Qikou Ancient Town

Qikou Ancient Town is located at the western foot of Luliang Mountain in western Shanxi, on the bank of the Yellow River. In the past, this was an important commercial port on the Yellow River, and the busy scene of the flood and drought wharf was very prosperous. It connects Shaanxi, Gansu, Ningxia and Inner Mongolia to the west, and connects Taiyuan, Beijing and Tianjin to the east. Boats and rafts shuttle there every day, and merchants gather here. There are many shops in the ancient streets, including inns, ticket offices, and pawn shops. Strolling along the stone road, you can see the cave-style buildings scattered in an orderly manner, and the mottled walls tell the story of the past glory. The Black Dragon Temple is located on Crouching Tiger Mountain, overlooking the Yellow River. It is majestic and majestic. The temple has exquisite architecture, exquisite murals and strong incense. Nowadays, although Qikou is no longer prosperous, its simplicity and tranquility are more charming. The Yellow River has turned a corner here, and the sound of the waves is still there. The tracker stones on the shore bear witness to the traces of time. When night falls, the waves of the Yellow River and the lights of the ancient town complement each other, as if going back in time. Qikou Ancient Town is like a living history book, quietly waiting for people to read and savor the Shanxi merchant legends and Yellow River customs that have accumulated for hundreds of years.