Beijing's ancient camel stop revived as tourism hot spot

She described the Bodhisattvas she saw as "so beautiful that I have never seen any paintings as noble and as charming".

Latham wrote that the "distinguished people" so admirably attending the Buddha on the walls of Fahai Temple are "a gathering of immortals".

In 2023, Fahai Temple Mural Art Center was opened, showcasing the fine details and motifs of the frescoes with digital technology. The practice of copying the frescoes inside the temple has also gained popularity among visitors.

Fresco-copying events are also held at Jingxi Shuju bookstore. Zuo, the manager, said that in the past two years, most of the visitors from Beijing had got to know Fahai Temple and its murals.

"The development of the area and the preservation of the cultural relics site should complement each other, and I believe that is the goal," she said.

"In the future, as more tourists come, the reputation of Fahai Temple, Moshikou, as well as our bookstore will grow."