I believe that for most young people, Shanxi is hardly the number one tourist destination in China, because Shanxi does not have the countryside and ancient towns of Yunnan, the poetry and distance of Sichuan, and the exotic land of Xinjiang. There is no such thing as the amorous feelings in Tibet, and there is no urge to leave as soon as one wants. But if you are interested in ancient buildings and Chinese historical relics, then Shanxi is definitely a unique choice for you.
1. Baquan Gorge
2. Qiao Family Courtyard
3. Yingxian Wooden Pagoda
4. Hunyuan Hanging Temple
5. Wutai Mountain
Here are nearly 80% of China’s ancient buildings. Every time you visit a temple or a tower, you will marvel at the superb art and exquisite technology of the ancients. .
1. Baquan Gorge Baquan Gorge can be said to be the perfect fusion of the spectacular mountains and rivers in the north and the softness of the beautiful waters in the south of the Yangtze River. It has overlapping peaks, miraculous cliffs, thousands of waters, and crystal clear pools. . The beauty of Baquan Gorge is shocking at first sight. The water in Baquan Gorge is unknown how deep it is. The deep water is illuminated by the light between the cliffs and the green waves are rippling. Looking up at the mountains, the mountains are full of green. The metaphor of "Looking up at Zhangjiajie and looking down at Jiuzhaigou Valley" is well-deserved. Best tour route: Choose Line A of the scenic spot?
Specific?: Enter the door - take a battery car to the pier - take a boat tour on the lake - get off the boat and hike to the Grand Canyon - go to the end of the canyon and pay The bus (about 25 minutes) goes up and down, and there is a 90-degree turn. You can watch the entire Taihang Mountain Grand Canyon in the air - get off the cable car and walk to see the mountain scenery - and then go down the mountain to the "Sky City" station, and take a ride The 208-meter elevator reaches the next station - finally take the electric car to return to the entrance of the scenic spot to complete the tour? Tour time: 4-5 hours Transportation fee package in the scenic spot: 170 including all means of transportation (battery car, cruise ship, cable car, elevator) Transportation: It is recommended to drive by yourself and directly navigate to the Baquanxia Scenic Area. It is recommended to buy a package ticket so that you can fully appreciate the beauty of the Taihang Mountain Grand Canyon.
2. Qiao Family Courtyard
Also known as Zai Zhongtang, it was built in 1756. It is known as "a pearl of residential architecture in the north" and is known as "the Imperial Palace has the Forbidden City, while the private houses have the Qiao Family".
The entire courtyard is in the shape of a double "xi", divided into 6 large courtyards, with 20 small courtyards inside, and 313 houses. It faces the street on three sides and is surrounded by a fully enclosed blue brick wall with a height of more than 10 meters. , the gate is a city gate-style hole.
After entering the gate, there is a stone paved corridor 80 meters long and 7 meters wide, which divides the six courtyards into two parts, north and south. The houses in the north are tall and are where the elders live, while the houses in the south are relatively low. It is the place where the younger generation lives (the concept of respect for the left and inferiority for the right). About the Qiao Family The Qiao Family has three treasures: the rhinoceros moonglass, the Ten Thousand Ball, and the Kowloon Lantern, which you must learn about. Qiao's delicacies include "eight bowls and eight dishes", remember to try it~ Location: Qiaojiabao Village, Dongguan Town, Qixian County, Jinzhong City Transportation: Train/high-speed rail to "Qixian Station" or "Qixian East Station", "Taikou West Railway Station is also near the scenic spot. After getting off the bus, take a taxi. Open: 8:00-17:30 in summer; 8:00-17:15 in winter (recommended to visit for 2-3 hours). Tickets: full price 115 yuan/ The half-price ticket is 58 yuan per person (book online at least two hours in advance). Until December 31, 2020, tickets are free for tourists from all over the country every Monday to Friday (except legal holidays). Remember to "Visit Shanxi" in the mini program in advance Make a reservation? Parking: There is a paid parking lot nearby. Practical Tips. The "Qiaojia Laohao" located at the first restaurant in Fusheng Archway is delicious and will also give you parking coupons. The film and television dramas "Qiao Family Courtyard" and "Raise the Red Lantern" were all shot here.
3. Yingxian Wooden Pagoda
In fact, its full name is the Sakyamuni Pagoda of Fogong Temple. It was built in the Liao Dynasty. The tower is 67.31 meters high. What is amazing is that despite the earthquake, War, wind, frost, rain and snow, but it still endures for thousands of years. Feature recommendations:
1. The design of Yingxian Wooden Tower relies entirely on the inlaying of brackets, columns and beams, without nails or rivets. There are 54 types of brackets used in the whole tower, which can be called a "Dou Gong Museum". This pagoda, you didn’t know that the structure of the wooden pagoda could be so exquisite
2? Let’s talk about the wooden pagoda plaques, each piece has a story, and every word reflects history, especially the three-story "Sakyamuni" The three characters "ta" were inscribed by Wang Huan (huan), a school captain and great calligrapher in the Jin Dynasty.
The plaque was made in the fifth year of Jin Mingchang, and it has a history of more than 800 years. It has a standard style and is a fine calligraphy.
3? The first floor of Yingxian Wooden Pagoda has an extremely gorgeous appearance. The blue glazed tiles on the double eaves shine in the sun. There is a statue of Sakyamuni about 11 meters high on the front. With a plump face, a golden face and golden body, and a cassock draped sideways, he is so solemn and sacred, so spectacular that it is amazing? Detailed address:
The northwest corner of Ying County, Shuozhou City, Shanxi Province. Transportation strategy:
1? If you depart from Datong, you can take a bus to Yingxian from Xinnanmen Passenger Terminal, which runs every hour and a half!
2? You can also take the train from Datong and get off at Yingxian. There is a bus right out of the station.
3? If you are afraid of trouble, choose a chartered car for a day trip. Per capita consumption:
The online shopping ticket for adults is 48 yuan, half price for students is 25 yuan, and seniors over 60 are free. Business hours:
8:30 am to 5:30 pm.
4. Hunyuan Xuankong Temple
The Xuankong Temple we see so far was actually rebuilt in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It has also undergone several modern renovations. There are obvious signs of artificial carvings such as concrete, which makes it difficult to Find its suspended artistic conception! However, the wonderful thing about Xuankong Temple is that in an extremely limited space, 18 buildings including the mountain gate, bell and drum tower, Guodian main hall, side hall, Duodian and Jingge are cleverly placed. With the help of skylights, grottoes, plank roads are organic Connect them with each other and make them one!
丨Scenic spot location丨At the foot of Hengshan Mountain on Provincial Road 203, Qingciyao Town, Hunyuan County, Datong City.
丨Ticket price丨15 yuan, boarding ticket 100 yuan.
丨Transportation丨
You can locate Hunyuan Xuankong Temple with your mobile phone, which is 70 kilometers away from Datong City and only 3 kilometers away from Hunyuan County; after arriving at Hunyuan County, You can get there by taking a taxi. Hunyuan County is not a big town.
丨Surrounding business district丨
Xuankong Temple is part of the Hengshan Scenic Area. Tourism development is relatively complete, and it is very close to Hunyuan County, which can meet all the needs of tourists.
丨Nearby Food丨
This is part of the Beiyue Hengshan Scenic Area. There are some restaurants around, but the prices are generally high. I recommend bringing some food with you or returning to the county for dinner after the tour. !
Recommend a noodle shop - Qiao Daughter-in-law Liang Fen Sha Noodle Shop, located opposite Liuhe Park. Although there is no luxurious decoration here, it is just an ordinary noodle shop! But it tastes so good. How can you not eat noodles when traveling to Shanxi?
丨Hotels and B&Bs丨
There are some high-end B&Bs around Hengshan Scenic Area and Xuankong Temple Scenic Area, mainly decorated in Zen culture style, and the prices are very expensive, all above a thousand yuan! As an ordinary tourist, the price/performance ratio is not very high! Oh, it is recommended to return to Hunyuan County to live. There are mainly hotels opened by local people in the county. The price depends on the tourist season, and the price fluctuates between 80 yuan and 200 yuan!
5. Mount Wutai
The five peaks stand tall, high in the sky. To the east lies Zhending Beiyun, a thin and secluded mountain with a clear air. If you want to get the treasure talisman on the mountain, you don't need to visit the ritual transformation palace.
You must go to Chaotai once in your life. The fluttering prayer flags, the steepness of Wutai, the unforgettable beauty and the faith and sweat of many Chaotai pilgrims. There is always a reason for you to fall in love with this place. When you come to Mount Wutai, you can wander around the ancient temples filled with incense and chiming bells, and walk past the bustling Buddhist services, Dharma assemblies and Taoist temples. Tickets: Adult tickets are 135 yuan/person. Self-driving: Starting from Taiyuan, reach Wutai Mountain after about 192 kilometers. Recommended food:
Sorghum noodles, fish and fish?: a daily food made from coarse grains by the rural people in Xinzhou area. It is made from ordinary sorghum, washed, boiled, bleached and dried, then ground into noodles, mixed with boiling water and kneaded manually. Watching the farm women in Xinzhou prepare fish can be said to be an artistic enjoyment. Accommodation
Taihuai Town: There are many hotels and family hotels in the town. The price of a standard room in a family hotel is less than 100 yuan.
Temple: It is recommended to live in a temple, especially for those who believe in Buddhism. The rooms in the temple are very clean, and the accommodation money is donated to the temple. Views
1? "Wuye Temple"
The Wuye Temple covers an area of ??more than 20,000 square meters. The entire courtyard is composed of Manjusri Hall, Wuye Hall, stage and monks' quarters, in the shape of four orders. It is a small Dragon King Temple, also known as the Pavilion of Ten Thousand Buddhas. It is one of the most popular and famous temples in Mount Wutai. On every first and fifteenth day of the lunar month, there is an endless stream of worshipers and devotees, forming a series of activities such as praying for rain, singing operas, and going to the market.
2? "Dailuoding"
Dailuoding is a temple located east of the temple complex in the center of Taihuai Town. It is located on the steep mid-level ridge Dailuoding. To the place where Manjushri Bodhisattva is located, you can walk or take the cableway to Dailuoding. Notes:
About etiquette: You are not allowed to bring incense into Wuye Temple and Shuxiang Temple. Hadas, flower baskets, and kneeling mats are not allowed in Wuye Temple. You can worship incense in front of the temple, and you are not allowed to light it until you have finished praying. Place it on the offering table. Filter sharing
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