Scenic spot introduction:

Shuilu Temple, formerly known as Shuilu Temple, is an ancient temple from the Six Dynasties and a national key cultural relics protection unit. It has the largest group of preserved wall sculptures in China and is known as the "Second Dunhuang in China". Located at the foot of Wangshun Mountain in Puhua Town, 10 kilometers east of Lantian County, it is located at the end of a small island shaped like a lying fish. It is surrounded by water on three sides and looks like an isolated island. There are green mountains standing on the emperor's side and rivers flowing around it, so it is named Shuilu Temple.

Attractions distribution:

Shuilu Temple is a small courtyard with five mountain gates in the front, 13 wing rooms on the north and south sides, three middle halls in the courtyard, and five main halls in the west. It is a complete Buddhist temple, and the entire courtyard looks quiet and quiet. Simple. The colorful clay wall sculptures are the essence of Shuilu Temple. The wall sculpture group integrates the artistic methods of painting, round sculpture, relief sculpture, and engraving. The walls, beams, and columns are filled with more than 3,700 statues of people and all things in nature. Each piece is lifelike and vivid, reflecting a myriad of conscious effects in a small area. He is unique and outstanding in character sculpture. He is based on the storyline, pursues the dynamics of the scene, captures the changes in expressions, eyes, dynamics and other aspects, expresses the artistic conception with freehand brushwork, expresses thoughts with body shaping, and uses the characters to be rough and quiet. Characters and expressions of joy, anger, sorrow and joy are painted on the wall.

Scenic spot qualifications:

National 3A-level scenic spots, provincial-level scenic spots, and national key cultural relics protection units

Scenic spot features:

Historical and cultural tours, colorful sculptures, mountains and rivers
Attraction Address
Travel Guide

Best time to visit:

Spring, summer and autumn.

Shopping recommendations:

Local specialties: Lantian jade carvings, Nanshan Gastrodia elata, chestnuts, walnuts, persimmons, spicy Chinese toon, and cherries.

Special delicacies: Lantian fairy powder, vinegar powder, crystal cake, steamed buns, Lantian glutinous rice cake, Lantian soaked oil cake.

Tourist Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China>Shaanxi Province>Xi'an City>Lantian County>Puhua Town

How to get there:

It can be reached by taking the long-distance bus in the direction of Wangshun Mountain in Lantian County from Xi'an Bus Station or Xi'an Stadium.

Scenic area map:

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Attraction Tickets

Ticket price for Shuilu Temple:

The ticket price is 30 yuan.

Scenic area opening hours:

9:00–17:00

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