Shanhua Temple is a must-visit for fans of ancient architecture.

🌎Shanhua Temple is located at No. 6, Nansi Street, Pingcheng District, Datong City, Shanxi Province, near Nansi Street in Datong Ancient City. Shanhua Temple was first built during the Kaiyuan period of the Tang Dynasty and was originally called Kaiyuan Temple. It is the largest Liao and Jin architectural complex in the country and is famous for its well-preserved Liao and Jin architectural style. It is known as one of the most beautiful ancient temples of the Jin Dynasty. Shanhua Temple is mainly characterized by its Liao and Jin architectural art, precious clay sculptures, and murals from the Kangxi Dynasty, attracting many fans of ancient architecture to visit. 🏝The features of Shanhua Temple include: 🎈Liao and Jin architectural art: Shanhua Temple preserves a large number of buildings from the Liao and Jin periods, showing the architectural style and craftsmanship of that era. 🎈Precious clay sculptures: The sculptures in the main hall are precious Liao Dynasty clay sculptures with extremely high artistic value. 🎈Kangxi Dynasty murals: The murals in the temple are works from the Kangxi Dynasty, providing valuable materials for historical research. 🎈Historical significance: Shanhua Temple has experienced vicissitudes and has been repeatedly destroyed but still preserved, and it has a very high historical significance. 🚙Visitors can take bus No. 35 and get off at Yongtai West Gate Station or Yongtai Street South Exit Station. The opening hours of Shanhua Temple are 8:00-17:30 every day, and entry is stopped at 17:00.