Recommendation of the most interesting scenic spots in Shanxi

The most interesting scenic spots in Shanxi are Wutai Mountain Scenic Area in Xinzhou, Shanxi, Yungang Grottoes in Datong, Shanxi, Pingyao Ancient City in Shanxi, Qiaojia Courtyard Cultural Park in Jinzhong, Shanxi, and Xiangfu Tourist Area in Jincheng, Shanxi.

Wutai Mountain Scenic Area in Xinzhou, Shanxi 1

It is not only one of the five holy places of Buddhism in the world, one of the top ten famous mountains in China, but also one of the tourism ace products launched by China. Wutai Mountain is named for its five peaks protruding and flat summit.

Wutai Mountain is the Dojo of Manjusri Bodhisattva with infinite wisdom. There are many temples here, and it is said that there are 128 temples. Now there are 47 temples, most of which were built by emperors under the imperial edict, and many emperors come to worship.

2. Yungang Grottoes in Datong, Shanxi Province

If you don't see it with your own eyes, you won't feel one-tenth of the shock at all. The statues in Yungang Grottoes are magnificent and colorful, with 45 caves and 5 1000 stone carvings, which is the beginning of the "China-ization" of grotto art and has experienced the vicissitudes of 1500 years.

It is the largest ancient cave group in China and one of the four artistic treasures of China. It is a treasure of world culture and art, and also a world tourist card of Shanxi.

3. Pingyao Ancient City, Shanxi Province

Pingyao Ancient City is one of the 4 1 places in the world selected by The New York Times. It is the best historical and humanistic classic tourist attraction and one of the "four ancient cities" in China with a history of more than 2,700 years.

It is the birthplace of Shanxi merchants, the ancient commercial center of China and the financial birthplace of China. It is also a living sample of ancient cities in China. As a tourist attraction, it is really an ancient city.

4, Shanxi Jinzhong Qiao Family Courtyard Cultural Park

In Shanxi, there are actually many ancient buildings like this. Borrowing a TV series "Qiao Family Courtyard" to make it famous far and near, and also benefiting from further protection and opening up, it has become a quite good punching point.

The "Qiao Family Courtyard", actually called "nave", is the residence of Qiao Zhiyong, a famous commercial and financial capitalist in Qing Dynasty. Its overall layout is neat, luxurious and dignified, and it is carefully carved everywhere. It is a collection of Shanxi merchants' historical features and reflects the characteristics of Ming and Qing Dynasties.

5. Shanxi Jincheng Huangcheng Xiangfu Tourist Area

This is the location of the TV series "Kangxi Dynasty". The Imperial City Xiangfu, also known as Wu Ting Villa, is an old castle complex built in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It is the residence of Chen Tingjing, a teacher of Kangxi, editor-in-chief of Kangxi Dictionary and a famous figure in Qing Dynasty.

With a total area of 36,000 square meters, it has a history of over 500 years. The pavilions, bridges and beautiful scenery around the scenic spot, coupled with the profoundness of Xiangfu culture, are quite worth visiting.

Reference to the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Shanxi Province