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Xiaoxitian

小西天
Situated in Xixian County, Linfen City, Shanxi Prov-
ince, Xiaoxitian was originally constructed during the Ming
Dynasty (1368-1644). The Mahavira Hall features more
than a thousand colorful sculptures and is renowned as the
“pinnacle of suspended sculpture.” This site serves as the
backdrop for the game’s iconic scene, “Kneel before the
Buddha of the Future!”

Hanging Temple

悬空寺
Situated in Hunyuan County, Datong City, Shanxi Prov-
ince, it was established during the Northern Wei period
(386-534 AD). This unique temple integrates Buddhism,
Taoism, and Confucianism.

Dazu Rock Carvings

大足石刻
Situated in the Dazu District of Chongqing, this term
encompasses all stone carvings found in the region. Es-
tablished during the early Tang (618-907) period, these
carvings represent a significant treasure of ancient Chinese
stone carving art and were designated as a UNESCO World
Heritage Site on December 1, 1999.

Three Pagodas of

Chongsheng Temple

崇圣寺三塔
Located in the Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture of Yun-
nan Province, the Three Pagodas include the main structure
known as the Qianxun Pagoda, which is one of the tallest
ancient pagodas in China. Listed as a key national cultural
relic protection unit by the State Council of China in 1961,
these pagodas collectively symbolize the ancient history
and culture of Yunnan.

Kaiyuan Temple

开元寺
Situated in Quanzhou City, Fujian Province, Kaiyuan
Temple was constructed in the second year (686 AD) of the
Chuigong reign of the Tang Dynasty. It is the largest and
most prominent Buddhist temple in Quanzhou.

Ying County Wooden

Pagoda

应县木塔
Nestled within Fogong Temple in Ying County,
Shuozhou City, Shanxi Province, the Yingxian Wooden Pa-
goda is the tallest and oldest pure wooden structure in the
world. It is acclaimed as one of the “Three Great Towers
of the World,” alongside the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy
and the Eiffel Tower in France.