Awaken the Future: Treasures and Suspended Sculptures of Xiaoxitian Temple

Highlights:
The first Beijing exhibition of Xiaoxitian Temple—a nationally protected heritage site—featuring a full-scale 1:1 replica of its 169.6㎡ Main Hall with over 1,900 colorful suspended sculptures, creating a breathtaking "Buddhist realm in the air."

Why visit?

1. A visual feast of suspended sculptures
        Thousands of Buddha figures hang from beams—some over 3 meters tall,      others as small as a thumb. Crafted from wood, clay, and gold leaf applied      with ancient techniques, they have retained their radiant colors for 400      years. Look up to see 24 flying celestial musicians, their ribbons      sculpted to appear as if floating in motion.

2. Iconic filming location of Black Myth: Wukong
        A must-see for gamers! The game’s famous Thunder Temple scene—with the      line “Since you’ve seen the future, why not bow?”—was inspired by      Xiaoxitian. Bring friends and capture epic fantasy-style photos.

3. Architectural brilliance in compact design
        The temple complex spans just 1,100㎡ yet ingeniously      layers into upper, middle, and lower courtyards along a mountainside—a      perfect example of ancient “small but complete” design. Explore detailed      models to discover the wisdom behind its layout.

Dates: Dec 18, 2025 – May 8, 2026
Location: Halls 3 & 4, 1F, National Library of China Museum, Beijing