The Filming Location of Black Myth: Wukong – Xiaoxitian Temple in Xi County

🔥Xiaoxitian Temple, also known as "Thousand Buddha Temple," is a Buddhist Zen temple located on the top of Phoenix Mountain in the west of Xi County, Linfen City, Shanxi Province ❗️ Xiaoxitian Temple was founded in 1️⃣6️⃣2️⃣9️⃣ by Zen Master Dongming in the second year of the Ming Chongzhen period 💫. It was originally named "Thousand Buddha Temple" because there were thousands of Buddha statues in the Grand Hall. Later, it was renamed "Xiaoxitian Temple" because the plaque on the main gate was inscribed with "Dao Enters the Western Paradise," and to distinguish it from another Ming Dynasty temple, "Daxitian Temple," in the south of the city ❗️🔥 📍Address: Xiaoxitian Scenic Area, Xi County, Linfen, Shanxi 🚗Transportation: 🚗Self-driving: If you choose to drive, you can reach Xi County via the expressway. Starting from Xi County, follow the signs to Xiaoxitian Temple. The journey is not far and the transportation is convenient. 🚌Public transportation: Take a train or long-distance bus to Linfen City, and then transfer to a bus to Xi County at Linfen Bus Station. After arriving in Xi County, you can take a taxi or bus to Xiaoxitian Temple. 👍️Must-see attractions: 🎈The Grand Hall is full of large-scale painted suspended sculptures. Five main Buddhas are sitting in a row, from left to right: Medicine Buddha (Three Masters Palace), Amitabha Buddha (Amitabha Inner Courtyard), Sakyamuni Buddha (Seven Buddhas Palace), Vairocana Buddha (Vairocana Inner Courtyard), Maitreya Buddha (Maitreya Inner Courtyard) 🎈North Wall (right): The upper part is the Six Desire Heavens, and the lower part is the Ten Disciples. 🎈South Wall (left): The upper part is the Lapis Lazuli Pure Land, and the lower part is the Ten Disciples, with young monks in the back. 🎈There are also 33 layers of heavenly palaces and pavilions in the hall, with colorful paintings, carved beams and painted pillars, and full and vivid figures. 🎈 Buddha statue layout: In addition to the 5 main statues on the Buddha altar, the walls, purlins, and even the roof rafters are covered with painted sculptures in various poses and vivid shapes. The tallest is more than 3m high, and the smallest is only the size of a thumb, complex but not chaotic. 🎟️Ticket information: Adult ticket price is CNY 35/person/time, and half price ticket is CNY 18/person/time. Children, people with disabilities, soldiers, seniors, and religious people have free or discounted admission policies. 💗Other tips: 1. It is recommended to arrive at 10am. When the sun shines directly into the hall, you can also see the light reflecting on the Buddha statues, making them shine. The tour time is 2–3 hours, so take your time to appreciate the exquisite details of the suspended sculptures. 2. Be sure to hire a tour guide to explain the historical and cultural connotations. 3. Do not use flash when taking pictures to protect the cultural relics. 4. Xiaoxitian Temple is located on high terrain, and it is a bit tiring to climb up, but the scenery along the way is beautiful, so don't miss it. Xiaoxitian Temple is really a place that can purify the soul. It is worth experiencing!