Yanshan Temple
岩山寺
A Jin-dynasty ancient temple in Fanshi County, whose Manjushri Hall preserves murals painted by Jin-dynasty court painter Wang Kui.
Yanshan Temple is in Tianyan Village, Fanshi County. Inside the Manjushri Hall, the murals on all four walls were painted during the Dading era of the Jin dynasty by court painter Wang Kui and others. They depict scenes from the life of the Buddha as well as palaces, pavilions and urban life. They are among the very few well-preserved Jin-dynasty temple murals in China, and are hailed as the Jin dynasty's 'Along the River During the Qingming Festival'. The temple is a national key cultural heritage site. The hall is dimly lit and flash photography is prohibited; allow about 1 hour. It can be combined with Gongzhu Temple and a Mount Wutai itinerary.
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Nearby sights
- North Terrace Yedou Peak (Great Pilgrimage of Five Terraces)
- East Terrace Wanghai Peak
- Bishan Temple
- Dailuoding Temple
- Central Terrace Cuiyan Peak
- Pushou Temple
- Pusading Temple
- Yuanzhao Temple