A journey through thousands of years of art - Hebei | One of the four ancient Chinese murals in Shijiazhuang Pilu Temple
by kellan_2032
Jan 23, 2024
🏯🌸🌿🌲 I checked in at Pilu Temple in Shijiazhuang, and it was amazing! You must come and see it!
Pilu Temple is located about 15 km northwest of Shijiazhuang City. It is a large Buddhist temple with a long history. According to records, the temple was built in the Tang Dynasty and has been repaired and expanded many times to form its current layout. 👀
After entering the temple, the first thing you see is a tall bell tower. Inside the bell tower is a huge bronze bell, which is said to be over a thousand years old. 👏👏👏
Walking along the central axis, you can see the Hall of Heavenly Kings, the Mahavira Hall, the Pilu Hall, and other buildings. These buildings are all in the typical Tang Dynasty architectural style, simple and elegant, solemn and majestic. Among them, the Mahavira Hall is the core building of the temple, with three huge Buddha statues inside, which are very impressive. 👍👍👍
In addition to the buildings, there are many exquisite murals and carvings in Pilu Temple. These artworks not only show the superb skills of ancient craftsmen but also reflect the rich connotations of Buddhist culture. In particular, the "Twelve Bodhisattvas of Enlightenment" in the Pilu Hall is regarded as one of the treasures of Chinese Buddhist art. 👏👏👏
In addition, there are some attractions worth seeing around Pilu Temple. For example, on the east side of the temple is the "Ten Thousand Buddhas Hall," which houses tens of thousands of small Buddha statues, making you feel like you are in a maze of Buddhist art. 👀
On the west side of the temple is a dense bamboo forest, which is a quiet place for visitors to rest and take photos. 📸📸📸
In short, Pilu Temple is not only a Buddhist temple with important historical, cultural, and artistic value but also a tourist destination that integrates sightseeing, leisure, and cultural experience. You must come and see it when you have time. It is definitely worth the trip! 😍😍😍
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