Taining Ancient City

Taining is a lazy little city, leisurely and comfortable, perfect for lying flat🛀🏻, spacing out, and vacationing💃🏻. Allow yourself to slow down and rethink life. The ancient city also has more than 500 years of buildings from the early Ming to the late Qing periods, which are the best-preserved Ming dynasty residential buildings in the Jiangnan region of our country. In particular, the Taining County Museum, also known as the Shangshu Mansion, was the residence of Li Chunye, the Minister of War and Grand Preceptor of the Crown Prince during the Ming dynasty. It not only draws on the grandeur of the capital's architecture but also blends local architectural elements, forming the unique 'three halls and nine buildings' architectural pattern of Taining, a national treasure👑-level ancient building that fans of old architecture really shouldn't miss. The entire Taining Ancient City still retains the stone-paved roads and traditional drainage system, still vividly possessing the worldly fireworks🔥 of ordinary people's lives. Spending a day in Taining Ancient City, we seem to travel back to ancient times, becoming the commoners of the Ming and Qing dynasties👲🏻. Taining is also a county of the central Soviet area, where 8 out of 10 founding marshals strategized and lived and fought. Inside the ancient city, there are well-preserved sites such as the Red Army Street, Red Army Headquarters, and Eastern Army Command. Tired of walking👣? Just sit down and drink some traditional Lei tea🍵, taste the special bean🥢 feast, and experience the comfortable life of a small town🥤! Tickets: 1. Admission to the ancient city is free. 2. Admission to Shangshu Mansion: Online tickets for adults💰18 yuan, for the elderly💰10 yuan, and free for children under 1.1 meters👶. Address: Shangshu Street, Taining County, Sanming City, Fujian Province

Taining is a laid-back small city, leisurely and comfortable, perfect for lying flat, emptying your mind, and vacationing. Let yourself slow down and rethink life. Within the ancient city, there are more than 500 years of buildings from the early Ming dynasty to the late Qing dynasty, which are the best-preserved Ming dynasty residential buildings in the southern region of China. In particular, the Taining County Museum, also known as the Minister's Mansion, was the residence of Li Chunye, the Minister of War and Grand Preceptor of the Crown Prince during the Ming dynasty. It not only draws on the grandeur of the capital's architecture but also integrates local architectural elements, forming the unique 'three halls and nine buildings' architectural pattern of Taining, a national treasure-level ancient building. Friends who like old buildings really shouldn't miss it. Attraction 1: Dajin Lake The ticket is 163 yuan, which feels quite worth it. There are A and B routes, but since it was winter when I went, only the B route was available. I recommend everyone to go as early as possible, preferably before 8:30 am during the off-season, otherwise, you might have to wait... I must say the scenery of Dajin Lake is really nice, with Danxia landforms; First, you disembark at Ganlu Temple, passing by a spring water hand-washing pool. The guide said you shouldn't flick away the water, as water represents money. Too bad she was too late; I had already dried my hands and had to go back and wash them again. Moving forward, you'll see Ganlu Temple, which is quite interesting. It's supported by a single pillar, but locals say it seems to have been built later, not the original version. Nonetheless, it's quite spectacular, and you can make a wish to the Bodhisattva. This attraction takes about half an hour, then everyone returns to the boat to continue on; Then, there's another disembarkation point for this waterfall. If you have kids, you might want to try it, but I didn't play and just came back. Attraction 2: Minister's Mansion This is in the Taining ancient city, and for someone like me who loves traditional ancient architecture, this building is also very impressive. Wandering around inside, I'm especially grateful to my classmate and best friend for leading the way. Locals are free, and it seems to cost about 20 yuan for outsiders. Attraction 3: Jiulongtan Jiulongtan is suitable for visiting at night. Night touring Jiulongtan is very thoughtful. First of all, thanks to my classmate and best friend's mother for driving us up there, and also thanks to two buddies for accompanying me on the night tour of Jiulongtan. Along the way, they gave me a geology science popularization. Ps, it's indeed a great experience. If there are few people, you can buy tickets early and queue up to sit in the first row of the boat, which is quite enjoyable to watch, and the local singing of the boatmen is really nice to listen to. Tickets: 1. Ancient city ticket: free 2. Minister's Mansion ticket: Online booking for adults is 118 yuan, for the elderly is 10 yuan, and children under 1.1 meters are free. Address: Shangshu Street, Taining County, Sanming City, Fujian Province

The Golden Lake, short for Jinxi New Lake, is named for the gold sand contained in the riverbed. The scenic area is located 12 kilometers west of Taining County and is the largest man-made lake in Fujian. Taining Great Golden Lake is the core scenic area of Taining, mainly featuring luxury cruise tours. The vast and serene waters perfectly blend with the varied and verdant Danxia mountains. It's like a hundred-mile-long scroll of landscapes, where mountains and water integrate in a poetic and picturesque manner. The first stop of the Golden Lake cruise is the Wild Fun Park, where the mountains are clear, the water is beautiful, and the caves and rocks are fascinating. There are folk performances, scenic trails, and slides, among other attractions. Ganlu Temple is located on the west bank of Taining Golden Lake and was founded in 1146 AD. It features a unique architectural structure that uses 'one pillar into the ground, without relying on a single tile.' The entire temple is connected by 'T'-shaped arches, without using any iron nails, showcasing exquisite craftsmanship, ornate beams, and painted rafters, presenting a unique style and is a masterpiece in the history of Chinese architecture. The Shuiqu Waterfall, also known as the Baishuiqu Waterfall, is divided into two layers. The waterfall cliffs are about 10 meters wide and about 20 meters deep, making it the largest waterfall in Golden Lake. Yixiantian, also known as 'Slanting Sky,' is an inclined rock fracture that has been curved and elongated by years of water erosion and weathering. The crevice is narrow like a seam, and by climbing up from 'Slanting Sky,' one can reach the top and then descend along another valley about 50 meters high, creating a 'one slant, one straight' natural landscape that is truly magical and rare. Shili Pinghu, the most open water surface of Golden Lake, is 8 kilometers long from north to south, 3 kilometers wide from east to west, and more than 60 meters deep. Surrounded by mountains and dotted with islands, the water merges with the sky, the wind sways the grass, the water moves the mountains, and it is refreshing to the mind and spirit. Zhaixia Grand Canyon is located in Zhaixia Village, 15 kilometers northwest of Taining County in Fujian. It is formed by three canyons connected end to end in a ring-shaped triangle, resembling a golden dragon lying among the mountains, hence also known as Golden Dragon Valley. The scenic area is characterized by Danxia landforms, with deep and serene valleys, towering cliffs; dense vegetation, and a tranquil environment, resembling a paradise on earth. The roads in the canyon are well constructed, with some parts paved with wooden planks and others with floor tiles, with most sections being gentle. At the top of the mountain, there is a barrier lake, named for the accumulation of collapsed cliffs that dammed the river to form a lake, also known as Yanqi Lake or Cuizhu Lake. The lake water is quiet and cool, with sheer cliffs on one side and dense bamboo on the other, creating a strong contrast. Jingu Temple in the scenic area is a Ming Dynasty temple built against the mountain. Due to its location in the deep mountains, it does not receive many visitors. Shangqing Stream is 12 kilometers from the county town, mainly offering bamboo rafting tours. The rafting distance is 16 kilometers, taking about 2 hours. The scenery on both sides of the stream is very beautiful, with birds not shying away from people, and voices echoing through the valley. The bamboo raft winds through the uninhabited red rocks and verdant peaks, with the sound of water filling the ears and beautiful scenery in sight. Returning to the ancient city of Taining, the most famous is Shangshu Alley, with ancient streets, wells, and lanes, where one can learn about Taining's cultural history and touch upon the vicissitudes of Taining's 2200 years. It's a pity that the time in Taining was too short. When I returned to the ancient city, it was already dark, and I was unable to visit Shangshu Mansion and the museum, leaving some suspense for next time. Taining·Sanming

🔔 Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, bamboo rafts sway in the quiet valley; Embrace the landscape, seek a tranquil place, enjoy a moment of peace! Taining is truly a treasure city, so photogenic... ⭐ Address: Shangshu Street, Taining County, Sanming City, Fujian Province 🎫 Taining Ancient Town is open to the public, with no admission fee required, allowing free wandering. Among them, the Shangshu Mansion requires a ticket of 20 yuan... 🌟 Highlights and Features: 👉 In the quiet little town, under the light's reflection, the sound of babbling water, the ancient town's big red lanterns hang high, either red or green, golden rooftops, green trees, sketching the elegant outline of the city walls, pavilions, and wooden bridges, in an old house with some years, very comfortable... 👉 Taining Ancient Town not only has the best-preserved genuine Ming Dynasty residential buildings in the south of the Yangtze River, the Shangshu Mansion architectural complex, a key national cultural relics protection unit, but also includes buildings from the early Ming to the late Qing period, over 500 years, making it the best-preserved Ming Dynasty residential complex in the south of the Yangtze River. It has a history of 1340 years. 🍝 Local Delicacies ✔️ Laodifang Beef Noodles: Highly praised beef noodles, big chunks of beef with noodles, awaken you in the morning, Biyu rolls are worth a try! ✔️ Buchu Youjiang Tofu: The overall taste of the dishes is quite good, must-try crispy tofu, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, warm mushroom buns are a local specialty, somewhat like 'gold wrapped in silver' ✔️ Fish Laoda·Organic Fish Restaurant: Try Dajin Lake fish, one fish two ways, the local taste is relatively light, special Wu vegetable, tastes like eating strange-flavored beans, a very magical taste. 👉 Recommended nearby attractions. Dajin Lake → Dajin Lake Rafting → Jiulongtan ✔️ Dajin Lake ticket + boat ride 163✔️ Dajin Lake Rafting 99/person✔️ Jiulongtan 138/person

In the northwest corner of Fujian, Taining has historical, cultural and natural tourism value, which has not yet attracted the attention of tourists, so the simplicity and tranquility of Taining now is an excellent tourism experience. In history, the Southern Tang of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms set up Guihua County here, which was renamed Taining in the Song Dynasty and has been used to this day. The ancient city wall was built in the Ming Dynasty and the ancient city pattern has been preserved to this day. There are still a large number of Ming and Qing buildings in the ancient city. The particularly worth seeing group of Ming Dynasty buildings is the Shangshu Mansion of Li Chunye, the Minister of War in the late Wanli and early Chongzhen periods, after he returned to his hometown. The Shangshu Mansion is well preserved and is a typical Ming Dynasty mansion. It is of great significance to the study of Ming Dynasty architecture and was listed as a national key cultural relics protection unit early on.

🍀 Taining Ancient City, not only has the best preserved genuine Ming Dynasty residential buildings in the south of the Yangtze River, the national key cultural relics protection unit - Shangshu Di architectural complex, but also includes buildings from the early Ming Dynasty to the late Qing Dynasty over 500 years, it is the best preserved Ming Dynasty residential group in the south of the Yangtze River in our country. It has a history of 1340 years to date. 📍Address: Shangshu Street, Taining County, Sanming City, Fujian Province 🎫Tickets: 1. Free admission to the ancient city. 2. Shangshu Di ticket: online booking adult 18 yuan, elderly 10 yuan, children under 1.1 meters free. 📷Recommended visit ✨Next to the Shangshu Di is a Taining Intangible Heritage Museum, free to visit, with local Meilin opera and Nuo opera introduction, the building itself is also very distinctive, you can come and visit. ✨Next to the ancient city is a Red Army Street, Taining is the central Soviet area of the second domestic revolution, with the Red Army Wall, Zhou Enlai, Zhu De's former residence and other red-themed relics, also worth a visit, behind the Red Army Street is a matching Red Army cultural theme park Lufeng Mountain