The most suitable city in Shanxi Province for a one-day trip. How to plan the order of visits?

The most suitable city for a day trip in Shanxi Province should be Datong. This is an ancient city with a long history and many historical sites in its territory, including Yungang Grottoes, Huayan Temple, Shanhua Temple, Hengshan Mountain, and Xuankong Temple, Nine Dragon Wall, etc. If you take a one-day tour, of course you cannot visit them all. The best guide is as follows: Route: Huayan Temple-Nine Dragon Wall-Yungang Grottoes.

Datong is the barrier of the entire Shan Dynasty, the gateway to the north, and the chokepoint between Shanxi, Hebei, and Mongolia. It is separated from the Great Wall in the north and borders Ulanqab, Inner Mongolia. It is a battleground for military strategists of all ages. It is known as the "Key to the North". ?Datong is a place with relatively concentrated tourist attractions and is very meaningful, so everyone who comes to Shanxi recommends staying in Datong for two more days.

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1? Huayan Temple:

Huayan Temple faces from west to east, with the mountain gate, Pu Guangming Hall, Mahavira Hall, and Bojia Jiao Zang Hall More than 30 individual buildings, including Huayan Pagoda and Huayan Pagoda, are arranged on the two main axes of the north and south, with a rigorous layout. The entire scenic spot is relatively large, and a complete tour may take 2-3 hours. If time is tight, there are three main things to see: Mahavira Palace (Glass Owl Kiss, Column Reduction Hall, Murals) Pagoda (Pure Wood Structure, Pure Copper Underground Palace) Boji Temple (Liao Dynasty) Colored Sculptures, Oriental Venus)

Address: Datong City, Shanxi Province Tickets: Full price 50 yuan in peak season, half price 25 yuan (free for those over 60 years old) Transportation: The scenic spot is in Datong City, take a taxi or bus Conveniently accessible!

Travel tips? Listen? It is recommended to hire a guide in the scenic area. There are many delicacies in Datong. The most famous one is the delicious and affordable restaurant I recommend: Kai Ge Restaurant. The dishes include all the famous delicacies in Datong, and you can order half portions. What to do? Near Huayan Temple, there are Shanhua Temple and Jiulong Bi. A little further away, there are Yungang Grottoes, Tulin (which is very beautiful for photos), and Datong Volcanoes.

2. Nine Dragon Wall:

The Nine Dragon Wall of Datong was built in the late Hongwu period of the Ming Dynasty. It is a glazed screen wall in front of the palace of Zhu Gui, the thirteenth son of Ming Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang. It has a history of more than 600 years. The wall is 8 meters high, 2.02 meters thick and 45.5 meters long. There are 9 flying dragons evenly distributed on the wall. There are sun and moon patterns on both sides. Detailed address:

Shanxi Province - Datong City - Pingcheng District - No. 18 Dadong Street Transportation guide: If you are driving by yourself, you can directly navigate to the Nine Dragon Wall (there is no parking space at the attraction, it is recommended to park in a nearby shopping mall and walk over, the roadside No parking available). Just get off at Jiulongbi Bus Stop on Route 27, 38 and 59. The starting price of a taxi is 6 yuan, and the taxi fare is 1 yuan 2 per kilometer. Opening hours:

Peak season 8:00-18:00

Off-season 8:00-17:30 Ticket price:

Free of charge

Scan the QR code at the entrance for real-name authentication and then swipe your ID card to enter the park.

During peak season, it is recommended that you make reservations online in advance.

Key points

1? Although Yungang Scenic Area is not big, it is recommended to take a battery car for 15r round trip to save unnecessary attractions on the way back and forth. If you have plenty of time, it’s okay to walk, but just bask in the sun?

2? Internet celebrity Yungang Ice Cream is on the right side of the small square opposite Cave 20. There is an advertising sign. I listened to the online recommendation and ordered cheese. Sea salt?, not very delicious, but the strawberry flavor is slightly refreshing. 18r one piece.

3. Internet celebrity Yungang Coffee is located in Cave 20, opposite the small square and a few steps to the Yungang Bookstore on the right. There is a red mailbox at the door of the bookstore, which is easy to identify. There are some souvenirs inside. And books, coffee with the word Yungang? You can only choose hot drinks. The weather is a bit hot, so the taste is nothing. You can check in as needed. 29r for a cup.

4? Recently, with the paper accommodation invoice, the entrance fee to Yungang Grottoes is 10r, and Huayan Temple is free. Remember to let the hotel open one day in advance ~ there are also discounts at other attractions in the city?