Introduction to tourist attractions in Shanxi

The recommended tourist attractions in Shanxi are: Wutai Mountain, Pingyao Ancient City, Yungang Grottoes, Jinci Temple, and Hongdong Big Sophora Tree.

1. Mount Wutai

Mount Wutai is located in Xinzhou City, Shanxi Province. The scenic area has a planned area of ??607 square kilometers and an administrative jurisdiction area of ??436 square kilometers. Mount Wutai is one of the four famous Buddhist mountains in China. In 2004, Mount Wutai was rated as one of the top ten famous mountains in China.

2. Pingyao Ancient City

Pingyao Ancient City is an outstanding example of a Chinese Han city in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It has preserved all its characteristics and demonstrated its role in the development of Chinese history. A complete picture of extraordinary cultural, economic, social and religious development.

3. Yungang Grottoes

As the first grotto excavated with royal authorization in China, the Yungang Grottoes reflected the political ambitions of the Northern Wei Dynasty. Compared with many grotto temples in my country, Yungang Grottoes have the most Western style, that is, the richest Hu style and Hu style.

It includes artistic elements from India and Central and Western Asia, as well as Greek and Roman architectural shapes, decorative patterns, facial features, etc., reflecting the origins and relationships with major civilizations in the world, which are important in Chinese art. It is unique in the treasure house and is of great significance to the development of Chinese culture and art in later generations.

4. Jinci Temple

Jinci Temple is located in Jinci Town, Jinyuan District, Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province. It was originally called Jinwang Temple, and was originally named Tang Shuyu Temple. It was to commemorate Tang Shuyu, the founding prince of the Jin Kingdom. Later, he was posthumously named King of Jin) and his mother, Queen Yi Jiang, built it.

5. Hongdong Big Sophora Tree

The Hongdong Big Sophora Tree Root-seeking and Ancestor Worshiping Park tourist attraction is located in Hongdong County, Shanxi Province. It is the only sacred place for people to worship as the theme, a national AAAAA-level tourist attraction, and a key cultural relics protection unit in Shanxi Province. In 2008, the custom of worshiping ancestors of the big locust tree was listed on the national intangible cultural heritage list.

Reference for the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Top Ten Scenic Spots in Shanxi