Huilong Temple in Shenyang | Encounter a Millennium of Tang Dynasty Charm, Unlock Historical Elegance

| Encounter a millennium of Tang Dynasty charm and unlock historical elegance. Hidden within the urban fabric of Shenyang is a treasure temple that instantly transports visitors back to the Tang Dynasty—Huilong Temple. This place is not only a sanctuary of faith but also an excellent spot for capturing ancient-style photos. Formerly known as Sheli Temple, Huilong Temple was originally built during the Tang Dynasty. Over the long years, it has undergone reconstruction and damage, and was revitalized again in 2008. Stepping through the temple gates feels like entering a corridor of history, with flying eaves and dougong brackets soaring high as if to break through the sky, engaging in a dialogue with time from a thousand years ago; the vermilion pillars are solid and sturdy, bearing the stories of the ages, instantly immersing visitors in the grand yet simple and elegant architectural aesthetics of the Tang Dynasty. The most eye-catching feature inside the temple is the Liao Dynasty Wukou Jingguang Relic Pagoda. The pagoda’s body has endured millennia of weathering, with the textures on its bricks and stones serving as historical brushstrokes silently telling tales of the past. When the sun sets and the afterglow shines on the pagoda, the magnificent scene of the "Pagoda Bay Sunset" is as beautiful as a painting. The warm orange light outlines the pagoda in gold, and every shot taken at this moment is an irreplaceable ancient-style masterpiece. Huilong Temple offers unique charm in every season. In spring, peach blossoms bloom, their pink petals decorating the ancient temple, with falling flowers creating a romantic and poetic atmosphere. Standing under the trees, you can easily capture beautiful photos where flowers and the ancient temple complement each other; in summer, lotus flowers bloom inside the temple, with lush lotus leaves and a subtle fragrance blending with serene Zen vibes. Using lotus flowers as the foreground and the ancient temple as the background creates a fresh and artistic scene; in autumn, golden ginkgo leaves fall, covering the temple with a golden carpet that contrasts with the red walls and green tiles, full of autumnal charm; in winter, the temple is blanketed in white snow, serene and pure. Any photo taken of the snow-covered ancient temple is filled with a cool, atmospheric vibe. When shooting, wear a Hanfu or modern Chinese-style outfit and stroll under the temple’s corridors to capture moments of intertwined light and shadow; sit by the Release Lake with the ancient temple and water as your backdrop for lively and beautiful shots; or stand in front of the Mahavira Hall and shoot upward to showcase the grandeur of the flying eaves and dougong brackets. Come and use your camera to freeze this poetic charm unique to Shenyang’s Huilong Temple!