Foguang Temple in Wutai County, Shanxi: A treasure trove of Tang Dynasty wooden architecture that is well worth a visit!

Foguang Temple in Wutai County is located 40 kilometers southwest of the Wutai Mountain Scenic Area in Wutai County, Shanxi Province. It is a relatively isolated ancient temple that has been standing for a thousand years. Although it is not very famous, it is well worth a visit. It is home to the most complete Tang Dynasty wooden structure in China and is a treasure of architectural aesthetics. The temple was first built during the Northern Wei Dynasty and was expanded and renovated during the Tang Dynasty. It still retains its original architectural structure and is a world-class architectural treasure. Therefore, it is definitely worth taking the time to visit Foguang Temple! Here are some simple travel tips for this scenic spot. 1. Ticket information: Adult tickets are CNY 40, and other groups eligible for preferential policies can purchase tickets at half price for CNY 20. 2. Opening hours: Like a museum, Foguang Temple is closed every Monday, but it is open as usual on Mondays during the summer peak season and statutory holidays. It is open from 8:30 to 17:00 from Tuesday to Sunday, and closes at 16:30 in spring and winter. 3. Best season: The cool Wutai Mountain is the most comfortable in summer, so it is definitely the first choice to visit Wutai Mountain in summer, and the same goes for Foguang Temple. Of course, early autumn is also a good season. However, the best time to visit is still summer. 4. Duration of visit: The temple is not particularly large, but there are many buildings to see. It is worth taking the time to visit. It is generally recommended to spend at least 1 hour visiting. 5. Transportation: It is located between Wutai County and Wutai Mountain Scenic Area. Public transportation is not very convenient, so the best way to travel is by car. It usually costs CNY 120 to take a taxi, and you can negotiate the price with the driver. 6. Nearby scenic spots: Nearby scenic spots include the famous Wutai Mountain Scenic Area, Nanchan Temple, Heishan Grand Canyon Natural Scenic Area, and Shijiazhuang Laohu Mountain Forest Park, etc. 7. Food and accommodation: Foguang Temple is in a special location, and the surrounding area is not very commercialized. It is not very convenient to eat and stay. It is recommended to arrange it in Wutai County or Taihuai Town Market in Wutai Mountain Scenic Area.