Top 50 Best Things to Do near Yuanshi

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北国之春一

Longxing Temple was originally named Longzang Temple, and its name was changed to Longxing Temple during the Tang Dynasty. In the fourth year of the Kaibao era of the Northern Song Dynasty (971 AD), a Thousand-Hand Guanyin statue was cast and the Great Compassion Pavilion was built by order of Emperor Taizu of Song, Zhao Kuangyin, forming the main architectural complex of the Song Dynasty. It was repaired during the Jin, Yuan, and Ming dynasties, and underwent large-scale reconstruction during the Kangxi and Qianlong eras of the Qing Dynasty, forming a three-section layout of east, central, and west. After falling into disrepair in modern times, it was restored to its original appearance through scientific preservation after the founding of the People's Republic of China. Longxing Temple is a typical example for studying the layout of Buddhist temple architecture, integrating Buddhist art with traditional Chinese culture. Emperors of past dynasties, such as Kangxi and Qianlong, once stayed there. We also visited Longxing Temple to experience the architectural styles of the Tang, Song, and Qing dynasties, to feel the Buddha's broad-mindedness, and to feel the traces of the past.

酷酷的哈士奇

The scenery is nice and the bus is very convenient, good reviews! But the consumption level in the scenic area is a bit high, especially in some farmhouse restaurants, where two people can eat more than 100 yuan, while other places in the mountains only cost dozens of yuan.

布隆迪康龙

Xinzhou Ancient City is truly wonderful, with various ancient buildings arranged in a harmonious and picturesque manner. Be sure to climb the city wall at the entrance, and take photos at the Xiurong Academy at the highest point for a panoramic view. The various snacks are all quite good; following the reviews is a safe bet. However, avoid the Golden Beef Soup at the entrance; personally, I felt the portion of meat was small, and at 30 yuan a serving, there wasn't much to eat. They advertise a free scallion pancake with the soup (but it's only four small pieces, not even enough for a child).

行走毛毛

Since its renovation, the Shanxi Museum has become incredibly crowded. I remember when the old museum opened, there were hardly any people at all. Now, it's packed with people, making it extremely difficult to take a photo without faces in it. I can only take pictures of some lesser-known artifacts to show you.

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It covers a large area and has a well-developed layout, nestled against the mountains and overlooking the water, reflecting the ancient city-building system. The watchtowers are very tall, giving it a strong sense of guarding the border and protecting against enemies. Walking on the city walls is a unique experience. However, it gets very sunny in the summer, and the streets feel quite hot. It's particularly suitable for taking photos in period costumes.

Anonymous user

Taiyuan Botanical Garden is a landmark building in Taiyuan. I went there and it was really beautiful! We went during the Dragon Boat Festival, and it was especially beautiful. All kinds of animals and plants were incredibly gorgeous. There's also the famous giant elevator, which is very attractive and great for taking photos. It was absolutely fantastic!

Anonymous user

Aside from the rainy day, everything else was great. The only thing was that we came across the Jinci Temple, a place covered in a high school or middle school textbook, and we thought it was worth visiting. The temple itself is very rich in content, and there are other attractions nearby, but because it was raining, we could only visit a few of those places.

Anonymous user

The Yin Ruins Museum is a great place to learn about Shang Dynasty culture. The museum's overall design is also very nice. The combined ticket includes a free shuttle bus ride, which is very convenient for traveling between the three areas. However, when I visited, there were students on a field trip, and the crowds were ridiculously large when buying fridge magnets.

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It'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.

君临天下1012

Perhaps because we went in winter, there weren't many people, and the mountains were all gray. The small waterfalls at Peach Blossom Pool were quite nice; walking down the steps took a little over an hour, which was acceptable. The glass walkway and the viewing platform at Dream Valley each cost 50 yuan per person, but they both seemed to be closed today. The first driver of the minibus we encountered asked us a question as soon as we entered. He didn't answer while driving, but rather abruptly patted the sign above his head: "Fasten your seatbelts, don't talk to the driver." We thought that made sense, so we didn't ask again. After all, it's a mountain road, and safety comes first. There were only the three of us on the bus, but he didn't talk to us, probably because he was listening to an audiobook while driving. With few tourists in the dead of winter, the job must have been quite monotonous. The second driver, who drove what looked like an electric cart, chatted with tourists from Shanghai while driving. For some reason, he didn't take us to Wangxiangyan. Remember to sit on the left side of the sightseeing bus for better views.