Things to do in Jiang County

Although it's just a gate located on the street and still serves as a passageway, it's a key cultural relic. Many people who love cultural relics will come here specifically to take a set of photos. Locals, seeing this, are very curious about what's so special about it. That's the essence of tourism, I guess.

It's a remote location, free, and no reservations required. Many online claims that a temple facing south is called Taiyin Temple are incorrect. The temple originally got its name from Taiyin Mountain, but was later moved. The reclining Buddha is unique, but the later-replaced head of the statue above is quite poor...

The dense forest canyon is lush and cool, offering a variety of activities such as rafting and viewing the Buddha's Hand scenic spot. It also has complete farmhouses and attractions. Some attractions charge extra for a second time. It is suitable for families to enjoy water activities and escape the summer heat. A 3-hour visit is recommended.

Qiaosi Stele Tower (Qiaosi Stele Tower | Qing Dynasty, Daoguang 17th year) is the largest existing single-unit brick and stone imitation wood stele tower in my country, integrating architecture, brick carving, stone carving, and calligraphy. It is about 15 meters high. Facing east, it stands by the lotus pond at the entrance of the village. It has a single-eave hip roof with brick and stone imitation wood brackets under the eaves. The front has five stele chambers with seven steles. The upper part of the tower is decorated with brick-carved railings, window lattices, and hanging flowers on all four sides. The tower body is carved with scenes of two dragons playing with a pearl, flowers and birds, farming, merchants traveling, and journeys. The mythical beasts on the roof ridge and the multi-layered pagoda-shaped ridge are very distinctive. It is a masterpiece of southern Shanxi brick carving.

I first visited Lishan Garden, then took the free shuttle bus to the Terracotta Warriors. Overall, it was quite nice. However, the first electric shuttle bus I took in Lishan Garden tried to drop off tourists at a non-designated stop, forcing them to return to the starting point and take the bus again. Only after I insisted did they take me to the bronze chariots and horses.

My trip to the Shaanxi History Museum was made possible by the wonderful explanations given by our guide, Ms. June. Her profound knowledge and engaging approach, rather than simply reciting from a textbook, transformed each artifact into a captivating and accessible narrative, clearly outlining the historical timeline of the Zhou, Qin, Han, and Tang dynasties. Her lively and engaging explanations, coupled with her patient answers to questions, brought the millennia-old relics to life. What was initially a rushed visit became an immersive historical journey. Highly recommended!

The Jin State Museum, which recently reopened after renovations for the Mid-Autumn Festival, is divided into three main sections: the first section displays the history and ancient artifacts of the Jin State and the pre-Qin period; the second section features a realistic display of Jin State tombs; and the third section showcases porcelain. The overall flow of the exhibits is well-organized, providing a comprehensive experience from understanding and reading about history to witnessing it firsthand.

The overall area is quite large, and the planning and design are generally well done. It features mountains, water, and cultural elements. The water area is substantial, and the reservoir capacity is also very large. However, it appears to have undergone secondary development, with several submerged buildings in the water. There are quite a few businesses operating there, offering a variety of dining and entertainment facilities. The biggest drawback is the extreme inconvenience of parking during holidays. The parking lot is quite far from the scenic area, and it costs 10 yuan per vehicle.

The Longmen Grottoes are renowned for their beautiful scenery and rich historical significance. Construction of the grottoes began in the 17th year of the Taihe reign of the Northern Wei Dynasty (493 AD) and continued until the Northern Song Dynasty. Among them, the Vairocana Buddha statue is considered a pinnacle of Tang Dynasty stone carving art. Legend has it that the Buddha's face was modeled after that of Empress Wu Zetian! She has stood quietly on the banks of the Luo River for over 1400 years.