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Huayan Temple in Datong, Shanxi | Ancient temple murals, linger on

| Ancient temple murals, linger on. Huayan Temple in Datong, admire the beauty of Liao and Jin architecture, Huayan Temple, a famous ancient temple that you must visit once. When you really get close to the ancient buildings, you are immersed in the beautiful murals, the breath of history hits you in the face, and you can't calm down for a long time. The Liao and Jin dynasties, which were lightly described in history, can also glimpse the once prosperous and strong in this huge temple. Huayan Temple was built in the seventh year of Liao Zhongxi, and was named according to the Mahayana doctrine of 'the flower of compassion, must bear the fruit of solemnity' in the Buddhist scriptures 'Huayan Sutra'. Inside Huayan Temple, there are nearly a thousand years old buildings like the Great Buddha Hall, and the murals inside the hall are precious cultural relics. Ancient temple murals, it's worth the trip. In 2009, professors from the Central Academy of Fine Arts led students to redraw here, and the replication level is very high. The most impressive is the Water Moon Guanyin in Figure 7. The veil under the brush seems to be able to see the veil rising in front of your eyes in an instant~ Every step in the temple is a scene, and every step is worth a careful look. When you walk into the temple, the faint sound of bells and birds, in this quiet temple, it seems to hear the sound of horse hooves a thousand years ago, and feel its peace after thousands of years and several ups and downs. 📍: Huayan Temple 🎫: Adult ticket 50 yuan, but the Apple system cannot be purchased online, can be purchased on site. ⏰: 8:30~18:00 (Evening time is a bit crowded, around noon should be less people) 📕: One day strategy, go to Datong Museum first, then go to Huayan Temple, and finally watch the sunset on the city wall 🚗: It takes about half an hour to get to various attractions in the city, and you can walk from Huayan Temple to the city wall.
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Posted: Feb 6, 2024
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