Three major Liao structures, magnificent colored Buddha｜Jinzhou Yixian Fengguo Temple

【Distant hoof sound·Yixian Fengguo Temple】 The small Jinzhou Yixian hides national treasures! Fengguo Temple was built in the ninth year of Liao Kaitai (1020), it is a royal temple built by Liao Shengzong Yelv Longxu in memory of his mother Empress Xiao (yes, that Empress Xiao who was hated by the Central Plains dynasty). It is a truly millennium-old ancient temple. Fengguo Temple is one of the three existing Liao structures in China (the other two are Huayan Temple in Datong and Dule Temple in Tianjin). Inside the Great Hall of Fengguo Temple, there is the oldest existing clay-colored Seven World Buddha in China. The Great Hall is simple and majestic, showing royal style; the seven original Liao Dynasty giant Buddhas in the hall have gone through thousands of years of wind and rain, and they are still shining. In addition, the inverted seated Guanyin and Weituo statues from the Ming Dynasty, the archway and murals from the Qing Dynasty, are also highlights. Fengguo Temple is a royal building during the heyday of the Liao Dynasty, and it has been preserved through hardships, fortunately, feast your eyes! Ticket🎫: Purchase online on Ctrip, with discounts ⏳Play time: Recommend 2-3 hours