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Shanxi's Hidden National Treasure Guangsheng Temple｜Filming Location of "Journey to the West" + Stunning Yuan Dynasty Murals!

【Guangsheng Temple Three Wonders Travel Guide】 📍Address: Guangsheng Temple Town, Hongtong County, Linfen City, Shanxi Province ⏰Opening Hours: 8:00-18:00 💫TOP1: Feihong Pagoda 👉Filming location of the 1986 version of "Journey to the West" episode "Sweeping the Pagoda to Clear the Wrong"! The 47.31-meter-tall glazed pagoda body shines brilliantly✨ Yellow, green, and blue glazed tiles are stunning under the sunlight🌈 Climb up for a breathtaking panoramic view of Huoshan Mountain📸 ⏳Recommended visit time: 1 hour 🎭TOP2: Water God Temple Yuan Dynasty Murals 👉China’s only large-scale Yuan Dynasty theatrical murals! "Great Journey with Music and Loyalty" reveals Yuan Dynasty opera "Rain Prayer Painting" and "Imperial Food Painting" show lively daily scenes Details are vivid as if traveling back 700 years👂 ⚠Note: Flash photography is prohibited📵 ⏳Recommended visit time: 40 minutes 📜TOP3: Zhaocheng Jin Tripitaka 👉A national treasure guarded by the Eighth Route Army with their lives! The earliest existing printed edition of the Tripitaka (replica on display) Listen to the explanation and feel the heroic cultural protection💪 ⏳Recommended visit time: 30 minutes 💦Hidden Surprise: Huospring Water Division Pavilion 👉Millennium-old "3:7 water division" iron fence is amazing The story of using a copper coin in hot oil to determine water rights is fascinating Ancient wisdom in water management is incredible!💧 ⏳Recommended visit time: 20 minutes --- 🍜【Food Guide】 Must-try around the scenic area: ✅Hongtong Steamed Rice 💰15 RMB ✅Butter Fried Dough Twist 💰5 RMB/piece Fill up for about 20 RMB per person! --- 🏨【Accommodation Recommendations】 1️⃣ Wanghong Hotel 📍10-minute walk from the scenic area 💰Standard room 200+ RMB including breakfast ✨Window view of Huoshan Mountain! 2️⃣ Hongtong County City Hotels 📍Convenient transportation with many options 💰150-300 RMB range Ideal for combined trips to nearby attractions --- 🚗【Transportation Guide】 High-speed rail: Get off at Hongtong West Station Bus: Routes 21/22 direct Self-driving: Navigate to "Guangsheng Temple Scenic Area" --- 📸【Photo Tips】 1️⃣Backlit shots of Feihong Pagoda to capture the glazed rainbow halo 2️⃣Hanfu costumes with ancient architecture make stunning photos! 3️⃣Cultural creative ice cream is a must for check-in 🔍More hidden national treasure guides are being updated...

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