Yong'an Temple | The Yuan Dynasty murals in Datong that you can't miss.

Located in Hunyuan County, Datong, Yong'an Temple 🛕 is known to more people because of Black Myth: Wukong. The temple's well-preserved large-scale Yuan Dynasty murals 🌠 depicting the Water and Land Dharma Assembly left the deepest impression on me during my trip to Datong. 🛕 Yong'an Temple 📍 Address: Yong'an West Street, Yong'an Town, Hunyuan County, Datong 🎫 Admission: CNY 20 🕗 Hours: 08:00–18:00 ✅ Yong'an Temple is not large, but its biggest highlight is the large-scale Yuan Dynasty murals 🖼️ with a total area of more than 180 square meters, depicting the Water and Land Dharma Assembly and the Ten Great Kings, with nearly 900 Confucian, Buddhist, and Taoist figures in various forms. Most of the murals are well-preserved and still brightly colored, 👍 with extremely high artistic value. ✅ The murals are very detailed, so it's recommended to hire a guide 👩‍💼. You can make an appointment with the staff at the ticket check-in entrance, and the fee is 💰 CNY 200. If you are visiting on your own, it is recommended to visit the east and west side halls first, where the murals have been completely reproduced with 📝 text annotations. You can first read the introduction and then go to the main hall to see the original works. ✅ The plaque outside the hall was originally written by Xue'an Monk ✍️, a Yuan Dynasty court calligrapher, but unfortunately it has been lost, and the current one is a reproduction. ✅ On the left and right sides of the outer wall of the main hall are the words "Zhuang" and "Yan", which were written by Monk Yuexi, the abbot in the early Yuan Dynasty. The words are powerful, and the two places at the entrance have also become one of the popular photo 📸 spots in Yong'an Temple. In addition, on the outer wall at the back of the main hall, there is an inscription by the Qing Dynasty calligrapher ✍️ "Tiger Roaring and Dragon Singing", so don't forget to take a look. ✅ The caisson on the top of the main hall retains the style of the Yuan Dynasty, and was repainted in the Qing Dynasty, but still retains the charm of the Liao Dynasty. In addition, the glazed tiles and chiwen, the Eight Immortals glazed statues, etc. on the roof are 👍 exquisitely made. ⭕️ Other 1️⃣ The main hall where the murals are located is illuminated by ☀️ natural light. Photography 📷 is allowed, but please do not use flash to protect the murals. 2️⃣ Hanging Temple, Yong'an Temple, and the Earth Forest ⛰️ are on the same route, so you can arrange to visit these attractions in one day from Datong.