Under the Feihong Pagoda - Guangsheng Temple

【Introduction】: Guangsheng Temple is located at the southern foot of Mount Huo in Hongtong County, Linfen City, Shanxi Province. It is renowned for the "Three Wonders of Guangsheng," namely the Feihong Pagoda, the Zhaocheng Jin Cang (Zhaocheng Gold Sutra), and the Yuan Dynasty murals in the Water God Temple. The Feihong Pagoda is the most exquisite and well-preserved glazed pagoda in China, with its body adorned with yellow, green, and blue glazed tiles that reflect a rainbow of colors under sunlight. The Zhaocheng Jin Cang is one of the earliest and most complete printed editions of the Buddhist canon in China, holding immense historical and cultural value. The Yuan Dynasty murals in the Water God Temple are rich in content, covering opera, folk customs, and daily life, serving as vital material for studying Yuan Dynasty social life and theater history. In 1942, monks of Guangsheng Temple, along with local patriots, successfully transported the Zhaocheng Jin Cang to the revolutionary base with the help of the Taiyue Military District of the Eighth Route Army, preventing it from being looted or destroyed by Japanese forces. Additionally, the 1986 TV adaptation of "Journey to the West" filmed the "Sweeping the Pagoda to Solve the Mystery" episode here.

🕘【Opening Hours】: Daily from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM

💴【Ticket Price】: Full-price ticket is 70 RMB. Visitors are advised not to touch artifacts or murals, to maintain silence, and to wear comfortable shoes as the upper temple involves mountain paths and stairs.

⛺【Activities】: At Feihong Pagoda, visitors can admire the glazed art and experience the historical atmosphere inside the pagoda. In the halls, you can appreciate exquisite Ming Dynasty sculptures and view the Yuan Dynasty "Reclining Guanyin" in the Amitabha Hall. At the lower temple, explore Yuan Dynasty murals showcasing the refined painting techniques of the era. In the Water God Temple, observe murals themed around opera and folk customs. Start your visit at the visitor center, take a shuttle bus to the upper temple to see Feihong Pagoda, Pilu Hall, and Amitabha Hall, then take the shuttle bus to the lower temple to view murals, and finally proceed to the Water God Temple.

👉【Itinerary】: If time permits, plan a full-day visit. You can choose to stay in Hongtong County, which offers a variety of accommodations ranging from budget to high-end, along with well-developed transportation and dining facilities.

🧡【Preparation】: Bring valid identification such as ID cards. Students, seniors, and others can enjoy ticket discounts with appropriate documentation.

Post by 小萝卜的旅行 | Aug 15, 2025