This place really shocked me...

In Pingwu County, Mianyang, Sichuan, there is an ancient temple with hundreds of years of history and culture - Bao'en Temple. This temple is not only famous for its exquisite Ming Dynasty architectural style, but also carries touching stories of gratitude. Bao'en Temple was built in the fifth year of the Ming Dynasty (1440) and completed in the fourth year of the Tianshun period (1460). It is one of the most well-preserved Ming Dynasty ancient buildings in China. The temple is located in a feng shui treasure land, with two mountain ranges winding like giant dragons, and the Wuliang Mountain in the middle is inlaid like a pearl, forming a wonderful picture of "two dragons playing with pearls". Walking into Bao'en Temple is like stepping into the Forbidden City in the deep mountains. Its layout structure is similar to the Forbidden City in Beijing, with a length of 278 meters from east to west, a width of 100 meters from north to south, and an area of more than 27,800 square meters. The main buildings are arranged on a central axis, and the auxiliary buildings are symmetrical on the left and right, showing the grandeur and solemnity of ancient architecture. There are multiple versions of the origin of Bao'en Temple. One version is that a defeated general surnamed Yi escaped disaster with the help of an old woman surnamed Zhang. Later, he made great achievements and was promoted by the Ming emperor and given the surname Wang. To repay the old woman's life-saving grace, he donated silver to build this temple after her death. Another version is that after the Ming Dynasty rebel army captured Lanzhou, some members of the Suwang family were spared because they were hidden in the home of an old woman surnamed Zhang. To repay the favor, they changed their surname to Zhang, became monks, and built this Bao'en Temple in the Wuliang Mountain area of Shiqing Cave. No matter which version, it reflects the traditional Chinese virtue of gratitude. The murals, carvings, and other artistic treasures in Bao'en Temple make people feel the exquisite craftsmanship of ancient craftsmen. Every brick, tile, beam, and column in the temple seems to tell stories of the past and carry the weight of history. Strolling in Bao'en Temple, with ancient trees towering and dense shade covering the sun, the environment is primitive and simple, full of wild interest. It is not only a pilgrimage site for Buddhist believers, but also a good place for tourists to appreciate ancient architectural art and historical culture. Pingwu Bao'en Temple, with its unique charm, attracts countless people to explore and feel the tranquility and solemnity that transcends time and space.