Explore Xiaoxitian | A feast for the senses.

| A feast for the senses. Thanks to "Black Myth: Wukong", the hidden gem Qianfo Temple has regained its glory and entered the public eye! We are world travelers - Seagull and Fries, and we were fortunate to have enjoyed a quiet afternoon here on the eve of Xiaoxitian's popularity, deeply feeling an awakening of Chinese aesthetics. Trust me, this small expense of 35 yuan will be a valuable cultural feast! If you are visiting Xiaoxitian for the first time, be sure to bookmark this detailed guide. What's the charm of Xiaoxitian? When it comes to Xiaoxitian, one has to mention the spectacle of "full hall hanging sculptures". Hanging sculptures, that is, colored sculptures hanging on the walls, originated from the Tang Dynasty. Rare treasures are mostly found in Shanxi, and Xiaoxitian is one of the masterpieces! Why is it known as the "hanging sculpture masterpiece"? - Huge number of Buddha statues: The main hall of only 169 square meters can accommodate nearly two thousand Buddha statues. When you step into it, the visual impact is instantly overwhelming, and the shock hits the soul. - Vivid Buddha statues: Pursuing realism, Buddha, birds, and beasts are all lifelike. If you taste it carefully, you will find that each Buddha statue has its unique expression, and none of them are the same. - Exquisite spatial layout: All hanging sculptures gradually shrink from bottom to top and slightly tilt. When you are in it, it seems that the surrounded gods and Buddhas use pavilions, towers, and pavilions as the stage, staring at the world, creating a wonderful feeling of being in the scene. How to take big shots in Xiaoxitian? - Recommended camera position: Blood handprint corridor, capture the atmosphere of "eighty-one difficulties" in the journey to the west. - Second camera position: "The Way to the West" mountain gate, take a photo in front of the red wall of the Buddha character, and the person and the scene are perfectly integrated. - There is a door hole: Use the door hole for frame composition, and the picture is neat and uniform. - Inside the Daxiong Hall: The hanging sculptures are rich but easy to appear messy. Focus on a Buddha statue or use a guide line to compose the picture to capture the beauty of order. - Group photo: Try to take a low-angle shot outside the hall, so that the hanging sculptures and people can blend harmoniously. Best shooting time: It is recommended to go in the morning, the light is soft, easy to capture details; the interior is dark in the afternoon, not conducive to viewing. Transportation Guide: - Xixian is remote, it is better to drive by yourself. - There is a special car transfer at Yuncheng North Station, from 9 am to 5 pm, suitable for a day trip. - You can also take a high-speed train to Linfen, and then charter a direct bus to Xiaoxitian. Xiaoxitian, a place of aesthetic sanctity waiting for you to unveil the mystery.