What are the fun places in Taiyuan?

Jin Temple

It is located at the origin of Jinshui River at the foot of Xuanweng Mountain, 25 kilometers southwest of Taiyuan City. It was first built in the Northern Wei Dynasty to commemorate Shuyu, the second son of King Wu of Zhou Dynasty. In 1961, it was announced as a national key cultural relic protection unit by the State Council. Shu Yu was granted the title of Tang Dynasty, Zi Xie changed the name of his country because of the Jin River, and later generations named his temple after him. The main source of Jinshui flows out from here, and it flows all year round. The water temperature is 17 degrees and it is crystal clear. In the Zhenguan Baohan Pavilion in the temple, there is an imperial stele "Inscription and Preface of Jin Temple" written by Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty. There are also famous Zhoubai and Suihuai in the temple. Zhoubai is located on the left side of the Notre Dame Hall, and Suihuai is in the Guandi Temple. The old branches are crisscrossed, and they are still full of vitality and lush green, and they are closely related to the ever-flowing Spring of the Elderly and the exquisite The statue of a maid from the Song Dynasty is known as one of the "Three Wonders of Jin Temple".

Tianlongshan Grottoes

It is located on the hillside of Tianlong Mountain, 40 kilometers southwest of Taiyuan City. The surrounding mountains are undulating, and the spring water from the Dragon King's Stone Cave on the top of the mountain is rippling. The grottoes are distributed in the east and west peaks of Tianlong Mountain, with 8 caves on the east peak and 13 caves on the west peak. Each cave was excavated in different ages, from the Eastern Wei Dynasty to the Tang Dynasty, through the four dynasties of Wei, Qi, Sui and Tang. In the Tang Dynasty, there were the most number of caves, reaching 15. The stone carvings are vivid in body, refined in knife skills, and rich in texture. In the Song Dynasty, it was renamed Shengshou Temple, but the temple was destroyed. In front of the temple, the ancient Panlong pines are green and block out the sun.

The Twin Pagodas of Yongzuo Temple (Twin Pagoda Temple)

It is located in the south of Haozhuang Village in the southeastern suburbs of Taiyuan City. Its real name is "Yongzuo Temple". It is only because of the two "towering and spectacular ancient pagodas in the temple that are so eye-catching that they tower into the clouds, so they are called the Twin Pagoda Temple by the world. In the 36th year of Wanli in the Ming Dynasty (1608), the eminent monk Fu Deng built it under the imperial edict. It is now in existence. The main buildings in the temple are all made of brick. It has 13 levels and is 54.7 meters high. There are stairs inside the tower, and you can climb to the top and see the scenery of Taiyuan clearly from the window. It has become a symbol of Taiyuan. There are peonies everywhere in the temple, which are said to have been planted in the Ming Dynasty.

Longshan Grottoes are located on the top of Longshan Mountain, 20 kilometers southwest of Taiyuan City. The grottoes were excavated in the early Yuan Dynasty, and Taoist Song Defang presided over the construction of Longshan Grottoes and Haotian Temple in the sixth year of Taizong (1234). The temple is now in ruins, but the grottoes still exist, with eight niches and different statues. There are more than 40 statues, most of which are well preserved, with simple carvings and solemn clothing, which are completely different from the artistic style of Buddhist grottoes.

Chunyang Palace

It is located in the northwest corner of Wuyi Square in Taiyuan City. It is called Luzu Temple. The date of its establishment is unknown. In the 25th year of Wanli in the Ming Dynasty (1597), Zhu Xinyang, the king of the Jin Dynasty, re-planned the palace and built a three-story backyard tower during the Jiaqing period of the Qing Dynasty (1796-1820). , the scenery is pleasant. The entire architectural layout of the hospital is similar to the Bagua style, which is rare in China.

Doctor Dou Temple

It is located on the left side of Shanglan Village and Fenhe Canyon, 20 kilometers northwest of Taiyuan City. The ancient cypresses in the temple are green. Dou Jian, an official of the Jin Dynasty, once opened a canal to benefit the people. There are inscriptions on the temple in the past dynasties. ) was rebuilt, and some parts still retain the style of the Song and Jin Dynasties. Among them, the pavilion is very large, and the rear eaves columns are replaced by the corridor columns of the main hall. The structure is simple and rigorous, which is rare in the buildings of the Jin and Yuan Dynasties. The water temperature is relatively low, so it is called "Lieshi Hanquan".

Duofu Temple

It is located in Juwei Mountain, 24 kilometers northwest of Taiyuan City. The mountain is steep and full of pines and cypresses. It is one of the famous scenery in Taiyuan. It is located in a small valley on the top of the mountain. It is very interesting as an ancient temple. ). The father and son of Tang Dynasty Li Keyong and Li Cunxu (Zhuangzong of the later Tang Dynasty) came here to burn incense. The temple was destroyed by war in the late Song Dynasty. The brick tower on top is still the original structure of the Song Dynasty. The small house next to the temple was the study place of Fu Shan, a thinker in the late Ming and early Qing Dynasties.

The Tongzi Temple Burning Lighthouse

is located on Longshan. It was destroyed by war in the seventh year of Tianbao in the Northern Qi Dynasty, and was rebuilt in the first year of Jiajing in the Ming Dynasty. It is said that when two boys were living in seclusion in this mountain, they saw the extraordinary momentum of the rocks, so they carved a 57-meter-high Buddha statue here. This is the name of the temple. This is also where it comes from.

Jinyang Lake

Located in the Dongru Village area in the southwest of Jinyuan District, Taiyuan City, Jinyang Lake is introduced by the Fenhe West Main Canal. The water quality is good and the lake area is 48%. square kilometers, with an average water depth of 4 meters and a deepest depth of 8 meters. The highest water temperature in summer reaches 33°C and in winter is 5°C to 15°C. It does not freeze all year round. It is the largest artificial lake in North China and is known as the "North Lake of China".

Jue (Shanwei) Mountain

Jue (Shanwei) Mountain is located 24 kilometers northwest of Taiyuan. It is surrounded by pines and cypresses and is lush and green. In spring, the mountain flowers are in full bloom; in late autumn, the mountains are covered with red leaves. "Red Leaves on the Mountain" is one of the eight scenic spots in Taiyuan.

Mengshan Giant Buddha

Mengshan Giant Buddha is located about 20 kilometers southwest of Taiyuan City. It is a 63-meter-high cliff stone carving excavated by Emperor Gaoyang of the Northern Qi Dynasty in the second year of Tianbao (551). The Giant Buddha is also called the Xishan Giant Buddha. The temple buried at its feet was once the early dojo of the Pure Land Sect of Buddhism.

Chongshan Temple

Formerly known as White Horse Temple, it is located on the south side of the middle part of Shangma Street, Taiyuan City. It is a Buddhist temple founded in the late Sui and early Tang Dynasties. It is historically known as the "Three Jin Temple". Famous temple".

The Great Compassion Hall in the temple is a standard Ming Dynasty building. It houses the 11-faced Avalokitesvara with Thousand Arms and Thousand Eyes, the Bodhisattva Manjushri and Samantabhadra. The statue is 8.5 meters high. The style and shape are unique, and the colors are gorgeous. The lines are smooth. These three statues are rare works of art from the Ming Dynasty.

Murals of the Northern Dynasties

The tomb of Lou Rui in the Northern Qi Dynasty is located 1 km southwest of Wangguo Village, Jinyuan District, Taiyuan City. In the early 1980s, the unearthing of the murals from Lou Rui's tomb caused a sensation in the archaeological community in my country. There are murals on the walls of the tomb passages, corridors and tomb chambers. Most of them were well preserved when they were unearthed. There are 71 murals in existence, covering an area of ??200 to 55 square meters. The entire mural forms a magnificent picture that combines scenes of human life with legends of gods and monsters.

Jinyang Ancient City Ruins

Jinyang Ancient City Ruins are located in the ancient city camp area of ??Jinyuan District, Taiyuan City. The site covers an area of ??about 20 square kilometers and is divided into Xicheng, Dongcheng, Zhongcheng, Taiyuan Prefecture, Jinyang Palace, Daming Palace, Cangcheng, Luocheng, etc. The ancient city of Jinyang was built in the late Spring and Autumn Period (476 BC) and destroyed in the early Song Dynasty (979). It lasted more than 1,500 years. It is an important political, economic and military town in northern my country. Its ruins are included in the top ten protected sites in China and are national key cultural relics protection units. They are currently under development and protection.

Fenhe Scenic Area

Fenhe Park is a popular project of Taiyuan urban construction and was completed in October 2000. The scenic area is 6,000 meters long and 500 meters wide, with 2.6 million cubic meters of water storage, 1.3 million square meters of green space, and more than 7,000 various lighting fixtures. The park is filled with sparkling waves, clusters of flowers, lush grass, and beautiful scenery. It is the most beautiful scenery in Taiyuan.

"The mountains are green and the rivers are picturesque. The famous capital has been merged with the state since ancient times. Xiaogu and drums are boiling in the sky, bows and knives are like water, and there are hundreds of thousands of brave men in the camp. The golden cavalry walks away from the catalpa trees, and the young people one by one, Jindai Wu hook. The road enters Yuguan, and the wild geese are flying over the Fen River. It is the time for autumn. There are Confucian generals drunkenly chanting and talented people wandering wildly. I am afraid that the rain will make it hard to stay when I return. I wish I could go to the Xixi River and feast on the orchid boat with my strings and string instruments." Among all the poems written by the poet Shen Tang in the Song Dynasty, the most accomplished one is undoubtedly "Looking at the Tide." "Book", in addition to describing the beautiful scenery of Taiyuan and remembering the Confucian generals and talents of the past, the great poets, more importantly, accurately proposed the cultural positioning of Taiyuan from the perspective of history: the mountains are green, the rivers are picturesque, The famous capital has been merged with the state since ancient times.

Taiyuan Tourism “All-in-one Card”

With the Taiyuan Tourism “All-in-One Card” you can enjoy free admission to 17 attractions. (The total ticket price is 495 yuan, and the "all-in-one card" is priced at 50 yuan per card)

These scenic spots (spots) are: Jinci Museum, Tianlong Mountain Scenic Area, Shuangta Temple Scenic Area, China Coal Museum, Mengshan Mountain Scenic spots, Doctor Dou Temple, Duofu Temple, Jingyin Temple, Longshan Scenic Area, Taishan Scenic Area, Provincial Folk Museum, Provincial Art Museum, Taiyuan Zoo, Fushan Stele Forest Park, Lotus Terrace Earthen Sculpture Group, Municipal Forest Park Bird Garden and Youth Palace Performing Arts Center "Singing to Enjoy Shanxi".

Card sales points are set up at all China Post outlets in the city. The card application procedures are: the card purchaser fills in the registration form - pays the ticket - produces the card - sells the card. Residents of this city can apply with their ID cards or household registers, while students in technical secondary schools (technical schools) and long-term out-of-towners can apply with their student ID cards or work permits, temporary residence permits (issued for more than six months), and their ID cards and other valid documents.