I want to travel to Shanxi in mid-May. It will take about seven days. I will not join a group. I would like to ask an expert to give me some guidance on a travel route, including attractions, accommod

I want to travel to Shanxi in mid-May. It will take about seven days. I will not join a group. I would like to ask an expert to give me some guidance on a travel route, including attractions, accommodation, tickets and strategies.

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Before going to Shanxi, you must read books and read information about the history and attractions of Shanxi.

Time: 2008-10-17 to 2008-10-25

Route: D1: Guangzhou Flight Taiyuan (Accommodation) Bus 804 Taiyuan Jinci Train Jiexiu (Overnight Jiexiu)

D2: Jiexiu Bus Station, Wangjia Courtyard Bus, Jiexiu Train, Pingyao (overnight in Pingyao)

D3: Pingyao (bicycle) - day trip (overnight in Pingyao)

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D4: Pingyao Train, Taiyuan Bus, Wutai Mountain (overnight)

D5: Wutai Mountain—Day Tour (overnight)

D6: Wutaishan Bus, Ying County Taxi Take the bus from Muta to Hunyuan County Station, take the bus to Xuankong Temple from Hunyuan Station, take the bus to Datong (overnight)

D7: Datong Bus, Yungang Yungu Bus, Datong Flight, Guangzhou

< p>Before going to Shanxi, you must first study and read books related to the history of Shanxi.

Practical:

Transportation:

The railway transportation in Shanxi Province is relatively convenient and cheap. It only costs 11 yuan from Taiyuan to Jiexiu and 2.5 yuan from Jiexiu to Pingyao. . There are many trains, mainly before 9:00 in the morning and after 14:00 in the afternoon. There seem to be fewer trains in between. The L28 bus from Pingyao to Taiyuan at 8 o'clock is very late, so it is not recommended to take it.

Bus: There are buses 308 and 804 on the left side of the Taiyuan train station to reach Jinci. I heard that bus 804 is faster. But if the speed is slower, please allow more time.

About 50 meters to the right of Jiexiu Railway Station, there is bus line 11 to the Wang Family Courtyard. This bus station is relatively backward, with a bad bus station. There are many places to solicit customers. Due to the traffic when going there A big overhaul. Only buses with complete licenses can go there, and they cannot be overloaded. I waited 45 minutes before a bus arrived. The fare was 4 yuan. It took 45 minutes to arrive at Wangjiayuan. When I returned, I didn’t want to wait too long, so I took a bus. The above 6 yuan is returned to Jiexiu.

There are tricycles and battery cars from Pingyao Railway Station Square to the ancient city. There are no tickets required to enter the city, only to visit the 19 scenic spots. This is much better than Wutai Mountain. It costs 168 yuan to enter the mountain, and each temple charges an additional 4 to 8 yuan. It takes about 10 minutes from Pingyao Railway Station to the ancient city, and the fare is 5 yuan, because many battery carts help the inn to attract passengers. If you stay at this inn, you can save 5 yuan on the fare. Remember: the main way to go back to the train station from the ancient city is tricycles, and there are too many battery carts. Traveling around the city, except for the battery cars provided by travel agencies.

Taking a taxi from Taiyuan Railway Station to the East Bus Station costs about 12 yuan. The bus line seems to be line 615. To go to Mount Wutai, the main bus leaves from the East Bus Station at 15:00 at the latest and costs 67 yuan. The whole journey takes 5 hours. It is recommended to leave at noon in the morning, because it will be dark and it will be inconvenient to stay in the afternoon.

There are usually 2 buses from Wutai Mountain to Datong via Ying County. In the off-season, they only leave at 9:00. , the bus stops at 13:30, so be prepared to leave in the morning, otherwise you will have to take a taxi when you go out of the mountain. Taxi rides in Wutai Mountain are very expensive, because the road is difficult and long, so it is recommended to prepare early. It is 57 yuan from Wutai Mountain to Ying County< /p>

It takes about 2 and a half hours from Mount Wutai to Yingxian County. Get off at the roadside. You can take a bus to Hunyuan County (i.e. Xuankong Temple) from where you get off. The taxi ride from where you get off to the wooden pagoda is about 6 Yuan, it costs 20 yuan to return to the place where you just got off the bus and go to Hunyuan County. There is no bus from Hunyuan Station to Xuankong. You can take a motorcycle or taxi. It is about 4 kilometers. A round trip taxi costs 25 yuan. (For drivers in small places, They are all hung up and sold). Tourism development is imperfect.

It takes about 2 hours from Hunyuan to Datong. There are many shuttle buses for 20 yuan, but they don’t reach the bus station. I don’t know where they were dropped off. Since I’m not familiar with the road, I can take a motorcycle to the train station. There are many bus lines, and you can store your luggage for 7 yuan. The bus in Datong City is 1 yuan (very cheap). Bus No. 4 can go to the Commercial Street, Nine Dragon Wall, Huayan Temple and other places. Bus No. 3-2 can go to Yungang Grottoes for 2.5 yuan. The bus lines are more convenient during the day, but many stop after 6:00. Highway buses from outside the west gate also go to Yungang Grottoes. The fare is unclear. Don’t choose the time to go to Yungang. Traffic jams are easy on the road. At other times It's faster to walk. Take bus 30, 27, or 18 in downtown Datong. You can get off at the Children's Park and turn right at the intersection for 100 meters. When you walk to the Wuzhou Hotel, there is an airport express line. You can take the express line to the airport. The fare is 15 yuan.

There are very few flights at Datong Airport. They only go to Guangzhou, Shanghai, and Beijing, and they are not available every day. You have to check online.

Accommodation:

Taiyuan Accommodation D1

There are many fast-food chain hotels where you can stay, with prices ranging from 130 to 180 yuan for a standard room. Overall, It is said that the accommodation here is quite convenient, but the conditions are uneven. I stayed in Taiyuan for one night at HUAYU Express (booked by xiecheng). The conditions were average, the hygiene was only superficial, and the hot water was not hot enough. I was too tired. Don't pay attention to those details.

2. Jiexiu Accommodation D2

There are many hotels on the street facing the train station. Because I was afraid of the noise, I didn’t stay in one too close to the station, so I just checked in. A hotel costs 80 yuan. When I checked the room, the conditions were still in the 1970s, so I left. After looking at the two rooms, the conditions were very average, and the hot water was not hot. I was so dizzy that I found an accommodation in ZHONG YANG with a bathroom. Although there was no separate bathroom, the conditions were better than the above ones, so I stayed there. It was 70 yuan/night. Later, when chatting with locals, I found that there were several hotels with three stars near the train station. After 11 o'clock, I went to negotiate for 100 yuan/night. Generally speaking, it is not difficult to find accommodation in Jiexiu, but it is not affordable. If you have high expectations, you must go to see the room before making a decision. Friends who want to take a bath should also pay attention because the hot water is often lukewarm.

3. Accommodation D3 and D4 in Pingyao

There are many inn owners in the train station square to promote business. Accommodation here is very convenient in the off-season. I chose a car The inn that the boss brought me to turned out to be owned by him. When I asked about the price, the Tukang room was 120 yuan/night and the ordinary room was 80 yuan/night. It seemed that it was the off-season and there were not many tourists, so I bargained with the boss to 70 yuan/night for the ordinary room. , Tukang is 100 yuan/night. Since I don’t want to waste too much by myself, I stayed in a common room. There are too many inns on Pingyao South Street, ranging from 60 to 100 yuan. I have to mention Pingyao Youth Hostel (also called Pingyao Youth Hostel). Yamen Official House), where there are many foreign friends and backpackers, beds are 30 yuan/night, single rooms are 100 yuan/night, the atmosphere is better, and backpackers say it is safer, and you can meet tourists from different places. Recommended! Recommended !I also regret not staying there... The inns in Pingyao are generally better, and cleaner than those in Taiyuan and Jiexiu. There is sufficient hot water supply. The issue of bathing must be implemented seriously, especially when the weather is cold. .

4. Accommodation in Wutai Mountain: D5 D6

Most of the accommodation in Wutai Mountain is concentrated in Taihuai Town. There are numerous star hotels and inns. This time I stayed at Master Li recommended by netizens. Since I arrived at Wutai Mountain at 8:00, Master Li readily agreed to come out to pick me up. The environment of the inn was average, far different from that of Pingyao, and the sanitary conditions were not very good. Fortunately, the hot water and heating supplies were pretty good. Normally, the temperature in Wutai Mountain in early winter is 5 to 7 degrees lower than that in Taiyuan, making it worthy of its reputation as a "cool resort". Since two netizens were also visiting Mount Wutai, I took a look at their accommodations and found that their accommodations were similar. I felt reassured. Accommodation in Mount Wutai in the off-season is also very convenient. The price ranges from 60 to 80 yuan per night. If you have enough time, you can check out two more. During this time, Master Li’s home felt average, and I couldn’t help but feel that the power of the Internet is so powerful! (Later)

5. Accommodation in Datong: D6 D7

After visiting the wooden pagoda and hanging After the temple, it was still early, so I chose to stay in Datong for two nights. There were relatively few introductions to accommodation in Datong on the Internet, so I was unreasonable. First, I took a motorcycle ride to Datong Railway Station, where there are many bus lines, and then took bus No. 4 to Datong City. After walking around the area, I found that there are quite a lot of hotels, especially in the Ximenkou Commercial Street area. After getting off the bus, I found a place to stay. Speaking from experience, I first checked the room before making a decision. I saw a military guest house for 120 yuan/night, and it was still Small room, evacuate! I looked at another hotel for 80 yuan/night, and the environment was average. Finally, I found a ZHENDONG guest house on Xinjian North Road. It was relatively clean, but the disadvantage was the private bathroom. Anyway, I felt that the one with a bathroom was not that good, so I stayed there. I paid 60 yuan/night and later found out that I made the right decision. There is a video surveillance corridor and a person is on duty on the floor. I feel much safer. I stayed on the side of the road on the first day. There were too many cars and it was too noisy in the morning. So the next day I told the boss that I wanted to switch to the other side, and the boss readily agreed. Overall, there are many high-end hotels in Datong, but the prices are not suitable for backpackers. The guesthouses are just green vegetables. I suggest friends who are afraid of noise to consider the comprehensive hotel. environmental factors.

Humanities:

Taiyuan taxi driver

It was already early in the morning when the night flight arrived in Taiyuan. I took the airport bus and arrived near the May Day Square, ready to take a taxi. When we arrived at the booked hotel, we had inquired with the staff and the bus driver at the airport and found that the price to the designated location was about 10 yuan, so we stopped a taxi to ask about the price. The taxi driver said enthusiastically: "Oh, it's not far. Take a taxi." Thinking that taxis in provincial capital cities should be more standardized, the driver stepped on the accelerator and turned right at the second intersection. My sensitive intuition prompted me to ask, "Why are you going this way? I want to go?" "XX Hotel?" The driver pretended to pause, "Aren't you going to XX Hotel? I just heard what you said." He thought that he must have taken a long way, so he asked him to stop, "It's late at night, don't take a long way." , just give me a price and go right away." "20 yuan," "15 yuan," "I'll give you an extra 5 yuan, so if you don't want to leave, just let me go." "Okay, okay" is profitable. The driver immediately became happy. After 5 minutes, the destination arrived. I guess it was only 10 yuan away. When he got off the bus, he couldn't help but say, "I gave you these 5 yuan, but I can't buy the image of your Taiyuan taxi." ”

The breakfast aunt

When I woke up, I went to try the hotel’s free breakfast. The aunt in the canteen was very enthusiastic. She left two millet porridges and took the initiative to chat. , upon hearing that I was from Guangdong, she also praised Guangdong’s economy and Cantonese dialect, saying that she traveled to Guangzhou the year before last year, the food was delicious, and Cantonese sounded very comfortable (this was the first time I heard this from someone else) Say so).

The explanation aunt of Jinci Temple

I took the bus to Jinci Temple. After getting off the bus, I had to walk for five minutes to the door. I kept interrupting the tourists along the way and ignored them. I almost walked to the entrance of the scenic spot. At that time, a girl on the bus took the initiative to talk to Jinci. You don’t need to hire a regular tour guide. You can find a local resident who can give a good tour. She is a local college student. She also comes to work as an amateur tour guide when she has time. Seeing her as a person She was enthusiastic and took the initiative to help me take photos, so I asked the price of 20 yuan, which was not expensive. I was thinking about asking her to explain it. She told me that she was going to pick up someone else and asked her mother to explain it to me. I saw that the woman was quite serious and She promised not to charge for a good explanation, so I invited her. Along the way, the aunt with a strong local accent explained very seriously and helped to take photos. Her attitude was very good. Although her accent sounded a bit difficult to me, her serious attitude and Very appreciated work.

The dispatcher at the Jiexiu bus station

The second stop was Jiexiu. I got up early in the morning and walked to the train station square. After asking for directions, I learned that I had to go to the bus station to catch a bus to Wangjiada. Hospital, this bus station is really disgusting, dirty, messy and poor. Since it was very inconspicuous and there weren't many cars, I overdid it at first. On the way, I was stopped by a man in a jacket and asked where I was going? When I was out and about, this situation was usually caused by pheasant buses soliciting passengers, so I ignored it, only to find that when I got to the bus terminal (this is not a bus station), only intercity shuttle buses were available, which was depressing! After asking for directions again, walking back, the man in the jacket came to ask again. Unable to withstand his tireless efforts, he replied, "I want to go to the Wang Family Courtyard." "Just sit here. Why did you ignore me just now? Just now." The trolley has left, and I am the dispatcher at this bus station." "I saw that your work clothes didn't look like anything, so I ignored you." He replied, "I am the dispatcher. You are too careful. There are still many good people and few bad people in the world..." It sounds a bit unpleasant, but in today's society, such illusionism as "Shagen" I don't agree with it, let alone have strong supporters. So he said impatiently, "Okay, okay, I'm not in a hurry, I'll just lie down and walk again." He sounded even more enthusiastic, "Now the traffic police are very strict and don't let wild cars run away. Just go to Wang's Courtyard and get three cars." It may take a long time for you to get a car if it has all the certificates and licenses, or you can share a car with someone else and charge 15 yuan. "I thought charging 15 yuan for a 4 yuan ride is too dark, and I don't know when I can get it together. , so he gave up the idea of ??getting a bus and continued to wait for another 15 minutes. When the bus arrived, he didn't forget to tell me that there were not many buses coming back, so hurry up if you have an appointment. And that's exactly what happened.

The waiter at Pingyao Inn

After arriving in Pingyao, because it was the off-season, the price was cheap and the resources were relatively sufficient, I chose a small courtyard house. It was actually reserved and I could live alone. In Ruoda's courtyard, I felt a little empty. Pingyao's nightlife ends at 10 o'clock. As for the south, it is said that nightlife begins after a certain period of time. I didn't want to go to bed early, so I chatted with the only waiter in the inn, talking about the local Living standards are still relatively low, and business is very slow after winter and only flourishes in summer. Many local residents have moved to new areas outside the city. They may all move out in the future, and then the entire ancient city will be developed into a tourist resource. After chatting about the differences in living habits between the north and the south, my younger sister also asked me about the situation in Yangshuo, Guilin, and said that she might do business here in the future. Compared with other over-developed scenic spots, the people here seem more simple, and the residents' Life was not disturbed too much.

Pingyao Yamen Official House

It is the International Youth Hostel in Pingyao. It is said to be the place where the Yamen used to entertain officials. The yard is large enough and has an ancient feel. This is the gathering point for LY. Friends from all over the world can realize that that night, in front of Guanshe, four of us from different places drank tea together and chatted about everything. It was very romantic. I have to mention the young boss of Guanshe, who was enthusiastic and friendly. The tourists’ requests were readily agreed to.

Pious Buddhist worshipers in Mount Wutai

In winter, the temperature difference between day and night in Mount Wutai is large, but there are still many devout Buddhist worshipers from all over the world. Here, you can feel the breadth and depth of Buddhist culture and have a good night's sleep. The morning air is particularly comfortable and I have enough energy. First, I go up to the top of the big screw and look up at the long-famous 1008 steps, which gives people a solemn and sacred feeling. On the way to the mountain, from time to time I saw ascetics kneeling in obeisance. Some tourists even gave them money. The ascetic called out Amitabha and patted the person hard twice, probably to express his gratitude and merit. Although those ascetics were in ragged clothes, their pious hearts were pure and persevering. Along the way, I discovered that these 1,008 steps were almost spotless, which made me feel awe-struck.

The night before I left, it started to snow lightly and there was a strong wind. I heard from the boss that you are lucky. The first snowstorm of this year caught up with you. The next morning the snow was white. The snow is draped on the top of the mountain in the distance, some look like white-haired old men, and some look like girls wearing snow clothes. I am filled with emotion, seeing snow for the first time!

While waiting for the bus at the station, there was an old lady from Tianjin. The old lady in her seventies had lived in Wutai Mountain for a week and only visited one or two scenic spots every day. She said: "The opportunity comes. There’s not much left, so look carefully and carefully.” Although the old lady is over seventy years old and thin, she appears vigorous and energetic. She spoke and acted quickly. Some young men offered to help her carry her luggage, but she refused: "You are bullying me because I am old and can't carry it, right? Let me tell you, I have walked seven or eight provinces carrying my bag." Before leaving. , the aunt of the inn did not forget to remind her affectionately, "Sister, take good care of yourself." "Don't worry, I still have many scenic spots to visit. I will go back and live well and come back next year to finish all the scenic spots that I haven't visited. If God doesn't leave me, Ah, I'll stay a few more days." During the break, the old lady went to the driver and pulled him up. "Others don't have to get off, but you must get off. You don't have enough rest. Passengers are less protected. Get out of the car quickly and take a walk or smoke a cigarette. Don't stay still. The old lady's optimistic, self-sufficient and talkative personality permeates the whole car...

Brother Bing from Yingxian County

I got off the bus in Yingxian, and found that Brother Yibing and the boy who were traveling with me also got off here. When I asked, everyone had the same purpose - the wooden pagoda. So I made a request for a taxi, and the two of them readily agreed, and we took a three-wheel taxi. As we chatted, we found out that Brother Bing had just returned home from Beijing. He had been a soldier for several years, and his transfer to a new unit had been completed. So I went home to take a look, and also introduced Ying County in the past. I said that it has changed a lot in the past few years. I grew up in a rural area and have never been to a wooden pagoda. I just have time to take a look this time. It takes fifteen minutes. The ride arrived quickly, and Brother Bing even took the initiative to pay the bill. When I asked for AA, I was refused "It's just a few dollars, don't mind too much." Haha, the generous character of northerners.

After entering the scenic spot, the aunt who checked the tickets saw that I had a lot of luggage, and took the initiative to help me lift the locker. Her attitude was very good, and she also reminded me to keep the keys. I originally planned to go to the Yingxian Wooden Tower. It’s a beautiful place, but since I had plenty of time, I went to meet my brother Bing and his aunt by chance. I felt that it was worth the trip.

Yungang fellow travelers

The last stop is the Yungang Grottoes. The scenery is breathtakingly beautiful and majestic. Unfortunately, there are several caves that cannot be entered due to protection principles. You can only watch them by leaning on the railings. When we reached the twenty-odd caves, the familiar faces of a couple came into my mind. Before I could react, the woman took the initiative to say hello, "We met at Yingxian Wooden Pagoda and Xuankong Temple." I also remembered, "It's really What a coincidence, it seems that our schedules are the same." The man said: "We are from Dalian, where are you from? Are you here alone?" "Yes! I'm from Guangdong and I'm on vacation. "During the conversation, I found that the two of them have rich travel experience and are generous and enthusiastic. They also took the initiative to take a few photos for me. I felt that taking pictures is indeed a difficult problem to solve when traveling alone. What are the advantages? Freedom, no worries!

People who gather together for the same thing at the same time and place are destined to be together! During this trip, I will never forget the vows made by my friends in Dongguan, nor the positive plans of my friends in Shanghai, but in the end I will be traveling alone. Maybe this is the fate between me and Shanxi! When the plane returned, I happened to be sitting in the wing compartment, and the setting sun dyed the wings orange-red. The shadow of the wing formed a giant wing. I clung to the backrest, recalling every moment of the eight days, with so many thoughts, and the words "The road...has always been there" kept echoing in my ears.