4.7/5
洪虹We took a sightseeing bus from the Lower Temple to the Upper Temple. The first thing that caught our eye upon disembarking was the shimmering glazed tiles of the Flying Rainbow Pagoda. The current pagoda was built in the sixth year of the Jiajing reign of the Ming Dynasty (1527), and glazed tiles were added to the pagoda in the second year of the Tianqi reign of the Ming Dynasty (1622). It is the "world's tallest multicolored glazed pagoda." With Ming Dynasty blue bricks as its base, the yellow, green, and blue glazed tiles, despite centuries of weathering, remain vibrant. The 13-story octagonal pagoda gradually narrows, and the glazed components on each level are different, each layer unique, so exquisitely crafted that it's impossible to look away.
4.7/5
DRY20070205The Wang Family Compound—a magnificent 250,000-square-meter mansion built over 300 years, boasting 345 well-arranged courtyards. Constructed by the local Wang family, it includes five alleys, six fortified courtyards, and a main street, covering an area more than 100,000 square meters larger than the Forbidden City. It is hailed as the "Folk Palace of China" and is renowned as the "Number One Residence of Chinese Folk Customs." Off-season admission is 30 yuan per person, quite cost-effective. The only drawback is its distance from Pingyao Ancient City; the road from Pingyao to the Wang Family Compound is dirty, dusty, and mountainous, becoming even dirtier, darker, and more difficult to traverse on snowy days.
4.5/5
M30***69The Big Locust Tree is a place where one can forget their troubles and purify their soul. Its sacredness and tranquility soothe everyone who comes to worship their ancestors. If you also yearn for inner peace, then come to the Big Locust Tree; I believe you will find it rewarding. The景区 service is excellent! 👍💕
4.8/5
大白The full-price ticket for Shuanglin Temple in Pingyao is 35 yuan. Tickets can be purchased online through the "Pingyao Ancient City Scenic Area Official Service Platform" with real-name registration, with a 2 yuan discount, bringing the price down to 33 yuan. Tickets can also be purchased on-site. Seniors over 60 years old and active-duty military personnel are admitted free of charge upon presentation of valid identification. Students receive a 50% discount. Tickets are valid only on the day of purchase.
4.7/5
xiaowangcnjpA huge park was built specifically for this show, like a large movie studio. The idea was good, and the environment was nice, but the content felt a bit monotonous. In short, it's about watching the bodyguards take a bath, then watching the bride take a bath, the bride having a beauty pageant, and finally the bodyguards' souls returning home.
4.6/5
M33***22The scenery is rather ordinary, and the commercialized shops lack any distinctive features, making it no different from heavily commercialized places like Wuzhen and Langzhong. Shuanglin Temple is more worth visiting. A day and a night is probably the most you could do in Pingyao Ancient City.
4.7/5
_We***34It's a bit of a journey from the hotel to Qiao Family Compound. If you're in Pingyao Ancient City, it's easy to get a ride there. But if you're on a group tour, it's not very comfortable, as the compound is quite large.
4.6/5
。小冉冉The Huangcheng Xiangfu (Imperial City Prime Minister's Residence) is a 5A-level scenic spot worth visiting. Its grand scale integrates defensive and residential functions, with a clever layout and exquisite brick and wood carvings throughout, showcasing a rich cultural heritage. The scenic area also offers a variety of live performances, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in history. However, it also has drawbacks such as a long parking area and excessive commercialization in some areas.
4.5/5M51***36Aside from the crowds, there are no other problems. It has a classic and antique feel, and the shops inside are very bustling, with everything you need for eating, drinking, and entertainment. Some local specialties are worth buying. The overall planning of the scenic area is also good, with both a sense of traditional history and a modern atmosphere. It's worth a visit.
4.8/5
温智翔Located atop Phoenix Mountain northwest of Xixian County, Linfen Xiaoxitian boasts numerous tourist attractions and delightful discoveries. Its architecture is compact, built into the mountainside, with two-thirds of the halls being double-layered structures, creating a harmonious interplay between upper and lower courtyards. The Mahavira Hall is the highlight, its interior adorned with exquisite suspended sculptures. These sculptures, themed around the "Western Paradise" of Pure Land Buddhism, utilize a wood-framed clay suspension sculpting technique, seamlessly blending religious culture and philosophical thought into a unified whole. The craftsmanship is superb, the figures lifelike, and they possess immense artistic value. Xiaoxitian also preserves the Yongle Northern Canon, a collection of 676 cases and 6752 volumes bestowed by Emperor Wanli of the Ming Dynasty in the 26th year of his reign. Covering the Tripitaka (Sutra, Vinaya, and Abhidharma), it serves as historical evidence of the Sinicization of Buddhism. Furthermore, the scenic area's natural landscape is exceptionally beautiful. Phoenix Mountain features overlapping peaks, ancient cypress trees shading red walls, and swirling mists, creating a scene reminiscent of a fairyland. The area surrounding the scenic spot also boasts a unique rural atmosphere and hospitable residents, allowing visitors to experience a distinctive cultural charm.
