Jincheng Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
House of the Huangcheng Chancellor (Huangcheng Xiangfu) Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
The Prime Minister's Mansion where Emperor Kangxi stayed - Huangcheng Xiangfu
There are many ancient mansions in Shanxi, and my personal favorites are Huangcheng Xiangfu and Wang's Grand Courtyard. The former is called "mansion", which always feels a bit higher than "courtyard", mainly because Huangcheng Xiangfu is a close minister of the emperor, the prime minister's mansion.
Huangcheng Xiangfu is the former residence of Chen Tingjing, the Grand Scholar of the Wenyuan Pavilion and the Minister of Personnel of the Qing Dynasty, who was also a lecturer for Emperor Kangxi for 35 years, and the Chen family. Huangcheng Xiangfu dared to call itself "Huangcheng" because Emperor Kangxi stayed here twice.
Huangcheng Xiangfu covers an area of 3.6 square meters and is mainly composed of the inner city and the outer city. It is a rare residential architectural complex of the Ming and Qing Dynasties.
The outer city is Chen Tingjing's private house, a Qing Dynasty architectural complex, with the prime minister's mansion, study, garden, steward's courtyard, inner house, imperial book tower, merit archway, etc.
The inner city is a Ming Dynasty architectural complex, built in a staggered manner according to the mountain, and is the former residence of the Chen family. The most conspicuous and tallest building in the surrounding area is called Heshan Tower, which was built by the three Chen brothers in the fifth year of Chongzhen to resist the invasion of bandits, and can accommodate thousands of people for refuge. As a civilian military defense fortress, Heshan Tower has experienced 400 years of vicissitudes and still dominates one side.
🍁Travel tips
The city wall is the best place to take panoramic photos.
There are Qing and Han costumes for rent at the entrance, if you want an immersive experience, you can rent one.
The Chen Daoming version of "Kangxi Dynasty" was filmed here, and you can still find the original scenes.
Probably because it's the off-season, there's almost nothing to eat inside, there are many tea rooms, only one coffee shop, and a burger shop.
Huangcheng Xiangfu and Guoyu Ancient City are very close, even the parking lots are adjacent, you can play all day.
Please pay attention to the performance schedule and time of the day when you enter, if you are interested, you can watch all of them.
The surrounding restaurants will take a break after mealtime.
🍁Huangcheng Xiangfu
Address: No. 2 Huangcheng Village, Yangcheng County, Jincheng City, Shanxi
Opening hours: Sunday-Thursday 8:00-18:00, stop admission at 17:00, Friday, Saturday 8:00-18:30, stop admission at 17:30 (summer) /Monday-Sunday 8:00-17:30, stop admission at 16:30 (winter)
Tickets: 80 yuan/adult (75 yuan/adult if you buy tickets online one day in advance)
Parking lot: 10 yuan/vehicle
Natalie Martin
whose house is this???
The famous House of the Huangcheng Chancellor (皇城相府-总宪府) is located near to to the city of Jincheng in northern China's Shanxi Province. This place can be reached by car or bus and the best time to visit is Spring or Summer, as the warm sunshine allows for good photo conditions. Tour guides are available at the front gate, along with maps and souvenirs.
The place itself is fantastic for exploring, as there are numerous small alleyways and courtyards. You can also go inside the many buildings and see the beautiful relics and artefacts. The architecture is stunning and mysterious at the same time. Climb to the upper terrrace to see the wonderful tower and a panorama of the surrounding countryside. I highly recommend a visit to this place because of it's historical importance and amazing feel.
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Imperial City Mansion + Guoyu Ancient City Tour Guide! You'll regret not saving this!
Imperial City Mansion + Guoyu Ancient City Tour Guide! You'll regret not saving this!
Experience the culture of Shanxi, come to Jincheng to feel the profound cultural heritage of the ancient castle, you must visit the Imperial City Mansion, the residence of the first cultural giant family in the north, and you must walk in Guoyu Ancient City, a famous historical and cultural village in China. A weekend will do, you can finish visiting in two days!
【About the Attractions】
Imperial City Mansion and Guoyu Ancient City are very close to each other, these unique oriental charm Ming and Qing ancient castles have experienced hundreds of years of vicissitudes, with a strong cultural atmosphere around, suitable for health and wellness tourism.
Imperial City Mansion
5A scenic spot!! The former residence of Emperor Kangxi's teacher, Chen Tingjing. There is a mansion in the mountains, a pavilion in the mansion, water by the pavilion, and mountains by the water, a summer resort. You can watch the performance of 'Return to the Mansion' the night before and then enjoy the mansion, which gives a stronger sense of immersion
Tour Route:
Yushu Building - Grand Archway - Grand Scholar's Residence - Inner Mansion - Miss Courtyard - West Garden - City Wall - Hidden Soldier Cave - Martial Arts Field - Chinese Dictionary Museum - Heshan Building - Imperial Censor Mansion - World Virtue Institute - South Academy
Guoyu Ancient City
This is a castle-style village. Inside the city is a group of unique Ming and Qing buildings, known as the 'Treasure of Chinese Residential Buildings'!! Night tour of the ancient city is a feature, the ancient city is very lively at night, and there are many snacks.
Tour Route:
Jinshi Residence Homestay - Yulou - Tunnel - City Wall
【About Ticket Prices】
Imperial City Mansion ticket: 120 yuan/person, free for children under 1.2 meters or under 6 years old, free for people over 65 years old, half price for student tickets
Return to the Mansion performance: 49 yuan for Jincheng citizens, 99 yuan for people from Shanxi Province, 178 yuan for people from other provinces
Guoyu Ancient City: 40 yuan/person, 20 yuan/person for night tickets
【About Transportation】
Self-driving: Depart from Taiyuan, navigate directly to Imperial City Mansion, about 5 hours by car;
Public transportation: Take Taiyuan South--Jincheng East D3369, 1 hour and 35 minutes by train, arrive at Jincheng East Station at 11:00, then you can take a tourist bus to Imperial City Mansion, the tourist bus only costs 1 yuan, and the journey is about 1 hour.
【About Accommodation】
If you choose to watch the 'Return to the Mansion' performance, it is recommended to stay near the Imperial City Mansion, the hotel comes with a buffet breakfast, dine in the VIP building, there are quite a variety of dishes, if you want to taste the local specialty food, you can also order in the VIP building.
【Some Tips】
There are two 'Return to the Mansion' performances, it is recommended to choose the latter one when there are many people, the viewing experience will be better;
It is recommended to hire a guide or eavesdrop when visiting the Imperial City Mansion, otherwise, you will really get lost, there is a performance in front of the Yushu Building of the Imperial City Mansion at 10:00 in the morning, about 10 minutes, worth watching; Night tour of Guoyu Ancient City has a different charm
INDIE MANN
Explore Jincheng! An unmissable journey of stunning scenery and culture!
Dear travelers, are you ready to embark on an exciting journey to Jincheng? 🤗 Here you will find intoxicating natural scenery and a rich and colorful cultural history, which is definitely a paradise for photography enthusiasts and history buffs! 📸👣
🌄 First of all, I have to tell you that the natural scenery of Jincheng is definitely one of its biggest highlights! Climb Wangwu Mountain and feel the magnificent landscape; walk into Jue Mountain, as if you are in a fairyland. Every corner you turn, you can encounter heart-stirring scenery. 💙
🏞️ Not only that, Jincheng also has a long history and cultural heritage. Visit the ancient city of Jincheng, feel the simplicity of the buildings and streets, as if you have traveled back to the historical moments of a thousand years ago. And the Jincheng Museum is a good place to understand the history of this city, with a wealth of exhibits that dazzle you. 📜
🍜 Of course, how can you miss the food during the trip? The local snacks in Jincheng can definitely satisfy your taste buds! Taste the local special dishes, every bite is the ultimate enjoyment of food. 🥘
💫 Come to Jincheng and feel this unique beauty and charm! Every scene here, every piece of history, every dish, is waiting for your exploration and discovery. 🌟
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Xiangyu Ancient Castle Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
Xiangyu Ancient Castle - The Fortress on the Qin River
The traffic at the Imperial City Mansion deterred us. There are many ancient castles and villages in the Qin River basin of Jincheng. Considering the distance, we gave up on the more niche Chiji City and turned to the closer Xiangyu Ancient Castle.
🚗Transportation
Coming out of Haihui Temple, we went straight onto the highway. It took about 10 minutes to get off the highway and then a stretch of county road to reach Xiangyu Ancient Castle. The parking lot 🅿️ is about a 10-minute walk from the entrance of the scenic area.
🛂Tickets
The ticket for Xiangyu Ancient Castle 🎫 is 65 per person, and the 🅿️ fee is 10 yuan with no time limit.
The overall flow of people is not large, with mostly locals from Jincheng.
⭐Attractions
1⃣️Xiangyu Ancient Castle was the late Ming Dynasty residence of the three Sun brothers, who also served as officials in the same dynasty. Construction began during the Tianqi era and was completed in the Chongzhen era, taking 11 years. The existing buildings are from the Ming, Qing, and Republic of China periods.
2⃣️The castle backs onto a mountain, and the north wall has been recently repaired, looking very new. There are city gates on the east, south, and west sides, forming a honeycomb-style defensive castle. The south side of the castle faces the Qinshui River, which seems to add a lot to the castle.
3⃣️After entering the south gate, there are various defensive works, hidden soldier caves, etc., and then you can walk along the city wall to the highest point to overlook the entire ancient castle. Because there are not too many tourists, it is very quiet all the way around the city wall. Walking in the alleys inside the castle, you can still see some residential houses with signs of habitation. Indeed, after talking with an elderly man, it is known that there are still about a dozen households living in the ancient castle.
⭐Review
The castle is backed by mountains and has a stream in front, with a very tranquil environment, known as "China's Northern Ming Dynasty's Number One Ancient Castle." There are also some small museums in the castle where you can learn about the local imperial examination history, the history of the war of resistance, etc.
⭐Dining
There is not much commercialization inside the castle, only saw a small stall. If you need to dine, there are a bunch of snack stalls behind the square outside the castle.
Talking with the locals, it is known that because of the presence of the Imperial City Mansion, the flow of visitors to other castles is not large, but the standard is not much different.
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If this ancient castle were in Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai, it would probably be crowded with tourists in a minute!
💥 Xiangyu Ancient Castle is a real old architectural complex, built in the Ming Dynasty. There are few tourists, it's such a treasure! 👍
📍Xiangyu Ancient Castle is located in Xiangyu Village, Zhengcun Town, 50 kilometers southeast of Qinshui County, Jincheng City, Shanxi Province. Originally named Xianggu, it was renamed due to being surrounded by mountains and rivers. 🎈Xiangyu Ancient Castle
🛕Xiangyu City is a honeycomb-style castle, with brick, stone and wood structure, 280 meters long from east to west, 100 to 150 meters wide from north to south, covering an area of about 32,500 square meters. It was built by brothers Sun Juxiang and Sun Dingxiang in the third year of Ming Tianqi and completed in the seventh year of Ming Chongzhen. Sun Dingxiang ranked third and once served as the Deputy Imperial Envoy of the Metropolitan Procuratorate. His mansion was named 'Sandu Hall', and Xiangyu Ancient City was also known as 'Sandu Ancient City'. 😀
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Tour around Jincheng - Xiangyu Ancient Castle
Xiangyu Ancient Castle, also known as the Ancient City of Three Capitals, is located in Xiangyu Village, Zhengcun Town, Qinshui County, Jincheng City, Shanxi Province. It is named after Sun Juxiang (a scholar in the 20th year of Wanli in the Ming Dynasty) and Sun Dingxiang (a scholar in the 12th year of Chongzhen), who were from the same village. It is a castle-style building that combines military defense, residential living, and cultural entertainment. It is known as the 'First Ancient Castle of the Ming Dynasty in Northern China's Countryside'.
The Xiangyu Ancient Castle was built in the seventh year of Chongzhen in the Ming Dynasty (1634) and covers an area of 32,500 square meters. The construction of Xiangyu Ancient Castle was presided over by Sun Dingxiang and took four generations to complete. The ancient castle is built according to the terrain, divided into the inner city and the outer city. The inner city is made of brick and soil, and the outer city is made of brick and stone. The existing main buildings of Xiangyu Ancient Castle include the Three Capitals Hall, the Marshal's Mansion, the Ten Major Houses, and various residential buildings such as the large and small male courtyards, as well as public facilities such as temples, ancestral halls, and private schools. The architectural style of Xiangyu Ancient Castle is unique, with high and sturdy city walls, crisscrossing streets in the city, and well-arranged buildings. It is an outstanding representative of the ancient castles of the Ming Dynasty in northern China.
Xiangyu Ancient Castle was announced as the sixth batch of national key cultural relics protection units by the State Council on May 25, 2006.
CYNTHIA HOPKINS
A must-visit in this lifetime! The city wall is as strong as iron and has never been breached
|||How come the "First Ancient Castle of the Ming Dynasty in Northern China", Xiangyu Ancient Castle, is so awesome?
Self-driving tour around China: Qingshui County, Shanxi Province
In Jincheng, Shanxi, where cultural relics and historic sites are everywhere, the castle that annoys and angers the invading enemies the most, but can only sigh outside the city, is none other than Xiangyu Ancient Castle. Xiangyu, originally named Xianggu, was considered by people at the time to be detrimental to Feng Shui because it "has a valley but no mountains and water", and because it is surrounded by mountains and water, Xianggu was changed to Xiangyu.
It is said that at the end of the Ming Dynasty, the peasant rebel army crossed the Yellow River from Shaanxi into Shanxi, passing through all the barriers and killing all the generals without meeting an opponent, until they encountered Xiangyu Ancient Castle. Li Zicheng personally led the army to attack Xiangyu Ancient Castle, and after a fierce attack for seven days and nights, he failed to conquer it. The defeated Li Chuangwang had to retreat with regret and regret, which shows the impregnability of Xiangyu Ancient Castle. Xiangyu Ancient Castle is truly the "First Ancient Castle of the Ming Dynasty in Northern China".
At the end of the Ming Dynasty, the politics was corrupt, the society was dark, the people were not living, and the situation was unstable. The Sun brothers, Sun Juxiang, Sun Kexiang, and Sun Dingxiang, who held high positions in the court, were also disheartened. Perhaps they sensed that the Ming court was about to collapse. In order to protect the safety of their family's lives and property, they spent ten years building this brick, stone and earth structure honeycomb-style castle.
The city wall of Xiangyu Ancient Castle is bonded with egg white and glutinous rice juice, the wall seam is like paper, and it is as solid as a rock. The houses in each courtyard of the castle communicate with each other through a web-like complex and dense alley. The soldier hiding cave on the south city wall integrates the functions of defense works, barracks, and military warehouses. It is composed of multi-layer corridor-style and serial-style soldier roads, forming a complex and complete defense system. This kind of building with soldier caves connected to the city is called the pinnacle of folk military engineering by experts.
With its strong defensive ability, Xiangyu Ancient Castle has never been breached from the outside since the day it was built. The highest building in the castle, the five-story "Home Watching Tower" (also called "Lookout Tower") is the tallest building in the Ming Dynasty that has survived to this day.
Walking on the road on the south bank of the moat, you can see that Xiangyu Ancient Castle is backed by mountains and facing water, and the city wall built on the stone wall and steep slope is as high as ten to twenty meters. The extremely tall and majestic city wall is reflected in the water, and the scenery is picturesque. Because the ten mountain ranges on the opposite side of Fan Mountain all point to Xiangyu, there is a saying in the local area that "ten mountains and nine turns, generations of princes".
However, times have changed, and the golden age of Xiangyu Ancient Castle has become the past. Today's Xiangyu Ancient City, due to inconvenient external transportation, does not attract many visitors from afar on weekdays. The only national road to Xiangyu Ancient Castle after getting off the highway, the Duanrun line, charges 10 yuan for only a dozen kilometers, which is even more ruthless than the highway toll, just like robbery.
When I arrived at Xiangyu Ancient Castle, there were only a few tourists in such a large castle. If this were in the eastern provinces, it would have been crowded with tourists and bustling. How could it be so deserted. It is said that there are still more than ten households living in the city, and it is difficult for us today to imagine how prosperous it was during its heyday.
The ancient cities of Xiangyu, Huangcheng Xiangfu, Diji City, Guoyu Ancient City, etc. in the Qingshui River Basin of Jincheng City, Shanxi Province, such a dense and spectacular group of well-preserved ancient buildings, you must go and see if you have time!
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Jiunu Fairy Lake Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
Spring Outing Memoir | College Student Special Forces Travel to Huangcheng Xiangfu for 2 Days and 1 Night
| College Student Special Forces Travel to Huangcheng Xiangfu for 2 Days and 1 Night. Day 1:
Jiunv Immortal Lake → Haihui Academy → 'Return to Xiangfu' In the afternoon, head to Jiunv Immortal Lake first, with a ticket price of 69. There is an extremely thrilling mountain trail luge on the mountain, where you can race with your friends, or choose the slide and the gold cable car. At the foot of the mountain, there is a direct boat to Jiunv Immortal Platform, including a round trip, with a tour guide explaining on the boat. The Jiunv Immortal Platform stands on a giant rock in the long canyon lake, a spectacle, just like a fairyland as its name suggests, where you can appreciate the beauty of the Tang Dynasty red walls and glazed tiles. Although parts of the temples and pillars are soaked in water, they still stand firm, marveling at the wisdom of the ancients! ☆ Then head to Haihui Academy, with a ticket price of 30. You can offer incense for free in the temple, which has the towering twin towers and the Nine-Bend Dragon Spring among other attractions. It is a temple with a long history. According to historical records, of the 123 scholars who passed the imperial examinations in ancient Yangcheng, 68 had studied here. Remember to find a guide before entering the garden, otherwise, you really won't understand. ☆ After leaving Haihui Academy, head straight to the evening's highlight 'Return to Xiangfu', a total of 90 minutes, with a ticket price of 198! Extremely impressive, be there at 7:30 pm sharp!! It tells 4 stories in total:
'Failed Grain Transport, Open Granary for Disaster Relief' 'Heart Embracing the World, Dreaming of Returning to Xiangfu' 'Virtuous Wife Ennobled, Wedding Memories' 'Defense of Heshan Tower, Bloodline Legacy'
It narrates the mental journey of Chen Tingjing, a famous minister of his time, and the six-hundred-year secret of the Chen family. After watching, it feels really shocking!!
Accommodation and dining in the evening can be arranged nearby, depending on personal circumstances. Day 2: Guoyu Ancient City → Huangcheng Xiangfu
This place is praised by the architectural historian Luo Zhe Wen as 'The Treasure of Chinese Residential Architecture' and is known as 'The Number One Village in China'. From ancient times to the present, it has nurtured many scholars and imperial examination graduates, and is a symbol of local culture. The ticket price is $49, and if you don't understand, you can find a guide. There are homestays within the ancient city, and you can also stay here.
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Two days and one night in Jincheng, Shanxi
On the first day, after getting off the high-speed rail, we took a taxi to the area near Orchid City where we stayed. There are pedestrian streets, South Street, People's Square nearby, with food, drink, and entertainment all around. Since we are a group of young guys who love to have fun, we went to FT bar at night, listening to music and drinking, which was quite good, and the consumption was not high!
The next morning, we took a bus to the Imperial City Mansion, and in the afternoon we went to Jiunv Xian Lake. Overall, the trip was very enjoyable!
Due to time constraints, we had to leave in a hurry. Otherwise, we would definitely go to Wangmangling, Jueshan, and Taihang No.1 Road
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Jincheng, Shanxi · Jiunv Xian Lake
Jiunv Xian Lake Scenic Area--Located in Yangcheng County, Jincheng City, Shanxi Province, it is the place where the fairy girls are said to have come down to play. In the lake stands the Jiunv Xian Platform, on which the Jiunv Xian Temple is built, one of the eight scenes of the ancient city of Yangcheng. It has been a place where literati and ink guests have often traveled. Jiunv Xian Lake is located in the Qin River Valley where the Taihang Mountains and the Zhongtiao Mountains meet. It is another natural scenic spot for water-based amusement after the development and construction of the national natural scenic spot--the Python River in Yangcheng County. It is 12 kilometers away from the national AAAAA scenic spot Huangcheng Xiangfu. Jiunv Lake is more than 30 kilometers away from Jincheng city. It is more than 20 kilometers west of Yangcheng County, Jincheng City. It is 7 kilometers north of Beiliu Town, where Yangcheng International Power Generation Co., Ltd., the largest power plant in Asia, is located.
🚉Traffic strategy:
There is a direct bus to Jiunv Xian Lake from Huangcheng Xiangfu🚌 because this scenic spot is also managed by Huangcheng Xiangfu. Ticket: 1 yuan (on the hour) Journey: 40 minutes.
cloying_brianna
Looking for the beautiful legend of the Nine Fairies, boating on the rippling nine-female fairy lake, the mountains on both sides stand tall and spectacular. The megalithic wonders of the Nine Womens Sendai towering in the lake are even more impressive. In addition to the ancient buildings with a long history, the beautiful natural scenery of the Imperial City is also fascinating....
Jiuxian Lake is the place where the legendary fairy is playing. There are nine fairy platforms in the lake. There are nine female immortals on the stage, which is one of the eight scenic spots in Yangcheng Ancient City. It used to be a place where scholars and literati often travel and travel. Jiu Nuotai, one of the ancient eight scenic spots in Yangcheng, Yanhe Spring, known as the first spring in Shanxi, black dragon pool in the unfathomable, Baiyun Cave hanging from the cliff, hydroelectric dam with snowfall, and majestic solar water The Houyue Railway, such as the project and the volley flying frame, is beautiful and beautiful.
yacht sightseeing, water rafting, gorge lake rowing, mountain climbing, hiking trails, leisure vacations, watching high-altitude air show performances, let us enjoy the novelty and enjoy the novelty and excitement. Ride the yacht on the turquoise lake, the breeze gently smashed, and the cool water vapor in the air hit the people, the summer heat instantly disappeared more than half. The mountains on both sides stand silently on the water, and the trees on the hills are full of vitality. The body's center of gravity swayed along with the progress of the cruise ship, and people made a lot of illusions. If there is a thick layer of white fog, it will be like a shuttle in the legendary sea fairy island or paradise. The fairy clouds are lingering, and I remembered the beautiful legend about the Nine Fairy Lake.
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Guoyu Ancient City Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
floating colors...
Guo Yu Old Town (郭峪古城) is located in Jincheng, Shanxi Province, China. Accessible by private car or bus, it it located almost directly opposite the House of the Huangcheng Chancellor.
Cross the small square and you can buy tickets at the front gate. Once inside, you will be lost in a maze of small courtyards and alleys, decorated with beautifully-colorer umbrellas...providing a perfect backdrop for taking photos.
The architecture is old and charming and walk to the back to see the impressive tower for a close-up photo.
It is quiet here during the daytime because this place comes to life at night, where it is lit up and many tourists come to witness the pretty spectacle. Definitely worth a visit if you are in the area anyway.
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Shanxi Jincheng · Guoyu Ancient City {2}
Guoyu Ancient City (located in Guoyu Village, North Liu Town, Jincheng City) covers an area of 180,000 square meters, featuring city walls and towers, official residences, private houses, temples and ancestral halls, shops and workshops, gardens and parks, gate towers and screen walls, wells, and ruins. It is not only a group of ancient buildings with local characteristics in the Qin River basin but also a cluster of honeycomb-like ancient castles. It is acclaimed by experts in ancient architecture as a gathering place for Chinese ancient buildings. The existing traditional courtyards maintain their original state in terms of architectural layout, form, material, and craftsmanship. The overall design and construction are the work of local craftsmen, representing an authentic embodiment of the local architectural cultural tradition. It must be emphasized repeatedly: When visiting Shanxi for ancient architecture tourism, be sure to drive yourself. Otherwise, the exquisite places are all in small mountain villages, where transportation largely depends on walking. Even in places where there are occasional vehicles, the directions can be quite confusing. For example, if you want to visit a certain scenic spot in Jincheng City, you might be only 10 kilometers away from it, but you would have to go back to Jincheng City first and then transfer to another vehicle to get there. Transportation is the biggest challenge.
In Guoyu Ancient City, I stayed at the old residence of Chen𨑳Jing, as shown in the photos following the copy. The courtyard is divided into a 'field' character layout: the four courtyards of Qin (musical instrument), Chess, Calligraphy, and Painting are exquisitely constructed, a layout that is not commonly seen.
Transportation: Take bus 201 from Jincheng East Bus Station to Huangcheng Xiangfu for 1 yuan. The journey takes about 50 minutes.
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The Forgotten Ancient Village - Guoyu Ancient City
Speaking of Guoyu Ancient City, many people may be at a loss, not knowing where it is, but if you mention Huangcheng Xiangfu, many people are familiar with it.
But these two ancient cities are only 300 meters apart. Moreover, in terms of construction time, Guoyu City came first, followed by Huangcheng Mansion. Guoyu City was built in the eighth year of Chongzhen in the Ming Dynasty (AD 1635), and the entire ancient city was completed earlier than Huangcheng Xiangfu. In order to protect the villagers from the war, the local gentry and businessmen raised funds and built this ancient city in less than ten months. Chen Jingting, who lived in Guoyu Ancient City as a child, was able to avoid the war and reach the peak of his life and the glory of Huangcheng Xiangfu.
The city wall of Guoyu Ancient City is 12 meters high and 1400 meters long. Because the inner wall of the city wall is divided into three layers, and there are 629.5 caves of various sizes for garrisoning troops, these caves are densely packed, resembling a honeycomb, so Guoyu City is also known as "Honeycomb City" (Huangcheng Xiangfu also used the same architectural mode for garrisoning troops during construction).
The ancient city has three gates, the east gate is the main gate called Jingyang Gate, the west gate is Yong'an Gate, and the north gate is Gongchen Gate.
The ancient city has enemy towers, artillery platforms, urn cities, Yu towers, tunnels, etc., especially the Yu tower architecture is exactly the same as the Kaiping Diaolou in the south. As the highest building in the city, it can command combat and serve as a fortress for secondary protection when the city is broken.
The most classic is that there is a tunnel in the building that leads directly to a common residential courtyard at the east gate, used as the final escape route. (There is also an escape tunnel in the Diaolou of Huangcheng Xiangfu, but it is not open)
Huangcheng Xiangfu is a large courtyard built in order of family rank and inheritance. The residential buildings in Guoyu Ancient City show a typical prosperous and prosperous northern town. There is a main street connecting the east gate in the ancient city, which is the center line of the entire ancient city. Various types of ancient buildings are scattered on both sides, with luxurious and exquisite official residences, elegant and delicate residences, intertwined and built together, showing the deep cultural heritage of the ancient city, and also showing the harmony and harmony of the town life a hundred years ago. It is a unique ancient architectural group in Chinese villages.
Guoyu City has gone through more than 300 years of wind and rain, the city wall is broken, during the Republic of China, Fan Yueting (please remember this good official who has done one term and benefited the people) was the village head, and he carried out a large-scale repair of the city wall. After the repair, the enemy tower was majestic, the parapet wall was neat, and horses could pass around the city. During the land reform, the city kiln was divided among individual villagers.
At present, the best preserved part of the ancient city wall is only a section near the east gate, and the streets and temples in the city have been repaired. Some residential houses have been repaired, and some residential houses cannot be restored because of new construction. Most of the houses are still mainly for living, without decoration, but they look very natural and simple.
JANELLE ROBBINS
The most suitable homestay for health vacation in Shanxi
Shanxi, a treasure-like existence in the land of China, compared to Taiyuan, Pingyao, the less popular southern Shanxi region has many suitable health vacation destinations. Here are three treasure homestays I have stayed in, go and encounter endless leisure and beauty👇
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▪️Changzhi-Yuejiazhai Cliff House
Located in the ancient village of Yuejiazhai on the cliff deep in the Taihang Mountains, the entire village has only twenty or thirty households, all of which are built according to the mountain, high and low, scattered. The Cliff House is built on this cliff, with warm and elegant rooms inside, and the endless beauty of the Taihang Mountains outside.
On weekdays, we need to exhaust our physical strength to get good scenery, here, it is just a matter of pushing the window.
❗️tips:
Address: Yuejiazhai Village, Shicheng Town, Pingshun County, Changzhi City, Shanxi Province
Transportation: Since the Cliff House is located on the top of the cliff deep in the Taihang Mountains, there is no public transportation here, you can only drive by yourself, navigate to "Cliff House".
Service: Provide Shanxi specialty breakfast, also provide lunch and dinner, simple and rustic Shanxi dishes, let us taste the fresh and delicious from the mountains.
Price: Depending on the room type, 480-1280 yuan.
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▪️Jincheng-Guoyu Ancient City Homestay
If the Jinshang Courtyard is a scenery that you must not miss when you come to Shanxi, then the castle-style houses are another scenery that you must not miss in Shanxi.
In the ancient city of Guoyu in Jincheng, living in an old house with a history of 500 years is like walking into a history book as soon as you step into the door of the homestay. The typical chessboard-style courtyard has the characteristics of typical Shanxi folk houses. Here, enjoy the charm of the old house and visit the ancient city for free.
❗️tips:
Address: Guoyu Ancient City Scenic Area, Yangcheng County, Jincheng City
Transportation: Drive to Guoyu Ancient City, you can enjoy the ancient city parking lot for free.
Service: One-to-one housekeeping service, self-service breakfast, free tour of Guoyu Ancient City Scenic Area.
Price: Depending on the room type, 388-1288 yuan.
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▪️Jincheng-Yang Aqing Residence
Located in Dayang Ancient Town with a history of more than 2600 years, living in it, you can immerse yourself in the long history of the ancient town and feel the charm of the ancient town for thousands of years. The exquisite vacation life in the homestay also allows us to enjoy the beauty of the ancient city's health vacation!
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Address: No. 16, Caishi Lane, Yifen Street, Dayang Town, Zezhou County
Transportation: Drive to Dayang Ancient Town, there is a dedicated parking lot for the homestay.
Service: One-to-one housekeeping service, located in the scenic area, 20 meters walk to the old street of the ancient town.
Price: Depending on the room type, 223-1228 yuan.
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The pleasant scenery of Xiangfu Manor is also one of the main attractions of the Imperial City Scenic Spot. It is a natural landscape successfully developed on the site of Chens Manor. The nine scenic spots and seven gardens and five wonders, the three mountains and two mountains and one manor; the scenic area is blue and green, the four seasons are sweet and sweet. It is described as Xiangfu Manor. At the same time, there are natural oxygen bar, Xiadu Taoyuan and Summer Mountain Villa. Reputation.
In addition to the large-scale, unique hotel, walking in the Xiangfu Manor, you can also enjoy a variety of wonderful performances, appreciate the charming pastoral style, and experience the excitement of the experience. The nine scenes of Xiangfu Manor. They refer to Xian Laiting Viewing, Prime Minister's Appreciation of Ancient Times, National Defense Education Base, 5D Cinema Stimulation, Four Seasons Orchard Picking, Organic Vegetable Tasting, Health Product Cultivation, Swimming Pool Experience, and Eco-Restaurant Enjoyment; and Seven Parks are rare flower gardens. The seven gardens of the tropical customs garden, the strange melon and vegetable garden, the aromatic health garden, the cherry blossom garden, the plum garden and the Qishu Garden. The five wonders are the ancient gods of the millennium, the centuries-old Ganoderma lucidum, the fragrant fruit with the alpaca, the Meiyuan landscape, and the first yew in North China.
Step on the long bluestone road, pass through the chic courtyards with thousands of years, board the ancient walls that have been going through hundreds of years, watch a grand and realistic emperor go on tour, and think about the prosperity of more than three hundred years ago. The prosperous world will have a panoramic view of the changes in the past few years. With the beautiful legend of the Nine Fairy Lake, you can walk slowly on the rippling lake, give your eyes and mind a second vacation, and experience a unique summer cool in the shade of the trees.
Adam Yue.
The pleasant scenery of Xiangfu Manor is also one of the main attractions of the Imperial City Scenic Spot. It is a natural landscape successfully developed on the site of Chens Manor. The nine scenic spots and seven gardens and five wonders, the three mountains and two mountains and one manor; the scenic area is blue and green, the four seasons are sweet and sweet. It is described as Xiangfu Manor. At the same time, there are natural oxygen bar, Xiadu Taoyuan and Summer Mountain Villa. Reputation.
In addition to the large-scale, unique hotel, walking in the Xiangfu Manor, you can also enjoy a variety of wonderful performances, appreciate the charming pastoral style, and experience the excitement of the experience.
Adam Yue.
The hotel is located on the middle of the mountain, in front of the Imperial City Xiangfu Castle Complex, behind the famous Xiangfu Manor Scenic Area. Surrounded by lush vegetation and lush greenery, the hotel is surrounded by electric trains between the Imperial City and the Imperial City.
Hades.
To the Xiangfu Manor, you must taste the famous 88-year-old health mat in the evening, and taste the food. Naturally, you must understand its story. The "Eight Eight" banquet is also known as the "Double Eight" banquet. "Big Eight Eight Small Eight" originated in Ming and Qing Dynasties. When the business rises.
is only spread in the folk area of the city of Huangcheng Village for ten kilometers. It is the preferred method for local banquets, high-friends, birthdays, marriages, and gatherings of friends. It is deeply loved and respected by the majority of diners.
Now this is an intangible cultural heritage, and there is a homonym of fat in VIII. In China, it shows good luck.