Things to do in Xi County (2025): Top nearby activities,popular attractions,itinerary planning,weather,accommodation,food,transportation,and more - all you need to know (updated August 2025) | Trip.com
Open today at 07:30-18:00(Tickets available until 16:30; admission ends at 17:30)
璕:“The temple is filled with hanging sculptures, which are truly astonishing. There were no hanging sculptures before Xiaoxitian Temple, and there are no hanging sculptures after Xiaoxitian Temple. Even without lights, you can still see the splendor and magnificence of the temple, which is worth a visit.”
_We***98:“The large-scale stage play "Only Little Western Paradise" contrasts with the static, imaginary deities and Buddhas of Little Western Paradise. Here, the deities and Buddhas, the Glazed Sacred Land, the Heaven of Six Desires, the Ten Great Vidyarajas, the Twelve Musicians, the Four Young Monks, the Flying Apsaras Reaching the Moon, the Xizhou craftsmen, and Master Dongming all come alive. They are vivid, lively, endearing, and graceful, even more captivating than Little Western Paradise itself! The story truly captures the turbulent years of the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, the arduous journey of Master Dongming, a monk from Mount Wutai, who painstakingly raised funds through alms to build the Thousand Buddha Temple in Little Western Paradise, and the spirit of Xizhou craftsmanship. It conveys the unwavering dedication and perseverance of "one team, one lifetime, one devotion," as well as the wisdom and ingenuity of Chinese artisans. Although the techniques and craftsmanship of hanging sculptures have been lost, Master Dongming's dedication and perseverance, along with the spirit of "one team, one lifetime, one devotion," deserve to be passed down and carried forward! "A masterpiece will be passed down through the ages and will be remembered for centuries!" In one's lifetime, one must accomplish one thing. "A wild goose leaves its voice behind, a man leaves his name behind!" Only excellent works and the spirit of perseverance can remain in the world forever! This drama takes us back to those glorious years through time and space, and we enjoy a visual and auditory feast! ! ! [666][666][666][Love]🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥”
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难 得糊 涂:“The Great Hall of the Little Western Heaven Scenic Area is the core building of the entire temple and its essence. It is famous for its exquisite hanging sculpture art.
The Great Hall of the Great Hall is located in the center of the upper courtyard of the Little Western Heaven Scenic Area and is the main building of the entire temple. The upper courtyard is the essence of Little Western Heaven, and the Great Hall of the Great Hall is the core of the upper courtyard.
The Great Hall of the Great Hall faces south, is three rooms wide and three rooms deep, has a single-eaved hip roof, and the overall architectural style is simple and elegant. The space in the hall is open and the layout is reasonable, providing good spatial conditions for the display of hanging sculptures.
The Great Hall of the Great Hall adopts the traditional wooden structure building form, with brackets and flying eaves, carved beams and painted buildings, reflecting the exquisite craftsmanship of Ming Dynasty architecture. Its architectural structure is stable and has stood firm after hundreds of years of wind and rain.
The hall is beautifully decorated, and the beams, columns, doors and windows are carved with exquisite patterns, such as flowers, auspicious beasts, etc., full of a strong religious atmosphere and artistic atmosphere.
The hanging sculpture art in the Mahavira Hall is unique. There are more than 1,900 colored sculptures in the Mahavira Hall. These colored sculptures are distributed in every corner of the hall, forming a three-dimensional Buddhist world. The largest of these colored sculptures is about 3 meters, and the smallest is only the size of a thumb. Each one is meticulously carved and lifelike.
The hanging sculptures in the hall are based on Buddhist stories, including various Buddhist figures such as Buddha, Bodhisattva, Arhat, and Dharma Protector, as well as scenes from some Buddhist classics. These hanging sculptures not only show the teachings of Buddhism, but also reflect the social life and cultural background at that time.
The hanging sculptures in the Mahavira Hall use tilted angles and gilding techniques to make the colored sculptures more three-dimensional and vivid under the illumination of light. These colored sculptures have been well preserved for more than 300 years, and the colors are long-lasting and bright. They are known as the "China Hanging Sculpture Art Museum".
Visiting time: The opening hours of the Great Hall are the same as those of the Xiaoxitian Scenic Area, 07:30-18:00 (May 1st to September 30th); 08:00-17:30 (October 1st to April 30th).
Visiting restrictions: Due to the limited space in the Great Hall and the precious hanging sculptures, in order to protect the safety of cultural relics and tourists, the scenic area has limited the number of tourists entering the Great Hall, and a maximum of 40 people are allowed to enter each time.
Visiting etiquette: When visiting the Great Hall, tourists should keep quiet, do not make loud noises, do not touch the hanging sculptures, and respect Buddhist culture and religious beliefs.
As the core building of the Xiaoxitian Scenic Area, the Great Hall attracts many tourists to visit with its exquisite hanging sculpture art and unique architectural style. Here, tourists can not only appreciate the essence of Ming Dynasty colored sculpture art, but also feel the strong Buddhist cultural atmosphere.”
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137***20:“Xiaoxitian "hanging sculpture masterpiece", waiting for "the man of destiny" to come to Xi County】"There was no hanging sculpture in the hall before Xiaoxitian, and there is no hanging sculpture in the hall after Xiaoxitian." Hanging sculpture refers to the colored sculptures hanging on the wall or beams of ancient buildings. "The last song of hanging sculpture" - Xiaoxitian in Xi County, was built in the second year of Chongzhen in the Ming Dynasty (1629), formerly known as Qianfo Temple. The entire temple stands on the top of Fenghuang Mountain, with layers upon layers and staggered. The main hall is full of hanging sculptures, with gold and color on all sides. In the small hall of 169.6 square meters, there are about 2,000 gold-plated hanging sculptures of all sizes. In the domestic 3A masterpiece "Black Myth: Wukong", the game character Huangmei Dawang's out-of-circle performance was shot here. The skilled craftsmen involved in the construction used tilt angles and gilding techniques to make them, and the unique geographical location of Xi County made these hanging sculptures have their own "dust-proof constitution" and long-lasting and bright colors.”
Open today at 08:30-18:30 (admission ends at 17:00)
Anonymous user:“Must visit site, Pit 1, 2, 3 and the museum, No physical or e-ticket from trip.com is needed, enter with passports. For cheapest souvenirs, buy outside - after the Mausoleum exit. There is a huge shopping, entertainment, restaurant area, where souvenirs range from 5yuan for one terracotta warrior! A set of terracotta warriors 1800 yuan inside the mausoleum souvenir shop vs 59 yuan at the shopping area outside the mausoleum. Very crowded but there’s no way to avoid the crowd no matter what time you arrive and what sequence you take to visit the 123 or 321 pits. Just squeeze in and enjoy. Dont be offended when you’re pushed if you are not as fast as the locals, people unapologetically cut queues even in the toilets, ticket counters, souvenir shops. This is a site worth being pushed for 🤣 Good Didi experience to/fro mausoleum & bell tower. If u’r overwhelmed by the thousands of tour guides soliciting, Chatgpt is a good option. I see locals using Chinese AI guides.”
懒得起名字666:“I give this shopping experience a perfect score! Not only is it beautiful, but it's also very convenient to use. The staff's service was especially heartwarming. I'll definitely be back next time, and I'll keep giving it great reviews!”
Open today at 08:00-21:00(Tickets available until 19:30; admission ends at 20:00)
Anonymous user:“The Longmen Grottoes are located in Luoyang, Henan Province, covering an area of 31.7 square kilometers.[62] They are a cultural landscape.[64] There are 2,345 Buddhist niches, more than 100,000 statues, and more than 2,800 inscriptions on steles.[33] They are the world's largest and most extensive collection of stone carvings. They have been recognized by UNESCO as "the pinnacle of Chinese stone carving art" and are ranked first among China's major grottoes.[25]”
Anonymous user:“I arrived at 7am and there wasn't a lot of people so I didn't have to queue. But when I got off, I saw a long line. People online said that at first I thought the 140 yuan cable car ticket was too expensive, but after taking the ride, I felt that 280 yuan was not too much. It was indeed true!”
Anonymous user:“This was a very meaningful experience, especially for the children. It not only broadened their horizons but also increased their knowledge. The tour guide's lively and interesting professional explanations made it even more unforgettable. Unfortunately, I didn't get a ticket to the Shaanxi Museum. It was also a memory. I hope to find an opportunity to see the kind, beautiful, professional and attentive tour guide Wang Beibei again.”
滇国剑客:“The banquet hall of Xizhou Hotel is very spacious, elegant and upscale, suitable for hosting all kinds of banquets. In addition, the cooking skills are also very good, which has greatly expanded the business and increased the popularity.”
水漫三楼:“After visiting Xiaoxitian, I came to the mountain and found a Xizhou Courtyard in the urban area of Xi County. The facade was not very eye-catching. I walked into the restaurant along the ramp at the entrance. It was a private room of various sizes, and the business was very good. I asked for a small room and ordered a few simple and direct meat, vegetables and staple foods. The speed of serving the dishes was a bit slow except for the cold noodles. The overall taste was okay, a little salty. The cold noodles were really delicious and filling.”
滇国剑客:“The Black Forest and fresh strawberry cakes in this place can indeed represent the delicious taste and level of cake making. The production process is also quite sophisticated, which is why there is a good subscription market.”
滇国剑客:“The rotating self-service hotpot is attractive in itself, mainly because its base ingredients are carefully prepared, so it appears very satisfying. That is why so many people are attracted to come here to taste the food, which is indeed good.”
滇国剑客:“The reason why Best Fortune Casual Restaurant is so successful is that its flavor is indeed very unique. It is welcomed and loved by consumers, who highly praise it as an ideal place to dine.”
电风扇啊电风扇:“We started from Linfen in the morning, got off at Guadi on the way, walked and played all the way, and arrived in Xixian at lunch time! We decided to have lunch before going to Xiaoxitian!
Originally, I wanted to find a random store on the roadside, but it was really hard to park. So I searched for this old store in Xixian on the Internet. It is in the city and parking is also convenient.
The store is not big, and there are only a few product categories, all of which are Shanxi specialty snacks!
One is called Wantu, which is a bit like the rice jelly in Chengdu. There are large and small portions. 4r is quite affordable! Add red oil, vinegar, and sauce, and the taste is pretty good when mixed!
Beef tendon noodles, pure vegetarian, without beef tendon, a bit like noodles made of gluten, directly mixed with various seasonings. You can also mix it hot, there is hot mixing in the thermos, this wave of operations really broadens your horizons! I also added cucumber shreds, which is refreshing!
The garlic smell was a bit strong, so I took a bottle of soda to drink. This Taigang drink, I guessed it was produced by Taiyuan Iron and Steel Plant. The boss said I guessed right, hahaha! This is a bit like the Emei Snow in Sichuan!”