My Life FIRST/Zhenguo Temple

💖Recommendation Reason: Zhenguo Temple in Pingyao, Shanxi, was built in the seventh year of the Tianhui era of the Northern Han Dynasty (963 AD) by royal decree. The Ten Thousand Buddha Hall is a relic from the Five Dynasties period. Despite undergoing multiple renovations, it still retains the style of the Five Dynasties. It is one of the three existing Five Dynasties buildings in Chinese Buddhist temples. The colored sculptures inside are the only surviving Five Dynasties works in temple halls nationwide. Its structure is unique, the craftsmanship is exquisite, and the mechanical principles are ingenious. It is one of the earliest existing wooden structures in China, built entirely with mortise and tenon joints without a single nail, making it the best in the country. It is hailed as an immortal work in the history of ancient architecture worldwide. On December 3, 1997, the UNESCO World Heritage Committee listed the "Ancient City of Pingyao" in the World Heritage List, with Zhenguo Temple being one of the items. 📍Address: Haodong Village, Pingyao County, Jinzhong City, Shanxi Province 🚖Transportation: Zhenguo Temple is 15 kilometers away from the Ancient City of Pingyao. However, it is not easy to get a car here, so it is recommended to hire a car from the Ancient City of Pingyao. 💰Cost: The entrance fee is 25 yuan per person, which is very cost-effective. Two hours is enough to tour inside.