Among the most worthwhile attractions in Shanxi, Jinci Temple surely has its name!

Recently, Jinci Temple has adopted a new way for visitors to experience, recreating scenes from the 1986 version of "Journey to the West".

Scene One: Flying Bridge across the Fish Pond, Saint Mother's Hall, Offerings Hall

In "Journey to the West," these three spots exist as the grand palace of Jisaiguo(a country).

Flying Bridge across the Fish Pond is an exquisite ancient bridge structure of a square lotus pond. With a history of over 1500 years, the entire bridge is a relic from the Song Dynasty.

Saint Mother's Hall is the main building in the temple. It is oriented towards the east and located at the end of the central axis.

Offerings Hall is a hall where offerings are made for Saint Mother Yi Jiang. It is one of the three great national treasure buildings at Jinci Temple.

Scene Two: Jinci Temple Iron Guards Terrace

Four Iron guards stand on the Jinci Temple Iron Guards Terrace, with each over two meters tall. The one in the southwest corner was cast in the Northern Song Dynasty (1097 A.D.) and has remained bright and rust-free for over eight hundred years.

The iron guards are shelters for the hide-and-seek game played by Benboer Ba and Sha Wujing.

Scene Three: Jinci Temple Water Mirror Platform

The Water Mirror Platform is one of the largest existing Ming and Qing opera stages. The small temple that Sun Wukong transformed into during his battle with Erlang Shen is modeled after the Water Mirror Platform.

The charm of Jinci Temple goes beyond this. As a filming location for the 1986 version of "Journey to the West," it is like a multi-faceted mirror, presenting unique charm in the eyes of different people. Whether it's the weight of history or the beauty of nature, Jinci Temple can always satisfy your different pursuits of beauty.

Jinci Temple welcomes you!

Source: Wechat Official Account of Culture and Tourism Department of Shanxi Province