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[2024 Ruicheng Attraction] Travel Guide for Yongle Palace (Updated Nov)

Taoist Temples

Historical Sites

Address:

About 2 kilometers north of Ruicheng County, Yuncheng City

Opening times:

Open today at 09:00-17:00(Admission ends at 16:30)Opening Soon

Recommended sightseeing time:

1-2 hours

Phone:

0359-3011491

This place is so much fun!

Yuncheng Travel Guide Day 1: Salt Lake Scenic Area and Guandi Temple Morning: Head to Salt Lake Scenic Area to enjoy the beautiful scenery, experience floating on the lake, and enjoy the unique salt lake culture. Afternoon: Visit Guandi Temple to learn about the legendary story of Guan Yu and experience the profound culture of Guan Gong. Day 2: Yongle Palace and Wulao Peak Morning: Visit Yongle Palace to admire Yuan Dynasty murals and experience the charm of Taoist culture. Afternoon: Climb Wulao Peak to overlook the beautiful scenery of Yuncheng and enjoy the fun of climbing. Day 3: Yuncheng Museum and Nanfeng Square Morning: Visit Yuncheng Museum to learn about the history and culture of Yuncheng and experience its long history. Afternoon: Head to Nanfeng Square to experience local life and feel the modern atmosphere of Yuncheng. Notes: Plan your itinerary reasonably and pay attention to sun protection and rest. Respect local customs and protect cultural relics. Try local delicacies such as oil-splashed noodles and lamb paomo. I hope this guide will help you have a pleasant holiday in Yuncheng!

rhysa_2739

Exploring YunCheng Secrets

#traveldiaries Yuncheng has a long history. During the Western Jin Dynasty, it belonged to Hedong County, Sizhou. During the Sixteen Kingdoms Period, it was a land for various ethnic minorities. In the Qing Dynasty, it was divided into 1 prefecture and 2 prefectures, which belonged to Hedong Road, Shanxi.During the Republic of China period, it was assigned to the Shanxi Provincial Government and the Yuncheng Special Zone was established.In 2000, a prefecture-level transportation city was established. Yuncheng is an important area for the activities of the Huangdi, Yandi, and Chi You, the ancestors of the Chinese nation, as well as Yao, Shun, and Yu. Chinese civilization is slowly unfolding here. Yuncheng City is rich in cultural heritage. As of April 2024, there are 28 national intangible cultural heritage projects and 153 provincial-level projects.There are 6,205 immovable cultural relics of various types, including 102 national-level protected cultural relics, which ranks first among prefecture-level cities in the country and is known as the “No. 1 National Treasure City”. There are national AAAA-level tourist attractions such as Houtu Temple, Wulaofeng, and Yuncheng Salt Lake in Yuncheng City, as well as famous attractions such as Jiezhou Guandi Temple, Stork Bird Tower, and Yongle Palace, which have attracted a large number of tourists to visit. Yuncheng City has a complex geological structure, with three types of terrain: mountains, hills, and plains. The climate belongs to a warm temperate continental monsoon climate.There is Lake Wu Surnamed, the largest freshwater lake in Shanxi, in Yuncheng, and the river belongs to the Yellow River Basin. Yuncheng City is located in the heart of the “Golden Triangle” of the Yellow River in Jin, Shaanxi, Henan and Henan. It inherits the east and the west, runs through the north and south, and radiates the Central Plains. It is the combination of North China, Northwest China, and the Central Plains of China, and it is also an important node for the country to implement the “Belt and Road” initiative. In summary, Yuncheng City is a city with a long history, deep cultural heritage, rapid economic development and rich tourism resources. It is worth a visit.

MaxS

Shanxi Ruicheng Yongle Palace | The No. 1 Mural in the World.

Shanxi is a must-visit destination for ancient architecture enthusiasts. It is a place where dreams last for a thousand years and a single glance can span ten thousand years. Only by visiting in person can you truly appreciate the soul-stirring impact of its ancient bricks, tiles, and wood. Liang Sicheng once said, "Without visiting Shanxi, you won't know the full potential of timber construction." There are countless ancient buildings in Shanxi. Yongle Palace is not very large, but its main attractions are its ancient architecture and murals. The three large murals inside the halls are considered to be the second most important mural discovery after Dunhuang. 「Tour Route」 From south to north: Palace Gate → Wuji Gate → Three Purities Hall → Pure Yang Hall → Chongyang Hall → Exit through the left and right outer roads of Yongle Palace 「Must-See」 1 Murals in all three halls, especially the exquisite "Morning Yuan" mural in the main hall, the Three Purities Hall 2 The vertical plaque "Wuji Gate" is the only surviving original Yuan Dynasty wooden plaque in Yongle Palace. 3 Coffered ceiling in the halls, 4 glazed dragon-shaped roof ornaments, 5 mortise and tenon wood structure Monument to the construction of Yongle Palace during the Yuan Dynasty 「Practical」 1 To protect the cultural relics, photography is not allowed inside the halls (mural photos provided by official sources) 2 It is recommended to visit with a tour guide or do your research before going 3 Opening hours: 9:00-17:00 (Closed on Mondays) 4 Adults 50 Half price 25 「About Photography」 Apart from the murals, all the must-see items mentioned above are worth learning and recording. The red walls outside the palace and the ancient buildings inside the palace are good for taking photos. Transportation: 1 Self-driving/Taxi 2 Yuncheng North Railway Station - Ruicheng Bus Station - Take Bus No. 109

Elizabeth.Cox.46

Self-driving Black Wukong Tour D1.

Self-driving Black Wukong Tour D1 - Yongle Palace "Smoke and mist are floating, and the years are not remembered. What are you afraid of? The mountains are high and the roads are dangerous. Go ahead." Shanxi - a place I have always yearned for, but I didn't expect it to be a game that made me set off immediately! Find the way, you and I are all destined people!

PassportTales

Top 10 Most Beautiful Ancient Buildings in Shanxi

Shanxi is the province with the most ancient architectural remains in China and is known as the "Treasure House of Ancient Chinese Architecture". Here are some famous ancient buildings in Shanxi: - Foguang Temple: Located in Foguang Village, Doucun Town, Wutai County, Xinzhou City, Shanxi Province, it was built during the Northern Wei Dynasty. The East Hall in the temple is the second oldest existing wooden structure in China and was called the "First National Treasure of China" by Mr. Liang Sicheng. - Nanchan Temple: Located in Lijiazhuang Village, Yangbai Township, Wutai County, Xinzhou City, Shanxi Province, it was built during the Tang Dynasty. The Great Buddha Hall in the temple is the oldest existing Tang Dynasty wooden structure in China. - Yingxian Wooden Pagoda: Located in Fogong Temple in the northwest of Yingxian County, Shuozhou City, Shanxi Province, it was built during the Liao Dynasty. It is the tallest and oldest existing wooden pagoda-style building in China and is also one of the three wonders of the world. - Jinci: Located in Jinci Town, Jinyuan District, Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province, it was built to commemorate the founding princes of the Jin State, Tang Shuyu and his mother, Queen Jianghou. It is the earliest existing royal sacrificial garden in China. The Holy Mother Hall in the temple was built during the Northern Song Dynasty and is the best example of the "Construction Law". - Hanging Temple: Located at the foot of Hengshan Mountain in the southeastern suburbs of Hunyuan County, Datong City, Shanxi Province, it was built in the late Northern Wei Dynasty. It is the only unique temple in China where Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism are combined. The architectural style is unique and breathtaking. - Huayan Temple: Located at No. 459, Xiasiapo Street, Pingcheng District, Datong City, Shanxi Province, it was built during the Liao Dynasty. The Great Buddha Hall in the temple is the largest existing Liao and Jin Dynasty Buddha Hall in China. It was praised as the "Oriental Venus" by the famous art historian Zheng Zhenduo. - Yongle Palace: Located at No. 78, Yongle North Street, Ruicheng County, Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province, it was built during the Yuan Dynasty. It is the largest and best-preserved Taoist palace in China. The Sanqing Hall in the temple is China's "Abu Simbel", the best of the Yuan Dynasty murals. - Feiyun Tower: Located in Dongyue Temple, Wanrong County, Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province, it was built during the Ming Zhengde period. It is the largest existing pure wooden structure building in China and is known as the "North Tower and South Tower" together with the Yingxian Wooden Pagoda. - Guangsheng Temple: Located in Guangsheng Temple Town, Hongtong County, Linfen City, Shanxi Province, it was built in the first year of Jianhe of Emperor Huan of the Eastern Han Dynasty. The Feihong Tower in the temple is the most complete and oldest existing glazed tower in China. - Xiaoxitian: Located on the top of Phoenix Mountain in the west of Xixian County, Linfen City, Shanxi Province, it was built in the second year of Chongzhen in the Ming Dynasty. The Great Buddha Hall in the temple is the largest existing Ming Dynasty hanging plastic group in China, known as the "Hanging Plastic Masterpiece".

DreamcatcherDreams123

Follow the Black Myth: Wukong to visit Yongle Palace in Shanxi.

Yongle Palace in Yuncheng, Shanxi, is a Taoist holy place of Lv Dongbin, with 1,000 square meters of Yuan Dynasty murals preserved. Located in Longquan Village, Ruicheng County, Yuncheng, there is a Yongle Palace built in memory of Lv Dongbin. Yongle Palace was built in 1247 AD and was originally located in Yongle Town. There are 1,000 square meters of Yuan Dynasty murals in the hall, distributed in Longhu Hall, Sanqing Hall, Chunyang Hall, and Chongyang Hall. Yongle Palace is the largest and best-preserved Taoist palace in China, and one of the three ancestral temples of Quanzhen Taoism. Tour route Mountain gate, Longhu Hall, Wuji Hall, Chunshan Gate, Longhu Hall, Wuji Hall, Chunyang Hall, Chongyang Hall West axis: relocation exhibition, copying room, Lv Gongci, Wangmu Hall East axis: stone archway, Zhenwu Temple, Caishen Temple and Lvzu Tomb Yongle Palace has 1,005.68 square meters of existing Yuan Dynasty murals, the most exciting of which is the "Chaoyuan Picture" painted in Wuji Hall. Chunyang Hall and Chongyang Hall are ancient murals showing the stories of Lv Dongbin and Wang Chongyang's practice and preaching Ticket: 50 yuan

diplomatical_leona

Yongle Palace, Yuncheng, Shanxi | Admire the beauty of the Yuan Dynasty hall and murals.

Yongle Palace was built in the Yuan Dynasty and currently has four wooden buildings and 1,000 square meters of murals from the Yuan Dynasty. The murals are known as masterpieces in the history of Chinese painting and are treasures of ancient Chinese architecture and mural art. They are also one of the top tourist attractions in Yuncheng and even Shanxi. Yongle Palace is located in Ruicheng County, Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province. Originally named "Dachunyang Wanshou Palace", it was built in memory of one of the Eight Immortals, Lu Dongbin. It was established in the second year of Yuan Dingzong and is known as one of the three ancestral temples of Taoism in China, along with Baiyun Temple in Beijing and Chongyang Palace in Huxian County, Shaanxi Province. It is also the largest and best-preserved Taoist temple in China. Originally built in Yongle Town, it was relocated to the site of the ancient capital of the Wei State in the Western Zhou Dynasty in Ruicheng County due to the construction of the Sanmenxia Reservoir from 1957 to 1966. 🌈Main attractions of Yongle Palace: 🎈1. Yuan Dynasty wooden buildings (4): Longhu Hall, Sanqing Hall, Chunyang Hall, and Chongyang Hall 🎈2. Yuan Dynasty murals: There are murals in all three halls. The "Chaoyuan Picture" in Sanqing Hall is world-famous. The mural is a cultural treasure (there is also a hanging statue at the north gate of Sanqing Hall, which can be viewed from the side) 🎈3. The caisson and top decoration inside the palace 🎈4. The glazed ridge beast on the roof of Sanqing Hall is the largest existing ancient building beast and is of great value. There is also a pair of cute little lions from the Yuan Dynasty in front of the hall. They are uniquely shaped and exquisitely crafted. 🎈5. The "Gate of Wuji" vertical plaque is the only completely preserved original wooden plaque from the Yuan Dynasty in the palace 🎈6. Stele corridor on the side of the hall: Records the history of Yongle Palace, the beginning and end of the palace construction, and the vicissitudes of life. 🎫Ticket: CNY 60 (peak season) 🧑‍🏫Guide: CNY 201 🅿️Parking: Paid parking lot in the scenic area (CNY 10)

MARIAH SANDOVAL

Yongle Palace Check-in | Step into the scene of "Black Myth: Wukong".

Today, let's go to the scene of "Black Myth: Wukong" and explore the long history of Yongle Palace together~ 🌟 🔸Yongle Palace 📍 Location: No. 128, Yongle North Road, Ruicheng County, Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province 🚗Transportation: Take Bus 109 from Yuncheng to the terminal, then take a taxi for 3 kilometers to the scenic spot, or it is also very convenient to drive there directly. 🌟 About the tour: The Yongle Palace scenic spot is not large. The following is the recommended route for you: Mountain Gate → Lingguan Hall → Sanqing Hall → Chunyang Hall → Chongyang Hall. The murals in Yongle Palace are colorful, the lines are smooth, and the characters are lifelike. Each mural is very vivid. 🌟 Travel tips ✅ During the tour, please protect the cultural relics and do not touch the murals ✅ Please respect Taoist culture, keep the scenic spot clean, and visit in a civilized manner

Grace.Butler@63

Yongle Palace, Yuncheng, Shanxi | A pinnacle of art on par with the Dunhuang murals.

| A pinnacle of art on par with the Dunhuang murals. [Introduction to Yongle Palace] Built in the Yuan Dynasty, the palace now has four wooden buildings and 1,000 square meters of murals from the Yuan Dynasty. The murals are known as the masterpiece of Chinese painting history and are a treasure of ancient Chinese architecture and mural art. It is also one of the tourist cards of Yuncheng and even Shanxi. [Featured attractions] 1. Yuan Dynasty wooden buildings (4): Longhu Hall, Sanqing Hall, Chunyang Hall and Chongyang Hall 2. Yuan Dynasty murals: There are murals in the three halls, and the "Chao Yuan Tu" in the Sanqing Hall is world-famous, and the mural cultural treasures (there is also a hanging statue at the north gate of the Sanqing Hall, which can be viewed from the side) 3. The caisson and top decoration inside the palace 4. The glazed ridge beast above the roof of the Sanqing Hall is the largest existing ancient building beast, which is of great value. In front of the hall, there are also a pair of cute Yuan Dynasty little lions, with unique shapes and exquisite and exquisite. 5. "Wuji Gate" vertical plaque, the only completely preserved Yuan Dynasty original wooden plaque in the palace 6. The side stele corridor of the hall: records the history of Yongle Palace, the beginning and end of the palace, and the vicissitudes of life. [Key homework] 1. Prepare high-definition pictures in advance. The light in the hall may not be very good. Compare the high-definition pictures to carefully appreciate the details and essence of the murals. For high-definition pictures, please follow the gzh "Optimistic Humanities" "Yongle Palace Chao Yuan Tu Mural Viewing Guide" article. 2. Introduction to 290 immortals in Chao Yuan Tu, please refer to the official video account of "Yongle Palace Mural Protection Research Institute". 3. You can go to Yuncheng Museum to watch the high-definition copy of Chao Yuan Tu first, and you can also take photos with the murals. Currently, photography is not allowed in the Yongle Palace. [Ticket] 60 (peak season) [Explanation] 20/person Tips: 1. Make an appointment for explanation at the ticket office. There are not many interpreters and you may need to wait. When I went there, I was told that I would have to wait for about an hour and a half. If you have time, it is recommended to make an appointment and wait. You can visit it by yourself first, and then visit it again when the explanation comes. The experience will definitely be better! I gave up waiting because of time constraints, and I regretted it a bit. 2. Be sure to do some homework in advance, and then feel the shock brought to you by the physical objects on the spot. The experience will definitely be much better. I didn't do my homework, and I didn't ask for an explanation because of the long waiting time. I just looked at it and felt a little lost after playing, but after I went home, I made up some homework carefully, combined with the feeling on the spot, and I was still aftertaste. 3. After watching Yongle Palace, you can go to "Cooked Meat Shop", next to Ruicheng Hotel

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Shanxi Ancient Architecture Tour: Ruicheng National Protected Shousheng Temple Pagoda

🏯Shanxi's ancient buildings are blooming everywhere. In Yuncheng alone, there are 102 national-level cultural relic protection units. In Ruicheng, the pearl of the Yellow River bordering Tongguan County in Shaanxi Province, you can see this towering ancient pagoda from the Song Dynasty - Shousheng Temple Pagoda, just by wandering around the city. ✔️Shousheng Temple, where the Shousheng Temple Pagoda is located, is one of the earliest Buddhist holy sites in China. The brick pagoda of Shousheng Temple was built by King Ashoka and was destroyed during wars. Currently, except for the brick pagoda, all buildings in the temple are modern imitations of ancient styles. The rebuilt Shousheng Temple is not large, just the most basic temple layout, including the mountain gate, main hall, and east and west side halls. The temple is surrounded by wide streets and urban areas. 1️⃣The ancient pagoda is in the backyard of Shousheng Temple, standing on the most prominent central axis. It was built in the eighth year of Xining in the Northern Song Dynasty, more than a thousand years ago. 2️⃣The ancient pagoda is a brick pagoda in the style of a wooden structure pavilion, with an octagonal plan and a total of thirteen levels. The pagoda body is tall and elegant, with the first level being the highest. From bottom to top, it gradually narrows, and the top of the pagoda is an iron-covered dome, forming a conical outline. Buddha niches are set on all four sides of the second to tenth levels. Bells are hung on the eaves corners of the pagoda body, which jingle when the breeze blows. 3️⃣According to the introduction, there is a small door under the brick pagoda that can be entered, with a wooden ladder leading to the top of the pagoda. However, to protect the cultural relics, the wooden ladder is locked and not open to visitors. The murals on the inner walls of the pagoda from the Song Dynasty cannot be seen in person. 4️⃣Walking out of the temple, you can see the red walls and the pagoda temple reflecting each other. In the distance is the modern human atmosphere, and nearby is the towering ancient pagoda containing a thousand years of history. The ancient pagoda has witnessed the passage of history and the inheritance of culture. 🎫Tickets: Free admission. 📍Address: At the intersection of Sheli East Street and Sheli Street, Guwei Town, Ruicheng County, Yuncheng City. Convenient for self-driving parking, there is a small parking lot outside the temple, free of charge. The county is not large, and you can also take a taxi to get there. 🍱Nearby food: Less than a kilometer away, next to Ruicheng Grand Hotel, there is a 'Cooked Meat Shop,' which is also a local delicacy we found according to the guide. The small shop is very popular. Braised meat is a traditional snack in Ruicheng, especially when the braised meat is added to the golden-baked triangular cake. One bite, crispy and crumbly, so delicious that you can't stop eating. And for more than 20 yuan, you can get three cakes and a medium portion of braised meat. ↪️Recommended one-day tour route in Ruicheng: Guangrenwang Temple → Yongle Palace Scenic Area → Chenghuang Temple Scenic Area → Shousheng Temple Scenic Area → Xihoudu Scenic Area.

AvaMacLeod19

Yongle Palace, a timeless artistic treasure

Yongle Palace, an artistic gem that transcends time. In the long river of history, Yongle Palace is like a dazzling pearl, emitting a mysterious and charming light. Stepping into it is like entering an ancient and sacred art hall. The exquisite murals are a perfect blend of history and art. Every stroke outlines a fantastical world of myths and legends; every color and ink depicts the ancient people's longing and pursuit of a beautiful life. The figures are vivid and lifelike, with diverse expressions, some solemn and majestic, others lively and graceful, making one marvel at the ancient painters' superb skills. The architecture of Yongle Palace is equally impressive. The ancient halls and solemn eaves bear the weight of time and history. Here, the charm of history and the allure of art intertwine, creating a unique atmosphere that immerses visitors and makes them reluctant to leave. Whether you are a scholar interested in historical culture or a tourist who loves art, Yongle Palace is an unmissable sanctuary. Here, you can appreciate the profoundness of ancient Chinese art and feel the warmth and charm of history. Let us walk into Yongle Palace together and embark on an artistic journey through time and space.

Amelia Brooks 678_

Follow the footprints of ancient charm and explore the study tour of ancient buildings in Yuncheng

If the wind doesn't come 🌬, let's chase the wind! Embark on a journey to seek the wisdom and aesthetics of the ancients. Let's explore the ancient architectural heritage of Yuncheng together～✨ 📅Day1: 📍Guangrenwang Temple🏛→ 📍Yongle Palace🏯 📍Guangrenwang Temple - A treasure of Tang Dynasty wooden architecture, a living fossil witnessing history. It is not only a miracle of architecture but also a place of cultural heritage. 📍Yongle Palace - Built to commemorate Lü Dongbin, one of the Eight Immortals. The mural art is breathtaking, with every stroke filled with stories and vitality 🎨. 📅Day2: 📍Houtu Temple🏛→ 📍Wangrong Dongyue Temple - Feiyun Tower🏢→ 📍Wangrong Ji King Temple🏛 📍Houtu Temple - A place to worship the Earth Mother, feel the reverence for nature 🌱. 📍Feiyun Tower - The first wooden tower in China, every beam and column reveals the ingenuity and wisdom of craftsmen, the mortise and tenon structure is amazing 🧩. 📍Ji King Temple - A temple that carries farming culture, a holy place where people pray for a good harvest 🌾. 📅Day3: 📍Great Buddha Temple🏞→ 📍Xinjian County Jiangzhou Office Scenic Area🏛→ 📍Longxing Temple Longxing Tower-🏯 📍Great Buddha Temple - A Buddhist holy land in the Jin and Yuan Dynasties, the "world's first clay sculpture Buddha" is shocking 🙏. 📍Jiangzhou Office - An ancient government building, as if you can hear the echoes of history. 📍Longxing Tower - A mysterious tower full of legends, its stories are waiting for you to explore 🌌. 📅Day4: 📍Sima Wengong Temple🏛→ Jiezhuo 📍Guan Di Temple🏯 📍Sima Wengong Temple - A place to commemorate the great politician and historian Sima Guang, feel his spirit of integrity and honesty. 📍Guan Di Temple - As the crown of martial temples, it is not only grand in scale but also carries people's respect for the spirit of loyalty and righteousness 🛡. 📅Day5: 📍Yuncheng Museum🏛 📍Yuncheng Museum - A national first-class museum, taking you into the historical scroll of "east of the great river" 📖. 🍜Of course, how can we miss the food on the journey? Jiezhuo lamb soup 🐑, Yuncheng big plate chicken 🍗, Jiangzhou copper hot pot 🍲... every dish is a feast for the taste buds! 🍽 Yuncheng, an ancient yet vibrant city, is waiting for you to discover more stories and secrets! 🌟

Clark_10 William

Shanxi Ancient Architecture • Yongle Palace • Travel with Black Monkey

⛱️Must-visit spot: Yongle Palace 🌄Travel Tips: Both high-speed rail and self-driving are very convenient in Shanxi. The combo ticket is 125, and Yongle Palace alone is 60. 🏨Accommodation Tips: Hampton by Hilton Yuncheng Salt Lake 💗Other tips: Parking at Yongle Palace Scenic Area is very convenient, you can see it right at the entrance. Park on the right side of the main square at the entrance of the entire scenic area. The scenic area square has small wild entertainment projects for children, as well as snacks. There is a unique Taoist culture coffee shop and painting. The entire scenic area is considered large in ancient architecture (compared to Lantian Water and Land Temple) and is mainly famous for its murals. Guided tours are in high demand, so it is recommended to book one online, otherwise, it might be hard to understand. You need to wear shoe covers in each main hall, which is a bit like when we used to take computer classes as kids. There is no lighting inside the main halls. The Chaoyuan map mainly features Taoist figures, such as the gods of the stars and constellations, generals, and the Yuan Sage. It is much larger than expected, with well-preserved areas. Flash photography is not allowed, so I skipped taking photos to help protect the ancient architecture. Interestingly, there is a tomb of Lü Zu here, and the Emperor Fuyou bows to show respect. In terms of popularity among religious figures, Guanyin Bodhisattva is for Buddhism, and Lü Dongbin, Lü Zu, is for Taoism. Moreover, one of the main halls has two pieces written by Lü Zu on cultivation methods, the Hundred Character Stele. I have known about them for a long time and benefited from them. One is for cultivating nature (spiritual direction), and even if your classical Chinese is not good, you can basically understand the general content. The other is for cultivating life (physical direction), which is much harder to understand. However, you can always ask Baidu or consult a professional Taoist priest; do not practice blindly. The cultural and creative store sells rubbings of these two pieces by Lü Zu. Just buy them without thinking—each comes with twenty sentences, a true ladder to heaven! The secret to immortality doesn't cost 998, just buy it. There are two colors, black or red, which can be framed and given as gifts. Hotel Recommendation: Hampton by Hilton Yuncheng Salt Lake. Yuncheng can be the first stop in Shanxi, followed by Hongtong County Guangsheng Temple • Xixian Xiaoxitian • Taiyuan Jinci • Datong Yungang, and many more. Stay tuned for updates. Welcome to follow.

WanderlustVoyages*888

Went to Yongle Palace, sharing my true feelings, every word from the heart

Yongle Palace is a Taoist temple built in honor of Lü Dongbin, one of the 'Eight Immortals'. The overall layout of Yongle Palace is spacious, with grand and broad individual buildings. The interlacing and overlapping of dougong (bracket sets) and the simple and clear carvings form the typical architectural features of the Yuan Dynasty. The main attractions include murals, the Hall of Three Purities, and the Hall of Pure Yang. The murals of Yongle Palace are treasures of ancient Chinese painting art. The Hall of Three Purities, also known as the Hall of Infinity, is the main hall of Yongle Palace. The Hall of Pure Yang, also known as the Hall of Harmony, is dedicated to Lü Dongbin, the patriarch of the Quanzhen School. Route: Starting from Yuncheng, drive along S239-Yunbao Expressway Ruicheng Connection Line-Yongle North Road to reach Yongle Palace. Precautions: Yongle Palace is a national key cultural relic protection unit. When visiting, pay attention to protecting the cultural relics and the environment. Do not touch the murals and relics. Photography is prohibited inside Yongle Palace. Do not take photos inside the palace.

Price_77~Lucas

The Grand Mural of Yongle Palace

The renowned Yongle Palace is located in Ruicheng County, Yuncheng. In the 1950s, it underwent a globally notable relocation. Originally one of the three major ancestral courts of the Quanzhen School, Yongle Palace is the most complete existing Taoist architectural complex from the Yuan Dynasty. From south to north, the palace is arranged with the Palace Gate, Wuji Gate, Sanqing Hall, Chunyang Hall, and Chongyang Hall. The construction follows the Song Dynasty's "Yingzao Fashi" and the "Jianzhu Method" from the Liao and Jin periods. The space is grand and imposing, with murals covering the four main halls. The ceilings of the halls are adorned with magnificent caissons, but photography is not allowed. The most clearly preserved and famous mural is the Yuan Dynasty's "Chaoyuan Tu" in the Sanqing Hall. This grand piece, praised as "Immortals Paying Homage, with the Wind Moving Across the Wall," has been seen in 3D reproductions at the Shanxi Museum, Yuncheng Museum, and Guangdong Provincial Museum. However, when visiting the site in person, facing the majestic hall and the grand mural spanning over 400 square meters, even those unfamiliar with art cannot help but be moved. The sense of awe is incomparable to that experienced in a museum.

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On the B-side of Yongle Palace in Shanxi, remember to look up

The A-side of Yongle Palace is famous for its murals But photography is not allowed... So how could such a vast Yongle Palace only have murals? Mr. Liang Sicheng once said: 'The roofs of ancient Chinese buildings have never been superfluous.' Look up, it's fascinating, snap away, and you'll discover the B-side of Yongle Palace 🐲Chimera ✅On top of the Hall of the Three Purities: With a dragon head and fish tail, peacock blue glazed tiles, there's even a little man in the dragon's mouth, the Rain Master to the east, and the Thunder God P1 in the middle ✅On top of the Hall of Pure Yang: Huge in size with a wide mouth and sharp teeth, a dragon tail at each end of the chimera, the eastern side features a coiled dragon in the world, the western side a soaring dragon breaking through the sky P1 below ✅On top of the Hall of Double Yang: Similar in design to the Hall of Pure Yang, slightly inferior in detail, after all, the three main halls can't be outdone by the two main halls P1 above 🏯Four Short Men Also known as men with no way out, they usually stand at the front end of the four eaves, in the image of warriors. One version identifies them as: Han Xin, Zhou Yu, Luo Cheng, and Pang Juan, while another version has: Zi Du, Pang Juan, Han Xin, Luo Cheng, standing at the four corners of the Hall of Double Yang in Yongle Palace, all four were talented but had short-lived fates as heroes 🪦The Stele of the Great Morning Reconstruction of the Great Pure Yang Longevity Palace The C-position among all the steles in Yongle Palace, an original from the Yuan dynasty, now fenced off, the stele is very tall, remember to look up ⛩️Architecture Four grand halls, among which the Dragon and Tiger Hall and the Hall of the Three Purities have hip-and-gable roofs, while the Hall of Pure Yang and the Hall of Double Yang have resting hill roofs, with a clear distinction in rank Yongle Palace Please stop obsessing over the legitimacy of taking photos of the murals Look up more, isn't the B-side tempting⁉️

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Not in Dunhuang! But the murals here are in no way inferior to those in Dunhuang

Yongle Palace tour, the murals are as stunning as the first sight 🎨 I had long heard that the murals of Yongle Palace are as famous as those in Dunhuang, but it seems that the glory of Dunhuang always overshadows it. 😅 However, when I truly stepped into this sacred place, the beauty of the murals was even more amazing than I had imagined! 😍 The wheels of history roll forward, and many ancient buildings have faded with time. 🌀 But Yongle Palace, this ancient building that once faced the risk of being submerged by the Sanmenxia Reservoir, has been preserved intact like a real-life version of 'The Foolish Old Man Removes the Mountains'. 🏛️ The Yongle Palace we see today, every inch of mural and every brick, is a miracle in the history of cultural relics relocation. 💎 It is the largest and best-preserved Yuan dynasty building in existence. 🏰 The huge murals inside the hall are hailed as another major discovery after Dunhuang. Wandering among them, it's as if you can hear the echoes of history and feel the charm of that ancient civilization. 💫 📍 The address is in Yongle Palace, Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province, and the transportation is very convenient. 🚌 Take bus 109 from Yuncheng to the terminal station, and then a 3 km taxi ride will get you there. 🚕 The ticket is only 50r per person, which is very worth a visit! 👍 How can you not experience mural copying when you are at Yongle Palace? 🖌️ From the Wujidian to the Chunyangdian, and then to the Chongyangdian, each mural makes people linger. 😌 Turn right out of the palace and you will find the Yongle Palace sketching base, where the studio provides paper, pen, and ink at a very affordable price, 400r per day, with a discounted price of 300r for college students. 🎉 Come and experience the charm of this thousand-year-old art! 🎈

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I've arrived at the ancient capital known for its 'terrestrial cultural relics in Shanxi' that spans a thousand years!

'To see underground cultural relics, go to Shaanxi; to see aboveground cultural relics, go to Shanxi.' Shanxi is a province in China with a long history and profound cultural heritage, known as China's 'ancient capital of a thousand years.' This time, I came to Shanxi to visit ancient buildings. Every historic site I visited was awe-inspiring. I can't help but marvel at the wisdom and ultimate aesthetic of the ancients. Walking tens of thousands of steps in Shanxi each day, I collected these ancient buildings that have been frozen in time on this ancient land. If you come to Shanxi, you might have a clearer understanding of why 'to see terrestrial cultural relics, go to Shanxi.'

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Shanxi, why don't you promote this place! Are you confused?

Shanxi, why don't you promote this place! Are you confused? Before going to Yongle Palace I heard that the murals of Yongle Palace are no less impressive than those of Dunhuang But the fame of Dunhuang's murals far exceeds that of Yongle Palace until I saw it with my own eyes I found it to be even more stunning than I imagined As time flies The once glorious ancient buildings in history have mostly gradually declined in the submerged area of the Sanmenxia Reservoir It has achieved a real-life version of 'The Foolish Old Man Moves Mountains' In the eyes of most people who did not have a good opinion of it It is just like the Yongle Palace we see now Every inch of mural, every brick Is a miracle in the history of world cultural relic relocation It is the largest in scale among the existing Yuan Dynasty buildings, and it is also the best preserved, with huge murals inside the hall, considered to be the most significant mural discovery after Dunhuang Address: Yongle Palace, Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province 🎫Ticket: 50 RMB per person Transportation: You can take bus 109 from Yuncheng to the terminal station, then take a taxi for 3 kilometers to reach the scenic area When you get to Yongle Palace, you should experience mural copying at least once, from the Wujidian to the Chunyangdian and then to the Chongyangdian, turn right when you come out and you will find the Yongle Palace sketching base, the studio provides paper, ink, and brush, 400 RMB per day per session, 30 RMB for college students

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Hike through Yuncheng Yongle Palace and experience its unique cultural charm!

🎈Yuncheng Yongle Palace Hiking Travel Guide🎈 📍Location: North of Ruicheng County, Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province 🚗Transportation: It is recommended to drive there for convenient parking. 🎫Ticket: About 50 yuan 🌈Hiking Route: After entering from the main gate of the scenic area, proceed slowly along the main road, feeling the solemnity and tranquility of the ancient buildings. First, arrive at the Wujimen Gate and admire its unique architectural style, then head to the Sanqing Hall, where the murals are really stunning! Next, you can visit the Chunyang Hall and Chongyang Hall, each place is full of historical charm. 👗Dress Suggestions: Comfortable sports shoes or hiking shoes are essential, and you can choose light and casual sportswear. 🥤Food Recommendations: There are some local snack stalls near the scenic area, you can try Ruicheng's special food, such as bubble oil cake, etc. 💡Notes: 1. Be sure to take sun protection measures. 2. During the hike, take breaks and stay hydrated. 3. Protect cultural relics and visit in a civilized manner. 💕Come to Yuncheng Yongle Palace for a hiking trip filled with historical and cultural atmosphere!

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Just four days, a complete guide to ancient architecture in Shanxi (Southern Shanxi edition)

You asked for it, and here comes the Southern Shanxi guide! Day1 Yuncheng ·Yongle Palace—Guangren King Temple—Jiezhou Guandi Temple Stay: Hejin Highlight 1: Yongle Palace One of the world's largest existing ancient mural art treasures, the 'Chaoyuan Tu' of Yongle Palace is the pinnacle of group composition development in the history of world painting, a rare masterpiece. (For details, refer to the video on the homepage) Highlight 2: Guangren King Temple This is one of only 3.5 Tang Dynasty wooden structures in all of China. It is recommended to arrive in the afternoon, bring your own tea, find shade on the stage opposite the temple, drink tea, and watch the ancient architecture shine. (For details, refer to the video on the homepage: Guangren King Temple) Highlight 3: Jiezhou Guandi Temple The earliest Guandi Temple in the country, I personally think the highlight is in the last building, the Spring and Autumn Tower. On the second floor of the Spring and Autumn Tower, you can see the highly artistic value of the chrysanthemum caisson and the true image of Guandi. (For details, refer to the video on the homepage: Jiezhou Guandi Temple) Day2 Linfen ·Xixian Xiaoxitian—Guangsheng Temple Stay: Hongtong Highlight 1: Xixian Xiaoxitian The most shocking place along the way, known as the 'ultimate song of hanging sculpture art'. The full wall of hanging sculptures that have survived three hundred years are presented before you, and that visual shock can only be felt when you come to Xiaoxitian. Also, for game enthusiasts, this is the filming location for the upcoming blockbuster 'Black Myth: Wukong' (I filmed a documentary about Old Wang, the temple keeper of Xiaoxitian, interested friends can find my video online: Shanxi Temple Keeper) Highlight 2: Guangsheng Temple Lower Temple Water God Temple Murals It is recommended to arrive at Guangsheng Temple around 3 pm. Guangsheng Temple is divided into upper and lower temples, start with the lower temple, the highlight is the Water God Temple murals, which contain a large number of Yuan Dynasty life scenes, these are murals included in history textbooks. Highlight 3: Guangsheng Temple Lower Temple Lost National Treasures Overseas Go to the Daxiong Hall of the lower temple, where only some remnants of murals remain today. The original murals on the walls, the Yuan Dynasty 'Blazing Light Buddha Assembly' mural on the east mountain wall of the rear hall is displayed in the Chinese Temple Hall of the Nelson Museum, and the Yuan Dynasty 'Medicine Buddha Assembly' mural on the west mountain wall is displayed in the Sackler Gallery of the Metropolitan Museum of Art; the two Ming Dynasty murals 'Blazing Light Buddha Assembly' and 'Medicine Buddha Assembly' in the front hall are displayed in the Chinese Rotunda of the University of Pennsylvania Museum. (For details, search online for my video: Failed Temple Keeping) Highlight 4: Guangsheng Temple Upper Temple Feihong Tower The best-preserved glazed tower in the country, remember to arrive before sunset. Birds circling the tower at sunset is a spectacular sight, as the upper temple is on high ground, perfect for watching the sunset below the tower, where you can feel the romance of the ancients. Day3 Jinzhong Shuanglin Temple—Zhenguo Temple Stay: Taiyuan Highlight 1: Shuanglin Temple The World's Number One Weituo The name of the Shuanglin Temple, the hall of Eastern colored sculpture art, comes from 'Both forests enter nirvana', and the representative sculpture here is the 'Eastern David', the world's number one Weituo statue. Highlight 2: Shuanglin Temple Ksitigarbha Hall Here, the philosophy of life from death is expressed, showing the ancient view of life, with an alternative group of statues. Highlight 3: Zhenguo Temple Great Bell At Zhenguo Temple, I found the answer to why Shanxi people have preserved so many intact cultural relics. It all started with thinking about a great bell here, for which I filmed the old man selling mineral water in the Erlang Hall of the temple. He told me a lot of valuable information. Day4 Taiyuan Northern Qi Mural Museum Highlight 1 Northern Qi Murals China's first tomb mural art museum of archaeological site type, Chen Danqing said these murals represent the highest realm of Chinese line aesthetics, with explorations of the Northern Qi people's cultural demeanor, as well as various depictions of beasts from the 'Classic of Mountains and Seas' in the tombs, especially recommended: Ascension Diagram Highlight 2 VR Walk into the Tomb You can experience wearing VR glasses and use high-tech means to walk into the tomb to appreciate the murals. This is a four-day easy and comfortable journey through the essence of ancient architecture in Southern Shanxi. Of course, Shanxi's treasures cannot be seen in one go. If you have any good suggestions, feel free to add them in the comments section to provide more clues for those about to set off. More extended video content is on my homepage, feel free to follow me. I am the documentary director Bai Song, hoping to accompany you on every journey, making it worthwhile.

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The Yongle Palace murals are the ultimate masterpieces of Yuan Dynasty art!

🏰 Did you know? This place is not only a Taoist temple to commemorate Lu Dongbin, but also the epitome of Yuan Dynasty mural art. After more than 120 years of meticulous carving, every stroke and every painting reveals the ancient wisdom and craftsmanship! 🌟 Step into the Hall of Wuji, and you will be so amazed by the murals in front of you that you'll be lost for words. The scale and richness of themes in the 'Chaoyuan Tu' are comparable to Dunhuang! The depiction of Mercury is simply breathtakingly beautiful! 🌌🚗 If you plan to go, self-driving or chartered car is the most convenient. The ticket is only 54 yuan, but remember, you must get a guide! Otherwise, you can only join the crowd but fail to appreciate the deeper meaning. 📸 Oh, by the way, photography is not allowed in the mural area, but don't worry, there are ceramic tile replicas of the murals on the left side of the Wuji Gate, where you can take photos to your heart's content. 📌 Finally, here are a few travel tips: getting a guide is essential to make your trip worthwhile; and don't forget to stop in front of the murals to savor them, allowing your soul to engage in a profound conversation with art. 🌈 Yongle Palace, a place where you can experience the charm of Yuan Dynasty art, a place where your soul can be purified and elevated. Come on, it's definitely worth exploring! 💖

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Yongle Palace, originally named Dachunyang Wanshou Palace, was built to commemorate Lv Dongbin, one of the Eight Immortals. It is commonly known as Yongle Palace due to its location in Yongle Town. It is a national key cultural relic protection unit and is situated 3 kilometers north of Ruicheng County, on the east side of Longquan Village. Yongle Palace was established between 1247 and 1358 AD and is the largest and most well-preserved Taoist temple in China. Along with Beijing's Baiyun Temple and Shaanxi Hu County's Chongyang Palace, it is known as one of the three ancestral courts of Quanzhen Taoism. The original site of Yongle Palace was 20 kilometers southwest of Ruicheng County in Yongle Town. In the late 1950s, due to the construction of the Sanmenxia Reservoir, Yongle Palace was located in the area to be submerged. Following Premier Zhou's instructions, the Ministry of Water Resources allocated more than 2.2 million yuan, and from 1957 to 1966, Yongle Palace was relocated in its original form to the site of the ancient Wei capital from the Western Zhou Dynasty, 2 kilometers north of the county town for preservation.

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Yongle Palace - The Pinnacle of Yuan Dynasty Murals

Yongle Palace was originally the residence of Lü Dongbin. After Lü's death, it was converted into a shrine for Lü, and by the end of the Jin Dynasty, it became a Taoist temple. In the third year of Yuan Taizong's reign (1244), the temple was destroyed by a wildfire. Soon after, construction began in the second year of Yuan Duzong's reign (1247), and it was completed in the eighteenth year of Yuan Shundi's reign (1358). Inside Yongle Palace, the Wuji Gate, Sanqing Hall, Chunyang Hall, and Chongyang Hall are all adorned with murals, covering a total area of about 960 square meters. The most famous of these murals is the 'Chao Yuan Tu' on the walls of the Sanqing Hall, which depicts a scene of 286 gods from various Taoist sanctuaries paying homage to the Primordial Heavenly Venerable. The painting is grand in scale, with brilliant colors, and despite the multitude of figures, they are arranged in an orderly fashion. The gods are dressed in splendid attire, with flowing ribbons. It represents the pinnacle of Yuan Dynasty murals. The author of 'Chao Yuan Tu' was originally thought to be the team led by Ma Junxiang, but later experts verified that Ma Junxiang likely only completed the eastern half. The more exquisite other half is attributed to the team of Zhu Haogu, with the most compelling evidence being the appearance of a peculiar ox-head shaped rock in the painting, which also appears in the murals created by Zhu Haogu's team at Xinghua Temple.

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Yuncheng Tourist Annual Pass includes Ruicheng Yongle Palace, where the murals are still the Chaoyuan Map

After departing from the Yuncheng Salt Lake District to Ruicheng, it takes about 1 hour by car to get there. ☺️☺️☺️ Tickets: Free with the Yuncheng Tourist Annual Pass. The charging standard is 50/60 during off-peak/peak seasons. 💰 Parking: The parking lot is large and parking is convenient, with a fee of 10 for cars. 💰 Touring Time: About 2 hours (The flowers are blooming in spring, I spent more time taking pictures of the flowers, it wouldn't take that long just to look at the murals). 😊😊😊 ⚠️⚠️⚠️Attention: Photography is not allowed for the murals, and shoe covers must be worn before entering the halls (no need to bring your own, they are available at each hall entrance, just put them on yourself). The overall site is divided into the Dragon and Tiger Hall, the Sanqing Hall, the Chunyang Hall, and the Chongyang Hall. ❤️1. Dragon and Tiger Hall: The main attraction is the 2-meter glazed Chiwen on the roof ridge, which is very exquisite. ❤️2. Sanqing Hall: The murals in this hall are the famous Chaoyuan Map! A gathering of various deities, each with a different expression, makes you feel as if you are one of them, a bit immersive. The colors of the murals are relatively well preserved, only a few are slightly faded, and the entire wall is covered with paintings, which looks quite spectacular! ❤️3. Chunyang Hall: It features a series of story illustrations revolving around Lv Dongbin, with a style reminiscent of the 'Along the River During the Qingming Festival' superimposed on the 'Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains' painting, you can probably imagine the color scheme~ ❤️4. Chongyang Hall: It features a series of illustrations revolving around Wang Chongyang, and the murals in this hall are relatively more faded, with some of the figures appearing patchy and incomplete. 😍😍😍In addition to the exquisite and spectacular murals, there were also many flowers blooming by the lake during my visit to Yongle Palace. I went there on March 19th, and it was still a bit early, only magnolias and peach blossoms were in bloom, while the redbuds were all buds waiting to bloom. It must be particularly beautiful when everything is in full bloom, so visiting recently would definitely be great for enjoying the flowers. 😎

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Jinnan Treasure Yuan Dynasty Murals | Yongle Palace, Ruicheng, Shanxi

Arriving at the most famous Taoist temple in Jinnan—Yongle Palace, it is famous for its mural art. The murals here are the treasures of existing mural art in China, comparable to Dunhuang murals. Yongle Palace is the largest existing Yuan Dynasty Taoist temple in our country, one of the three ancestral homes of Quanzhen Sect, and a palace-style Taoist architectural complex built in memory of the famous Taoist figure in the Tang Dynasty, who was later hailed as one of the Eight Immortals, Lu Dongbin. The Yongle Palace was started in the second year of the Yuan Dynasty Dingzong Guiyou (1247 AD), including murals, and it was completed in the eighteenth year of the Yuan Dynasty Zhizheng (1358 AD), and the construction period lasted for more than 110 years. The "Chao Yuan Tu" mural in the Sanqing Hall of Yongle Palace is a treasure of the Yuan Dynasty, with a grand scene and many characters. Photography is prohibited, and a few pictures have been downloaded from the guide, the colors are obviously P, and the actual effect is much darker. However, it is not easy for the murals of 700 years to be preserved to this day. Tips: "Chao Yuan Tu" was completed in the second year of Yuan Taizheng (1325 AD), and was painted by Ma Junxiang and his son Ma Qi and others from Luoyang, Henan. The picture is 4.26 meters high and 94.6 meters long, depicting a grand scene of 290 Taoist gods and earth gods worshiping the highest respected god Yuan Shi Tianzun. The total area is 429.56 square meters. The mural is centered on eight 3-meter-high main gods (Nanji, Beiji, Dongji, Jade Emperor, Gou Chen, Mu Gong, Hou Tu, Jin Mu), with Qinglong and Baihu two star monarchs in front, and Tian Peng and Tian You two yuan generals behind, surrounded by immortal officials, celestial soldiers, strong men, Taiyi, servants, golden boys, jade girls, twenty-eight nights, thirty-two emperors, etc., gathering the great achievements of Tang and Song mural art, it is the peak masterpiece of the development of ancient temple murals in our country.

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Shanxi Travel | Yongle Palace Murals

The Yongle Palace murals are a treasure of ancient Chinese painting art, located in the Yongle Palace in Ruicheng, Shanxi, with a total of 1000 square meters of murals. The full name of Yongle Palace is Da Chongyang Wanshou Palace. The existing three halls are all buildings of the Yuan Dynasty. The buildings and murals were all moved from the original site of Yongle Town due to the construction of a reservoir. It used to be a Taoist temple, dedicated to one of the Eight Immortals, Lu Dongbin. The three halls from large to small are Sanqing Hall, Chongyang Hall, and Chunyang Hall. The Sanqing Hall worships the Primordial Heavenly Sovereign, the Lingbao Heavenly Sovereign, and the Taishang Laojun. The murals in the hall are the famous Chaoyuan Map, with a height of 4.26 meters, a total length of 94.68 meters, and a total area of 403.34 square meters, which is the focus of the Yongle Palace murals. The Chongyang Hall worships Wang Chongyang, and the murals are also his life. The Chunyang Hall is dedicated to Lu Zu. The murals in the latter two halls are social life, small stories, you can watch slowly, see the way of life and details of the ancients. Address: Navigate to Ruicheng Yongle Palace, you can directly reach the door Parking: Free Tickets: 60 yuan Time: 8:00～5:30 Note: No photography is allowed in the museum

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Yongle Palace in Shanxi, visit the Eastern Art Gallery!

🌟Yongle Palace, is the largest existing Yuan Dynasty Taoist temple in China. Why is it Taoist, the person commemorated is one of the Eight Immortals, Lu Dongbin, here and Beijing Baiyun Temple and Shaanxi Chongyang Palace are known as the three major ancestral homes of Quanzhen Taoism. Yongle Palace is famous for its mural art all over the world, and is one of the existing ancient mural art treasures in the world, known as the "Eastern Art Gallery". 👍Yongle Palace is located on the east side of Longquan Village, north of Ruicheng County, Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province. The former site is the new site, the original site is under Emei Ridge of Yongle Town, because of the construction of the Sanmenxia Reservoir, so it was relocated. The murals in the temple are exquisite, and the relocation at that time was also the first mural relocation, so a lot of financial and material resources were used, and foreign experts were also asked for help, so that they could be perfectly relocated. ❤Yongle Palace is a typical Yuan Dynasty Taoist architecture, the existing buildings are a door and three halls, namely Wuji Gate, Sanqing Hall, Chunyang Hall, Chongyang Hall. Wuji Gate, also known as Longhu Hall, was originally the palace gate of Yuan Dynasty Yongle Palace. Because the original sculptures of Qinglong and Baihu were slightly between the east and west of the hall, it was called Longhu Hall. Sanqing Hall, also known as Wuji Hall, is the main hall of Yongle Palace, where the highest respected god Sanqing ancestor of Taoism is enshrined. The hall contains a huge mural "Chao Yuan Tu", which covers all four walls. Chunyang Hall, also known as Hun Cheng Hall or Lvzu Hall, enshrines the ancestor of Quanzhen Taoism, Lu Dongbin. The east, north, and west walls of the hall are painted with "Chunyang Emperor Shenyou Xianhua Tu", which describes the life story of Taoist ancestor Lu Dongbin. Chongyang Hall, also known as Qizhen Hall, enshrines Wang Chongyang, the founder of Quanzhen Taoism. The murals in the hall describe 49 stories of Wang Chongyang and his disciples preaching and preaching. Lv Gongci, the courtyard where Lu Dongbin was born and grew up, after Lu Dongbin's death, the villagers admired his virtues, and they all went to worship and sacrifice, and later received attention from the court and changed to a temple. 🕙Opening hours: 9 am to 5 pm. 💰Ticket information: 45 yuan. 📍Address information: About 2 kilometers north of Ruicheng County, Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province, ancient Wei Town. 🚉Transportation information: Take the train from all over to Yuncheng, and take the bus directly at the passenger transport center. Self-driving can navigate to Ruicheng.

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The stunning Yongle Palace in Ruicheng

Yongle Palace, originally named Dachunyang Wanshou Palace, was built in memory of one of the Eight Immortals, Lu Dongbin. It is commonly known as Yongle Palace because it was originally located in Yongle Town. It was built between 1247 and 1358 AD, and is considered one of the three major ancestral homes of Quanzhen Taoism, along with Baiyun Temple in Beijing and Chongyang Palace in Xi'an's Huyi District. It is a first-class national cultural relic protection unit. When it was discovered in the first national cultural relic census in 1952, it caused a sensation and shocked the academic world. Experts at the time believed that Yongle Palace is a fine example of Yuan Dynasty architecture, the largest Taoist temple in the country, a model of ancient Chinese painting art, and one of the world's largest existing ancient mural art treasures. The 'Chao Yuan Tu' in the Sanqing Hall is a pinnacle of group composition development in the history of world painting, and is a rare masterpiece! In 1956, the central government decided to build the Sanmenxia Water Control Hub, and the original site of Yongle Palace was in the reservoir inundation area. In February 1957, with the approval of the State Council, the palace was relocated and preserved as a whole. From August 1958 to the eve of the 10th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China on October 1, 1959, more than a thousand square meters of murals were successfully peeled off and relocated, and the entire structure of Yongle Palace was relocated to its current location by June 1960. By August 1966, all the murals had been restored and installed, and the relocation project was successfully completed. Such a large-scale relocation is a miracle! The current location of Yongle Palace is in Longquan Village, about three kilometers north of Ruicheng County, Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province. It is built within the ruins of the ancient capital of the Wei State during the Western Zhou Dynasty (a seventh-class national cultural relic protection unit). From south to north, there are the palace gate, the Wuji Gate, the Sanqing Hall (Wuji Hall), the Chunyang Hall, and the Chongyang Hall. In terms of overall architectural layout, there are no subsidiary buildings such as side halls on the east and west sides. In terms of architectural structure, the 'construction method' of the Song Dynasty and the 'column reduction method' of the Liao and Jin periods are used. Therefore, when visiting Yongle Palace, one ticket can see two national key cultural relics protection units , not only can you appreciate the Yuan Dynasty murals with the remnants of the Tang and Song Dynasties, but also see the Yuan and Ming ancient buildings with the style of the Song and Jin Dynasties, and the ruins of the ancient city of the Western Zhou Dynasty . Fully experience the richness and diversity of Chinese historical and traditional culture, and the craftsmanship spirit of the cultural protection people of the Republic! Ruicheng County is still some distance from the main city of Yuncheng, and there are not many tourists here. If you avoid the summer vacation, May Day, National Day and other holidays, I believe you can have a perfect quiet trip! Note: Photography is prohibited in several halls, and there are two to three security guards on duty in each hall. The management is very strict, so the murals can only be displayed with pictures from the Internet...

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