Unbelievable! This city-level cultural relic in Shanxi is as stunning as a national-level one.

In Shanxi, I thought the national key cultural relics protection units were enough to amaze me. However, a city-level cultural relic protection unit hidden in the soil cliff, Huguo Shanqing Temple, shocked me again. Huguo Shanqing Temple is located in Xiguan Village, Chengguan Town, Xinjiang County. Its history can be traced back to the 34th year of the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty (1606 AD). At that time, it was built by imperial edict and was rebuilt during the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty. However, in 1958, most of the temple was demolished due to the construction of the Houxi Railway. During the turbulent years of 1966, it suffered severe looting, and none of the statues in the temple were spared. Despite this, the existing suspended gold dragon reliefs on the golden pillars in the main hall have shown extraordinary vitality with their enduring colors and exquisite craftsmanship. These golden dragons seem to be flying in the air, vivid and lifelike, with bright colors and exquisite details, making them the most beautiful works among the coiled dragons. They are not only breathtaking but also perfectly embody the four words "small, delicate, exquisite, and unique," making people admire the wisdom and craftsmanship of the ancients.