[2025 Ying County Attraction] Travel Guide for Shanxi Yingxian Wooden Pagoda Scenic Area - Xiaoxitian (Updated Apr)

"Black Myth: Wukong" has become a huge hit. 🇨🇳🇨🇳Do you think it is just a virtual mythological world? Totally wrong! Every frame of it hides the shadow of reality. Today, we will reveal to you those jaw-dropping filming locations! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Do you still remember the shocking "Gods and Buddhas all over the sky" in the game? "Since you have seen the future, why not worship?" The prototype of this scene is actually in Xiaoxitian, Xi County, Shanxi! This ancient temple located on the top of Phoenix Mountain was originally named Qianfo Temple. There are more than 1,900 colored sculptures in the main hall, ranging from 3.2 meters in size to the size of a thumb. From heavenly palaces to 🏞️ gods, Buddhas and auspicious beasts, all of them are meticulously carved. Being in it, you feel like you have really stepped into the fairy palace and Buddhist kingdom. Moreover, except for the doors, windows and beams which are made of wood, the rest are all clay sculptures. After more than 300 years of wind and rain, the colors are still bright. It can be called the "swan song of hanging sculptures" and it shows the "extreme aesthetics" to the fullest. Even the game graphics cannot compare to its shocking effect! But Xiaoxitian is just the tip of the iceberg. The statues of the Twenty-Eight Constellations in the Jincheng Jade Emperor Temple, the hanging coffins in Shimen, Ningwu, the Hanging Temple... these real-life historical sites also make a stunning appearance in the game. Can you imagine what kind of sparks would be created when these ancient buildings and sculptures collide with the virtual mythological world? Want to see the real-life appearance of Black Myth: Wukong with your own eyes? Come to Shanxi and let your 5,000-year-old DNA get moving!

🌟On the vast land of Shanxi, there stands an awe-inspiring treasure of the Liao Dynasty - Yingxian Wooden Pagoda. This architectural miracle of pure wooden mortise and tenon structure has been standing proudly after a thousand years of wind and rain, becoming an outstanding representative of ancient architecture in Shanxi. 🏰✨Standing in front of the five-story wooden pagoda, people can't help but sigh at their insignificance. The majestic momentum of the wooden pagoda is enough to touch the hearts of every visitor. Its beauty is not only reflected in the delicate carvings on the exterior, but also in the soul of the ancient architecture of Shanxi interpreted by the interior architecture. 🔎✨Many tourists hurriedly walked into the tower, perhaps pushed by the crowd, or because the light in the tower was dim, they often just glanced at the murals next to them and left in a hurry with the crowd. However, if you stay a little longer in front of the Buddha statue and look up, you will find the extraordinary charm of this wooden pagoda. 💎✨On the top of the Buddha statue on the first floor of the wooden pagoda, in the center of the ceiling, there is an exquisite wooden structure protruding upwards, which is the "caisson" in architecture. As the dazzling pearl of ancient Chinese architecture, the caisson is not only decorative, but also reflects the excellent spatial art. 🏛✨The caisson extends layer by layer, and each layer is decorated with exquisite brackets. These brackets support the beams and jointly support the arch. Although the design of the caisson in the wooden pagoda is relatively simple, when you stand under the magnificent Buddha statue and look up, the shocking beauty will surely be engraved in your heart. 🌈✨The function of the caisson is far more than decoration, it can also cleverly expand the sense of space. The upwardly convex shape brings a more spacious space to the first floor, which is why the most beautiful scenery in many ancient buildings often comes from the moment of looking up. The ingenious use of space and the ingenuity of the ancients show their extraordinary wisdom and aesthetic taste. 👁✨So, dear friends, when visiting ancient buildings, don't forget to look up at the ceiling more often! Maybe you will encounter the exquisite caisson, which is an architectural miracle like a reversed world presented to us by the wisdom and ingenuity of the ancients! 📅✨Opening hours: Yingxian Wooden Pagoda is open all year round, from 08:30 to 17:30 every day. Please note that the last admission time is 17:00. I hope you can fully appreciate the unique charm of this ancient building during your visit!✨📅

I had long heard that there is a wooden pagoda in Shanxi, and I had seen it in the books of Liang Sicheng and Lin Huiyin. This time, I came to Shanxi to visit it. · ⛰️ Shuozhou · Yingxian Wooden Pagoda 📍 No. 1 Yingyuan Street, Yingxian, Shuozhou, Shanxi Province 🎫 Ticket: 50 · 🌈 Scenic Features: - Yingxian Wooden Pagoda, officially named the Shakyamuni Pagoda of Fogong Temple, is a wooden pagoda structure without a single nail. The pagoda was built during the Liao Dynasty and has withstood numerous wars and earthquakes, yet it still stands firm. - Yingxian Wooden Pagoda, along with the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy and the Eiffel Tower in France, is known as one of the world's three great towers. Its cultural, historical, and scientific values are widely recognized. - The entire scenic area is not large and revolves around this pagoda. Due to some tilting of the pagoda, only the first floor is currently open to the public. - Besides the wooden pagoda, there is also Xiaoxitian nearby, which offers a better view for photographing the pagoda. - The Guanyin statue in front of the pagoda is also beautiful but often overlooked. - The cultural and creative ice cream comes in three colors. My daughter chose chocolate, but I personally think yellow looks better. · 🕐️ Scenic Area Opening Hours: - 9:00-16:00 (Closed on Mondays) - Recommended visit time: 1-2 hours. · 🚗 Transportation Tips: - There is a parking lot, making self-driving very convenient. - It is recommended to park at the North Gate parking lot, which is within walking distance. If you park outside, you will need to take a shuttle bus. · 💗 Other Tips: - We visited during the summer vacation, and it was extremely hot with no place to cool off nearby. It is recommended to take sun protection measures in summer; autumn and winter should be better. - The most special feature of the wooden pagoda is its mortise and tenon structure, which is intricate and cannot be repaired. Therefore, the wood is nearly a thousand years old. Pay attention to the details when visiting. - After the popularity of 'Black Myth: Wukong,' this wooden pagoda has also become famous, attracting many tourists. However, please remember that this is a Buddhist holy site. Maintain basic respect during your visit, do not make noise, and do not damage any items in the scenic area.

No province in the country has the most cultural relics on earth like Shanxi. Among them, there are 531 national key cultural relics protection units (number one in the country) There are 28,027 ancient buildings (accounting for about 1/10 of the country) It can be called "a treasure house of ancient Chinese architecture" The ancient buildings all over the place make me burst into tears and my heart longs for them. . Hi~ I am Jiangnanjun~ I made a special trip to Yingxian County, Shanxi Province a few days ago. Checked in to this tallest and oldest existing wooden tower This year, a new "time flow" device was installed in the scenic area Through it, I clearly see the passage of time on it It turns out it has been standing here for 968 years After many wars, earthquakes, etc., it still stands strong No wonder architect Liang Sicheng loves it so much . The "Foggong Temple Sakyamuni Pagoda" was built in the second year of Qingning in the Liao Dynasty (1056). The tower is 67.31 meters high. It is also known as the "Three Wonderful Towers in the World" together with the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy and the Eiffel Tower in Paris. . 📍No. 1, Yingyuan Street, Ying County, Shuozhou City, Shanxi 🎫Ticket 50 🚄Take the high-speed rail to "Yingxian" station, then take the bus to the county seat/Muta Scenic Area 🕘Play time: 1-2 hours . ✅ Check in and take photos ▪"Time Flow" Device The real-time display of the timing of the completion of the wooden tower allows you to take unique check-in photos. Next to it is a 1:1 restoration of the pine bracket structure of the wooden tower. . ▪Wooden Tower The outside is majestic and you can take panoramic photos and group photos. The inside is only open on the first floor, which is the colorful sculpture of Sakyamuni Buddha. . ▪Xiao Xitian The main hall of the Buddha Palace Temple is here, and it is also a beautiful angle to photograph the wooden pagoda through the door frame. . ▪Other check-in points In addition to the check-in points inside the Buddha Palace Temple, you can also go to the nearby Pure Land Temple, Liaodai Street, or even take pictures in the fields outside the city, all of which have great perspectives. . 👤I am Jiangnanjun who is traveling on the road~ A travel blogger & landscape photographer Share outdoor life丨Travel guide丨Photography check-in There are more pictures, texts and strategies on the homepage, thank you for your attention .