Pa Wang Nam Yen. 🙏Today we had the opportunity to visit Wat Pa Wang Nam Yen, which is located in Ban Koeng, Tambon Koeng, Mueang District, Maha Sarakham Province. I can tell you that you will get both merit and value. Come and embrace the merit together. #EmbraceMerit #Embrace #WatPaWangNyen #MahaSarakhamProvince #PhraAjahnSuriyan #PleaseFollow #DhammaTravelingBhikkhu

#favouriteitinerary **Shanxi Province (山西) 🏯🌄 | A Journey Through History and Spirituality** Shanxi Province, located in northern China, is a treasure trove of ancient temples, historical sites, and cultural landmarks. Among its many attractions, three stand out for their unique beauty and historical significance: **Shuanglin Temple (双林寺)**, **Guanque Tower in Yongji (运城永济市鹳雀楼)**, and **Jade Emperor Temple (玉皇庙)**. --- ### **1. Shuanglin Temple (双林寺) 🕉️🏯** Located in Pingyao County, Shuanglin Temple is renowned for its exquisite ancient sculptures and rich Buddhist heritage. 🔥 **Why Visit?** - **Ancient Sculptures**: Marvel at over 2,000 colorful clay statues, some dating back to the Song and Yuan dynasties, showcasing incredible artistry and craftsmanship 🗿✨ - **Buddhist Heritage**: Explore the temple’s halls, each dedicated to different Buddhist deities, and learn about its spiritual significance 🕉️📜 - **Cultural Treasure**: A UNESCO World Heritage candidate, the temple is a must-see for art and history enthusiasts 🎨🏯 📍 **Location**: Pingyao County, Shanxi Province ⏰ **Best Time to Visit**: Spring and autumn for pleasant weather 🌸🍂 🎟️ **Entry Fee**: Approximately 35 RMB --- ### **2. Guanque Tower in Yongji (运城永济市鹳雀楼) 🏯🌅** This iconic tower, located in Yongji City, is one of China’s Four Great Towers and a symbol of classical Chinese poetry and architecture. 🔥 **Why Visit?** - **Historical Significance**: Rebuilt in 2002, the tower stands on the site of the original Tang Dynasty structure, immortalized in the famous poem *"On the Stork Tower"* 📜🏯 - **Panoramic Views**: Climb to the top for breathtaking views of the Yellow River and surrounding landscapes 🌄🌊 - **Cultural Legacy**: A perfect spot to appreciate classical Chinese literature and architecture 🎎✨ 📍 **Location**: Yongji City, Yuncheng, Shanxi Province ⏰ **Best Time to Visit**: Spring and autumn for clear skies and comfortable weather 🌸🍂 🎟️ **Entry Fee**: Approximately 50 RMB --- ### **3. Jade Emperor Temple (玉皇庙) 🏯🌿** Located in Jincheng City, the Jade Emperor Temple is a Taoist temple famous for its ancient statues and serene atmosphere. 🔥 **Why Visit?** - **Taoist Statues**: Admire the temple’s collection of 280 colorful clay statues, including the renowned 28 constellations, each with unique expressions and details 🗿✨ - **Spiritual Atmosphere**: A peaceful retreat for those seeking tranquility and a connection to Taoist traditions 🧘♂️🕉️ - **Architectural Beauty**: Explore the temple’s traditional Chinese architecture and lush surroundings 🏯🌸 📍 **Location**: Jincheng City, Shanxi Province ⏰ **Best Time to Visit**: Spring and autumn for mild weather 🌸🍂 🎟️ **Entry Fee**: Approximately 30 RMB

Jincheng, Shanxi [Fucheng Jade Emperor Temple] "Black Myth: Wukong" became popular 🔥, Jincheng Jade Emperor Temple as one of the filming locations also followed the fire 🔥, the twenty-eight constellations inside, is known as "Kyushu unique, the best in the sea"! The temple also has 284 colored sculptures from different periods such as Song, Jin, Yuan, Ming and Qing. The mysterious power of the stars can be felt in every corner of the Jade Emperor Temple. They are not only the guide for the ancients to observe celestial phenomena, but also the essence of ancient myths and legends. Each statue of the deity is lifelike, as if it can have a heart-to-heart conversation with you, allowing you to feel the wisdom and awe of the ancients in your exploration. [Fucheng Guandi Temple] 800 years of wind and rain, stone pillars rolling dragon carved beams painted buildings, leaping and flying, dou arch flying roof. In Shanxi, in addition to Jiezhou, the birthplace of Guan Yu, the temple of Emperor Guan, the prefecture of Zezhou in Jincheng City, also rocks the mountains. The four "story columns" in the temple The four stone plate dragon corridor columns are placed under the wooden carved moon beam bracket. On the four stone pillars, ten hollow dragons of different sizes are carved. The dragon bodies have various forms, either coiled, or leaping, flying up and down. The disc dragons are interspersed with carved electric mother Feng Bo and Thunder God Rain Master. The base supporting the rolling dragon column is four fierce round carved stone lions, which shine brightly with the giant dragon. These stone pillars are still distinct despite more than 800 years of ups and downs. "Character Pillar" "Zhang Gongyi ninth generation together", 100-year-old Zhang Gong managed the family well, magnanimous treatment of others, nine generations under the same house, harmonious as one. Emperor Gaozong of the Tang Dynasty personally inscribed "Hundred Forbearance Hall". The word "forbearance" on this pillar hides the secret of the family's everlasting success! The eight stone pillars are not only beautifully carved, but also carry more than 300 stories from the Zhou Dynasty to the Tang Dynasty. Each knife reveals the wisdom and sentiment of the ancients.

🎈Because of Black Wukong, Shanxi became famous again, and the small city of Jincheng also became popular again because of the Jade Emperor Temple and the Iron Buddha Temple. I took advantage of the holidays to visit this beautiful town and personally stepped out my four-day and three-night guide to Jincheng. 👉Note: The following routes are personally checked and summarized. As always, no matter where you go, you must taste local specialties, so each of my travel routes includes delicious food, which is very smooth! You can copy homework directly! - 👉【Travel route】 【Day1】 Fucheng Yuhuang Temple ➡️Guandi Temple ➡️Top 10 bowls at Xiliuzhuang Canteen ➡️Qinglian Temple ➡️Snacks at South Street Night Market 【Day2】 Gaoping Chongming Temple ➡️Mishan Iron Buddha Temple ➡️Mishan Restaurant ➡️Lianghu Ancient Village ➡️Taihang Road Old Three 【Day3】 Imperial City Prime Minister’s Mansion➡️Xiangyu Castle 【Day4】 White Horse Temple➡️Situ Ancient Town➡️Dayang Ancient Town - 👉【Important Attractions】 ✔️[Fucheng Jade Emperor Temple] A must-go! Here I saw the "Twenty-eight Constellations" that were actually shot in the game. Each character has a different expression and is very lifelike. It is a unique product at home and abroad! ✔️[Qinglian Temple] The Buddha statues and the Sixteen Arhats in the temple are a must-see, as well as the colorful sculptures from the Northern Song Dynasty; the horned god "The Chosen Worker God" who has been pressed for more than 1,400 years is worth worshiping; the location of the iconic building "Shadowless Pagoda" is very wise . ✔️[Iron Buddha Temple] This temple is hidden in the courtyard of a farmer’s house, and the locals have never had the chance to see it before. It is a must-see in the Twenty-Four Heavens. The look is different from ordinary Buddha statues. It is very special. I could stand waiting in line for 3 hours. ✔️[Imperial City Prime Minister's Mansion] The filming location of the Kangxi Dynasty, the former residence of Chen Tingjing, the teacher of Emperor Kangxi, has a unique architectural style and is very majestic. It is the only 5A attraction in Jincheng City. ✔️[Xiangyu Castle] is very close to the Imperial City Prime Minister's Mansion. Although it is not as famous as the Imperial City Prime Minister's Mansion, I personally feel it is more majestic and shocking than the Prime Minister's Mansion. You must see the Tibetan Soldier Cave. The ancient city defenders were really wise! ✔️【Situ Town】The town is very big and suitable for shopping and eating. You must see the iron flower at night, it is so shocking! ✔️[Dayang Ancient Town] You can choose one from Situ Town. There are also iron flowers in the evening, but there are not as many snacks as in Situ Town. - 👉【Gourmet】 ✔️[Top Ten Bowls in Xiliuzhuang] It is close to the Jade Emperor Temple. It recommends the top ten bowls of vegetarian dishes, including: Maotouwan, fungus clams, sweet rice, etc. The advantage is that it is delicious and cheap (120 yuan for 11 large bowls). The disadvantage is The toilet is not very convenient and there are only dry toilets. It is recommended to solve the toilet problem in advance. ✔️[Mishan Restaurant] is next to Tiefo Temple. Recommendations: Vegetarian Fried Braised Noodles, Li Ge Chow, etc. ✔️[Nanjie Street Night Market] Eat a variety of snacks, including fried skewers, dipped skewers, buckwheat bowls, tofu skewers, sausages, teppanyaki, etc. ✔️【Laojiao Millet】Breakfast, open at 5 o'clock and close at 8 o'clock, please pay attention to the time. ✔️【Xiaoyao Red Beef Spicy Soup】Breakfast ✔️[Taihang Road Laosan] Eat Jincheng specialties ✔️[Fried rice noodles, fried gluten, fried jelly treasure shop] Near South Street, in the alley opposite Pengyue shape, the first store, the signboard is a green rice noodles, more than 30 years old store, very low-key, local An old store recommended by people. - 👉This small town is so low-key. It has so many bright spots. The per capita price for four days and three nights is less than 1,000. It doesn’t raise the price just because of its popularity. I love it!

🎉National Day holiday is a great time to travel! If you're looking for a place full of historical charm and cultural charm, then the Jade Emperor Temple in Jincheng, Shanxi is not to be missed.🎈 🎈1. Introduction to the Scenic Spot Jincheng Jade Emperor Temple, also known as Fucheng Jade Emperor Temple, is located in Fucheng Village, Jincun Town, Zezhou County, Jincheng City, Shanxi Province. This is the best preserved and most complete Jade Emperor Temple in Jincheng area.😃At the same time, it is also the largest and most influential Taoist temple in the southeast of Shanxi in ancient times, known as the "Ancient Astronomical Art Museum".💖 🎈2. Check-in Highlights 🌟1. Unique architectural style: The buildings in the temple cleverly integrate the characteristics of the Song, Jin, Yuan, Ming, Qing and other dynasties, which is really a collection of ancient architectural art.😉It's like a living architectural history book, which is amazing.🤩 🌟2. Colored sculpture art treasures: Especially the twenty-eight star sculptures, which are simply lifelike and definitely a treasure of ancient Chinese colored sculpture art.😍Each colored sculpture seems to have its own story, waiting for you to listen.💫 🌟3. Black Myth Wukong Shooting Location: The release of China's first 3A game "Black Myth: Wukong" has set off a "ancient building fever", and the twenty-eight star palace of Jincheng Jade Emperor Temple is one of the shooting locations of the game.😎Here, it seems to be able to walk into the fantasy world of the game.🎮 🎈3. Travel Tips 💡Learn about the history and cultural background of the Jade Emperor Temple in advance, so that you can better appreciate its charm during the visit. 💡You can hire a tour guide or rent an explanation device to learn more about the story of each building and colored sculpture. 💡When taking photos, pay attention to protect the cultural relics and do not use flash. 🎈4. Precautions ⚠️Take care of cultural relics and do not touch or damage them at will. ⚠️Comply with the regulations of the scenic spot and visit in a civilized manner. During the National Day holiday, come to Jincheng Jade Emperor Temple to check in, and feel the charm of ancient architectural art and colored sculpture culture together!💪🏻

🔅It is rare to use the word "shocking" to describe a place, but when traveling in Shanxi, one will often be amazed by the ancient relics, especially the colored sculptures that have been preserved intact for thousands of years. In addition to the recently popular Xiaoxitian hanging sculptures, the 28 constellations colored sculptures in the Jincheng Jade Emperor Temple also amazed me. 🔅Before appreciating the 28 constellations, let’s first learn about the Jade Emperor Temple in Jincheng. It was built in the ninth year of Xining in the Northern Song Dynasty, and its earliest name was "Jade Emperor Palace". In the seventh year of the Jin Dynasty's Taehe period, the Jade Emperor Temple was rebuilt. During the Jin Dynasty's Jeongyou period, it was severely damaged due to war. It was rebuilt many times during the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties. The existing building is the one after the renovation in 1990. 🔅Although it has experienced vicissitudes, the existing Jade Emperor Temple still retains many ancient relics. The main hall, the Jade Emperor Hall, is a wooden structure from the Northern Song Dynasty, the Cheng Tang Hall is a wooden structure from the Jin Dynasty, the east and west ear halls and the east and west corridors in the backyard are wooden structures from the Yuan Dynasty, and the rest are wooden structures from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. 🔅The Jade Emperor Temple is just outside Jincheng, and it is very convenient to walk to. You can take bus No. 19, 53, 314, or 319 from the city and get off at the Jincheng Campus Station of Taiyuan University of Science and Technology, and then walk for more than 10 minutes to arrive. 🔅Today, the Jade Emperor Temple in Fucheng has been upgraded to a museum. It is more convenient and free to visit than before. The key is that there are no security guards and you can take pictures without turning on the flash. 🔅The Jade Emperor Temple in Fucheng mainly consists of three courtyards. The central axis from front to back is the first mountain gate, the second mountain gate, the Chengtang Hall, the Xian Hall and the main hall, the Jade Emperor Hall; on both sides there are the east and west side halls and the Twenty-Eight Mansions Hall, the Twelve Stars Hall, the Thirteen Yaoxing Hall, the Guandi Hall, the Silkworm God Hall, etc. 🔅First, let’s take a look at the first mountain gate. Mainly look at the peacock blue ridge on the top, which is decorated with Eight Immortals. You need to look at it slowly. 🔅Next, let’s take a look at Chengtang Hall, which is three rooms wide and six rafters deep. It is a modern building with a "convex"-shaped platform in front. On the top of the hall you can see yellow-green glazed components from the Jin Dynasty, and on the door lintel is engraved the inscription "July 28th, the first year of Yuanzhen". 🔅Inside the hall, you can see three two-story pavilion-style shrines, which are typical small wooden models. 🔅Behind the Chengtang Hall is the Xian Hall, a Ming Dynasty building with a single-eaved hip roof, three bays wide and one bay deep. You can see the dragon heads and elephant trunks in the brackets, which are very characteristic of the time. 🔅After the Offering Hall is the main hall - the Jade Emperor Hall, which is a three-room building built in the ninth year of Xining in the Northern Song Dynasty and rebuilt in the seventh year of Taihe in the Jin Dynasty. There are 51 Song Dynasty colored sculptures preserved in the hall. 🔅In the center is the Jade Emperor, wearing a pearl crown and tassels, holding a jade tablet in front of his chest, sitting on a Sumeru throne. On both sides are female officials, maids, prime ministers, ministers, etc. My personal favorite is the maid with a beautiful face, which has a hint of the charm of the Song Dynasty colored sculptures in the Notre Dame Hall of Jin Temple. 🔅It can be said that these colored sculptures well interpret the secular atmosphere in Song Dynasty statues, and the clothes they wear also well reflect the daily clothing of the society at that time, which is very close to the real life at that time. 🔅On the outside of the Jade Emperor Hall, you can also see the colorful paintings of "Clairvoyance" and "Superb Ear", which illustrate the Jade Emperor's ability to see through everything. 🔅After coming out, you can also take a look at the top of the hall, where you can see dragon, phoenix and floral decorations that are different from those in other halls. These glazed components are the twenty-eight constellations, but what you see now are all relics of repairs in the late Ming Dynasty. The twenty-eight constellations of the Yuan Dynasty are hidden in the Jincheng Museum. Friends who have time must go and see it. 🔅The east and west sides of the Jade Emperor Hall are the Sanyuan Hall and the Sisheng Hall respectively. There are also some special colored sculptures in the hall. 🔅Finally, you must see the sign of the Jade Emperor Temple in Fucheng - the Twenty-Eight Mansions Hall, which is a hall dedicated to the Twenty-Eight Mansions, an important god in Taoism who is in charge of celestial phenomena. 🔅This hall used to be watched closely, and if you wanted to see it, you could only stand outside the door and peek. Now Shanxi Culture and Tourism has opened it to tourists, which is very friendly. 🔅Although the data shows that the twenty-eight constellations are the works of the Yuan Dynasty sculptor Liu Yuan, there is actually no definite evidence. Many people think that they have more of the art of Song Dynasty statues. 🔅The 28 colored sculptures are different, with different genders, personalities, and temperaments, showing different expressions and movements, which shows the imagination of the ancients. 🔅Other highlights: There is a Tang Dynasty stone pagoda in front of the Jade Emperor Hall; in the Four Saints Hall, you can see the murals of Shunfenger, etc.

On weekends and holidays, you need to queue at the entrance of the 12 Zodiacs in the Jade Emperor Pagoda. 10 people are allowed in at a time for 20 minutes each. You don't need to queue on weekdays. The colored sculptures in other halls are also very good.

• Recommended filming locations: Jade Emperor Temple in Jincheng, Xiaoxitian in Linfen, Chongfu Temple in Shuozhou, and Foguang Temple in Xinzhou. These are all highly restored ancient buildings in Shanxi in Black Myth: Wukong. • Best time to visit: Avoid peak holiday periods and choose to visit in spring or autumn when the weather is pleasant and there are fewer tourists. This will allow you to better experience the beauty of ancient architecture. • Cultural experiences: In addition to visiting ancient buildings, you can also experience Shanxi's Jin merchant culture and brick carving skills, which are unique cultural features of Shanxi. • Food exploration: Shanxi's handmade noodles, tofu, and vinegar are all must-try local specialties, especially the knife-cut noodles in Taiyuan, which are made with great care and have a unique taste. • Note: Some ancient buildings such as Tiefo Temple and Jade Emperor Temple may require advance reservations. It is recommended to check relevant information and make plans before your trip. Special reminder: During your visit, please protect cultural relics and do not touch or damage ancient buildings. Respect local culture and customs. At the same time, pay attention to safety and comply with the regulations of the scenic area.

“The only one in Kyushu, the best in the world” Is the visual impact more shocking than Dunhuang? 🌟 Yuhuang Temple was built in the ninth year of Xining in the Northern Song Dynasty (1076). It is a large and influential Taoist temple in ancient Zezhou and a national key cultural relics protection unit. ❤ With the popularity of the domestic 3A game "Black Myth: Wukong", the filming location of the 28 star constellations in the game - Fucheng Yuhuang Temple has also become popular. 👍 28 Star Constellation Sculpture Group: These paintings are clever, realistic, and exquisite, which are extremely rare in the world. ✅ The statues are all built on brick-built altars, about 1.8 meters high, with rich images and realistic shapes. Each star has a small animal attached to it!

Only know the 12 constellations of Western astrology? In fact, we Chinese also have our own constellation gods, and there are as many as 28! Black Myth Wukong brought them to everyone's eyes. I heard that Jincheng Zezhou has already ranked first in the domestic niche travel list during this Mid-Autumn Festival. It seems that the National Day holiday will be even more popular~ 📍 Zezhou County Yuhuang Temple There are many large and small Yuhuang Temples with the same name in various places in Shanxi. Don't get it wrong. Remember to recognize Yudiangou Village, Zezhou County, Jincheng. The Twenty-Eight Constellations Hall in Yuhuang Temple houses 28 constellations, and each constellation statue has a corresponding animal god. All the sculptures have very distinct Yuan Dynasty artistic characteristics. Whether it is the expression or body language, they are realistic and rigorous. Every colored sculpture seems to come alive, and most of them are full of relaxation, completely different from the sculptures commonly seen in other temples. Speaking of which, the Twenty-Eight Constellations Hall is just one of the side halls of the Jade Emperor Hall, but now it has become the most popular place in Yuhuang Temple, because the Kangshenlong, who is also popular in Black Myth, is also among them. 📍 Dayang Ancient Town Dayang Ancient Town, with a history of more than 2600 years, can see almost all kinds of national style elements, ancient buildings/clay sculptures/Tang Sancai/Dou Gong/wood carvings/embroidery/tie-dyeing/copperplate printing/cloisonné/iron flower beating, etc.! 🚄 Transportation tips Take the high-speed rail directly to Jincheng East Station, take a taxi to Yuhuang Temple about 7km, Dayang Ancient Town about 35km, or take a public bus tourist special line.

The Jade Emperor Temple, also known as the Fucheng Jade Emperor Temple, is located in a village in Jinzhong. The temple layout is meticulous, divided into three courtyards, with the first and second mountain gates, the pavilion for the gods, and the Jade Emperor Hall arranged along the central axis, covering an area of 3520 square meters. The entire architectural complex is well-arranged, showcasing the unique charm of Song Dynasty temple architecture. ⛺【Must-see Attraction: 28 Constellations Colored Sculptures】: The twenty-eight constellations are an important part of the ancient Chinese astronomical observation system, divided by the ancients to observe the movements of the sun, moon, and five planets (gold, wood, water, fire, and earth). The colored sculptures of the twenty-eight constellations from the Yuan Dynasty are the highlights of this temple. These clay sculptures were created by the Yuan Dynasty master sculptor Liu Luan, each one vividly lifelike. Kang Jinlong is majestic yet gentle, Xu Rishu is lively, Lou Jingou is herding, and Shi Huozhu is simple and cute... Each statue is a masterpiece of ancient Chinese sculpture art! 🏨【Tickets and Transportation】: · Address: Fucheng Village, Jincheng, Zezhou County, Shanxi Province · Opening hours: 8:30-18:30 · Ticket price: 20 yuan · Transportation: It is recommended to drive, about 18 kilometers from Jincheng city. You can also take local buses, specific routes can be checked locally. · Reservation: Visiting the Jade Emperor Temple Colored Sculpture and Mural Museum requires an appointment in advance, and you can enter for free through VX. 🧡【Tips】: Touching the relics inside the Jade Emperor Temple is prohibited, please visit civilly. Parking is convenient, so visitors driving do not need to worry about parking. It is recommended to bring a camera, but do not use the flash when taking pictures.

The Jade Emperor Temple in Jincheng, I came here again four months later, the 28 constellations, it's on fire🔥⋯ There are more tourists this time, there was no one last time⋯ The Jade Emperor Temple retains more than 280 colored sculptures from the Jin, Yuan, and Ming dynasties, 120 square meters of murals, 36 records and monuments from the Jin, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. The roof of the Jade Emperor Temple also retains some glazed art components from the Jin, Yuan, and Ming dynasties. The 28 constellations in the Jade Emperor Temple are located in the west corridor of the temple. They are relics of the Yuan Dynasty and were built in the 31st year of the Yuan Dynasty (1294). There are 23 existing statues, which are vivid and reflect the appearance of Taoist statues in the Yuan Dynasty. The architectural form of the Jade Emperor Temple is simple, showing the unique charm of the Song Dynasty hall architecture and the local characteristics of the ancient architecture of Shangdang. The front and back of the main ridge of the temple roof preserve the 28 glazed statues of the Jin Dynasty and the glazed lions on the ridge, and the glazed unicorns on the back slope. They are the only remaining glazed products in China and have high cultural and artistic value. The physical objects are now in the Jincheng City Museum⋯ On January 13, 1988, the Jade Emperor Temple was announced by the State Council of the People's Republic of China as the third batch of national key cultural relics protection units. Jade Emperor Temple Colored Sculpture Mural Museum

The stunning debut of 'Black Wukong' brings a 'cultural renaissance' to ancient Shanxi architecture! According to statistics, out of 36 filming locations nationwide, Shanxi alone accounts for 27, occupying half of the total👍. Today, let's explore the charm of these ancient buildings together~ . ● Shanxi Jincheng · Yuhuang Temple 📌 Location: Fucheng Village, Zezhou County, Jincheng City, Shanxi Province 👀 Built in the 9th year of the Xining reign of Emperor Shenzong of the Northern Song Dynasty (1076), Yuhuang Temple houses more than 300 statues from the Song, Yuan, and Ming dynasties. It is especially famous for the 28 celestial beings made of colored clay from the Yuan Dynasty, crafted by the master sculptor Liu Luan, making it a valuable resource for studying Taoist history and sculpture art; ⚠ Visiting the Yuhuang Temple Clay Sculpture and Mural Museum requires an appointment in advance. You can book a free entry through WeChat (please note, turn off the flash when taking photos). Parking is convenient, and it is recommended to drive from Jincheng. . ● Shanxi Jincheng · Iron Buddha Temple 📌 Location: About 170m north of Mixi Primary School, Gongmao North Road, Gaoping, Jincheng City (currently not open) 👀 There are 27 existing statues, arranged according to the order of the 24 celestial beings, with the Four Heavenly Kings guarding the four corners. Using the unique technique of 'iron bones and iron shaping,' the clay sculptures of Iron Buddha Temple are unique in shape, with exaggerated body expressions and distinct layers of clothing, showcasing a sense of luxurious beauty. . ● Shanxi Linfen · Xiaoxitian 📌 Location: Phoenix Mountain, 1 kilometer northwest of Xixian County 👀 Also known as Qianfo Nunnery, it was built during the Chongzhen period of the Ming Dynasty and is a Zen Buddhist temple divided into upper and lower courtyards. The upper courtyard is the essence of the entire temple, with five interconnected Buddha niches in the Mahavira Hall, and the 'Pure Land' suspended sculptures on the walls between the beams are magnificent; ⚠ Xiaoxitian is more than two hours' drive from Linfen city center. It is recommended to drive, but you can also take the Xixian Xiaohuang car line. There is a paid parking lot at the bottom of the scenic area. It is recommended to visit the Mahavira Hall in the morning, as the scenery inside the hall is particularly beautiful under the sunlight. . ● Shanxi Linfen · Guangsheng Temple 📌 Location: Guangsheng Temple Town, Hongtong County, Linfen, Shanxi Province 👀 For those of us who grew up watching the 1986 version of 'Journey to the West,' the scene of Tang Monk sweeping the tower is very familiar, as it was filmed here! The Feihong Tower, 'Zhaocheng Jin Zang,' and the Yuan Dynasty murals in the Water God Temple are known as the 'Three Wonders of Guangsheng.' The Feihong Tower is the largest and most complete glazed tower with craftsman inscriptions discovered so far. Guangsheng Temple was recognized as the 'world's tallest multi-colored glazed tower' in 2018; ⚠ It is recommended to start from Linfen city center and plan your trip together with Xiaoxitian for more convenience. . ● Shanxi Shuozhou · Chongfu Temple 📌 Location: No. 94, East Street, Shuocheng District, Shuozhou City, Shanxi Province 👀 The Amitabha Hall is an original Jin Dynasty structure, with green glazed trim on the roof. The murals on the four walls inside the hall are exquisite. Chongfu Temple houses many Buddha statues, Bodhisattva statues, and Arhat statues, many of which are ancient treasures and national first-class protected cultural relics; ⚠ Free entry, on-site reservation required. Please do not touch to avoid damaging the relics. Make sure to plan your trip well. This local guide will help you travel smoothly! Your travel assistant, bringing you the latest travel hotspots.

With the explosive popularity of "Black Myth: Wukong", we have been exploring Shanxi more deeply and thoroughly. This time, we arrived at the Jade Emperor Temple. The Jade Emperor Temple is located in Fucheng Village, Zezhou County, Jincheng City, Shanxi Province, so it is also known as Fucheng Jade Emperor Temple. It is the largest and most influential Taoist temple in ancient Zezhou. The current building was rebuilt on the original site in 1076 and was named the Jade Emperor Palace. In recent years, it has been renamed the Jade Emperor Temple Colored Sculpture and Mural Museum~ 👣: As soon as you enter the mountain gate of the Jade Emperor Temple, you will feel that it is a very distinctive group of buildings: the mountain gate has a central gate and two side gates to the east and west; in the center is a reverse-facing stage, with pavilions on both sides; the three buildings are connected by side rooms, with varying heights, creating an impressive momentum. 🌈: The main hall of the Jade Emperor Temple is an original structure from the Song Dynasty, with colored sculptures led by the Jade Emperor. However, the most distinctive feature is the twenty-eight constellation statues located in the western corridor of the Jade Emperor Temple, sculpted by Yuan Dynasty sculptor Liu Luan. These statues transform the twenty-eight constellations, originally used for observing celestial phenomena in ancient times, into twenty-eight figures. They are relics from the Yuan Dynasty, but unfortunately, only 23 statues remain today. The colored sculptures are very vivid, representing the achievements of ancient Chinese sculpture art, and are known as "the only ones in the nine provinces, unparalleled in the country." They are also the prototypes of the deities in "Black Myth: Wukong". 💰Tickets: Free admission, but reservations are required in advance on the platform. 🚗Transportation: It is recommended to drive, as parking is convenient. Alternatively, you can take a bus to the "Taiyuan University of Technology Jincheng Campus" stop and walk about 900 meters. 📷Do not use flash when taking photos.

📍 So addictive that we had to come back again! Take a bus around the city, 16 places, full and unlimited in 1 day without having to drive yourself. We used the service of the 'elephant bus tour', the price for Thai people is 400.-, get on the bus at Siam Paragon, there are rounds from 10.00-15.00. You can also take a bus to tour the city or get off at various points. 🚌 The point where we got off will be the Sao Chingcha area. 1. Niyom Phochana, an old roast pork and crispy pork restaurant in the Sao Chingcha area, starting price 50.- per plate. 2. Bite and Bond Cafe, a cafe in a minimalist brown tone with delicious honey toast, starting price 110. 3. Wat Phra Kaew 4. Im En Ville, a cafe in Phra Nakhon area that anyone passing by must stop by with a popular corner, good vibes, very beautiful shop, starting price 120.- #dressupfortravel #elephantbustour #placestovisitinbangkok #aroundbangkok #takethebus #travelaroundbangkok #saochingcha #imenvilleeatinthecity #biteandbond #placestovisitinbangkok #trip #mustvisitcafe

The Yuhuang Temple in Fucheng houses hundreds of complete sculptures that almost encompass all the mythological figures in Taoist culture. Among them, the Yuan Dynasty's twenty-eight constellations in the Hall of the Twenty-Eight Constellations hold the highest artistic value and are acclaimed as 'unique treasures in the country.' The twenty-eight constellations in Yuhuang Temple are life-sized, and their images are vivid and lifelike. Ancient laborers sculpted the twenty-eight constellations into 28 characters of different genders, ages, personalities, and statuses to recognize, distinguish, and revere the constellations, making them more relatable and easier to pass down. The sculptures incorporate Western sculpting techniques, featuring broad shoulders and narrow waists, high noses, and well-proportioned bodies. Even the relaxed eye bags, subtle expressions, and knots on the clothes are carved vividly. Most of the twenty-eight constellations face east, with three facing north and four facing south, holding jade tablets, releasing birds, and training dogs and sheep. The statues vary in posture: some are frontal, some are side-facing, some are sitting, some are squatting, some are old, some are young, some are male, some are female, some are civil, and some are military. The floating ribbons, the fluttering of draped cloth and corners of garments, and the raised eyebrows and eyes reflect the secularization of Song Dynasty sculptures. Among the twenty-eight constellations, there are nine female statues, seven of which have high buns and flower crowns. There are nineteen male gods, seven of whom are warriors, two wear Dongpo caps, one wears a wind cap, and the other male gods wear high crowns with flying tassels, paired with wide-sleeved robes and high wooden clogs peeking out from underneath. Regardless of age, all male gods wear robes, highlighting the steadiness of the elderly, the elegance of the middle-aged, and the grace of the young. If you have the chance to visit Jincheng, I highly recommend visiting the Yuhuang Temple in Fucheng. The glazed components, murals, wood carvings, and especially the colored sculptures here will surely be a feast for the eyes.

【Jinshan Jinmei·Jincheng·Jiuzhou Lone Copy, Unique in the Country】Fucheng Jade Emperor Temple, an inconspicuous side hall, pulling open the thick curtain, in the dim room, from south to north, densely arranged, are currently the only Yuan Dynasty twenty-eight constellations colored clay sculptures in the country. Compared to the countless Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, and even Arhats seen before, these sculptures are truly different. Their expressions are exaggerated and full of dynamism, giving a sense of bursting out. Moreover, this is the materialization of the twenty-eight constellations in astronomy, which has no precedent before, and it really cannot be done without extraordinary imagination. The twenty-eight sculptures are all different, with various postures, and each sculpture also has the image of a small animal, which is very creative! Also, the names of these twenty-eight constellations are really interesting. I did a little homework before coming, each constellation has three characters, and it is said that the names were given by the Tang Dynasty master Yuan Tiangang. The first character is the name of the constellation, the second character is gold, wood, water, fire, earth, sun, and moon, and the third name is twenty-eight animals, combined into these awkward and strange names. All the praises for the twenty-eight constellations colored sculptures are not exaggerated, YYDS! Jincheng Fucheng Jade Emperor Temple also has many other sculptures to see, such as the Cheng Tang Hall, Jade Emperor Hall, and the Jade Emperor Hall has a Song Dynasty sculpture of the Jade Emperor, which is quite handsome. Tips: A list of the positions of the twenty-eight constellations colored sculptures: Position of the sculptures in the hall (starting from the first one in the south) 1 Zhen Shui Yin 2 Yi Huo She 3 Xing Ri Ma 4 Gui Jin Yang 5 Shen Shui Yuan 6 Bi Yue Wu 7 Wei Shi Zhi 8 Kui Mu Lang 9 Shi Huo Zhu 10 Xu Ri Shu 11 Niu Jin Niu 12 Ji Shui Bao 13 Xin Yue Hu 14 Di Tu Mo 15 Jiao Mu Jiao 16 Kang Jin Long 17 Fang Ri Tu 18 Wei Huo Hu 19 Dou Mu Xie 20 Nu Tu Fu 21 Wei Yue Yan 22 Bi Shui Xu 23 Lou Jin Gou 24 Mao Ri Ji 25 Zi Huo Hou 26 Jing Mu Han 27 Liu Tu Zhang 28 Zhang Yue Lu 📝Note tips: Free admission, photos of the twenty-eight constellations are allowed📷 (no flash)

It is a place that every Thai person must have been to. It is very beautiful and unique. #Bangkok attractions

National key cultural relics protection, Fucheng Yuhuang Temple. The security guard said: Don't mention the cultural relics under 600 years old here, it's not interesting... That proud face. It's hard to see clearly, let alone take pictures. If it's not surrounded by iron railings, it's locked doors. Even if you go in, it's like tunnel warfare. Only a few photos were taken with the mobile phone, and these photos were also hard to come by . The last photo can screenshot the QR code for voice explanation, and there are explanations and pictures of this hall after scanning with the mobile phone.

The Yuhuang Temple was established in the ninth year of Xining in the Northern Song Dynasty (1076), and it is a Taoist temple in ancient Zezhou with a large scale and wide influence. The temple is divided into three sections, with the first gate, the second gate, the gods' pavilion, and the Yuhuang Hall built on a central axis. The temple has a rare Taoist twenty-eight constellations solitary product colored sculpture in the history of Chinese sculpture. The existing Yuhuang Hall was built in the Song Dynasty, the Chengtang Hall was built in the Jin Dynasty, the east and west ear halls and the east and west corridors in the backyard were built in the Yuan Dynasty, and the rest are all buildings from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The temple of Yuhuang Temple retains more than 280 colored sculptures from the Jin, Yuan, and Ming Dynasties, 120 square meters of murals, 36 Jin, Yuan, Ming, and Qing records, and heavy repair steles (square). The roof of the Yuhuang Temple also retains some glazed art components from the Jin, Yuan, and Ming Dynasties. The twenty-eight constellations statues are located in the west corridor of the temple, which are relics of the Yuan Dynasty, sculpted in the thirty-first year of Yuan Zhiyuan (1294), and there are 23 existing statues, which are inferred to be the works of the great sculptor Liu Lun of the Yuan Dynasty. The characteristics are Greek noses, slender waists, rich and profound facial expressions, representing the representative achievements of ancient Chinese sculpture art, and are typical examples of the combination of realism and romanticism in ancient Chinese sculpture art. Tour guide: 1. Navigation: Yuhuang Temple, Zezhou County, free parking near the entrance. 2. Tickets: Free 3. Must-see: The most valuable thing in Yuhuang Temple is the twenty-eight constellations statues, followed by the colored sculptures of various dynasties, as well as the twenty-eight constellations glazed statues and the glazed lions on the ridge of the roof of Yuhuang Hall, and the glazed kirin on the back slope beasts (need a long-focus lens to take pictures, lions and kirins need to go out of the gate and go around to the back of Yuhuang Hall to see).

| Twenty-eight Constellations Colored Sculptures.🌟The twenty-eight constellations are twenty-eight star regions divided by ancient Chinese astronomers for observing the movement of the sun, moon, and five stars, composed of seven constellations each from the Azure Dragon of the East, the Vermilion Bird of the South, the White Tiger of the West, and the Black Tortoise of the North. The twenty-eight constellations are the names of constellations in astronomy. In the Tang Dynasty, the Five Elements scholar Yuan Tiangang combined the twenty-eight constellations with twenty-eight animals, and assigned one of the characters of the sun, moon, gold, wood, water, fire, and earth under each constellation name. The sun and the moon are yin and yang, and gold, wood, water, fire, and earth are the five elements, so the names of the twenty-eight constellations are formed by these three combinations. 🌟Treasures of Jincheng Jade Emperor Temple 1⃣Twenty-eight Constellations Colored Sculptures: Works of Yuan Dynasty art master Liu Lun, unique in the country, representing the highest achievement of ancient Chinese sculpture art, located in the Twenty-eight Constellations Hall on the west side of the backyard. 2⃣Glazed Components: The twenty-eight constellations glazed figures and the glazed lions on the ridge and the glazed kirin on the back slope of the Golden Age burnt in front and behind the ridge of the Jade Emperor Hall of the Song Dynasty are the only remaining items of similar glazed products in China; the peacock blue glazed tiles covering the first gate and the glazed god platforms concentrated in the halls of the middle courtyard are also very precious. 3⃣Wood Carvings: The various god statues in the Chengtang Hall of the Jin Dynasty and the three tower-style god niches are all fine wood carvings. The main building of the god niche is more than 5 meters high, with a double-eave Xieshan top, and the two ear buildings are double-eave Xuan Mountain tops. The overall design is exquisite, the shape is rigorous, the layers are rich, and the knife technique is delicate, which can be described as a small wooden art masterpiece. 4⃣Murals: Most of the murals in the temple have been damaged, and the remaining murals are all works of different periods, each with its own characteristics, which is precious. The best preserved is the front mural in the Twelve Yuan Chen Hall. 5⃣Colored Sculptures: The temple houses more than 260 colored sculptures from different periods such as the Song, Jin, and Yuan dynasties, all of which are Taoist gods, from the Jade Emperor, the Universal Star Monarch, to the Three Walls, Four Saints, Nine Yao, Twelve Chen; there are both the Wind and Rain Masters, the Silkworm Raising, Wen Zhen, Wu Dao; there are also Gao Qi, Horse God, Bull King, Six Plagues; it can be said that it gathers people, ghosts, gods, and immortals together, and it can be said to systematically display the Chinese Taoist gods system with artistic methods, with extraordinary viewing value and cultural relic value. ❤Tour Guide: Navigation: Zezhou County Jade Emperor Temple, free parking near the entrance. Tickets: Free

The Emerald Buddha Temple is very beautiful. I've been here 3 times. Foreigners have a 500 baht entrance fee. Thais get in free. Bring tissues. You won't be able to walk around the whole place. It's very big.

#Wat Phra Kaew in Bangkok It is a beautiful temple with many tourists. I recommend it to everyone. There are also rental outfits. The prices for foreign tourists and Thais are different. For us, it is very good and worth it. The photos come out beautifully. There is also a photographer to hire. The price is a bit high, but they will definitely take beautiful photos for us. I guarantee it.

Atmosphere/Location - Wat Phra Sri Rattana Satsadaram, commonly known as Wat Phra Kaew, is a temple that King Rama I ordered to be built along with the establishment of Rattanakosin in 1782. It is an important historical temple in Thailand. It is suitable for historical tourism. 🇹🇭 Average price per person - 100 - 200 Score - 10/10 #Wat Phra Kaew #Wat Phra Sri Rattana Satsadaram