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🌟Hongdong Guangsheng Temple is a historic temple with a rich heritage, located on the southern slope of Mount Huo, 17 km northeast of Hongdong County, Shanxi Province. It was first built in the first year of the Jianhe era of Emperor Huan of the Eastern Han Dynasty (147 AD) and has been rebuilt and renovated many times. The existing buildings are mainly relics of the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. The temple is divided into three parts: the Upper Temple, the Lower Temple, and the Water God Temple. The Feihong Pagoda, the Zhaocheng Jin Zang, and the Yuan Dynasty murals of the Water God Temple are collectively known as the "Three Wonders of Guangsheng", highlighting the unique cultural charm of Guangsheng Temple. 🎫Ticket price: Adult tickets are CNY 70 per person, and half-price tickets are CNY 35 per person. In addition, there are a variety of discount policies. ⌚Opening hours: Summer opening hours are 8:00–18:30, and winter opening hours are 8:00–18:00. Open all year round. ✅Location: At the foot of Mount Huo, 17 km northeast of Hongdong County, Shanxi Province. ☀Personal experience: The moment I stepped into Guangsheng Temple, I felt as if I had traveled through time and space and was in an ancient temple from a thousand years ago. The Feihong Pagoda towers into the clouds, and the glazed tiles on the pagoda shine brightly in the sunlight, with each brick and tile telling the story of time. Entering the Water God Temple, the Yuan Dynasty murals are vivid, and the colorful scenes of ancient people praying for rain and performing rain rituals leap before your eyes, making you admire the wisdom and artistic achievements of the ancients. At Guangsheng Temple, I deeply experienced the profoundness of traditional Chinese culture. The architectural style of the temple combines the legacy of the Tang and Song dynasties with the characteristics of the Jin and Yuan dynasties, and every detail contains rich historical information. Walking through the ancient courtyard, among the blue bricks and gray tiles, it seems as if you can hear the chanting of the ancients and feel the peace and tranquility. In addition, the natural environment of Guangsheng Temple is also fascinating. The temple is surrounded by mountains and water, with the verdant Mount Huo and the crystal-clear Huo Spring, and the fragrance of flowers and the sound of birds, making you feel relaxed and happy. Here, you can temporarily put aside the hustle and bustle of the city and let your soul be thoroughly cleansed.
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