Check out the giant Ming Dynasty clay sculptures in Lantian, Xi'an.

🏨 Shuilu Temple 📍Address: At the foot of Wangshun Mountain, Puhua Town, Lantian County, Xi'an. 🚉Transportation: Navigate to "Shuilu Temple". There is a parking lot and Lantian snacks at the entrance. 🌟Highlights: Lantian County is about a 50-minute drive from Xi'an. After passing through winding mountain roads, you will find a small temple at the foot of the mountain. This is the ancient Shuilu Temple. Many people know about it because it is one of the filming locations for the popular game Black Myth: Wukong. It is the most low-key and least known location! ❤Recommended: The inconspicuous main hall of Shuilu Temple is home to over 3,700 Ming Dynasty hanging sculptures of gods and Buddhas. Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism are all represented here. Each sculpture is exquisite, with continuous story-like wall sculptures and rare bearded Guanyin statues! The clay sculptures here were made by Shanxi craftsmen, just like those at Xiaoxitian and Donglin Temple. The clay sculptures cover the walls, beams, and ceilings of the main hall. Every detail and story is worth seeing! However, due to years of disrepair, some clay sculptures have been damaged, revealing the bamboo and wood cores and faded colors. This is a reminder of the passage of time. You should see them while you can, as they may not be around forever! 👍Most recommended: Photography is now allowed, but some areas are fenced off. We hope these precious clay sculptures can be well protected and restored. If you visit, remember not to use flash! 📝Tips: There are also many modern clay sculptures in the Xiaowuzhen Temple opposite Shuilu Temple. However, the craftsmanship and aesthetics are vastly different from the Ming Dynasty clay sculptures at Shuilu Temple. If you have time, you can also check them out! 🍽Dining: The annual temple fair at Shuilu Temple is very lively. If you can catch the temple fair, you can enjoy a feast of carbs!