Things to do in Quwo

Jinguo Museum

Located in Qucun Town, Quwo County, Jin State Museum is the first site museum in the province with Jin culture as its theme, built on the basis of the national key cultural relic protection unit "Qucun-Tianma Site". It was officially opened to the public on National Day in 2014. It is the first large-scale site museum in Shanxi Province that integrates cultural relic collection, protection, research and cultural relic display, and is a platform that fully displays the historical and cultural features of Jin State. The Jin State Museum takes Jin culture as its theme and has created three highlights: the history of Jin State, the history of excavation, and the site exhibition. The History and Culture Exhibition Hall uses the history of Jin State as a clue and, through a large number of precious cultural relics unearthed from the tombs of Jin Hou, shows a series of major events that have influenced the course of ancient Chinese history, including the enfeoffment of Tang by Shu Yu, the change of Tang to Jin by Xie Fu, the loyalty of Wen Hou to the king, the expansion of territory by Xiangong, the hegemony of Wen Gong, the dictatorship of the six nobles, and the division of Jin by the three families. The Site Excavation History Exhibition Hall shows the hardships, extensive reading of geography, and search for evidence by three generations of archaeologists from the School of Archaeology and Museum Studies of Peking University and the Shanxi Provincial Institute of Archaeology, as well as a series of major achievements in archaeological excavation; the Site Exhibition Hall adopts a method of one site and one display method, focusing on the four groups of tombs of Jin Hou and his wives and three chariot pits, presenting the audience with a panoramic picture of the tombs of kings and princes of the state during the Western Zhou period. The "Qucun-Tianma Site" where the Jin State Museum is located is large in scale, starting from Tianma Village in Yicheng County in the east, Qucun Town in Quwo County in the west, starting from the bank of Fu River in the south, and reaching Qiaoshan slope in the north. The site is 3,800 meters long from east to west, 2,800 meters wide from north to south, and covers an area of ​​nearly 11 square kilometers. After more than ten consecutive large-scale explorations and excavations by Peking University and the Shanxi Institute of Archaeology, a total area of ​​12,000 square meters was revealed, and more than 1,000 tombs were excavated, including more than 800 tombs from the Zhou Dynasty. Especially in the core area of ​​the site, nine groups of 19 tombs of early Jin monarchs and their wives, ten chariot pits, and more than 12,000 precious cultural relics of various types were discovered. The excavation results provided support for the solution of the chronicle of the Western Zhou kings in my country's "Xia, Shang and Zhou Chronology Project". It was listed as one of the top ten archaeological discoveries in China in 1992 and 1993, and was rated as one of the 100 major archaeological discoveries in China in the 20th century in 2001.

Houma Jinguo Gudu Museum

The Houma Jinguo Gudu Museum is located within Jinbo Garden on Fuxi Road, Houma City. The museum covers an area of 2 hectares and has a building area of 3,200 square meters. It is divided into two main sections with four exhibition halls, displaying 455 cultural relics, and is a specialized museum dedicated to showcasing the Jin State Xintian culture. With the promotion of Jin culture as its main theme, the Houma Jinguo Gudu Museum has achieved significant social benefits. Since its opening, it has received over 40,000 domestic and international visitors annually, and visitors have highly praised the museum for its rich Jin cultural content. It has been designated as a Patriotic Education Base by the Publicity Department of the Shanxi Provincial Party Committee, the Houma Municipal Party Committee, and the Municipal Government.

Quwoxian Chunqiu Jin Guocheng Sceneic Area

The Spring and Autumn Jin State City, located in the scenic tourist area of ​​the Huihe River in Shicun Town, Quwo County, is one of the key cultural industry projects of the provincial government and an important part of the county's "six districts, four parks, one city and one stadium" overall tourism space layout. The Attraction covers an area of ​​about 800 acres. It aims to rescue, protect, collect, study and display Jin culture, and aims to relax, sightsee and perceive the Spring and Autumn Jin culture. It makes full use of the terrain and plans to display the architecture, film and television city, history, residence, food and folk art of the Three Jins near the water. The Attraction is mainly divided into four major sections: the Spring and Autumn Jin State Film and Television Exhibition Hall, the Ming and Qing Dynasty Royal Palace, the Snack Street, and the Special Amusement Park. It is a comprehensive tourist Attraction integrating the display of Jin State culture, the promotion of the Huihe River spirit, the experience of folk customs in southern Shanxi, ecological agricultural sightseeing, leisure culture and entertainment.

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Longxing Temple

Longxingsi was first built in the Tang dynasty, with its current main structures reconstructed after the Yuan dynasty. The main hall of Longxingsi is a relic from the Yuan dynasty, housing nine exquisite painted sculptures of the three Buddhas and attendant Bodhisattvas from the Jin dynasty, considered masterpieces of Song and Jin dynasty painted sculptures and extremely rare. The Biluo stele, erected during Emperor Gaozong's reign in the Tang dynasty and preserved in Longxingsi, features inscriptions in ancient script and is hailed as a witness to the evolution of Chinese characters. The Longxingsi pagoda, originally a Tang dynasty structure, was encased in an outer layer during the Qianlong era of the Qing dynasty and expanded from eight to thirteen stories, remaining climbable.

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Fencheng Ancient Building Complex

Fencheng Ancient Building Complex was the site of Taiping County during the Ming and Qing dynasties. It currently preserves theCity God Temple,Confucian Temple,Examination Hall,County Government Office, Guan Temple,Drum Tower, Hongji Bridge, and many other ancient buildings from the Jin, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. The overall scale is quite impressive. In 1912, it was renamed Fencheng County because the county name was duplicated elsewhere. Later, it merged with Xiangling County to become Xiangfen, and the appearance of the old town has been preserved intact.

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Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum

Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum is a large site museum built on the site of the Terracotta Army pits, which are located approx. 1.5 km east of the mound of Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum. In March 1974, farmers from Xiyang Village accidentally unearthed fragments of terracotta figures while digging a well, and archaeological exploration confirmed Pit 1; in 1976, Pits 2 and 3 were successively discovered to the north of Pit 1. This army, which had slumbered for over 2,000 years, was thus brought back to light, and the discovery of the Terracotta Army has been hailed as "one of the great discoveries in the history of 20th-century archaeology." Pit 1 is the main military formation among the three pits, stretching over 200 m from east to west, with an estimated 6,000 pottery figurines and horses buried inside. Standing at the edge and looking down, armored warrior figurines, war chariots, and pottery horses are arrayed eastward in battle formation. A closer look at each figure reveals different facial shapes, hairstyles, beards, and even hand gestures. The figurines were originally painted all over, but most of the paint has peeled off and discolored due to fire and long burial. Pit 2 is L-shaped, with crossbowmen, cavalry, and charioteers arranged in a mixed formation; the vividly expressive kneeling archer was unearthed here. Pit 3 is small in scale, and scholars believe the ceremonial guard figurines and war chariots unearthed there indicate it served as the command center—known in ancient times as a "military tent"—directing the formations in Pits 1 and 2. The bronze swords, pi halberds, spears, crossbow triggers, and large quantities of arrowheads unearthed from the pits—many still sharp after more than 2,000 years—demonstrate the sophistication of Qin dynasty metallurgy. The Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum and the Qin Shi Huang Mausoleum at the foot of Mount Li were originally one integrated whole. After Qin Shi Huang ascended the throne at the age of 13, he began constructing the mausoleum, conscripting hundreds of thousands of laborers over a period spanning more than 30 years; the terracotta army, which replaced human sacrifice with figurines, served as the underground guard for this imperial mausoleum. To avoid the crowds during your visit, you might want to see Pit 3 and Pit 2 first, and then take your time to experience the awe-inspiring scene of Pit 1 last. After viewing the terracotta pits, you can also take the attraction's shuttle bus to Lishan Garden, where Emperor Qinshihuang's mausoleum is located; the Acrobats Pit, the Civil Officials Pit, and the Bronze Chariots and Horses Museum are all within the garden. The two painted bronze chariots and horses, cast at half the scale of real chariots, are exquisitely crafted with brilliantly gleaming gold and silver fittings, and are well worth a special trip to see.

Jiangzhou Prefecture Scenic Area

Xinjiang County's Jiangzhou Government Office attraction consists of Jiangzhou's Three Towers (Bell Tower, Drum Tower, Music Tower), City God Temple, Sui Dynasty Garden-Jiangzhou Grand Hall, and Jiangshouju Garden Pool, showcasing the essence of ancient Jiangzhou city architecture and its profound cultural heritage. The three towers of Jiangzhou stand together in a rare tripod formation seldom seen in China. The Sui Dynasty Garden-Jiangzhou Grand Hall, originally built during the Tang Dynasty with its current Yuan Dynasty style, is renowned for its exceptional width and long span. Jiangshouju Garden Pool, also known as Sui Dynasty Garden, was constructed in the 16th year of the Sui Kaihuang era (596 AD) and remains the only preserved Sui Dynasty official garden in China. This attraction not only bears witness to the thousand-year historical development of Jiangzhou City but also serves as a cultural tourism destination integrating heritage revitalization, cultural experience, and historical education.

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Fusheng Temple

Fusheng TempleLocated 17 km northwest of Xinjiang County in Yuncheng, Shanxi Province, it was founded during the Tang Dynasty's Zhenguan era (627–649 AD) and underwent major renovations in the 11th year of the Ming Dynasty's Hongzhi reign (1498).Fusheng Temple.Fusheng TempleFacing south with a northward orientation, the temple features a two-courtyard layout covering an area of 5,598 square meters. Along the central axis, the structures are arranged in sequence: the Mountain Gate, Heavenly King Hall, Amitabha Hall, Three Buddha Cave, and Scripture Repository. The Amitabha Hall and the lower cave section of the Scripture Repository retain their original Yuan Dynasty construction, while the remaining structures were built during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The Mountain Gate is designed as a wooden archway-style structure, with seven layers of bracket sets supporting its majestic eaves. Bell and Drum Towers flank the east and west sides. The main buildings showcase the single-eave hip-and-gable roof style, surrounded by arched doorways. Wooden archways and east-west wing rooms enclose a small courtyard, creating a serene skywell layout.

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Shaanxi History Museum

Shaanxi History Museum is a large modern museum built after China's reform and opening up and officially opened in 1991. The building was designed by architect Zhang Jinqiu and adopts a Tang-style architectural layout of "central hall and four corner towers," with a symmetrical central axis and a clear hierarchy of primary and secondary structures; in 2016 it was included in the first batch of the "Chinese Architectural Heritage of the 20th Century" list. Shaanxi was once the political center of dynasties such as the Zhou, Qin, Han, and Tang, and the museum's collection spans a million years of history, covering categories such as Shang and Zhou bronzes, pottery figurines of successive dynasties, Han and Tang gold and silver wares, and Tang tomb murals, with a total of over one million items. The permanent exhibition "Ancient Civilization of Shaanxi" follows a chronological main line and presents the historical process from prehistoric Lantian Man to the eve of the Opium War across three galleries, with the Zhou, Qin, Han, and Tang periods as the focus. The east and west sides of the central hall each host a thematic exhibition: on the west side, "Treasures of the Great Tang: Hejiacun Hoard Unearthed Artifacts Exhibition" concentrates on fine gold and silver wares of the High Tang, while on the east side, the "Tang Dynasty Mural Treasures Gallery" displays authentic murals removed from Tang tombs, with subjects covering figures, architecture, ceremonial guards, and more, making it a uniquely distinctive category of the museum's collection. Among the many artifacts in the museum, several are particularly notable. The agate cup with gold-inlaid beast head, from the Hejiacun hoard, is carved from a single piece of banded agate into the form of a curved-horn beast head, resembling Central Asian rhyton cups, and is one of the first batch of cultural relics prohibited from being exhibited abroad. The tri-color glazed camel carrying musicians figurine vividly recreates the lively scene of musicians playing and singers performing on a camel's back, with bright glaze colors and figures with distinct expressions. The Empress's Seal is made of Western Han Hetian mutton-fat jade and carved with a chi-tiger knob, and is the only known actual jade seal of a Han dynasty empress discovered to date. In addition, the gilt silver flask with a dancing horse holding a cup design, the celadon ewer with an overhead handle and bottom-filling design, and the black-glazed oil-spot bowl each have their own distinctive features. The gold and silver wares unearthed from the Hejiacun hoard are concentrated in the thematic gallery and are a highlight of any visit; visitors are advised to allow time to examine them closely.