Shuozhou Ancient City | A Hidden Travel Treasure in Shanxi

When it comes to Shanxi, Shuozhou is really a bit 'too low-key', unlike its neighbor Datong, which is well-known👀. There are only 7 national protected units, which can be counted on one hand, feeling sorry for a second! Even the scenery of the Yingxian Wooden Pagoda is often mistaken as the pride of Datong, sigh~ Those who have been to Shuozhou Ancient City are really a minority reporting the reality🔍. But this ancient city, it lives like an old monk in meditation, with the remnants of the Northern Qi city walls and the millennium of frost and snow, it just casually sets itself there, unadorned, as if to say: 'This is me, love it or leave it!'😎 Haha, if it were in the south of the Yangtze River, this treasure would have been dressed up and shining long ago! But in Shuozhou, the old and new cities coexist harmoniously, exuding an air of 'I do what I want'~🌈 🏰【Mystery of the Ancient City】 From the foundation laid in the Qin dynasty to the expansion in the Northern Qi, and then to the repairs in the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties, this ancient city wall, especially the traces of the Northern Qi, is simply a living fossil of Shanxi's history. Standing there, you can feel the dreams of generals through the millennia, Meng Tian, Zhang Liao, Yu Chi Gong... A land where heroes emerged!🛡️ 📸【Must-Photograph Hotspots】 👑【The Four Great City Gates】: 'Wende' East Gate, 'Zhen Sai' North Gate, 'Wu Ding' West Gate, 'Cheng En' South Gate, the new look of the city gates matches the ancient walls, giving a strong sense of time travel!💫 🏰【Wenchang Pavilion】: The C-position holder of the ancient city, a must-visit spot!✅ 🏯【Chongfu Temple】: A Buddhist art hall from the Liao and Jin periods, with the blessing of the 'Five Excellences', quietly narrating a thousand years of Zen spirit and splendor.🙏 🏛️【Mayi Museum】: Want to understand the past and present of Shuozhou? This is a must-visit place, the story of Meng Tian raising horses is so exciting to hear!🐎 👣【Strolling Route】 Start from the South Gate of the ancient city and head north, the ancient charm of Wenchang Pavilion lingers🏞️, turn the corner to encounter the exotic style of the Catholic Church🕌, the scholarly atmosphere of the Confucian Temple📚, the contemplation of the Mayi Museum💭, the tranquility of Chongfu Temple🌳, and finally watch the sunset at the East Gate Ancient City Wall Park🌇, perfect!🚶‍♀️🚶 💡【Tips】 All attraction tickets? Free!🎟️ Parking fees? Also saved!💰 The prices are friendly, the food is tempting, oat noodles come in various styles🍜, the mutton is fresh and not greasy🍖, walking through the ancient city in one day is not a dream. In the afternoon, you can also stroll to the Shuozhou Museum, no appointment needed, just walk in, and there are hardly any people on holidays, the rhythm of reverse tourism is simply too cool!🎉