Explore Shanxi with Wukong | Longquan Temple in Xinzhou.

🌸 Longquan Temple in Xinzhou, an ancient temple located on the hillside of Jiulonggang Mountain, 5 km south of Taihuai Town, Wutai County, Xinzhou City, Shanxi Province, attracts countless tourists and believers with its unique architectural style and rich cultural heritage. The architectural style of the temple integrates various elements such as Han, Tibetan, and Indian, showing unique artistic charm. 🏯 Architectural style and features 🎨 The buildings of Longquan Temple are scattered and layered. The main building, the Daxiong Hall, adopts the traditional Xieshan roof style, and the roof is covered with yellow glazed tiles, which shine under the sun. The beams and columns in the hall are carved with exquisite patterns, showing the superb skills of ancient craftsmen. 🖼️ The murals and sculptures in the temple are also a highlight. The murals are colorful and rich in content, depicting Buddhist stories and historical figures. The sculptures are lifelike, showing the solemn images of Buddha, Bodhisattva, and Dharma protectors. 🌿 The surrounding environment also adds a lot of charm to Longquan Temple. The temple is surrounded by green trees and clear springs, creating a peaceful and peaceful atmosphere. 📜 A long history 🏯 The history of Longquan Temple is long and can be traced back to the Song Dynasty. It has experienced vicissitudes in the long river of history and witnessed the rise and fall of many dynasties. The reconstruction at the end of the Ming Dynasty laid the current architectural pattern for it, and the repairs from the end of the Qing Dynasty to the Republic of China period allowed it to be passed down to the present. Today, this temple is not only an important place for believers to worship, but also an excellent place for tourists to appreciate ancient architecture and Buddhist culture. 🎮 The inspiration for Black Myth: Wukong 🌟 In recent years, the popular game "Black Myth: Wukong" chose Longquan Temple in Xinzhou as one of the filming locations. The ancient buildings and mysterious atmosphere in the game make players feel as if they are in a fantasy world full of oriental charm. This cooperation not only adds cultural heritage to the game, but also allows more people to recognize this ancient temple through the game. 🌱 The positive impact of the game on the protection of ancient temples 🌼 Increase popularity: The widespread spread of the game has brought the beauty of Longquan Temple into thousands of households and attracted more tourists to visit. 🛡️ Enhance protection awareness: As people's attention to this temple continues to increase, the public's awareness of cultural heritage protection is gradually increasing. 💼 Promote tourism development: The increase in tourists has brought vitality to the local economy, and at the same time provided more financial support for the maintenance and management of the temple. 📖 Cultural exchange and inheritance: As a new cultural carrier, the game has spread the cultural essence of Longquan Temple to a wider audience, promoting the inheritance and development of traditional culture. 😊 Under the influence of "Black Myth: Wukong", Longquan Temple in Xinzhou has ushered in new development opportunities. Let us look forward to this ancient temple blooming more brilliant light in protection and inheritance! 🌈