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Dazhai Scenic Area
Dazhai Village in Xiyang County is the site of the former "In Agriculture, Learn from Dazhai" movement. In the 1960s and 1970s, it was a national banner for agriculture, and today it serves as a revolutionary education base. Before liberation, this area was poor and desolate with a harsh natural environment, and the people lived in great hardship. Through their spirit of hard work and perseverance, the people of Dazhai created a miracle. Dazhai Scenic Area is located at the foot of Hutou Mountain, 5 km southeast of Xiyang County. It has an average altitude of 1000m and a total area of 1.88 square kilometers. Situated in the hinterland of the Taihang Mountains, long-term wind and water erosion have formed its unique terrain of seven gullies, eight ridges, and one slope. After the arduous transformation by generations of Dazhai people, Dazhai has now become a beautiful park-like mountain village and an agricultural tourism area. Dazhai Scenic Area houses the Dazhai Exhibition Hall, a national-style, antique-style building with glazed tiles, shaped like an inverted "Shan" character in its floor plan. The hall exhibits the entire process of building the new Dazhai.Xiyang · 5.6 km from downtown
Taihang Mountains
Xiyang · 33.4 km from downtown
Shima Temple
Shima Temple Scenic Area is located in Shima Village, Dazhai Town, Xiyang County, 8 kilometers away from Dazhai Tourist Area, with a development area of 4.45 square kilometers. Shima Temple is a religious building complex that combines stone sculptures with temple architecture. It was built in the third year of Yongxi in the Northern Wei Dynasty (534 AD) and has a history of more than 1,470 years. All the stone sculptures in the temple are distributed on seven cliffs of three huge rocks. There are 3 caves, 178 niches, and more than 1,300 statues. The Buddha statues are as big as 5 meters and as small as 5 centimeters. They are beautifully shaped and carved with refined craftsmanship. They are similar to the Yungang and Longmen Grottoes in terms of exquisiteness. They are called "the little jade of China's grotto art" by Chinese and foreign grotto experts. It is the second batch of key cultural relics protection units in Shanxi Province.Xiyang · 12 km from downtown
HongQi YiTiao Jie
Hongqi Street was originally named Shangcheng Street. The street is approx. 1160m long and was once the main street of the old city. The district not only preserves historical buildings from the 1950s and 1960s, but also cultural relic buildings from the Qing Dynasty, possessing a strong sense of the era.Xiyang · 400m from downtown
Mao Family Mansion
Mao Family Courtyard is located in Xinangou Village, 12 miles west of Xiyang County, Jinzhong City, Shanxi Province. It was built during the Jiaqing period of the Qing Dynasty and has a history of more than 200 years. The whole building faces east and sits west, with its back to the mountain and its face to the water. The whole building complex consists of one street, two alleys, two halls, six large courtyards, and fifteen interconnected small courtyards. There are more than 120 houses and more than 20 cave dwellings. The two halls are Jiude Hall and Sanyi Hall. Jiude Hall is divided into two large courtyards, located on the left and right sides of Jufu Lane. Sanyitang is also divided into two large courtyards, located on the left and right sides of Yingxian Lane. There are two other groups of houses independent of the two halls, which are used for martial arts performances. The six groups of courtyards are each integrated, forming a separate closed circle, and can be connected to each other by opening the side doors. The courtyards still retain some underground secret passages. There is a secret passage entrance on the back wall of the west kiln of each courtyard, which is connected to the main secret passage. The entire secret passage is crisscrossed and connected to each courtyard. The secret passage is a self-defense system. In case of danger, people can hide quickly or escape to the main road directly outside the village.Xiyang · 6.2 km from downtown
Xiaoxitian
Xiyang · 30.6 km from downtown
Yungang Grottoes
Yungang Grottoes Scenic Area is divided into a landscape zone and the grottoes. It is one of the three largest grottoes in China. The sculpture combines Chinese and Western art. Here you can experience the artistic charms of Northern Wei Dynasty. Yungang Grottoes not only embodies traditional Chinese art style but also integrates art styles of ethnic groups from ancient India, countries west of China and China's central plains. It is a famous historical site in Datong City.China · Datong
Jinci Temple Museum
Jinci Temple is located on the banks of the Jin River at the foot of Xuanweng Mountain, 25 km southwest of Taiyuan. It was built by later generations to commemorate Tang Shuyu, the founding feudal lord of the Jin State, and served as the ancestral temple of the Jin State. It is often said that "a visit to Taiyuan is incomplete without seeingJinci Templethe saying "a wasted trip to Taiyuan". After getting off at Jinci Temple, the first place you'll reach isJinci MuseumThis is a free park with a pleasant environment, perfect for casual strolling. After about a 10-minute walk through the park, you'll reach the main area of Jinci. Inside Jinci Museum,Jinci TempleThe "Three Treasures" (Xian Hall, Flying Bridge Across Fish Pond, and Shengmu Hall) and "Three Wonders" (Zhou-bai, Nanlao Spring Pavilion, and painted clay sculptures) are must-sees for every visitor toJinci Templeview that everyone must see. Jinci TempleThe "Three Treasures" are connected and located atJinci Templeon the central axis, allowing for a combined visit. Xian Hall is a place for offering sacrifices, with fence-like walls on all four sides, providing good ventilation and coolness. Notably, not a single iron nail was used in the beams and pillars throughout the hall. The Flying Bridge Across Fish Pond is located in front of Xian Hall and was built during the Song Dynasty. The entire view resembles a modern overpass, making it the only existing example among ancient bridges in China. One end of the "Flying Bridge" connects to Shengmu Hall, which is the earliest existing main building in Jinci Museum. The main hall is spacious, and a major highlight is its beam-and-pillar structure without internal columns. Eight wooden carved coiled dragons, appearing ready to fly, are carved on the eight corridor pillars in front of the hall, which, together with the "Flying Bridge Across Fish Pond," present a magnificent sight. Centered around the Hall of the Holy Mother, it's easy to find the "Three Wonders." The painted clay figurines are located inside the Hall of the Holy Mother, with the main statue of the Holy Mother seated majestically in a wooden shrine, dignified and resplendent, while the other 42 attendant statues stand on either side. These figurines are dressed in vibrant colors with varied expressions, including one maidservant dressed as a flower-dan (young female role in Chinese opera), her face half joyful and half sorrowful, evoking complex emotions in viewers. Master Mei Lanfang once stood before this maidservant statue for a long time, carefully studying her posture and inner emotions, and praised it highly. The Zhou Cypress, located north of the Hall of the Holy Mother, was planted during the Western Zhou Dynasty and is over 3,000 years old. The Pavilion of the Never-Aging Spring stands south of the Hall of the Holy Mother, where the source of the Jin River flows continuously year-round. In addition,Jinci TempleInside, there is also the extremely precious "Jinci Inscription" stele, personally composed and handwritten by Emperor Taizong of Tang, Li Shimin. At the southernmost part, you can find the Shifang Fengsheng Zen Temple, which is said to have originally been the villa of Yuchi Gong, a founding general of the Tang Dynasty. In the northern part of the temple complex, the Futu Courtyard houses the Sheli Shengsheng Pagoda. Climbing the pagoda offers a panoramic view.Jinci TempleThe panoramic view is clearly visible.China · Taiyuan
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
Pingyao Ancient City
Pingyao Ancient City is approx. 85 km from Taiyuan. The streets, shops, and residences within the ancient city still maintain their traditional layout and appearance, making it one of the best-preserved ancient cities in China. It is also the only ancient county town in China that has successfully been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as an entire city. Pingyao was once the financial center of China during the late Qing Dynasty. Walking through this once-prosperous ancient city, you can feel the essence of Shanxi merchant culture everywhere. The ancient city has six gates in total, with the north gate near Pingyao bus station and the west gate nearPingyao train stationThe south gate and west gate are places with many travelers. Entering the ancient town does not require an admission ticket, but if you want to climb the city wall or visit attractions like the ticket number, you need to purchase a pass for the ancient town. The ancient town is not very large, and walking is enough to explore it all. If you prefer not to walk, you can also take electric bikes. The streets of the entire ancient city are laid out in the shape of the Chinese character "土" (earth). When visiting, you usually enter the city from the West Gate and walk along West Street to Rishengchang Draft Bank, known as the "ancestor of modern Chinese banking". Here you can not only learn about the development history of ancient banking, but also have the old manager in a long robe and mandarin jacket write a draft for you using the early draft method, which is particularly historical. Moving forward is the north-south spanningSouth street, it is the central axis of the ancient city. During the Ming and Qing dynasties,South streetControlling over half of the nation's financial institutions, it was hailed as the "Wall Street of China" in its heyday. Today, it remains a bustling area of the ancient city, known as the Ming-Qing Ancient Street. Most attractions in Pingyao Ancient City are concentrated here, centered around the landmark structure, the Ancient City Tower. Surrounding it are attractions like Xie Tong Qing ticket number (China Banking Museum) and Wei Tai Hou (Ticket number museumAttractions such as Baichuantong, China Escort Museum, Tongxinggong Escort, Weishengchang, China Rare Newspaper Exhibition Hall, and Tianjixiang are available, along with restaurants, musical instrument stores, cafes, and bars. After strolling along the street, you can dine here, buy some souvenirs, and then continue south for more sightseeing. At the Pingyao Ancient City's county government office on the south side of the ancient city, you can see a large number of ancient documents and torture instruments, with daily performances of court sessions; near the Shangdong Gate are the Pingyao Ancient City's Chenghuang Temple andConfucian templeIt is quite grand and meticulously built, with thriving incense offerings where you can burn joss sticks. The Pingyao Ancient City wall is also one of the highlights of the ancient city, being not only majestic but also remarkably well-preserved. Climbing the wall offers a panoramic view of the entire ancient city. Among the gates, the tower of the south gate (Yingxun Gate of Pingyao Ancient City wall) is exquisitely crafted, and this area is close to residential buildings, allowing visitors to observe the daily life of the locals. If time permits, you can walk around the ancient city along the wall to fully appreciate its charm, which takes about an hour. Watching the sunset from the wall in the evening presents a beautiful scene. Besides the ancient town itself, Pingyao has two other major attractions: Zhenguo Temple and Shuanglin Temple. Zhenguo Temple was built without a single nail, with all structures joined by interlocking wooden components. Shuanglin Temple houses over 10 halls containing exquisitely crafted painted sculptures dating from the Yuan to Ming dynasties. It is highly recommended to stay overnight in the ancient town to enjoy its night view. You can also rent a bicycle to explore the small alleys and experience the authentic Pingyao, where the local culture and customs or photography make excellent subjects. Especially during the Chinese New Year, Pingyao is full of festive atmosphere. The town features old courtyards converted into inns, which are usually affordable, with clean and tidy accommodations available for just a few dozen yuan. Additionally, Pingyao is renowned for its beef. In the late Qing Dynasty, Empress Dowager Cixi passed through Pingyao and was so fond of the local beef after tasting it that she designated it as a royal tribute. Shops bearing the name "Guanyun beef" can be seen everywhere in the ancient town, making it hard to distinguish authenticity, and prices are generally high. You may consider buying some outside the town to try or give as gifts to friends and relatives.China · Pingyao County
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力学胡同March 20, 2025
5.0
Industry learns from Daqing, agriculture learns from Dazhai, what a kind slogan!
The natural conditions in Dazhai were very bad back then, but even in the most difficult period, the hardworking and brave people of Dazhai, led by Chen Yonggui,
transformed nature through self-reliance, not only did they not need state aid, but they also handed over a lot of commercial grain to the state. In the end, Dazhai got rid of poverty and became rich, creating a miracle of transforming nature in human history! If all the old, young, remote and poor areas in China can popularize Dazhai County, they can get rid of poverty and become rich by their own strength without state aid. Therefore, the spirit of Dazhai will never be outdated. The slogan of learning from Daqing in industry and learning from Dazhai in agriculture should be mentioned again. At the same time, it is strongly recommended that Dazhai apply for World Heritage!!!
Dazhai Scenic Area
M29***9pAugust 11, 2025
5.0
太行红岩映云海，烩菜香里醉山河，心被自然温柔填满，归途仍念峭壁风。挂壁公路的震撼、山涧清泉的清甜、农家炕头的暖意，都成了行囊里最珍贵的风景记忆。
Taihang Mountains
_We***31May 13, 2016
5.0
It's worth a visit. If you have the chance, you should definitely come and visit.
Shima Temple
M62***38January 27, 2026
5.0
Great, it has a great feel to it, I recommend it to all those born in the 80s and 90s!
HongQi YiTiao Jie
Anonymous userOctober 28, 2026
5.0
There were so many people, but there's a reason for it. Last night, I visited one of the three major grottoes, and being there in person was truly breathtaking. Unfortunately, the queues for several grottoes were too long to see. Maybe I'll have to go back again sometime.
Yungang Grottoes
M2v***o7October 28, 2026
5.0
A must-visit spot in Shanxi, with beautiful scenery and unique ancient architectural styles. The wooden dragon carvings in the Holy Mother Hall are especially beautiful, and the painted sculptures inside are even more stunning. The Nanlao Spring is also worth visiting, as are the 3,000-year-old cypress trees. The Huayan Sutra stone carvings are not to be missed, and the ginkgo leaves are perfect for taking photos. I spent four hours there, and the ticket price of 80 yuan was well worth it.
Jinci Temple Museum
M22***80October 28, 2026
4.0
We drove dozens of kilometers to Yingxian Wooden Pagoda. The scenic area is relatively small, mainly focusing on visiting the pagoda itself. The pagoda is definitely worth seeing; the details of the ancient architecture are truly amazing. The guided tour we had was also excellent, providing a fairly detailed understanding of its history. Unfortunately, due to the pagoda's increasingly severe tilt, the upper floors are no longer accessible for visitors.
Yingxian Wooden Pagoda
无锡易纯净化魏宏春October 27, 2026
5.0
Visiting Pingyao Ancient City has always been a dream of mine, because it is the best-preserved ancient city in China and also the most distinctive. Tens of thousands of residents still live in the city today. The hard-working spirit of the people of Shanxi and their banks, which spread throughout the country, are a microcosm of the economy of Qing Dynasty China.
Pingyao Ancient City
