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If you go to Iron Buddha Temple in the off-season, it is recommended to experience the virtual video introduction first, so that you can better understand the exquisiteness of the 24 statues of the gods. Otherwise, at most you will just be there to join in the fun!

Jincheng&#39;s only temple hidden within a residential area offers free admission and parking. It&#39;s named after the iron Buddha that once resided there. Although designated as a National Key Cultural Relics Protection Unit in the eighth batch, its historical and artistic value is no less than that of previous national protection units. The colorful sculptures within are incredibly lifelike, including the image of Sun Wukong.

Black Myth: Wukong&#39;s Gaoping Iron Buddha Temple, each of the twenty-four statues of the gods is made of a large amount of iron wire, presenting an effect of &quot;iron as the skeleton and iron as the shape&quot;, highlighting the unique aesthetic style of the southeastern Shanxi region.

The Gaopingmi Village Iron Buddha Temple, which was just opened to the public in late August this year, may be the most photographed cultural attraction in Shanxi recently. Although it is not open for a long time and is free (book online in advance), it is still orderly during the National Day, which is very unexpected. In just half a year, I have visited Shanxi twice, and I have always been full of respect for the local cultural tourism and surrounding industries. Whether before or after a certain game became popular, the local cultural tourism people are calm and focused on doing their work. The tickets for the attractions are affordable, and the prices of catering and accommodation are affordable. Some attractions are even free or discounted during the holidays. The enthusiasm of tourists is often unpredictable, but Shanxi is there without being arrogant or impatient. Looking forward to seeing you again.

&bull; 🏛️Profound historical and cultural heritage: The founding date of Tiefu Temple is unknown. The main hall was built in the Jin Dynasty and has been renovated many times in successive dynasties. There is a &quot;Reconstruction of Tiefu Temple Stele&quot; in the third year of Wanli in the Ming Dynasty (1575) and more than 30 Ming Dynasty colored sculptures in the temple. On October 7, 2019, it was announced as the eighth batch of national key cultural relics protection units.

&bull; 🎨The architectural style is simple and elegant: Tiefu Temple faces south and enters the courtyard. The South Hall and the Main Hall are built on the central axis, with wing rooms on both sides, and the mountain gate is opened in the southeast corner. The main hall is three rooms wide and six rafters deep, with a single-eaved hanging mountain top, glazed ridge decoration, seven-purlin front porch structure, and five-step double-ang column head brackets.

&bull; 🎭Colored sculpture art shocks the soul: There are Buddhist altars in the main hall and under the east and west gables. There is a Buddha and two Bodhisattvas in the middle, 24 gods on both sides, Guanyin on the fan wall, and stories from Journey to the West hanging behind. These statues are rare treasures among clay statues with peculiar shapes and exquisite craftsmanship. It is also one of the famous filming locations of Black Myth Wukong.

&bull; 🚗Convenient transportation: Starting from Jincheng, self-driving navigation &quot;Shanxi Mishan Iron Buddha Temple&quot;, there is free parking in the temple. You can also take the high-speed rail to Gaoping East Station, and then take a bus directly to Iron Buddha Temple.

&bull; 🎫Free opening: Iron Buddha Temple is free to open, but you need to make an online reservation in advance, and the maximum number of reservations per day is 500.

&bull; 📸Photo check-in point: The 24 clay statues of the gods in the main hall are vivid and peculiar, which is an excellent photo spot.

&bull; 🚶&zwj;♂️Visiting experience: The Iron Buddha Temple has only one hall with guardrails. The light inside the house is dim, so it can only accommodate six or seven people. The visit is limited to a group of six. There are too many people waiting outside. They will be slowly let out after about ten minutes, and then another wave of people will be allowed in.

🎉Summary: Gaoping Iron Buddha Temple is a temple with a long history and profound cultural heritage. Its Ming Dynasty colored sculptures are artistic treasures that are shocking. Go there in May, the climate is pleasant, suitable for leisurely appreciating these artistic treasures.

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