It's so amazing! I can't find another place that can compare to Xiaoxitian.

If Xiaoxitian is the "swan song of hanging sculpture art," then Guanyin Temple is undoubtedly the "dazzling pearl of hanging sculpture art." 🤩 🎭 Historical Background Guanyin Temple was built in the ninth year of the Wanli period (1581) and completed in the eleventh year of the Wanli period (1583). According to statistics, there are a total of 881 painted sculptures in the temple, 228 of which are damaged, and 593 of which are still intact. 🗿 As one of the four well-preserved Ming Dynasty hanging painted sculptures in China, it is as famous as the Dahui Temple in Haidian, Beijing, the Shuanglin Temple in Pingyao, Jinzhong, and Xiaoxitian in Xi County, Linfen. 👍 🪷 Zizai Guanyin The main statues in the temple are Guanyin Bodhisattva, Manjusri Bodhisattva, and Samantabhadra Bodhisattva. Among them, the image of Guanyin Bodhisattva is unique, with the left leg hanging down and stepping on the lotus pod on the back of the Chaotianhou; the left arm is naturally straight, the right leg is bent, and the right foot is stepping on the auspicious clouds ☁️; the right hand is casually placed on the knee. The facial expression is natural and serene, exuding a strong sense of life, which is very different from the common image of Guanyin in other temples, so it is called "Zizai Guanyin." 🪷 A Mix of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism The first three layers on the north and south sides of the temple are Buddhist figures such as the Eighteen Arhats, the Twenty-Four Devas, and the Twelve Yuanjue. On the fourth layer above the flat beam and the main beam, the southern side is Taoist figures, with the most important Taoist deities, the Jade Emperor and the Queen Mother of the West, sculpted in the center of the top. The three pavilions on the south wall are sculpted with important deities such as the Three Officials, the Xuantian Emperor, the characters in Taoist music, and the Twenty-Eight Constellations. The northern side of the fourth layer is sculpted with the "Seventy-Two Sages of Confucius" revered by Confucianism. In addition, historical and legendary stories such as the Tang Emperor receiving the scriptures and the "Tumu Crisis" are also sculpted on the lintel of the main hall, perfectly integrating Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism with historical legends. 📍 Guanyin Temple, Liangjiazhuang Village, Luzhou District, Changzhi City, Shanxi Province 🎫 Ticket: CNY 10/person ⏰ Opening hours: Monday–Sunday: 07:00–19:00 🅿️: Free parking at the entrance