Jinzhong Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)

Hold on! Recommendations for 7 travel destinations suitable for October-December

Avoiding the National Day, staggered travel from October to December, if you haven't planned yet and don't know where to go, look here, I have compiled 7 super beautiful tourist attractions for you, collect them and go with your family and friends! 1⃣️Guangwushan Starting from October every year, the land of China from north to south will be ignited by this fire-like red, known as the 'longest natural red carpet in Asia'! It is the largest red leaf viewing area in Asia, and the red leaf season lasts for a month~ 🎈 Guangwushan Town, Nanjiang County, Bazhong City, Sichuan Province 2⃣️Changbai Mountain This is a magical world that is not inferior to Kanas, Tianchi, canyons, forests, waterfalls, every scene is incredibly beautiful. In winter, the snow-capped mountains, the frozen Tianchi, plus the sky blue that is unbelievable, it's just too beautiful! 🎈 Southeast of Chibei District, Erdaobaihe Town, Antu County, Jilin Province 3⃣️Tengchong The average annual temperature is 19℃, the climate is comfortable and pleasant, and it has also been rated as 'one of the most suitable places for human habitation'. Here, you can completely fall in love with autumn and take you into the beautiful season of golden yellow fallen leaves in Ginkgo Village and the romantic Wuliang Mountain winter cherry blossoms. 🎈 Western Yunnan Province 4⃣️Shennongjia In October-November of Shennongjia, it is even more 'colorful' that makes people lose their self-confidence - as far as the eye can see, the hills and valleys are all colors splashed by the autumn wind The colorful oil painting-like light and shadow, the pure sky is vast and Deep, a few white cotton-like floating clouds are floating leisurely~ 🎈 Northwestern Hubei Province 5⃣️Shanxi In Taiyuan City, visit Hengshan and Jinci to understand Chinese ancient architecture and religious culture. You can also go to Pingyao Ancient City and stroll in this small town with a history of 4,000 years, feeling the strong historical atmosphere on the stone street 6⃣️Western Sichuan The colorful forests in Western Sichuan are blooming, and the maple leaves are brilliant, attracting tourists from all over the place. If you can encounter such a color feast, it will definitely leave a heavy color in your memory~ 🎈 Western region of Sichuan Basin 7⃣️Yunnan The autumn in Yunnan also contains grandeur, the trees with colorful layers, reflecting on the lake, like the mirror of this autumn color, the distant snow-capped mountains, also willingly become the background. The tenderness of the wind, flowers, snow and moon, the just right coolness, the leisurely half-day leisure, the grandeur of the golden...

Ping Yao Gu Cheng aka Ping Yao Ancient City. This ancient city is located in Ping Yao City, Shanxi province. I guess many people herd about this place, about this very famous city and germ of Shanxi Province (not Shaanxi). This is the one of the most well preserved ancient cities in China. Thriving through the centuries in the ancient time, it has survived twenty's century and appears in its unique and charming style in front of our eyes. I would like to emphasize this is real city, all buildings are really ancient, not the new made after 2000 year. Really, unique place. The city is presented by its ancient streets and everywhere small museum are ready to accept guests. Every building is a museum, ancient hall or rich family yard. There are a lot of special artifacts. Totally, the visiting requires two days to visit every small place. Ticket gives the access to every location. Each place in this city deserved separate introduction. #urbanexplorer#roadtrip#museumquest

ancient city of Pingyao. a nice short breather away from the typical hustle and bustle of China’s bigger cities. all the buildings have been painstakingly preserved and you get to enjoy being lost among its many alleys.

Pingyao is one of the old ancient city in China which is still very original and it is also one of the UNESCO world heritage site. This ancient city is surrounded by its outstanding city walls which were used by the guards to protect the city from enemies in the past. If you come here, try to find hotel inside the ancient town as it is a really nice area. You can also find many traditional restaurants and shops inside :) #HalloTrip

Amazing Shuanglin Temple in Shanxi

Shuanglin Temple is a temple full of history in the heart of Shanxi. The temple is located in Pingyao, an ancient city with an amazing old town. 📍 Best way to get there is by taxi from Pingyao city. It's about 15 minutes from downtown. You can also walk or take a bus. Pingyao has two train stations. 🎟️ Ticket to the temple is 35RMB and is not included in the Pingyao Ancient Town ticket. #valentinescape #shanxi #pingyao #china #chinatravel #chinalife #templeblessed

The Essence of Pingyao - All in Shuanglin Temple (Part 1)

Walking alone in this thousand-year-old temple, I converse with history and share snapshots with everyone via my phone. Zen is the ultimate stillness in motion, and the ultimate motion in stillness. Silent yet always illuminating, illuminating yet always silent, motion and stillness are one. It delves directly into the origin of life... The serene contemplation and the leaping vitality constitute the duality of art, and also the mental state of 'Zen'. Although these sculptures in Shuanglin Temple are locked behind layers of fences, the centuries-old faith and vitality, the grace and spirit that endure through the changes of time, continue to persist unceasingly.

Shuanglin Temple cured my shoulder and neck problems!

Shuanglin Temple, originally named Zhongdu Si, has an untraceable founding date. A Song dynasty stele within the temple indicates a reconstruction during the Northern Qi dynasty, which suggests that Zhongdu Si has a history of over 1400 years. It was renamed Shuanglin Temple during the Song dynasty. According to Buddhist scriptures, the place where Buddha Sakyamuni entered nirvana was between two sala trees by the Hiranyavati River in Kushinagar, ancient India. At that time, the Buddha lay down between the trees, with his head to the north and face to the west, and passed into nirvana. The trees instantly bloomed with white flowers, which is referred to as 'twin groves entering extinction'. Speaking of Shuanglin Temple, what impressed me the most was the Thousand Buddha Hall I saw at Zhenguo Temple, with its thousands of clay sculptures from the Five Dynasties, Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing periods. The hall features a thousand Buddhas, each with a unique face, and even includes sculptures of women opening doors and Bodhisattvas pushing doors. Looking up at the divine Buddhas watching over the hall with serene and peaceful gazes, similar to the Guanyin of Freedom, I felt a sense of inner peace and dared to look directly into the eyes of the divine Buddhas. Here, not only is there the magnificent Guanyin of Freedom and the first Vajrapani, but even the faces of the clay sculptures of the donors are vividly detailed. Shuanglin Temple is not far away. However, taking a taxi in Pingyao can be inconvenient, and there's a high chance you'll have to wait for a taxi that's dropping off other passengers. Alternatively, you can download the Amap app, Didi, or Pingyao Travel. According to a hard-to-come-by rideshare driver I found, ridesharing is not allowed in the Jinzhong area, so it's still best to keep the driver's phone number just in case. The explanation costs 50 yuan per session, and the staff inside recommend the WeChat mini-program 'Sanmao You', which only charges 6 yuan for the guide fee. Remember to bring a cold light flashlight. That day, I encountered a group of students sketching, with charcoal, brush pens, fountain pens, watercolors, and various other drawing tools. After observing, I still think that the brush pen best captures the beauty of Chinese art With just a few strokes, the Vajrapani and Guanyin are vividly portrayed. After staying at Shuanglin Temple for three hours, because I was constantly looking up at the clay sculptures, I was pleasantly surprised to find that my shoulder and neck pain had disappeared when I returned

The timing of your visit to Pingyao is so important!

Visiting Pingyao Ancient Town right now is really awesome During the Spring Festival, Pingyao Ancient Town is really crowded Now that the peak season has passed Going to Pingyao Ancient Town will not only be more relaxing The price for accommodations has also become much cheaper - ✨Unique Pingyao Experiences✨ 👉Visit the 22 scenic spots inside the ancient town 👉Watch 'Pingyao Again', experience the story of the bloodline heritage of the people of Pingyao 👉Enjoy the light show, experience the collision of ancient times and technology 👉Taste the special cuisine of Pingyao 👉Search for historical traces in every alley of the ancient town 👉Go to Tianyuan Kui for delicious food and a unique atmosphere - 📝Specific Itinerary ✅Day One Watch Pingyao Again→Free time→Watch the light show→Tianyuan Kui 🎈Pingyao Again tells a story about bloodline heritage from the late Qing Dynasty, where visitors can walk into the scene and truly feel the story 🎈The light show starts at 8 pm at the south gate of the ancient town, it's a dialogue across time and space between modern technology and history ✅Day Two City Wall→County Government Office→Confucian Temple→Tongxinggong Escort Agency→Yonglonghao→Tianyuan Kui 🎈The scenery of the city wall is completely different at night compared to during the day, when the weather is good, the view from the wall is very broad, which can make one's mood much better 👉Tongxinggong is the escort agency featured in Pingyao Again, worth a visit 🎈Yonglonghao is a free-to-visit lacquerware museum, where lacquerware is a non-material cultural heritage, entirely handmade, not only exquisite but also of very high craftsmanship ✅Day Three Shuanglin Temple→Tianyuan Kui 🎈Shuanglin Temple is not far outside the ancient town, if you have time, it's recommended to visit, over 2000 exquisite statues are definitely a visual feast - 🚏Let's talk about transportation ⚠Train: Personally, I think it's the best option, the train station is closest to Pingyao Ancient Town, just a 10-minute walk from the station ⚠High-speed train: A bit faster than the train, but further from the ancient town, you'll need to take a bus or taxi from the station - 🏠Let's talk about accommodation Staying inside the ancient town is the best choice, not only is it convenient for sightseeing, but the travel experience is also better (after the peak season, the price is very cheap, not more than a hundred per person) - 😋Let's talk about food ❕For dining, head to the South Main Street of the ancient town to——『Tianyuan Kui Restaurant』🔥 It's the first choice, and the second is its branch Flavor: Amazing! The 13 dishes we ordered were all hits! Recommended by netizens, all delicious, our group of 11 people of all ages gave unanimous praise! We ordered 13 dishes, the waiter said it was too much, but in the end, we finished everything, not a single bite left, and even added three bowls of beef knife-shaved noodles, that's how delicious it was!😋 Dish recommendations: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Beef Copper Hot Pot ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Vinegar Egg ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Long Dragon Eggplant ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Beef Roasted Kaolao, delicious without any misses.

Qiao Family Court yard. We are in Pingyao ancient city, Pingyao, Shanxi province, China. Every corner, every small narrow streets here in Pingyao ancient city hides surprises. What kind of surprise could be expected from one of the richest family of ancient Pingyao? It is really impressive. After entering here it is becoming clear, this family was very rich and had earned a lot of money by the successful trade operations to keep such kind of house and territory for private use. Now this court yard is a tourist spot and interesting museum. This is also good option for taking pictures and opportunity to become more familiar with Pingyao ancient city history. #summervacation#urbanexplorer#roadtrip#museumquest#historicculture

Shanxi people are familiar with the Qiao Family Courtyard because of the Shanxi merchant culture. Foreigners know that the Qiao Family Courtyard is mostly because of the movie "The Red Lanterns Hang High". But the correct way to visit the Qiao Family Courtyard is not just to see the red lanterns. Only! The architectural layout of the Qiao Family Courtyard and the precious cultural relics in the collection are worth reading. So go to the Qiao Family Courtyard, dont just look at the red lanterns. Its more worth seeing than the red lanterns. Its the three treasures in the collection of the Qiaos compound. Each of these three cultural relics is not small, some still unique. Kowloon screen: The object with the dragon naturally can't be separated from the palace. The screen of the Kowloon is flowing out of the palace. Under the chance of coincidence, the Joe family bought a huge sum of money to buy it back. The Kowloon screen is made of huanghuali wood, and the nine dragons on it are alive. A closer look reveals that there are still 72 dragons, so the total is eighty-one dragons. Kowloon Lights: Kowloon Lights Craftsmanship is exquisitely crafted and crafted. The structure is unique and ingenious. It is a luxurious and practical wood carving craft. The Empress Dowager Cixi fled to Xi'an when the Eight-Power Allied Forces invaded, and Qiao's family donated 300,000 silver and the Queen Mother to solve their urgent needs. After the Empress Dowager Cixi thanked his loyalty and rewarded two Kowloon lanterns, the country has yet to find a third flaw. Rhinoceros spectroscopy: There is a rhinoceros mirror in the No. 3 hospital of Qiao's house. It is about one meter in diameter, two meters high and weighs one ton. It uses the hardest rare wood of the wood. The system is a national first-class cultural relic, and it is also the treasure of the town house of Qiao.

Folk Forbidden City - Qiao's Grand Courtyard

Sanjin's Premier Courtyard - Qiao's Grand Courtyard, I first heard of Qiao's Grand Courtyard through the TV series (Qiao's Grand Courtyard), and visiting it today, it truly lives up to its reputation! I am amazed at the wealth of the Qiao family, genuinely rich enough to rival countries! Every brick seems to symbolize wealth. This is precisely what motivates our generation to excel through diligence!

Shanxi celebrates the New Year with vibrant colors and a festive atmosphere in the pear garden!

Datong Spring Festival Gala, a feast of folk culture 🗓As the Spring Festival approaches, the ancient city of Datong is filled with joy, A unique Spring Festival cultural event is being passionately staged! The intangible cultural heritage performances are wonderful, Dragon and lion dances, Jin opera high-pitched performances are extraordinarily lively, Immersing citizens and tourists in the rich traditional New Year atmosphere. Come to Datong for the Spring Festival, ➡Experience a cultural feast that spans a thousand years, Share the beautiful time of reunion, joy, and harmony! ✅Datong Ancient City Lantern Festival The place is full of New Year's flavor, the prosperous fire, the real ancient city wall, various lanterns are hung high, 🏮The colorful lights and the ancient temples⛩ complement each other, the lights are overflowing, Datong is different every year, you must come here to feel the New Year, and there are various 🆓 performances ✅Xinzhou Ancient City Iron Flower The iron flower💥 is a feature of Shanxi, super shocking! When the stars dim, the sound like drumming sounds like a galloping horse, the iron flower explodes in an instant to light up the starry sky, dazzling. ✅Pingyao Ancient City Guessing Lantern Riddles and Paper Cutting Shanxi landmark, stay for one night. Everything to eat and drink is available, experience the extreme guessing lantern riddles, cutting window flowers, eating hot pots, let you feel a different New Year's joy~ ✅Taiyuan Jin Flavor New Year's Eve Dinner On New Year's Eve, have a table full of Jin flavor New Year's Eve dinner, and count down with everyone🎉, the New Year's atmosphere is super strong~ ✅Qiao Family Courtyard Ancient Costume Welcome Ancient costume experience, cross the brilliant life of the young lady of Qiao's Grand Courtyard Must-eat delicacies: Datong Rabbit Head: The color is rosy, the aroma is fragrant, and the taste is spicy Knife-cut noodles: Named for "knife-cut", the noodles are medium-thick and thin, with clear edges and corners, shaped like willow leaves, and chewy Yomi Noodles: Made from yomi, the production is exquisite, it is chewy to eat, and it is high in nutritional value Hunyuan Cold Noodles: "The best in Beiyue", it is "slippery" in your hand, and "cool" in your mouth Pingding Braised Pork: The perennial "protagonist" on the New Year's Eve dinner, a "artifact" for meals Sweet and Sour Meatballs: Sour and sweet are especially good for meals, you will like it once you eat it Shuozhou Oil Fruit: Soft and sweet, you must eat it when you have a happy event Dingxiang Steamed Meat: After eating Dingxiang steamed meat, the new year must be prosperous Linxian Big Stew: The color is tempting, the side dishes are harmonious, the pork is fragrant, and the noodles are smooth Brain: In the food world, it is the existence of bean juice Historical sites: Pingyao Ancient City Yingxun Gate. Ming-Qing Ying County Jingtusi Daxiong Hall Caisson. Jin Ying County Fogong Temple Shijia Pagoda. Liao Datong Huayan Temple Daxiong Hall. Jin Taigu Cao Family Courtyard. Ming-Qing Pingyao Zhenguo Temple Wanfo Hall. Five Dynasties Taigu Drum Tower. Ming-Qing Guangling Shengquan Temple. Qing Lingqiu Jueshan Temple Tower. Liao Guangling Water God Hall. Ming and Qing Taigu Jingxin Temple Stage. Qing Jiexiu Chenghuang Temple. Ming-Qing Jiexiu Xian Shen Building. Ming-Qing Datong City Wall Hunyuan Yongan Temple. Yuan Shuozhou Chongfu Temple Amitabha Hall. Jin Lingshi Wang Family Courtyard. Qing Guangwu Great Wall. Ming

Shanxi, a severely underestimated tourist province! It's really powerful!

Shanxi is so powerful that you will be amazed again when you sort out the photos. Compared with the delicacy of the south, the roughness and heaviness here is simply breathtaking. Walk the Lianglin Road again, feel the romance of the Northern Wei, Liao, Jin to the Tang Dynasty in the murals, ancient temples, and colored sculptures, and touch the cultural context. As many people comment on Shanxi: 'When the ancient buildings appear naked in front of you, the visual impact of the moment makes people lose interest in the museum where the cultural relics are evenly illuminated by lights' 4 days and 3 nights itinerary D1: Zhen Guo Temple - Pingyao Ancient City - Ma's Mansion - Shuanglin Temple D2: Wang's Mansion - Datong Ancient City D3: Huayan Temple - Shan Hua Temple - Yungang Grottoes D4: Yong'an Zen Temple - Hanging Temple - Ying County Wooden Pagoda 🌈Zhen Guo Temple The only existing Five Dynasties colored painting and wood structure in China, an ancient temple of the Northern Han Dynasty comparable to Dunhuang 🌈Pingyao Ancient City The most intact ancient county in China, a World Cultural Heritage 🌈Ma's Mansion Representative of Pingyao Jin Merchant's Mansion, the viewing platform can overlook the whole Pingyao 🌈Shuanglin Temple Exquisite Yuan and Ming colored sculptures, Tang locust tree, Song stele, Ming bell have high artistic value 🌈Wang's Mansion If the Wang family returns and doesn't look at the courtyard, it is grand and solemn, known as the folk Forbidden City 🌈Datong Ancient City Wall Walk in the Northern Wei capital, visit the city wall, drum tower, Qian tower, Kui Xing tower 🌈Huayan Temple Liao inherited the Tang system, Liang Sicheng called it 'a unique product in the country, a national treasure for a thousand years' 🌈Shan Hua Temple The largest existing Liao and Jin building, with Rakshasa clay sculptures and Ming Dynasty temple murals 🌈Yungang Grottoes The Northern Wei Dynasty excavated the whole country, read all the volumes of the Northern Wei Dynasty, and only worshipped Yungang in his life 🌈Ying County Wooden Pagoda The oldest and tallest wooden pagoda in China, known as the museum of bucket arch 🌈Yuan Jue Temple Brick Pagoda A solid brick pagoda in the style of imitation wood and dense eaves under Mount Heng, inheriting the Song and Liao style 🌈Yong'an Zen Temple Yuan Dynasty wooden architecture, Yuan Dynasty murals, calligraphy plaques, amazing 🌈Hanging Temple Built in the late Northern Wei Dynasty, a 1500-year-old air loft on the cliff 🌈Datong Earth Forest The landscape formed by wind and water erosion is most charming when the sun sets on a sunny day It's cold and windy in winter, remember to choose good weather, be sure to keep warm, the attractions are far apart, it is recommended to rent a car or charter Shanxi is too much of a treasure, what other private attractions do you have, welcome to share 😘

Shanxi Travel Guide Must-see for the Spring Festival in 24 years

🗺️🗺️【4 days and 3 nights route】 Day1️⃣: Zhenguo Temple-Pingyao Ancient City-Yima Family Courtyard-Shuanglin Temple Day2️⃣: Wang Family Courtyard-Datong Ancient City Day3️⃣: Huayan Temple-Shanhua Temple-Yungang Grottoes Day4️⃣: Yongan Zen Temple-Hanging Temple-Ying County Wooden Pagoda — 🚗🚗【About Transportation】 1️⃣It is recommended to choose to take a taxi🚗, with a wide range of routes, and there will be no traffic jams. 2️⃣It is recommended to choose to go to Taiyuan South Station or Taiyuan Station🚄, close to the city center, convenient transportation.👍 3️⃣It is recommended not to take a black car, it is easy to be pitted, and there is no security.🙅 — 🥘🥘【Shanxi Cuisine】 1️⃣Baked bun🫓: squid, chicken, sesame sauce is delicious 2️⃣Pingyao Beef🐂: Historical, fat but not greasy, lean but not firewood 3️⃣Taigu Cake🍪: It is a traditional famous dish in Shanxi, crispy but not hard, soft but not skin, beef sausage 4️⃣Fried Bowl Tuo🥣: Dong Fried Bowl Tuo's special food is a very famous snack 5️⃣Hunyuan Cold Noodles🍜: Yuan Liang has a history of thousands of years, add chili oil flavor one — 🌈🌈【Local Features】 1️⃣Shanxi's characteristic diet is mainly sour (vinegar), most dishes are not spicy🈚️, don't worry if you don't eat spicy 2️⃣Shanxi has a profound cultural heritage, and due to climatic conditions, cultural relics are easy to preserve, which means that Shanxi's ground cultural resources (statues, ancient buildings) are very rich. 3️⃣The prices in Shanxi are cheaper than those in first-tier tourist cities💰, of course, eating in scenic spots🍚 is still relatively expensive (per capita 50～100r💰).

Shanxi—Pingyao—National Historic and Cultural City

Pingyao County is the second batch of China's historical and cultural cities, along with Lijiang Ancient City in Yunnan, Langzhong Ancient City in Sichuan, and Shexian Ancient City in Anhui, known as the 'Four Ancient Cities' that are best preserved in China. With a history of more than 2700 years, it is a county rich in cultural relics in Shanxi Province, with more than 300 ancient sites. The 'world-renowned' Rishengchang Bank is known as the 'ancestor of modern Chinese banks', Shuanglin Temple is praised by experts as the 'treasure trove of oriental colored sculpture art', and the Wanfo Hall of Zhenguo Temple is one of the earliest and most precious wooden structures in China. Take the high-speed train from Wuhan to Pingyao via Shijiazhuang, about 6 hours. 597R Route: Pingyao City Wall—Pingyao Confucius Temple—City God Temple—Rishengchang—Shuanglin Temple—Zhenguo Temple Pingyao City Wall: The route to climb the city wall is from the entrance of Yingxun Gate, where you can enjoy the scenery of Pingyao while walking. When you get to the exit of Yunlu Street, go straight and you will soon reach the Confucius Temple. Pingyao Confucius Temple: The Confucius Temple is full of cultural atmosphere, and there is also the Dragon Gate symbolizing good luck. Remember to walk through it for good luck. City God Temple: The City God Temple is opposite the Confucius Temple, you can visit it on the way. The City God Temple has colored glazed tiles, and it is a unique combination of the City God, Kitchen God, and Wealth God temples. If you worship the Wealth God, you must not miss it. Rishengchang: The ancestor of modern Chinese banks, it was the first private financial institution in China that specialized in deposits, loans, and exchange business, pioneering the Chinese banking industry. At noon, I went to eat Kao Lao Lao, Pingyao beef, which has a unique taste. In the afternoon, I went to two temples. Shuanglin Temple: Shuanglin Temple faces south with the north behind, covering a large area. The western part is the temple yard, with ten halls and three courtyards. The front yard consists of the Sakyamuni Hall, Arhat Hall, Wusheng Hall, Earth God Hall, Yama Hall, and Heavenly King Hall; the middle yard consists of the Great Buddha's Hall and the Thousand Buddha Hall and Bodhisattva Hall on both sides; the back yard consists of the Goddess Hall and Zhenyi Shrine. The eastern part is mainly the Zen yard and the sutra room. Zhenguo Temple: The Wanfo Hall is one of the earliest and most precious wooden structures in China, with more than 100 existing murals, which are continuous and rich, worth seeing. In the evening, I went to eat Hongwuji's old vinegar braised beef, the meat was tender and the taste was great, after eating, I went to the high-speed rail station to go home.

Pathfinder Episode 22: Must-see recommendation Zhen Guo Temple in Shanxi

Zhen Guo Temple in Pingyao, built in the seventh year of Tianhui in the Northern Han Dynasty of the Five Dynasties (963 AD), is one of the three existing Five Dynasties buildings in Chinese Buddhist temples. It is said that the statues in the temple have not been attempted to be repaired in modern times and retain their original state, which is shocking. It is about ten kilometers away from Shuanglin Temple. It is one of the highly recommended temples.

Traveling inside China, I found this ancient world heritage place called Wang Family Compound, it is a lively area surrounded by walls, with a mini city inside, from shops to restaurants, temples and museums. The traditional architecture and the many activities to do were really great!! #merrychristmas

Visit the Wang Family Grand Courtyard, the Soul of Jin Merchants

🏰 Visit the Wang Family Grand Courtyard, the Soul of Jin Merchants 🏰 In the ancient land of Shanxi, there is a mysterious corner known as the 'civilian Forbidden City' - the Wang Family Grand Courtyard. This is not just a massive residential complex, but also a witness to the glorious history of Jin merchants. 🌟 Courtyard Wonders: Stepping through the gates of the Wang Family Grand Courtyard is like traveling through a time tunnel, entering the ancient and splendid Jin merchant family. The vast triple-entry quadrangle courtyards, the towering ancestral halls, and the exquisite embroidered buildings, every corner reveals traces of history. From a high vantage point, the entire courtyard is layered and well-arranged, leaving one in awe. 🏡 Cultural Heritage: The Wang Family Grand Courtyard is not only spectacular in architecture but also embodies the family virtues of 'being round and square, kind to others'. Each courtyard has its unique features, such as the ancestral hall, family school, and academy, showcasing the profound connotations of Jin merchant culture. Travel Tips: Location: Navigate to the Wang Family Grand Courtyard, a 2-hour drive from Taiyuan, and a 30-minute drive from the ancient city of Pingyao. Tickets: Off-season 35 RMB/person, peak season 55 RMB/person. Visiting Time: It takes about 2-3 hours to visit, suitable for a half-day tour. 🚗 Transportation Advice: Self-driving is the most convenient way, with a 2-hour drive from Taiyuan to the Wang Family Grand Courtyard, and only 30 minutes from the ancient city of Pingyao. 💡 Suggestions: Book tickets through Ctrip for convenience and speed. Keep quiet during the visit to appreciate the family culture of Jin merchants. 🍽️ Food Recommendations: After touring, you can taste local delicacies in the surrounding area and experience the unique flavor of Shanxi. Visiting the Wang Family Grand Courtyard is like traveling through time and space, experiencing the prosperity and vicissitudes of Jin merchants. This civilian Forbidden City is a part of Shanxi's history and a treasure of ancient Chinese culture. Come and appreciate this family epic and feel the profound charm of history! 🏰

The Wang Family Grand Courtyard in Shanxi, a wonderful journey through history

Dear friends, have you ever longed to travel through time and experience the charm of ancient life? Then, let me lift the veil of mystery off the Wang Family Grand Courtyard in Shanxi and take you on a tour of historical charm. The Wang Family Grand Courtyard, this ancient residence with a history of hundreds of years, has witnessed countless changes. It is like a living history textbook, allowing us to feel the grandeur and ingenuity of ancient times up close. Here you will find exquisite brick carvings, wood carvings, and stone carvings; here you will see ancient courtyards, pavilions, and halls; here you will discover rich historical stories and cultural heritage... Whether you appreciate the beauty of ancient architecture, or are keen on exploring historical culture, or even if you enjoy photography, the Wang Family Grand Courtyard will satisfy you. Here, you can stroll through the ancient courtyards, feeling the tranquility and harmony; here, you can admire the beautiful carvings, feeling the artistry and charm; here, you can listen to the stories of history, feeling the thrill of time travel. The Wang Family Grand Courtyard, like a wise sage who has experienced the vicissitudes of life, silently tells the stories of history. With its simplicity and heritage, it attracts countless people who love history. Come, friends, let us step into the Wang Family Grand Courtyard together, to feel the charm of history, to experience the life of time travel. Here, you will discover a new self, one who loves history and culture even more. The Wang Family Grand Courtyard, a visit you will remember for a lifetime. Let us look forward to that wonderful journey through history.

Bleeding-heart route planning guide for a day in Jinzhong, Shanxi

How much is Shanxi worth going to I'm all talked out This time I've organized the must-see sights in Jinzhong⬇️ ▪️Known as the 'Folk Forbidden City': Wang's Grand Courtyard ▪️The treasure of the temple is the Vairocana statue from the history books: Shuanglin Temple ▪️The most intact ancient city in the Han region of China: Pingyao Ancient City · 🗺Day1 Wang's Grand Courtyard—Shuanglin Temple, stay in Pingyao Itinerary: ✔️9:00-11:30 Wang's Grand Courtyard: Mainly appreciate the beauty of the architecture, Hanfu really takes great photos📍The view from the corner tower overlooking the entire Wang's Grand Courtyard is yyds! ✔️11:30-13:00 You can have a meal and rest ✔️13:00-14:00 Head to Shuanglin Temple🚘45min drive ✔️14:00-16:40 Shuanglin Temple: Thousand Buddha Hall must see Vairocana statue/Bodhisattva seated statue/many small Buddha statues, Heavenly King Hall must see Heavenly King statue, Daxiong Treasure Hall must see the oldest stele—'Aunt's Stele' ✔️16:40-16:55 Shuanglin Temple-Pingyao Ancient City🚘15min drive🉑️Stay in a homestay near the entrance of the ancient city · 🗺Day2 Pingyao Ancient City-Return Itinerary: ✔️9:00-17:30 Pingyao Ancient City: The ancient city is very large, it takes a day to stroll around, if you are in a hurry, it is not recommended to buy a pass❌It will be a bit of a loss 📌If you have time after visiting the ancient city🉑️You can visit the Zhen Guo Temple near the ancient city 🈚️🎫No pass play: ▪️Visit Weng City, check in the military defense facility 'Catching Turtles in the Urn' ▪️Visit Qingping Street, both sides of the street are old houses with a hundred years of history ▪️Visit the ancient market tower, the three-tiered wooden structure tower is rich and magnificent 🈶🎫Buy a pass play: ▪️🉑️Play 2️⃣2️⃣ attractions ▪️Among them, the ancient city wall/county government/Rishengchang Bank/Confucius Temple/Qingxu View are must-sees ▪️There are also some old houses and old shops🉑️Choose your favorite to visit 🥘Recommended Pingyao food ✔️Ancient City Tianyuan Kui Restaurant: 💰Average per person 65+✅Yellow rice cold cake✅Vinegar skin jelly✅Stewed pork are all very special and delicious · ㊙️Attraction tips ☑️Wang's Grand Courtyard: Ticket 55 yuan, open 08:30-17:30 (last entry 17:20) ☑️Shuanglin Temple: Ticket 35 yuan, open 8:00-18:00 ☑️Pingyao Ancient City: Ancient city🆓free, city wall and various houses pass 125 yuan, open 8:00-17:30