Digital innovations breathe new life into Foguang temple

High-tech preservation

In recent years, Shanxi has been at the forefront of leveraging digital technology to preserve and promote its ancient architecture.

Advanced tools such as 3D-laser scanning, drone photography, and high-precision modeling have been employed to create detailed digital replicas of Foguang Temple and other historical sites. These digital models serve as invaluable archives, ensuring intricate details of the historical sites are preserved for future generations.

Lu Yi, president of Shanxi Provincial Institute for the Protection of Ancient Architecture and Painted Sculptures and Murals, said the success of Black Myth: Wukong had put cultural heritage sites such as Foguang Temple in the spotlight, and demonstrated the enormous potential of digital technology in promoting culture and tourism.

"In the meantime, it also showcases the significant role of digital development in the high-quality protection of cultural heritage," Lu said.