Explore the Water and Land Temple in Lantian County | Meet the "Shaanxi Version of Xiaoxitian"

| Meet the "Shaanxi Version of Xiaoxitian". If you are here for the exquisite hanging sculptures, a one-day tour of Lantian County is definitely worth arranging! The temple has become increasingly popular due to its mysterious connection with Black Myth: Wukong.🔥 Travel Tips When traveling in winter, be sure to keep warm. Wear thick clothes and bring a heat pack. The cold is quite noticeable when you stand in the temple for a long time to admire the sculptures. Admission to the Water and Land Temple is free! The guided tour service costs CNY 100 for 25 minutes and can accommodate up to 20 people. Explore the Water and Land Temple This temple was meticulously carved by Shanxi craftsmen during the Ming Dynasty over a period of 5 years for the Water and Land Dharma Assembly. Every January, local residents flock here to pray for blessings, creating a lively atmosphere. Upon entering the temple, you will be greeted by the three main deities: Shakyamuni (wooden skeleton clay sculpture), Medicine Buddha, and Amitabha. The details of the Buddha's halo are intricate. Take a closer look at the flame pattern on P3, which is so lifelike that it seems like real flames are dancing.🔥 The hanging sculptures on both sides are even more exquisite, with a four-layer layout that gradually unfolds the legendary life of Shakyamuni from birth to nirvana. There are also two adorable highlights: in the nirvana scene, there is a localized detail of "pinching the philtrum", a rare sight elsewhere; and in the scene of 500 Arhats crossing the sea after nirvana, the sea horses, shrimps, turtles, and other sea creatures imagined by the Ming people are vividly depicted, looking cute and interesting. Don't forget to look for the most leisurely and carefree reclining bodhisattva mentioned in the video lesson, whose graceful demeanor is unforgettable.