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A great place to pray for blessings, Huiji Temple is waiting for you to check in.

😌 New discovery in Shanxi 🧭— Unveiling the beautiful ancient temple 🔍 ❶. Hello, everyone! I'm back again~🏃‍♀️ This time, I'm not taking you to eat, drink, and have fun 💰 shopping mode 🔛 Instead, I'm bringing you a mysterious attraction in Shanxi that's hidden deep but definitely worth a visit 📖💕   ❷. Speaking of Lingshi County in Jinzhong, Shanxi 🍀 this unremarkable small county hides an ancient temple with a long history 😍 It is Huiji Temple, known as one of the "First Scenic Spots of Shanxi" ✨ ❸. It is said to be the place of Manjushri Bodhisattva 🌟 and an important hub on the ancient Silk Road 📚 So, let's unveil its mystery together! 👍 ❹. 🌿 Temple Overview     Huiji Temple was built during the Tang Dynasty (627–649 AD), initially named Nanshan Temple, later renamed Pujisi, Yanxisi, and other names until the present Huiji Temple. Covering an area of more than 20,000 square meters, the architectural complex is well laid out and magnificent. The main buildings are arranged along the central axis, forming a typical symmetrical pattern of ancient China ⏳. Entering the gate, you will see the majestic Mahavira Hall and the Bell and Drum Tower 🕒, followed by the Sutra Pavilion, which houses a large number of scriptures and Buddhist statues, a treasure trove of cultural relics that is breathtaking! 🐉 ❺. 📸 Recommended Photo Spots In addition to the ancient historical buildings and rich cultural connotations, there are several excellent photo spots waiting for you to unlock 🙋‍♂️ ① On the wide square in front of the Mahavira Hall, there are several exquisite bronze statues that seem to tell the vicissitudes of history, allowing you to easily take photos with an ancient style ✌️ ② The Yao Shi Pagoda on the central axis is tall and elegant, becoming one of the best backgrounds for tourists to take photos 🏞️ ③ In the courtyard of the temple, there is a thousand-year-old ginkgo tree with lush branches and leaves, which is particularly dazzling in autumn, attracting countless photography enthusiasts to capture this beautiful moment 💫 ❻. 🎡 Tour Route Guide If you want to fully appreciate the charm of this Buddhist holy place, it is recommended to visit in the following order to get the best viewing experience ~🏥 ❼. ⃣ First, come to the mountain gate, where you will be greeted by several majestic stone lions and lifelike statues of the Four Heavenly Kings, which will show you the unique charm and artistic value of traditional Chinese culture, making you linger 😲 ❽. ⃣ Follow the stone-paved road to reach the Guanyin Hall, where you can admire the solemn image of Guanyin Bodhisattva and feel the strong religious atmosphere and Zen-like aura surrounding you 💆‍♀️ ❾. ⃣ Further ahead is the Rain Flower Pavilion, where believers pray for blessings in the rain. It is also one of the important landmark buildings of the temple, symbolizing the beautiful meaning of rebirth and nirvana 🙏 ❿⃣ Finally, you will reach the core area, the majestic Stupa, which stands quietly there, witnessing the practice of countless monks and carrying the reverence for all things in the world and the endless hope for the future...
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Posted: Oct 22, 2024
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