[2025 Xinjiang Attraction] Travel Guide for Baitai Temple (Updated Jul)

1⃣The things over there were so good that I felt nothing at all when I saw Yuan Gou in the end, my heart was as calm as still water. 2⃣The places are really too remote. Sometimes you can only see one attraction after driving on the national highway for more than an hour. You need to have expectations for the intensity of the trip. 3⃣ If you don’t have enough time, you can either drive yourself or charter a car or join a tour group. Taking public transportation is too unrealistic. ⭕️We stayed in Yuncheng, Linfen for four days. I had planned to visit many places, but I was limited by my physical strength and time. For example, Hou Tu Temple (I still had time to go on the third day, but I felt I didn’t have the energy to go back to Yuncheng), Yongle Palace (I originally planned to go on the fourth day, but I didn’t want to move after lying in the hotel. Fortunately, I had visited it a year ago, so I don’t regret it) 🔥The entire journey takes four days (the fourth day can be basically ignored) 1⃣At 10:18, we arrived at Linfen West, picked up the car and headed straight for Xiaoxitian. Seeing that it would take more than 50 kilometers to take the highway, we took the Linyan Line. There were a lot of large trucks in the first half of this road, so we must pay attention to safety. We took this route back again, and visited the Dongyue Temple in Pu County (very worth it), and also went to Fenshang Village which I accidentally saw when passing by (a pleasant surprise on the self-driving trip). 2⃣At 9 o'clock, we went to Dayun Temple to see the Iron Buddha Head, and then to Guangsheng Temple (the stay time seriously exceeded expectations, and the original plan to stay in Jishan did not come true). After a simple fast food meal in Hongdong County at around 2 o'clock, we rushed to Xinjiang. It was almost 6 o'clock when we finished visiting Fusheng Temple and Longxing Temple. Considering physical strength and time, we stayed in Xinjiang. 3⃣ Give up other attractions in Xinjiang, start from Baitai Temple, Dafo Temple, Jishan Jiwang Temple, Fawang Temple, Macun Brick Sculpture, Qinglong Temple one by one, and finally go to Wanrong Jiwang Temple and stay in Jishan. The attractions on this day are very close and not far apart, but most of them are country roads and village roads, so the time on the road is not short. What we saw at the tourist spots that day were basically a group of tourists. From the high-spirited people at the beginning to the people holding their waists and beating their legs at the end, you can imagine how intense the exercise was. In fact, it was just past 4 o'clock when we finished visiting the Wanrong Jiwang Temple, and we were fully qualified to go to the Houtu Temple. However, our energy was only enough to go there, not to go back. The accommodation there seemed to be a little worse, so we gave up and went back to Yuncheng directly. 4⃣ We didn’t go to Yongle Palace as originally planned. We visited Chishen Temple and Guanwang Temple in Yuncheng and returned to Xi’an early. ✅The total mileage of this trip is about 600 kilometers, and I almost never took the highway (only 24 hours on the highway). The total time on the road is about 11 hours, which means an average of 4 hours and 200 kilometers per day. Those who have self-driving plans can refer to this. I feel that it is very sunny and windy there these days. It is cold if I take off my coat, and stuffy with my coat on. It is easy to catch a cold if I am not careful. If I catch a cold, it will greatly affect my travel condition (don’t ask me how I know). The road conditions are generally good, but some village roads may be too wide, so you need to pay attention. Although Gaode often directs you to unnamed roads, it is generally reliable and can be trusted.

|An ancient temple with a long history. Baitai Temple, also known as Puhua Temple, is one of the earliest temples in the Hedong region. Most of the buildings in the temple were built during the Jin and Yuan dynasties. With a long history and prominent early style, the temple is home to statues from the Yuan and Ming dynasties, making it a rare and precious historical site. The main existing buildings include Fazang Pavilion, the east and west side halls, Shijia Hall, the rear main hall, and the west wing room. All other buildings have been destroyed. Enter Fazang Pavilion and you will see three clay statues of Buddha. The Medicine Buddha is enshrined in the middle, with the Sunlight Bodhisattva and Moonlight Bodhisattva on either side. These statues have plump skin and beautiful shapes. Each one exudes a solemn and sacred aura that will leave you in awe. Address: Over 200 meters southwest of Guangma Village, Quanzhang Township, Xinjiang County, Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province. Transportation: Take a taxi from Yuncheng Zhangxiao Airport. The journey is about 90.4 km and takes about 1 hour and 57 minutes.

Passing through Xinjiang County in Yuncheng, Shanxi, we stopped by Fusheng Temple, the filming location of Black Myth. Unexpectedly, we received all kinds of unexpected benefits: free tickets, free guides, free cultural and creative prints, can you believe it?! I have to admit, Shanxi is too friendly to destiny people! 👉 Fusheng Temple The entrance is low-key and unremarkable, but inside the temple hides the legendary most beautiful Guanyin statue. The entire wall is a relief sculpture themed on the Sea-Crossing Guanyin, and the Ming King from Black Myth is wielding a sword right next to Guanyin. Who says you can only see relief sculptures in Xiaoxitian of Xixian? The relief sculptures in Fusheng Temple are completely beautiful and unique in style! You think visiting Fusheng Temple is all there is in the small town of Xinjiang County? Jiangzhou Grand Hall/Jiyi Temple/Baitai Temple/Longxiang Guan Emperor Temple/Qiaogoutou Jade Emperor Temple/Sanguan Temple/Xinjiang Longxing Temple/Beichi Ji King Temple/Jiangzhou Confucian Temple/Quanzhang Guan Emperor Temple/Shousheng Temple are all national protected cultural relics. The 1.5 days we reserved were not enough to see these dozen ancient buildings, so we can only leave it for next time~ 🥢 Xinsheng Noodle House The carb lovers are completely controlled by Shanxi's noodle houses. A large portion of stir-fried knife-cut noodles costs only 11 yuan, and the portion is astonishingly large. Two people can barely finish it by sharing!

| The Millennium Dream of Baitai Temple. 🌿🏰 Exploring Ancient Temples | The Millennium Dream of Baitai Temple 🌿🏰 🌟 Recommended Rating: ★★★★☆ 🎟️ Ticket: Free, no need for complicated introduction letters, just go! 🕒 Tour Duration: About 1 hour, perfect for your leisurely afternoon 🕗 Opening Hours: From 8 AM to 5 PM, capture the most beautiful light and shadow of the ancient temple 🚗 Transportation: Self-drive or charter, making the journey more free and easy 🌾 Hidden in the fields is a thousand-year-old temple that has weathered the vicissitudes of time—Baitai Temple. It is located on a high platform of earth mounds, surrounded by endless crops, as if telling endless stories. 🔥 Must-see Highlights: 1️⃣ Three Drips Water Fajang Pavilion: As soon as you enter, you are greeted by this magnificent building. Built in the Jin Dynasty and renovated in the Yuan Dynasty, it is built against the earth cliff, with three layers of dripping eaves and two stories high. The design of the hanging mountain top makes one marvel at its exquisite structure. 🌧️ On rainy days, every drop of water looks particularly charming. Standing on the second floor, looking out at the countryside, the tranquility and beauty are simply beyond words. Inside the pavilion, there are three clay-colored Buddha statues enshrined, with the Medicine Buddha in the center, the Sunlight Bodhisattva and the Moonlight Bodhisattva on either side. Each statue has plump skin and beautiful shapes, making them excellent works of Yuan Dynasty sculpture. 2️⃣ Shakyamuni Hall: Rebuilt during the Mingchang period of the Jin Dynasty, it has a single eave hip roof and brick carved ridge decorations, simple and solemn. 3️⃣ Amitabha Hall (Rear Main Hall): Rebuilt in the 15th year of Zhizheng in the Yuan Dynasty (1355), it has a single eave hanging mountain roof, simple dougong brackets, and an ancient charm. 🌳 On the large moon platform in front of the main hall, there used to be three octagonal scripture pillars from the Song Dynasty. Now, only the bases of the pillars can be seen. The Tang Dynasty statue relic pagoda has also disappeared, which is regrettable. On both sides of the moon platform, there are two thousand-year-old ancient Tang locust trees. Although they have weathered the storms, they are still lush and full of vitality. ⚠️ Theft History: Baitai Temple was robbed in 1993, 1994, and 2002. The most serious incident was in 2002 when precious cultural relics were plundered and have not been recovered to this day. This is a painful part of its history. 📸 Come and capture this unique historical charm, and let the millennium story of Baitai Temple shine again through your lens!

Xindi Baitai Temple | Baitai Temple on the white platform Fazang Pavilion was built in the Jin Dynasty (1115-1234) and was later rebuilt in the Yuan Dynasty (1206-1368). The existing building is from the Yuan Dynasty. Fazang Pavilion was built against an earth cliff. It is three bays wide, four rafters deep, two stories high, and has three eaves hanging from the top of the mountain. The lower level has a single-slope tile roof against the earth cliff, and the walls are wrapped with eaves columns. The column capitals have round denominations, and brackets are placed on them to support the upper level platform. Upper floor height from ground 6.5 meters, which is the forward-extending eaves to prevent wind and rain from eroding the flat wooden boards, and there is an inserted eaves under the top eaves. The inner columns on the upper level have been cut into polygonal shapes, reflecting the rough and primitive characteristics of early buildings. There are brackets on the capitals of the columns. There are three colorful clay Buddha statues enshrined in the pavilion, with Medicine Buddha in the middle and Bodhisattvas of Sunlight and Moonlight standing on the east and west sides. The statues have plump skin and beautiful shapes, and are typical Yuan Dynasty sculptures. The Sakyamuni Hall was built during the Mingchang period of the Jin Dynasty. The width and depth are both three rooms, and it is basically square. The hall has a single-eaved hip roof, a high body, a gently sloping roof, and brackets on the capitals and beams, the shape of which highlights the style of the Jin Dynasty. Although the palace is small, its architectural technique is pure and the materials used are simple. It is a typical representative work of wooden structures from the Song and Jin Dynasties, one of the few extant in southwestern Shanxi. It has important reference value for studying the construction techniques of early ancient buildings in the area. There is a large platform in front of the rear hall. In the middle of the platform, there is a nine-story statue tower from the Tang Dynasty, about 5 meters high, with a Buddha statue carved on it. There is an octagonal pagoda from the Song Dynasty on each corner of the platform, which has important reference value for studying Buddhist activities in the Song Dynasty. The rear hall was rebuilt in the 15th year of Zhizheng Period of Yuan Dynasty (1355). It is five bays wide and four rafters deep, with a single-eaved hipped roof. A partition door is installed in the center room, and modern lattice windows are installed in the side rooms. There are brackets decoration on the capitals. There are three statues in the hall, one Buddha and two Bodhisattvas. The Buddha is seated, with Bodhisattvas standing on both sides, and all the statues retain the style of Yuan Dynasty sculptures.

Baitai Temple, also known as Puhua Temple, was established in an unknown year. The temple faces south from the north and covers an area of 6383 square meters. Baitai Temple is an early temple in the Hedong area. Emperor Wanyan Yong and Emperor Wanyan Jing of the Jin Dynasty had major renovations during the Dading and Mingchang periods (1161~1190). The Yuan, Ming, and Qing Dynasties all had repairs. Most of the buildings in the temple were built during the Jin and Yuan periods. They have a long history and prominent early styles. In addition, there are statues from the Yuan and Ming periods, making it a rare and precious historical and cultural heritage protection unit. Baitai Temple is built on the middle plateau of the gully washed by rainwater. The central axis has buildings such as the Dharma Treasury Pavilion, the Sakyamuni Hall, and the Rear Hall from front to back. The Dharma Treasury Pavilion is connected to the Small Ear Hall on the east side, and there are five rooms in the west wing in front of the Rear Hall. The existing main buildings include the Dharma Treasury Pavilion, the East and West Ear Halls, the Sakyamuni Hall, the Rear Hall, and the West Wing, etc., and the rest of the buildings are all destroyed. It is a key cultural relic protection unit in China.