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Hongtong Travel Guide

Hongtong County is situated in the southern part of Shanxi Province, facing the northernmost part of the Linfen Basin. It has the largest population of any county in Shanxi Province and is one of the birthplaces of the Chinese people’s ancient civilization. Hongtong County has a long history and resplendent culture. The Nüwa Tomb in Hongtong County’s Hou Village is said to be the final resting place of the great ancestor, Nüwa, who used stones to patch the sky. Hongtong County’s Dahuai Shu Memorial Garden is known both at home and abroad as a memorial to the migrants of the Ming dynasty. It is a sacred site for millions of immigrant descendants searching for their ancestral roots. The nearby Guangsheng Temple has a long history and is well-known for its magnificent size. There are many famous sites and longstanding folk customs in Hongtong County. The county is one of the most well-known in all of China.
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Hongdong Dahuaishu Ancestor Memorial Garden

Hongdong Dahuaishu Ancestor Memorial Garden

6.8
4.5/51,839 Reviews
"Historical Sites"
Guangsheng Temple

Guangsheng Temple

6.6
4.6/5599 Reviews
"Temples"
Susan Prison

Susan Prison

5.1
3.9/5264 Reviews
"Wax Museums"
"Historical Sites"
Temple of Yao
Nearby City

Temple of Yao

5.7
4.2/5627 Reviews
"Memorial Temples"
China's Gate
Nearby City

China's Gate

5.5
4.4/5306 Reviews
"Historical Architectures"
Feihong Tower

Feihong Tower

4.7
4.8/5106 Reviews
"Ancient Pagodas"
Yaoxiang Ancient Town
Nearby City

Yaoxiang Ancient Town

4.6
3.4/522 Reviews
"Ancient Towns"
Linfen Museum
Nearby City

Linfen Museum

4.9
4.6/553 Reviews
"Museums"
Wang Family Courtyard
Nearby City

Wang Family Courtyard

7.7
4.7/56,707 Reviews
"Historical Architectures"
Guandi Temple

Guandi Temple

4.0
4.5/556 Reviews
"Memorial Temples"

Where to Stay

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What to Eat

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重八席大酒店(餐饮部)

重八席大酒店(餐饮部)

4.2/56 Reviews
Average price per person: USD13
"Shanxi Cuisine"
德克士(洪洞店)

德克士(洪洞店)

4.6/5117 Reviews
Average price per person: USD5
"Fast Food"
KEN DE JI GU HUAI DIAN

KEN DE JI GU HUAI DIAN

4.5/5151 Reviews
Average price per person: USD8
"Fast Food"
珍味烤肉自助餐厅(天雅上品店)

珍味烤肉自助餐厅(天雅上品店)

5.0/53 Reviews
Average price per person: USD6
"Buffets"
辛鑫饺子餐饮中心

辛鑫饺子餐饮中心

4.8/55 Reviews
Average price per person: USD4
"Shanxi Cuisine"
晋湘源私房菜(洪洞朝阳东街店)

晋湘源私房菜(洪洞朝阳东街店)

4.0/51 Reviews
Average price per person: USD3
"Innovative Cuisine"
芳芳牛肉丸子面(古槐路店)

芳芳牛肉丸子面(古槐路店)

4.8/54 Reviews
Average price per person: USD1
"Snacks"
BAI ER DU XI CAN TING

BAI ER DU XI CAN TING

4.0/52 Reviews
Average price per person: USD8
"Western-style"
槐乡八大碗

槐乡八大碗

4.8/54 Reviews
Average price per person: USD5
"Shanxi Cuisine"
LAO GU FAN DIAN

LAO GU FAN DIAN

5.0/52 Reviews
Average price per person: USD4
"Home-style Chinese"
YANG GU NIU ROU WAN ZI MIAN

YANG GU NIU ROU WAN ZI MIAN

5.0/51 Reviews
Average price per person: USD1
"Snacks"

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Rainbow flies across the sky, the glaze is dazzling | Hongtong Guangsheng Temple in Jinzhong
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Shanxi's cultural tourism is boosting, many attractions are free during the Spring Festival, the first stop: Dahuaishu
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Greater than the sky, famous throughout the world: Hongtong Guangsheng Temple
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Fork in the Road
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The most complete, oldest and most exquisite glazed tower that exists today
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The journey of exploring ancient buildings in Shanxi is worthwhile
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The oldest existing prison in history
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Hongdong Guandi Temple, a group of ancient buildings from the Yuan, Ming, and Qing Dynasties
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