Little Western Paradise in Xixian County: Encounter Exquisite Hanging Sculptures

The recent popularity of the game *Black Myth: Wukong* has also brought attention to its filming location, Little Western Paradise in Xixian County. This one-day chartered tour will immerse you in the unique charm of Little Western Paradise. Located atop Fenghuang Mountain, west of Xixian County in Linfen City, Shanxi Province, Little Western Paradise is surrounded by mountains on three sides and faces a river, boasting a strategic location and beautiful scenery. It is renowned for its Ming Dynasty colored hanging sculptures and is known as the Museum of Chinese Hanging Sculpture Art and a "masterpiece of hanging sculptures" in the history of Chinese sculpture. Within a space of just over 1,100 square meters, there are 20 buildings of varying sizes and heights. The main hall, Daxiong Baodian, in the upper courtyard houses over a thousand colorful sculptures, each with vivid shapes and unique postures. [Opening Hours] 🕘🕘🕘 Summer: 7:30 am–6:30 pm Winter: 8:00 am–5:00 pm Recommended visiting time: 1–2 hrs [Ticket Prices] 💴💴💴 Tickets are CNY 35 per person. Half-price tickets are CNY 18 per person. Certain groups, such as children under 6, seniors over 60, and people with disabilities, can enter for free. Family members of active military personnel and full-time university students can enjoy half-price tickets. [Things to Do] ⛺⛺⛺ Wu Liang Dian (Hall of Immeasurable Life): The main hall of the lower courtyard, dedicated to the Amitabha Buddha. Inside, there are exquisitely crafted Ming Dynasty wooden carvings of celestial palaces and pavilions. Daxiong Baodian (Great Hero Hall): The main hall of the upper courtyard and the highlight of Little Western Paradise. The beams and rafters are decorated with colorful paintings, gilded and inlaid. The hall is filled with hanging sculptures, with over a thousand clay figures of various sizes arranged according to the 33 layers of heaven, reflecting a hierarchical order. Wei Tuo Dian (Hall of Skanda): Located opposite Wu Liang Dian, it houses a lifelike statue of Skanda, carved from a single piece of nanmu wood in the fifth year of the Shunzhi reign of the Qing Dynasty. [Nearby Attractions] 🚌🚌🚌 The Xixian Drum Tower, built in the 45th year of the Wanli reign of the Ming Dynasty, has a unique design and is listed as a seventh-batch National Key Cultural Relic Protection Unit. You can also visit local orchards and experience the joy of picking Yulu Xiang pears. [Things to Prepare] 👉👉👉 Bring a valid ID, such as your ID card, to enjoy relevant discounts. Take sun protection measures in summer and keep warm in winter. Wear comfortable shoes for easy hiking and walking within the scenic area. Little Western Paradise