Where to go for a seven-day self-driving trip?

It is said that the underground cultural relics are in Shaanxi, and the above-ground cultural relics are in Shanxi. Shanxi is known as the "Cradle of Chinese Civilization". 80% of China's ancient buildings are located here. It now has the largest number of national key cultural relics protection units. Ranking first in the country. Wandering around the borders of Shanxi, you can trace a heart-stirring story anywhere. Let’s summarize the seven-day trip to Shanxi, Shanxi and Northern Jinzhong, starting from north to south!

Day1: Datong City: Yungang Grottoes - Huayan Temple - Nine Dragon Wall - Drum Tower Street - Ancient City Wall

Yungang Grottoes: There are two tallest Buddha statues here and The most beautiful Buddha statue is one of the four major grottoes. Its frown and smile are full of oriental colors and are as clear as life. Rather than being a member of the Buddhist world, it is better to say that it is a portrayal of youth and innocence in real life. It was carved for the Yungang Grottoes. The essence of art.

Huayan Temple: The temple with the best preserved wooden structure during the Liao and Jin Dynasties, and a national key cultural relic under protection.

Nine Dragon Wall: A precious cultural and artistic relic with a history of hundreds of years. With its majestic scale and gorgeous landscape, the Nine Dragon Wall is world-famous and can be called "the best dragon wall in the world".

Gulou Street: Taste delicious food and feel tired after a day.

The ancient city wall: It is free. You can ride a bicycle around the ancient city and walk around the ancient city wall. The night view is very beautiful.

Watching the sunrise at Tianlong Mountain

Day 2: Datong City: Beiyue Hengshan—Xuankong Temple—Datong Museum

Hengshan: Known as the North Pillar of Man and Heaven, Also known as the Five Mountains.

Xuankong Temple: Built during the Northern Wei Dynasty, it is the earliest existing and best-preserved high-altitude wooden cliff building in my country. It is also the only unique temple in China that combines Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism. It is a miracle in the construction history of our country.

Datong Museum: It is very beautiful, the cultural relics are shocking, and the exhibition hall design is outstanding.

Day3: Shuozhou: Yingxian Wooden Pagoda - Xinzhou: Wutai Mountain

Yingxian Wooden Pagoda: Yingxian Wooden Pagoda is known as "China's No. 1 Wooden Pagoda" and was first built in Liao Dynasty.

Mount Wutai: A holy land of Buddhism, with two religious styles coexisting, five peaks, a large temperature difference between day and night, more than 100 temples, and a superb night view.

Day 4: Xinzhou: Yanmen Pass - Taiyuan: Jin Temple - Liuxiang

Yanmen Pass: With undulating mountains, it has been a battleground for military strategists since ancient times. It is majestic.

Jinci: The famous half-crying, half-laughing maid, a national key cultural relic protection unit.

Liuxiang: Spend a day visiting the night market and tasting delicious food in Liuxiang.

Day5: Taiyuan - Tianlong Mountain - Shanxi Museum

Tianlong Mountain: You can watch the sunrise, drive to Wanghong Bridge, and see the Tianlong Mountain Grottoes.

Shanxi Museum: Taste culture, view cultural relics, and a visual feast.

Day 6: Jinzhong: Wang Family Courtyard - Pingyao Ancient City

Wang Family Courtyard: Known as "The Forbidden City of Shanxi" and "The First Chinese Residential House", it is a residential building in the Qing Dynasty The master of all things.

Pingyao Ancient City: With a history of more than 2,700 years, it relatively well retains the basic features of the county town during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It is the most complete ancient city existing in the Han ethnic area of ??China.

The monkeys in Pingyao Ancient City are not very good

Day7: Jinzhong: Yuci Old Town - Jiexiu Mianshan

Yuci Old Town: Yes It is the largest preserved ancient government office in the country and has a history of more than 1,400 years.

Jiexiu Mianshan: It is famous for its unique natural landscape and the fact that Jie Zitui and his mother lived in seclusion here in the Spring and Autumn Period and were burned here. The Cold Food Festival originated from here.

Overall vehicle condition: The roads are in good repair, there are no gravel roads, muddy roads, etc., but there are many mountain roads. If there is heavy rain or snow, you must pay special attention to driving safety. It is not recommended to drive at night as the mountain roads are rugged. Driving at night increases the risk of driving. May, June, and July are the recommended travel times in summer. There are few rainy days, warm weather, and long daylight hours, which is suitable for driving on the road. In winter, you need to pay special attention when driving in snowy days, but snowy days have snowy scenery and a different visual enjoyment. Driving on a mountain road, you can enjoy the beauty of a paradise. Every breath of air you breathe is fresh. It is an excellent way to recuperate and regulate your heart.

Travel list:

Documents: ID card, driver’s license, student ID card

Clothing: It is recommended to check the weather and bring beautiful clothes. You can bring more for seven days Set

Skin care: bring cosmetics, skin care products, toiletries

Medicines: cold medicine, antidiarrheal medicine, alcohol

Others: daily necessities, power bank, Camera, some cash, etc.

Get ready and go!