[1][2][3] The temple covers a total area of about 80,000 square metres (860,000 sq ft), it preserves the basic architectural pattern of the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368–1912).

Xiantong Temple is situated in the north of Taihuai Town of Mount Wutai in Shanxi.

The overall gorgeous and elegant colors with characteristics of the palace buildings reflect the precise layout and rich, beautiful and dignified style in the Ming and Qing dynasty (1368–1912).

The hall, for the worship of a copper statue of Manjushri with a thousand alms bowls (千钵文殊菩萨铜像).

The statue of Manjushri has five heads stacked and six hands in front, two of which hold a gold alms bowl in each.

Though with two-story appearance, the hall is actually one story with a room, four pillars and drum-shaped column bases inside.

Ten thousand of golden and spectacular small Buddha statues are carved on the walls of the hall.

There are also exquisite and delicate color paintings and patterns of flowers, birds and animals engraved on the columns, architraves and partition boards.