So Sad, What Has the Iron Buddha Temple in Gaoping Gone Through?

The Iron Buddha Temple, which became popular because of Black Myth: Wukong🔥, has finally reopened. Some say it is the most mysterious national treasure in Shanxi. Of course, as the Iron Buddha Temple becomes more and more well-known, there are more and more people, but the temple is very small and has limited reception capacity, so it is recommended not to queue up during holidays‼️ 📕I visited the Iron Buddha Temple on a working day, and there were not many people. It is hidden in a very inconspicuous corner through a small alley. 📕The first impression upon entering the temple is that it is very small. The small courtyard is about dozens of square meters. The main hall contains twenty-four heavenly Buddha statues, which can only accommodate a few people at the same time. 📕However, the architecture of the Iron Buddha Temple itself is also a major attraction! The main hall was built in the Jin Dynasty and rebuilt in the Ming Dynasty. It has three bays in width and six rafters in depth, with a gable roof and exquisite glazed components. A glance upwards reveals a shocking wooden structure. 😭😭😭—————— Among the statues in the hall, the one that impressed me the most was the Sakyamuni Buddha statue in the center. Upon closer inspection, I realized that its face was disfigured, and there was an extra hole in its forehead (presumably the gem in the center of its brow was pried away). The Buddha statue next to it was headless, and many small statues in the hall were also headless, which would make anyone who saw them feel distressed. It is said that in the 1990s, when the excavation of cultural relics was rampant, the statues of the Iron Buddha Temple were repeatedly attacked and stolen several times. The heads of six statues and some of the small statues with backlight and the Buddha statues for worship were stolen. Viewing tips‼️ ‼️Many people have reported that they have to queue up to visit the Iron Buddha Temple. After queuing for an hour, they can only see it for a few minutes👀. The Iron Buddha Temple is really very, very small, so please don’t complain. ‼️Avoid going on working days. When there are fewer people, there will be no time limit, and you can visit at will. ‼️The daily limit is 500 people, so remember to make a reservation in advance.