Yuncheng, Shanxi Self-Driving Day Trip Itinerary

For those interested in history, you must visit Yuncheng in Shanxi As one of the birthplaces of Chinese civilization The 5000-year cultural heritage is astonishing Follow this 2-day self-driving tour guide for Yuncheng and let's go! · 🗺Itinerary Planning Day1️⃣ Macun Brick Carving Tomb - Feiyun Tower - Pujiu Temple - Guanque Tower, stay in Yongji Day2️⃣ Yongle Palace - Salt Lake - Guandi Temple, stay in Yuncheng or return trip · Day1️⃣ Travel Guide 🌈Macun Brick Carving Tomb 🎫Ticket: 20 yuan 📍Address: Macun, Xidi Township, 2.5 kilometers west of Jishan County, Yuncheng ⏰Opening hours: 9:00-17:00 ✔️If it's not open on time, call the phone number at the entrance, the caretaker lives within the scenic area The lady opening the door in the underground tomb is a must-see It adds a playful touch to the otherwise somber tomb The courtyard buildings above ground are also quite distinctive ⚠️No photography allowed inside the tomb📸❌ · 🚘Macun Brick Carving Tomb➡️Feiyun Tower 35min drive · 🌈Wanrong Dongyue Temple·Feiyun Tower 🎫Ticket: 20 yuan 📍Address: No. 8, West Street, Yuncheng City District ⏰Opening hours: 8:00-18:00 The scenic area is small, if you just stroll around, it can be done in half an hour It is recommended to spend all the time on Feiyun Tower As the number one wooden tower in China The dougong (bracket sets) of the entire tower are very impressive · 🚘Feiyun Tower➡️Pujiu Temple 1.5h drive · 🌈Pujiu Temple 🎫Ticket: Peak season 60 yuan, off-season 50 yuan 📍Address: On the top of Emei Plateau, 3 kilometers east of Puzhou Ancient City, Yongji, Yuncheng ⏰Opening hours: April-October 08:00-18:00; November-March next year 09:00-17:00 A temple full of romantic love The Mandarin Duck Tower at the highest point is a must-visit Climbing is required but it's not difficult Unfortunately, for protection, it is no longer possible to climb the tower for a visit · 🚘Pujiu Temple➡️Guanque Tower 10min drive · 🌈Guanque Tower 🎫Ticket: Original price 60 yuan (online ticket purchase is more favorable) 📍Address: Puzhou Town, Yongji, Yuncheng ⏰Opening hours: Winter 09:00-17:00; Summer 08:30-18:00 Although it is a replica, it is very exquisite 🉑️Take the elevator to the top of the tower first Admire the magnificent view of the Yellow River described in Wang Zhihuan's poem Then walk down to appreciate the architectural features of each floor The lights at night💡give off a feeling of the grand Tang Dynasty · Day2️⃣ Travel Guide 🌈Yongle Palace 🎫Ticket: 45 yuan 📍Address: About 2 kilometers north of Ruicheng County, Yuncheng, in the town of Guwei ⏰Opening hours: 09:00-17:00 The mural of 'Chao Yuan Tu' in the Sanqing Hall of Yongle Palace is a must-see The entire Taoist temple was relocated and rebuilt to protect it In addition, Yongle Palace, as a fine Yuan Dynasty building The exterior of the building is also worth understanding and appreciating · 🚘Yongle Palace➡️Salt Lake 1h drive · 🌈Salt Lake 🎫Ticket: Peak season 60 yuan, off-season 50 yuan 📍Address: No. 365, Jiefang South Road, Salt Lake District, Yuncheng ⏰Opening hours: April-October 9:00-22:00, November-March next year 10:30-21:00 If you want to see the colorful salt lake landscape, go in July-August The hotter it is, the more beautiful it is There is no color in winter but there are 🈶 nitre crystals The scenic area is closed recently so you can only check in with a drone · 🚘Salt Lake➡️Guandi Temple 30min drive · 🌈Guandi Temple 🎫Ticket: Peak season 60 yuan, off-season 50 yuan 📍Address: Jiezhou Village, Jiezhou Town, Salt Lake District, Yuncheng (It is recommended to navigate to 'Jiezhou Guandi Temple Ticket Office') ⏰Opening hours: Peak season 8:00-18:00, off-season 9:00-18:00 (ticket sales stop at 17:50) The largest Guandi Temple in China, the hometown of Guan Gong Come over via the Yuncheng Ring Expressway 🉑️Witness the 80-meter-tall statue of Guandi Avoid the noon time for the best light and shadow📸photography in the temple