Shuilu'an, Buddhist temple in Lantian County, China

Shuilu'an is a temple complex in Shatan Village, Puhua Town, Lantian County, Shaanxi. It faces east and covers more than 2,000 square metres, with a mountain gate, front hall, middle hall and main hall in sequence. The main hall holds over 3,700 painted clay figures, the largest surviving group of its kind in China.

The site began as the Water-Land Hall of Lanzhu'an, a hall within the northern Putuo compound of Wuzhen Temple, founded in the Northern Dynasties. After the temple was destroyed, only the hall survived. Prince Qin Zhu Huaijuan of the Ming took it as his family shrine and had it enlarged into Shuilu'an. It was listed as a Major Historical and Cultural Site Protected at the National Level in 1996.

The temple displays traditional Buddhist religious scenes carved and molded by hand in clay, showing how artisans practiced their craft over centuries. Walking through the halls and courtyards, you can see how these works express Buddhist beliefs through visual storytelling.

The temple is accessible daily, and visitors can reach it using public transportation from nearby Xi'an. Wear comfortable walking shoes since the grounds are hilly with multiple staircases connecting different sections.

The main hall holds more than 3,700 painted clay statues, the largest surviving group of its kind in China. The temple was listed as a Major Historical and Cultural Site Protected at the National Level in 1996, in the fourth batch.