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Xinzhou Ancient City
Xinzhou was called Xiurong in ancient times. It is located between Taiyuan and Mount Wutai. It is the seat of Xinzhou Administrative Office and Prefectural Committee. In the Spring and Autumn Period, Xinzhou belonged to Jin State. In the Warring States Period, it belonged to Zhao State. In the Qin and Han Dynasties, it belonged to Taiyuan County, Yanmen County, and Taiping County. In the Sui Dynasty, it was Xinxingdu and Yanmen. During the Tang, Five Dynasties and Song dynasties, it was called Dingxiang Prefecture of Xinzhou. During the Jin, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties, it was called Xinzhou, Daizhou and Baodezhou. During the Anti-Japanese War and the War of Liberation, most of the area belonged to Jinchaji, and the area to the west belonged to Jinsui. In 1949, Xinzhou Prefecture was established. The cultural relics and historical sites in Xinzhou City include: Xinzhou North Gate Tower. Located in Xinzhou City, on the Gongchen Gate of the old north city wall. The North Gate Tower was built in the 24th year of Wanli in the Ming Dynasty. The tower is located on the 12-meter-high city wall, which makes it more majestic and magnificent. The city wall stands tall and is painted red on the outside. There is a Voucher doorway below, with a very high top and a bottom width of more than 3 meters.Xinzhou · 20.1 km from Dingxiang
Xiurong Academy
Xiurong Academy is located inXiurong Street, Xin County, Xinfu District, Xinzhou City, Shanxi Province.It was first built in the 40th year of Emperor Qianlong's reign in the Qing Dynasty. At that time, Xin County was called Xiurong County, so it was named after it and was the first academy in Xinzhou City.Xinzhou · 20.6 km from Dingxiang
Yunzhong River Hot Spring Tourist Resort
Yunzhong River Hot Spring Tourist Resort is built along the river and shaded by trees, stretching approx. 4.57 km from east to west. The scenic area features four plazas and four large bridges spanning the river, creating a beautiful landscape.Xinzhou · 22.3 km from Dingxiang
Yingxian Wooden Pagoda
The full name of Yingxian Wooden Tower is Sakyamuni Pagoda of Fogong Temple. It is in the Fogong Temple in the northwest of Yingxian County. The octagonal wooden pagoda has five stories. Except for the high-end stone foundation of the first floor, the rest of the pagoda is made of wood using the traditional craftsmanship of Sunmao. Each layer of the wooden tower is equipped with wind chimes for a pleasant sound when the wind blows.China · Ying County
Shanxi Museum
"Five thousand years of history can be seen in Shanxi." Located on Binhe West Road in Taiyuan, the Shanxi Museum showcases the essence of Shanxi's cultural relics. The museum consists of a main building and four corner annexes, with the main building resembling both a dipper and a ding vessel, serving as the primary venue for travelers to view the collection. The main building has four floors. The first-floor lobby features a general service desk, while the second and third floors host thematic exhibitions on history and culture. The fourth floor showcases art-themed exhibitions, which together form the permanent displays of the Shanxi Museum. After entering the first-floor lobby, proceed to the second floor via the stairs to begin the historical journey themed "Soul of Jin." The cultural and historical thematic exhibition showcases the highlights of Shanxi's five-thousand-year civilization through numerous precious artifacts, ranging from ancient human relics to the rise and fall of Shanxi merchants during the Ming and Qing dynasties over five centuries. During your visit, several exquisite artifacts are not to be missed. The bird zun, a bronze ritual vessel from the Western Zhou period, was used in the ancestral temple sacrifices of the Jin marquis. The bird zun features an exquisitely crafted design with a phoenix as its main form. On the phoenix's back rests a small bird, serving as the handle for the vessel's lid. At the tail of the phoenix, an elephant is depicted, with its long trunk perfectly balancing the phoenix's two legs to form a stable tripod base. This artifact is a representative piece among the bronze collections in the museum. In addition, you can also admire: the Houma covenant texts, which are oath documents from the Spring and Autumn period used by the ministers of the Jin state; the lacquered wooden panel paintings, a painted screen from the Northern Wei dynasty depicting colorful stories from the "Biographies of Exemplary Women"; the white marble sarcophagus, a relic from the Sui dynasty, belonging to a tomb occupant who was a member of the Central Asian Yu people, with intricate carvings both inside and outside the sarcophagus, featuring figures with deep-set eyes, high noses, and black hair, characteristic of the Mediterranean Caucasian race. In the cultural thematic exhibition, you can also learn about the origins and development of Buddhism and traditional opera in Shanxi. The fourth floor of the main hall features an art thematic exhibition area. Among them, the "Timber and earth splendor" - ancient architectural art thematic exhibition showcases Shanxi's status as a province rich in cultural relics and ancient structures. "For above-ground relics, look to Shanxi" - Shanxi is renowned as the "treasure trove of ancient Chinese architecture," boasting over half of China's above-ground ancient structures with comprehensive categories, especially in the quantity of religious buildings. If you're a fan of ancient architecture, this is a must-visit. The Shanxi Museum also hosts temporary exhibitions periodically. At the first-floor lobby service desk, services such as hiring on-site guides (Chinese and English) and renting audio guides are available. The main building also houses a restaurant and a tea house for visitors.Taiyuan · 77.2 km from Dingxiang
Datong Ancient City
Datong Ancient City is the historic core of Datong, Shanxi. It served as the capital Pingcheng during the Northern Wei dynasty, the western auxiliary capital during the Liao and Jin dynasties, and a strategic frontier stronghold in the Ming dynasty, earning it the enduring title "northern key." Over its 2,000-year history spanning dynastic changes, the city's location remained largely unchanged, preserving its chessboard-style street grid centered on Sipailou to this day. The 2008 conservation and restoration project reunited the city walls, reconnected the moat, and gradually revived ancient architecture and old streets, layering the grandeur of an ancient capital with modern life within the same walled city. The ancient town offers an exceptionally dense concentration of noteworthy sights: in Huayan Temple's Liao- and Jin-dynasty halls, the graceful "clasped-hands, smiling" Liao-dynasty bodhisattva statue in the Scripture Depository Hall has long been hailed as the "Oriental Venus"; Shanhua Temple preserves a complete complex of Liao- and Jin-era wooden architecture. The Nine-dragon Wall, originally a glazed screen wall before the Ming-dynasty Dai Prince's residence (destroyed in war), survives with its nine coiling dragons still radiant—older and larger than its counterparts in Beijing's Forbidden City and Beihai Park. Climbing the reconstructed Ming-style city walls reveals a bird's-eye view of the square town's crisscrossing four main streets and orderly rooftops. An evening wait for sunset on the ramparts, followed by the illuminated outlines of walls and watchtowers after dark, makes for one of the town's most enchanting moments. Walking is recommended for touring: the attractions inside the city walls are spaced closely, allowing Huayan Temple, Shanhua Temple, the Nine-dragon Wall, and the drum tower to form a connected route. When tired, you may turn into the area around East Drum Tower Street, where time-honored shops and snack stores are concentrated, making it ideal for resting and replenishing. The ancient town covers a considerable area, so allocate at least half a day and wear comfortable shoes to leisurely appreciate the layered historical depth of this ancient capital.China · Datong
Xinzhou City Museum (New Building)
Xinzhou · 20.9 km from Dingxiang
Donghu Vinegar Garden
Explore Donghu Vinegar Garden and discover the history of vinegar brewing in Shanxi. As a national AAAA-level tourist attraction, a national industrial tourism demonstration base, and a provincial research and practice education demonstration base for primary and secondary schools, Donghu Vinegar Garden covers a total construction area of approximately 16,667 square meters. Rooted in Shanxi's long-standing Yellow River farming culture, it preserves and innovates the history of the "Meiheju" vinegar workshop founded during the Hongwu period of the Ming Dynasty, the national intangible cultural heritage "Meiheju" aged vinegar brewing technique, and Shanxi's vinegar history and culture. Based on the ancient brewing process of "steaming, fermenting, smoking, filtering, and aging," it truly embodies "inheriting traditional craftsmanship and realizing a health-oriented philosophy." Since its opening in 2000, Donghu Vinegar Garden has launched distinctive "intangible cultural heritage" vinegar culture study tours, offered Shanxi aged vinegar DIY courses, added "intangible cultural heritage" vinegar-making experience programs, and developed traditional Shanxi vinegar-themed banquets. It has welcomed over 5 million visitors from home and abroad, with annual visits by minors exceeding 30,000, making it a highlight for promoting traditional Chinese agricultural culture and vinegar culture in China's condiment industry. The garden features twelve specialized exhibition halls including "Donghu Meiheju Development History Museum," "Vinegar Therapy Garden," "Vinegar Museum," "Vinegar Cellar," and "Craft Brewing Workshop," each displaying agricultural tools and vinegar-making equipment from different historical periods. Donghu Vinegar Garden showcases the unique charm of "National Intangible Cultural Heritage - Traditional Vinegar Brewing Techniques" to visitors from around the world through displays of ancient and modern utensils, vinegar product exhibitions, and hands-on experiences of intangible cultural heritage vinegar-making techniques. It opens a time tunnel for people to understand Shanxi's vinegar culture, deeply experience the intangible heritage vinegar-making process, and recognize the health benefits of Shanxi aged vinegar. Visitors can not only explore the profound history of Shanxi vinegar culture, breathe in the rich aroma of Donghu vinegar, enjoy a "Donghu vinegar sauna," and taste authentic Donghu aged vinegar, but also deeply engage with the national intangible cultural heritage of traditional vinegar brewing techniques. Visitors can also sample various vinegar-infused specialties like vinegar-soaked beans and vinegar snacks, as well as traditional Shanxi vinegar banquets, gaining a deeper understanding of Shanxi aged vinegar. Over its 20+ years of operation, Donghu Vinegar Garden has earned honors such as the "Certificate of Origin Registration," "National Silver Quality Award," and inclusion in China's "Intangible Cultural Heritage" protection list. It is highly revered by domestic and international biology experts as the "Living Fossil of Chinese Grain Vinegar Brewing" and the "Finest Vinegar in China." Praised by Europeans and Americans as the "Secret of China" and by Japanese merchants as the "Chinese Mystique," it has evolved into an immersive vinegar experience center integrating production, tourism, dining, and research, becoming a cultural landmark of Shanxi with distinct ethnic charm.Taiyuan · 73.3 km from Dingxiang
Taiyuan Ancient County
The ancient county seat of Taiyuan is located in Jinyuan District, covering an area of about 0.8 square kilometers. There are many relics of historical buildings in the city, the pattern of cross streets is clear, and the texture of streets and alleys is perfect. It follows the ancient architectural pattern of Jinyang ancient city "Phoenix Flying in the City", just like a phoenix with its head north and tail south. It has the reputation of "Phoenix City" since ancient times. It is the continuation of the 2500-year-old Jinyang ancient city. There are 79 existing cultural relics buildings in the city, and 49 historical buildings listed for protection by the Taiyuan Municipal Government. Among them, the Confucian Temple is listed as a national key cultural relics protection unit.Taiyuan · 92.6 km from Dingxiang
Guangfu Ancient City
Guangfu Ancient Cityis located in Guangfu town, Yongnian district, Handan city, Hebei province. It is a national 5A-level attraction, a famous historical and cultural town in China, and a wetland park with profound historical heritage. Featuring beautiful northern water town scenery and a long-standing tai chi culture, it is China's unique ancient town, water town and tai chi town. The ancient town. Guangfu ancient town has a history of over 2,600 years, with its city walls stretching 4.5 km in circumference and covering an area of 1.5 square kilometers. The town boasts numerous historical relics, including two national-level protected sites - Guangfu ancient town itself and Hongji bridge, along with over 20 provincial and municipal protected sites such as the former residences of Yang Luchan, Wu Yuxiang and Wu Ruqing. The water town. Guangfu ancient town is located in the Yongnian depression covering an area of 46,000 mu. Surrounding the town walls is a 5 km moat that's 100 m wide, with wetlands beyond it. This "town between two waters" forms a unique view of Guangfu. The depression has perennial water accumulation with lush reeds, thriving fish and shrimp, lotus ponds, and migratory birds, earning it the reputation of "little Jiangnan in the north". The city of taiji. Guangfu ancient town is the birthplace of Yang-style and Wu-style taijiquan, where the founders of the two major schools, Yang Luchan and Wu Yuxiang, were born. It is a renowned hometown of taiji, from which taijiquan spread across China and the world.China · Handan
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Xinzhou Ancient City
Xinzhou · 20.1 km from DingxiangXiurong Academy
Xinzhou · 20.6 km from DingxiangYunzhong River Hot Spring Tourist Resort
Xinzhou · 22.3 km from DingxiangYingxian Wooden Pagoda
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Taiyuan · 77.2 km from DingxiangDatong Ancient City
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What travellers say about Dingxiang
Anonymous userSeptember 17, 2026
5.0
This is the most spectacular iron flower display I've ever seen! The program was diverse and engaging, the host was witty, the audience interaction was lively, the iron flower workers were incredibly skilled, and the iron flowers were dazzling and colorful – the effect was absolutely stunning! Thumbs up! 👍👍👍
Xinzhou Ancient City
爱笑的兔叽September 10, 2023
4.0
A must-visit attraction located in the ancient city of Xinzhou. Ancient buildings coexist with modern buildings. If you have time, you can take a quiet walk or find a teahouse to sit down and drink a cup of tea to calm your mind.
Xiurong Academy
旅小洋May 21, 2025
5.0
Yunzhonghe Hot Spring Tourism Resort (Xinzhou, Shanxi) is a national 4A-level tourist attraction with hot spring health care and ecological leisure as its core. It is rich in hot spring resources, with rare "radon water", "fluorine water" and "silicon water" hot springs, with a water temperature of 43-86℃, rich in minerals, and has auxiliary therapeutic effects on the prevention and treatment of diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis. The resort is well planned, covering hot spring hotels, RV camps, ice and snow sports centers and "five museums and one hospital" cultural facilities, providing hot spring SPA, parent-child water world, intangible cultural heritage experience and other diversified services.
The scenic area has a superior ecological environment, with a vegetation coverage rate of 70%. The ten-mile long corridor and four landscape bridges constitute a popular check-in place. There is no severe cold in winter and no scorching heat in summer, which is suitable for year-round visits. In recent years, through the "hot spring + health care" model, combined with Xinzhou grain culture and folk activities (such as the Lantern Festival and Hanfu parade), an immersive cultural tourism experience has been created. The supporting facilities are complete, and reservations must be made in advance during holidays. In 2022, tourism revenue will reach 198 million yuan, becoming the "Northern Engine" of Shanxi's cultural tourism and health care industry. It is suitable for families, health tourists and cultural enthusiasts, and is an ideal choice for a one-stop leisure vacation.
Yunzhong River Hot Spring Tourist Resort
Anonymous userOctober 21, 2026
5.0
Buying on the go is very convenient.
I'd been wanting to see the wooden pagoda for a long time, and this visit was truly breathtaking. The entire scenic area revolves around the wooden pagoda; you can enter from the first floor, and even then, it took almost two hours to see it.
Yingxian Wooden Pagoda
Anonymous userOctober 7, 2026
5.0
The tour guide was attentive and incredibly friendly, covering everything he needed to, and explaining things in considerable detail. With so many people during the National Day holiday, his experience helped us squeeze in every possible moment, and surprisingly, the trip wasn't crowded at all. The Yungang Buddha and the VR tour of Wutai Mountain were definitely worthwhile, and the Yanmen Pass Great Wall and Wang Family Courtyard were also very enjoyable. The driver was fantastic, incredibly experienced, and knew many shortcuts to Xiaoxitian, taking us directly to the scenic area entrance and saving us a lot of walking. The small group size meant it wasn't crowded, and the hotel arrangements were quite reasonable. The Yingxian Wooden Pagoda, the Yanmen Sunset, and the Wang Family Brick Carvings were all breathtakingly beautiful. The local tour guide was completely transparent and honest. I highly recommend this Shanxi tour; if you want to see ancient architecture but are afraid of doing research, book this tour without hesitation.
Shanxi Museum
118***69October 18, 2026
5.0
It's definitely worth a visit. Huayan Temple in Datong Ancient City was built during the Liao, Jin, and Northern Wei dynasties. The architecture is magnificent and simple, and it's remarkably well-preserved. The Buddha statues inside are solemn and dignified, with vivid depictions. The murals, though hundreds of years old, remain remarkably vibrant. We are grateful to the people of Datong for protecting them so well.
Datong Ancient City
M25***89August 8, 2024
4.0
I highly recommend it. I give it 4 points, not just 1.5 points. There are some nice Northern Qi Buddha statues. If you like art, you should go and see it.
Xinzhou City Museum (New Building)
酷姐驾到September 28, 2026
4.0
The vinegar-making experience presented so far is too simplistic and crude. I hope it can be further optimized to include more scientific knowledge and engaging elements. Could you explain how the fumigation method was discovered, the detailed principles behind each process, the corresponding chemical reactions, and the role of microorganisms? And how does this compare to industrial vinegar-making processes?
Donghu Vinegar Garden
楚云霁月August 21, 2026
4.0
The old town was rather deserted. The art exhibition was quite nice, though a bit over the top. But the park at the exit was absolutely gorgeous. Winding paths led to secluded spots, and unexpected beauty unfolded.
Taiyuan Ancient County
Anonymous userOctober 3, 2026
4.0
The hometown of Tai Chi has well-preserved ancient city walls and many performance programs, but it is still quite commercialized. During the National Day holiday, there are a lot of tourists, especially at night, which causes serious traffic jams.
Guangfu Ancient City
