With Black Myth: Wukong gaining tremendous popularity, one of the game's featured locations, the Shuilu Temple in Lantian county, Xi'an, has seen a sharp increase in visitors and is emerging as a new tourist hotspot.

On Aug 22, the Shuilu Temple was bustling with visitors. Captivated by the exquisite artistry of the wall sculptures, many eternalized the moment with photographs.

The Shuilu Temple in Lantian county, Xi'an, attracts many visitors. [Photo/Xi'an Daily]

Located at the foot of Wangshun Mountain, the Shuilu Temple is renowned for the sacred Buddhist site's continuous colored wall sculptures, the earliest known example of this in the world. The architecture exudes classical elegance, while the wall sculptures inside are a marvel of craftsmanship.

Preserving over 3,700 Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) sculptures, these treasures vividly portray the social landscape of that era. They depict a wide range of subjects, from Buddhist classics to mythological legends, societal life, and natural scenery.

Exquisite colored wall sculptures adorn the interior of the Shuilu Temple. [Photo/Xi'an Daily]

A visitor from Jiuquan, Gansu, shared, "I learned about the Shuilu Temple through Black Myth: Wukong and decided to visit. The experience on-site is incredibly awe-inspiring; the colored sculptures here are even more exquisite than in the game, giving me a profound appreciation for the richness of Chinese traditional culture. It's fantastic!"

Visitors take photos of the beautiful colored wall sculptures. [Photo/Xi'an Daily]