[2024 Lantian Attraction] Travel Guide for Lantianshui Lu'an Bisu Museum (Updated Dec)
Museums
Address:
Yangxie Village, Puhua Town, Lantian County, Xi'an
Opening times:
Open tomorrow at 9:00-17:00Closed Today
Recommended sightseeing time:
2-3 hours
Phone:
82920741
1-hour Xi'an surrounding tour | Drive directly to Xiaoxi Tian.
| Drive directly to Xiaoxi Tian.📍Detailed address: Lantian, less than an hour's drive, park in the parking lot, walk less than 500 meters, no tickets
🌟Highlights: Six Dynasties famous temple, with ancient colored sculptures inside, a treasure house of ancient Chinese sculpture art, known as "the second Dunhuang of China", the Water and Land Nunnery was originally the Water and Land Hall of Wuzhen Temple, an important place for holding "Water and Land Great Fast" and "Water and Land Dojo"
✅Must-try: Visitors can also bring a notebook, there is a Black Myth Wukong stamp chapter, free stamping
🍲Nearby food: Lantian Impression, very crowded, wave after wave, may need to queue, but delicious and affordable
Pluie?toilesSereine
Black Myth: Wukong Filming Location - Shuilu'an Travelogue
Shuilu'an in Lantian, a hidden Buddhist art treasure at the foot of the Qinling Mountains, is famous for its exquisite painted clay sculptures and is known as the "Second Dunhuang in China".
Location: About 50 km from downtown Xi'an, navigate to Lantian Shuilu'an, park on the side of the road about 400 m away for free, and walk in. The parking lot inside charges CNY 5, and it is crowded with people and cars, making it difficult to get out.
Long history: Originally part of the Sui Dynasty Wuzhen Temple, it was later renovated and expanded by Zhu Huaibian, the King of Qin in the Ming Dynasty, forming the scale of today. The Zhusheng Shuilu Hall in the temple is the essence of it. The walls and beams of the hall are filled with more than 3,700 painted clay sculptures.
Inside are lifelike Buddha statues, Bodhisattvas, Arhats, as well as dynamic flying sky and mythical beasts. These sculptures not only reach a high level of art, but also carry profound religious significance and historical information in culture.
Natural scenery: There are beautiful views of Wangshun Mountain and the surrounding Qinghe River. These natural elements complement the ancient buildings of Shuilu'an, forming a harmonious and peaceful picture.
Reminder: Please protect cultural relics during the visit, do not use flash to take photos, to protect these precious cultural heritage.
GlamourGuide
The second Dunhuang in China.
Shuilu Temple is located at the foot of Wangshun Mountain in Puhua Town, Lantian County, Xi'an, about 50 kilometers from downtown Xi'an. Not to mention tourists, even some locals in Xi'an may not know its existence. However, it is a national key cultural relics protection unit and is known as the "second Dunhuang". In the Zhusheng Shuilu Hall in Shuilu Temple, there is the largest and most complete group of murals in China. In this hall of about 100 square meters, there are more than 3,700 Buddha statues. They are not independent individuals, but tell stories, like a series of comic strips. If you understand them, you will feel like you have entered a fantasy world full of gods and Buddhas. The group of murals in Shuilu Temple is also praised by cultural relics experts as the "world's first three-dimensional comic strip mural", representing the highest level of China's sculpture art, and is a well-deserved "national treasure". It is a must-see for humanities enthusiasts!
1. Location: Shuilu Temple, Puhua Town, Lantian County, Xi'an
2. Tickets: Free, you can get tickets with your ID card.
3. Surroundings: Opposite Shuilu Temple is Xiaowu Zhen Temple, which is also a free and profound ancient temple with a history of thousands of years, and it is worth visiting.
4. Others: In order to protect cultural relics, photography is not allowed in Shuilu Hall, you can feel it with your heart. The Buddha statue photos in this article are from online materials.
natalieocean
Xi'an Surrounding Tour ∣ Check-in at the Filming Location of 'Black Myth: Wukong', Don't Miss Xiawuzhen Temple
🌈 Scenic Features: Xiawuzhen Temple, once the lower courtyard of Wuzhen Temple, is opposite to Shuilu Temple. In fact, Shuilu Temple is the Shuilu Hall in Wuzhen Temple, which has now been divided into two. The popularity of China's first '3A' game 'Black Myth: Wukong' has also brought attention to Shuilu Temple and Xiawuzhen Temple. Wuzhen Temple, one of the ancestral temples of the Pure Land Sect of Chinese Buddhism, has a construction history dating back to before the Western Jin Dynasty. The high monk Jingye built it by imperial decree, and it was officially named 'Wuzhen Temple'. By the early Kaiyuan period of the Tang Dynasty, it had expanded to include both upper and lower courtyards. The temple is built on the northern foothills of Zhongnan Mountain, with steep cliffs, winding streams, lush forests, and flying waterfalls. It has been known as the 'Holy Place of Immortals' since ancient times. 👍👍👍 The Great Buddha Hall in Xiawuzhen Temple features flying beams and painted rafters. Inside the hall, there is a large reclining Buddha made of clay, with a serene expression and a radiant Buddha light. It is the second largest painted clay reclining Buddha in the world today. In recent years, some wall sculptures have also been restored inside the hall, but the artistic level is slightly inferior to the Ming Dynasty wall sculptures in the opposite Shuilu Temple. ❤️❤️❤️ The upper Wuzhen Temple is located halfway up the mountain, with two hiking routes. One is the North Gate, with an entrance fee of 20 yuan, a gentle slope, and a long path, taking about 40 minutes to reach the ancient temple. The other is the East Gate, free of charge, with a steep slope and a short path, taking about 20 minutes to reach the ancient temple. Both routes are very quiet, shaded by greenery, and exceptionally refreshing. Here, you can visit the temple, walk through bamboo forests, explore the Tang Dynasty pagoda forest, and slowly appreciate the historical heritage of the ancestral temple of the Pure Land Sect.
🕐️ Opening Hours: 09:00～17:00
🚗 Transportation Guide: Located in Hewankou Village, Puhua Town, Lantian County, Xi'an City. Navigate to Xiawuzhen Temple. It takes about an hour and a half to drive from Xi'an Xianyang. There are parking spaces by the roadside, 5 yuan per car, no time limit.
🎫 Tickets: Free admission, no reservation required.
⏳ Tour Time: About 30 minutes. If visiting the upper Wuzhen Temple, it takes about 3 hours, so plan your time accordingly!
💗 Other Tips: The schedule is a bit tight this time, but I will definitely visit the upper Wuzhen Temple if I have the chance.
PhotonRider_234
Less than 50 kilometers from Xi'an, visit 4 attractions in one day
This is a self-driving route that can be completed in half a day, featuring temples, cultural relics, waterfalls, and even camping spots.
The first stop: Navigate to Shuilu'an
Take the highway from the eastern suburbs, exit at Lantian, and after 7 kilometers, you'll reach the first attraction—Shuilu'an, also known as the 'Second Dunhuang' in China. Those who appreciate culture and history should take a closer look. Note that photography of ancient relics is not allowed; I took a risk to get some photos, so please be cautious when you visit.
The second stop: Wuzhen Temple
About two kilometers from Shuilu'an, enter National Highway 344, and follow the road to reach Wuzhen Temple (specifically, Shang Wuzhen Temple), one of the six great Pure Land ancestral temples. To visit this site, you need to climb the mountain for about ten minutes. It's not recommended for those without physical fitness, but the climb is worth it. There are a few trails to explore (other Taoist masters can't hang around here, if you don't understand what that means, you can look it up on Baidu).
The third stop: Guanyin Pool Waterfall
This is an abandoned attraction located on National Highway 344, not far from Wuzhen Temple. It's a three-tiered waterfall that was closed due to safety concerns. It's not recommended for non-professionals to climb it, as it's really dangerous, but it's worth a visit.
The fourth stop: Yeping Bamboo Village
Before reaching Yeping Bamboo Village, there are several other attractions, such as:
Lotus Forest Park (I didn't go because the parking was too full)
Xiangzi Temple (didn't visit)
Languan Ancient Trail (not recommended, it's just a village road that has been repaired, but the scenery above is nice, with a pavilion)
Wangshun Mountain (didn't go because you have to park halfway and walk, so I'm not familiar with it, but those with ample time might want to check it out)
Before arriving at Yeping Bamboo Village, there are many observation decks where you can rest and enjoy the view. The road into the village is a mountain road, great for camping, where you can eat and admire the scenery surrounded by mountains and dense forests.
The final stop: Shangri-la
Follow the mountain road all the way to the end to reach this village, a real-life Shangri-la. The village is very clean, with homestays everywhere. Staying here overnight during holidays to enjoy the gifts of nature is a very comfortable experience, and most importantly, it's not crowded and close to Xi'an.
1. Advantages: Not crowded, possibly because I visited on a weekday, so there weren't many people, and the whole route was clean.
2. Cost-saving, I didn't spend much money from start to finish, only one parking spot charged 5 yuan, the rest were free attractions. You can drive around according to your own schedule.
3. Close to Xi'an, the whole trip is less than 150 kilometers, so you won't waste time on the road and can plan your trip according to your own schedule.
lunaire_5871
With each glance, we see less of China's second Dunhuang, the past and present of Shuilu'an Temple
When it comes to Lantian, most people's first reaction is to think of the well-known Lantian Man or Lantian jade. However, there is also a temple known as 'China's second Dunhuang' on this auspicious land—Shuilu'an Temple. And the most famous feature of Shuilu'an is the Shuilu'an colored sculpture group!
The Shuilu'an colored sculptures integrate painting, round carving, relief, and engraving techniques, and the walls, beams, and columns are inlaid with more than 3,700 statues of figures and natural beings. In the figure sculptures, the expressions, eyes, movements, and storylines of the characters are vividly depicted in a comic-strip style. Such well-preserved and exquisitely rich sculptures are few and far between in the whole country.
Originally built during the Sui and Tang dynasties, Shuilu'an was initially the Shuilu Hall within the Wuzhen Temple. After ups and downs, during the Jiajing era of the Ming dynasty, Zhu Huaipei, the Prince of Qin, spent five years on a major construction project to renovate and finely carve the wall sculptures. He dedicated Shuilu'an as the family's Buddhist hall. Later, in memory of his deceased mother, he renamed Shuilu Hall to Shuilu'an.
The colored clay sculptures of Shuilu'an possess high artistic and historical value. These sculptures are important materials for studying the Ming dynasty's Shuilu'an, and in the main hall, Sakyamuni, the Medicine Buddha, and Amitabha are all seated on Sumeru thrones. Behind the three Buddha statues are bodhisattva figures, but unlike the compassionate female images in the minds of the Chinese people, these are all bearded male figures. The mountain wall contains Buddhist story content, showing that the craftsmen considered the psychology of the viewers when depicting the characters, using color matching and reasonable layout. Therefore, whether it is the layout, color, or the combination of individual and whole, all constitute the artistic value of Shuilu'an. At the same time, through the research and analysis of the art of Shuilu'an's colored sculptures, it is easier for people to understand the culture of the Ming dynasty, and it can also showcase architectural styles, folk customs, clothing, spatial layout, social life, and more, all of which have great historical value.
In contemporary times, to better protect the sculptures, the Xi'an Cultural Heritage Restoration Center applied to the Shaanxi Provincial Cultural Relics Bureau for cooperation with the United States to use '3D scanning and digital image production technology.' In 2004, they completed the book 'Images of Shuilu'an,' which is printed in color and uses a series of exquisite scanned images to 'permanently' present the sculptures of Shuilu'an.
Although the reputation of being 'China's second Dunhuang' may seem a bit exaggerated, it is indeed worth a look. Moreover, due to changes in climate and environment, it is said that the sculptures suffer different degrees of peeling and cracking each year, or they could be destroyed by an earthquake, so it really is a case of 'with each glance, we see less'!
📍Yangxia Village, Pu Hua Town, Lantian County, Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province
🚗Recommended to drive
💰Free, no reservation required
⏰️9:00-17:00, subject to adjustment on special holidays
fane_9405
Xi'an·Lantian Shuilu Temple｜This is actually free to see!|
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So far, I have seen 👇four relatively famous suspended sculptures:
👉 Lantian Shuilu Temple, Xi'an, Shaanxi
👉 Xixian Xiaoxitian, Linfen, Shanxi
👉 Pingyao Shuanglin Temple, Jinzhong, Shanxi
👉 Changzhi Guanyin Hall, Changzhi, Shanxi
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Among these four suspended sculptures, I personally think that if we talk about the overall sculpture, the best one is Shuilu Temple; if we talk about the most touching scene, it is Xiaoxitian; the most unique ones in Shuanglin Temple are still Weituo, the Four Great Vajras, and that hall of Arhats. So if you go to Xi'an, I highly recommend going to see Shuilu Temple.
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🌈 Lantian Shuilu Temple, Ming Dynasty
📝 Fourth batch of national key cultural relics protection units
📍 Lantian County, Xi'an, Shaanxi
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Shuilu Temple was originally a part of Wuzhen Temple in the Sui Dynasty. The Guanzhong earthquake in December of the 34th year of Jiajing in the Ming Dynasty (1556) caused Zhongnan Mountain to move several miles to the south, and the lower temple of Wuzhen Temple at the foot of the mountain was destroyed.
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In the 42nd year of Jiajing (1563), Zhu Huaipei, the ninth grandson of Zhu Yuanzhang and the King of Qin Fan, invited craftsmen from Shanxi such as Qiao Zhongjie to rebuild Shuilu Temple as a Buddhist hall for his mother to worship Buddha, hence we have the suspended sculptures we see today.
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There are twelve colored sculptures under the south and north mountain walls in the Shuilu Temple. Some people think they are twenty-four deities, some say they are two groups of twelve medicine generals, and some say they are two groups of ten great Ming kings plus folk gods. But no matter who they are, we can see the shadow of the twenty-four deities of the Tiefo Temple in Gaoping, Shanxi, which we posted before, on these twenty-four colored sculptures. Considering that the statues in this hall of Shuilu Temple also came from the hands of craftsmen from Shanxi in the Ming Dynasty, it can be said to be a continuation of the same lineage.
BEAU SALAZAR
The ancient temple of the Six Dynasties, known as the second Dunhuang of China, has a group of more than 3700 Buddha statues in relief
The ancient temple of the Six Dynasties ~ Shuilu Temple, known as the second Dunhuang of China. It is located at the foot of Wang Shun Mountain in Puhua Town, Lantian, Shaanxi, surrounded by water on three sides, resembling a lying fish's small island, hence the name Shuilu Temple.
The area of Shuilu Temple is not large, but it contains the largest group of colored reliefs in China, with more than 3700 Buddha statues, using the method of comic strip, and the exquisite technique of relief, vividly interpreting the legendary story of Sakyamuni Buddha's life.
The colored three-dimensional relief group sculpture looks very spectacular, with vivid character images, carved beams and painted buildings, superb and extraordinarily exquisite.
Several Guanyin Bodhisattva statues in Shuilu Temple have beards, which is a very rare male appearance. It is said that Guanyin itself is male, and when Buddhism was introduced to China from the Western Han Dynasty, Guanyin gradually became female. The Guanyin we see in Lantian Shuilu Temple are all male.
Shuilu Temple is relatively close to Xi'an, about an hour's drive, with good surrounding scenery, plus the attraction of Lantian's food, so it is often visited. If you often come to Shuilu Temple, you will find that, for the protection of cultural relics and colored reliefs, several main halls are often closed for maintenance. This Qingming Festival, I came to Shuilu Temple again with my family, and was delighted to see the colored reliefs again, to see the wisdom and exquisite carving skills of the ancients, and couldn't help but sigh at the wisdom of the ancients from the bottom of my heart.
WanderlustSafari
Pathfinder Episode 12: The Hanging Sculptures of Shuiliu Temple in Shaanxi
Shuiliu Temple in Lantian, Xi'an, Shaanxi, was built during the Sui Dynasty, 1500 years ago...
It is one of the three classic hanging sculptures in China, and it is breathtaking to appreciate it on site! Personally, I think it is the most wonderful one among the three major hanging sculptures in China.
Among the three major hanging sculptures, the Xixitian in Xixian is somewhat dazzlingly rich, the Guanyin Hall in Changzhi seems to be a bit small in scale, and the Shuiliu Temple in Lantian is full of various expressions, smooth and delicate, and the most flavorful after time precipitation.
Although it is a one-way self-driving trip of more than a thousand kilometers, it is worth the trip.
NADIA AGUILAR
Lantian Shuilu Temple Clay Sculpture: Large in quantity, average in quality
Lantian Shuilu Temple Clay Sculpture, quite famous, initially astonishing, but ordinary upon closer inspection. The existing sculptures are only concentrated in one hall, numerous in number, but the modeling and color painting techniques are quite ordinary, focusing on quantity rather than quality, which also conforms to the impetuous, noisy, and unsteady social atmosphere of the Ming Dynasty. If you have been to the ancient temples in Shanxi, Hebei, and Liaoning, such as Shuanglin Temple, Zhenguo Temple, Foguang Temple, Longxing Temple, Fengguo Temple, etc., and have seen the murals and clay sculptures left from the Song Dynasty and before, then there is no need to make a special trip to Lantian Shuilu Temple.
In addition, I have to complain about the rule that does not allow photography in the main hall. You say it is to protect the cultural relics, but now mobile phone photography does not require a flash, there is no light damage, not to mention the saturation and brightness of the lights in the main hall are high, such light actually has a greater impact on the cultural relics.
Speaking of cultural relic protection, the protection work of the Shuilu Temple for the main hall is not very good. The back wall is visibly tilted, the wooden beams are crooked, supported by a few large pieces of wood, and some wooden stakes are directly stuck on the statue. I just happened to be revisiting 'The Call of the River' these days, and this scene immediately reminded me of the crooked and broken houses in Xiao Hong's writings - 'The main beam on the ridge of the house is moving north day by day. It has pulled out the tenon and is free from others' control, and it is acting on its own. Those rafters nailed to the ridge of the house, if they can run with it, they will follow it and run down to the north; if they can't run with it, they will break the nails and hang down, because the other end is pressed outside the eaves, so they can't fall down, just hanging down.' It can only be said that the local management is a bit sloppy, but also petty towards outsiders. After all, they only have this one place to see the clay sculptures. They dare not compare with the ancient relics of Jin and Ji that are often over a thousand years old. Although it is only over 500 years old, it is also rare. They let you see it with your own eyes, and you still want to take photos and take them back. You are so beautiful!
So if you really want to take pictures, be a little thicker-skinned, take a few shots quickly and leave, after all, you have come a long way, you have to fill up the nine squares.
WandererDiaries
Journey of Blessings~~~
Shuilu An, located in Hewankou Village, Puhua Town, Lantian County, Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province, is a famous temple of the Six Dynasties. The temple has ancient colored sculptures and is a treasure trove of ancient Chinese sculpture art. It is known as the 'second Dunhuang of China'. Shuilu An was originally the Shuilu Hall of Wuzhen Temple, which was an important place for holding 'Shuilu Fasting' and 'Shuilu Daochang'.
During the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Huaibian, the prince of Qin, spent more than five years building it as a family temple. The 3700 clay sculptures preserved in the Daxiong Hall of Shuilu An are hailed as 'wall sculpture treasures'. It is surrounded by water on three sides, resembling an isolated island, with green mountains standing tall and rivers flowing around, hence the name Shuilu An.
The colored clay wall sculptures of Shuilu An are all in the main hall of the temple, divided into four parts: the south and north mountain walls, the two walls of the central partition in the hall, and the eaves wall.