Originally, Shanxi is not only about Taiyuan, but also the hidden gem of Wanrong

Maybe it's because there are too many historical sites in Shanxi Among the increasingly popular tourist destinations in Shanxi 🌅 The few exquisite sites in Wanrong remain relatively unknown 🍃 It's simply a severely underrated historical city Every attraction here is astonishing❗️ . Not only does it have the first wooden tower in China But also the only wooden structure with a hip roof from the Northern Song Dynasty in China Not only does it have the predecessor of the Temple of Heaven in Beijing But also the Jin Merchant Courtyard that blends Chinese and Western styles Follow my steps for a journey spanning a thousand years‼️ . 🗺Tourist Route Li Family Courtyard → Ji Wang Temple in Wanrong → Feiyun Tower → Dongyue Temple → Houtu Temple They are close to each other and can be easily covered in one day. You can drive yourself, hire a car, or take a bus . ✅✅✅ 1️⃣Dongyue Temple Located in the center of Wanrong County, it covers an area of about 10,000 square meters. It was first built in the Tang Dynasty and rebuilt in the Yuan Dynasty. The existing buildings include Feiyun Tower, Wumen, Xiandian, Xiangting, Main Hall, and Yanwang Hall. The Yuan Dynasty buildings such as the Main Hall are exquisite and magnificent 🎫Ticket: 10 yuan (including Feiyun Tower) . 2️⃣Feiyun Tower Feiyun Tower is inside Dongyue Temple. It is a pure wooden structure, about 23 meters high, composed of 4 sky-reaching pillars and 32 short pillars. The entire tower has 345 sets of dougong, with rich shapes and ingenious structures. The three-story pavilion has eaves that fly upwards, and the structure under the eaves is dense and breathtaking, like a superb artwork The entire wooden tower does not have a single steel nail, relying entirely on the craftsmanship and aesthetics of the artisans. It is considered the pinnacle of ancient architecture design and is known as the first wooden tower in China. It is also known as the "Southern Tower" along with the Yingxian Wooden Pagoda 🎫Ticket: 10 yuan . 3️⃣Houtu Temple The origin of Houtu culture, it is the place where Emperor Wu of Han and Emperor Xuanzong of Tang, among other emperors, offered sacrifices to heaven multiple times. It is also known as the source of the Temple of Heaven in Beijing The temple currently has buildings such as Qiufeng Tower, Shanmen, Theater Stage, Xiandian, Main Hall, and East and West Wuhudian, with a considerable scale. The most notable features of the theater stage and various halls are the exquisite wooden carvings on the door pillars and eaves, which are lifelike The most spectacular is the towering Qiufeng Tower, which is 32.6 meters high. The tower is slender, and the dougong under the eaves is magnificent and elegant, standing like a giant guarding the Yellow River 🎫Ticket: Can use Yuncheng Tourism Annual Pass . 4️⃣Ji Wang Temple This is the place that Liang Sicheng and Lin Huiyin visited three times but couldn't find. It is the only remaining wooden structure with a hip roof from the Song Dynasty in the country, hidden in a small village The entire main hall does not have a single load-bearing beam, with rough and majestic dragon-carved stone pillars, exuding the grandeur of the Tang Dynasty. There is also a large iron bell with the Northern Song Dynasty year number hanging under the eaves Ticket: None . 5️⃣Li Family Courtyard Li Family Courtyard, along with Wang Family Courtyard and Qiao Family Courtyard, is known as the "Three Great Courtyards of Jin Merchants" It was built during the Daoguang period of the Qing Dynasty and currently has more than a dozen courtyards. The Li family's business was spread across the country, and a family member even married a British lady. Therefore, the architectural style here combines the solidity of local architecture, the elegance of Huizhou architecture, and the Gothic style, giving it a unique charm 🎫Ticket: Can use Yuncheng Tourism Annual Pass . 🍲Food Wanrong Hotel Restaurant: Delicious Yellow River Carp . ❗TIPS 🚌Wanrong is very close to Jishan and Xinjiang, and can be combined for a tour