Please plan the Yulin-Shanxi travel route!

Shanxi’s culture is very grand. The Yellow River culture in southern Shanxi, the Shanxi merchant culture in central Shanxi, and the Buddhist culture in northern Shanxi are all worthy of yearning.

1. Taiyuan part - the capital of three dynasties, the capital of five dynasties, the beginning of the Nine Emperors, and the achievements of countless heroes. Recommended attractions include Jinci Temple in Taiyuan and Ningwu nearby.

Shanxi, which is rich in coal resources, has made great sacrifices for China's development and construction as an energy base. The good scenery in history has become turbid over a long period of time, and people's clothes have also become gloomy for a long time. However, the local government has now done a lot of work to create an ecological Taiyuan City. The newly built Fenhe Park won the "Example Award for Improving the Human Living Environment" issued by the United Nations Environment Program. The face of Taiyuan is becoming more and more beautiful. When talking about Shanxi, we have to talk about old vinegar. When dining in a Shanxi restaurant, the first thing served is not tea, but a vinegar plate. No matter what I eat, there is less vinegar. Walking on the streets of Shanxi, you can always smell a strong smell of vinegar. Compared to Taiyuan, a small city, the location of Yingze Street is somewhat like Chang'an Street in Beijing. Railway stations, bus stations, central business districts, and star-rated hotels, all of the city's main facilities are concentrated on this street that is neither too wide nor too long.

Jin Temple★★★★★

This is an ancestral hall built by later generations to commemorate Ji Yu, the founding monarch of the Jin Kingdom and the second son of King Wu of the Western Zhou Dynasty. It was first built in the Northern Wei Dynasty and later rebuilt through the dynasties. The expansion led to its current size. Notre Dame Hall, the most famous hall in Jinci Temple. The dragon wood carving on the wooden pillar in front of the hall was produced in the Song Dynasty and is the earliest existing wood carving art in China. There are also 43 realistic painted maid statues in the hall, which are among the three unique features of Jinci (the other two are Nanlao Spring and Zhou Bai). the most eye-catching part. In front of the temple, the "Flying Fishing Beam" of bridge construction in the Song Dynasty is the only example of existing ancient bridges in China.

Nature: Historical and humanistic photography, walking on ancient buildings

Opening hours: 8:00-18:00 (April-October); 8:30-17:00 (11 Month to March)

Ticket: 70 yuan/person, half price with student ID. Those under 18 years old can visit for free when accompanied by parents or teachers

Telephone: 0351-6020014

Transportation: Arrive at Taiyuan Wusu Airport by plane, and reach Jinci Temple in 20 minutes via the expressway; take a bus to Taiyuan Railway Station and transfer to special buses 308, 848, 804, and 856 to reach Jinci Temple in 40 minutes. It can be reached in minutes, and the ticket price is 2.5 yuan/person.

Tips: The tour method of Jinci Temple can be divided into three parts: the middle, the north and the south. From the main gate of Jinci Temple to the Notre Dame Hall, it is the main body of Jinci. In the north, starting from Wenchang Palace and ending at Luzu Pavilion, the buildings are undulating and of high artistic value. In the south, starting from Shengying Tower and ending at Gongshu Temple, it has the charm of a Jiangnan garden.

Ningwu★★★★

A little-known place, located in the mountains of northern Shanxi, is a collection of forests, grasslands, Tianchi, deserts, glaciers, Buddhist caves, hanging coffins, The Hanging Temple and the thousand-year-old ancient city are combined into one, and almost all kinds of beautiful scenery are concentrated here.

Nature: historical and cultural scenery

Tickets: Luya Mountain (MaLun Grassland) 20 yuan/person; Wannian Ice Cave 50 yuan; Lover’s Valley 20 yuan; hanging coffin, Xuankong Temple is 20 yuan; Tianchi is 10 yuan; the source of Fenhe River is 20 yuan; cliff plank road is 15 yuan; Yuwang Cave is 30 yuan.

Tel: 0350-4721369

Transportation: It takes about 3 hours by train from Taiyuan or Datong; you can also take a bus through the Dayun Highway and there are many flights to Ningwu.

Tips: 1. Recommended arrangements for local tourist attractions: Ningwu - Malun Grassland, Luya Mountain (the whole climb takes about 4 hours round trip) - Lover's Valley - Wannian Ice Cave Line ( Wannian Ice Cave, Cliff Plank Road, Maying Tianchi) - Ningwu County

2. If you want to visit Ningwu for more than one day, you can choose Dongzhai Town, 30 kilometers away from the county seat, which is also Center for several tourist routes. There are many restaurants in Ningwu County and Dongzhai Town, so you don’t have to worry about food.

2. Datong part - a world-famous historical and cultural name. Recommended attractions include Yungang Grottoes, Yingxian Wooden Pagoda, and Hengshan Hanging Temple.

Datong, which was once an important city on nine sides in history, had tall and majestic city walls built, including the inner city and Beiluo City. Several military forts outside the city, the Great Wall inside and outside the city, and dotted beacon towers formed a tight line of defense, making Datong City impregnable. Time has passed, and now only intermittent earth walls remain. It is difficult to imagine the grandeur of the past. Only a small wild goose pagoda still stands in the southeast of the city, vaguely telling the past history in the modern city.

Walking around Datong, you can see many traditional Shanxi courtyard houses in the narrow alleys. They are somewhat similar to those of ordinary residents in Pingyao, but most of them are dilapidated. I think they will be built in the near future. , these traditional "dangerous houses" will be renovated.

Reference route: Datong-Xuankong Temple-Hengshan Mountain-Ying County Wooden Pagoda-Datong-Yungang Grottoes-Datong City (Yantong Temple, Xia Huayan Temple, Jiulong Wall)

Yun Gang Grottoes★★★★★

One of the four major grottoes in China, it was first excavated during the Northern Wei Dynasty. Most of the more than 50,000 statues in 53 caves of various sizes were completed before the Northern Wei Dynasty moved its capital to Luoyang. Among them, the 14-meter-high open-air Buddha (Seated Statue of Sakyamuni) in front of Cave 20 is the most representative work in the Yungang Grottoes.

Nature: History, Humanities and Religion

Opening hours: Summer (April 15-October 30) 8:30-17:40; Winter (November 1- April 14) 8:30-17:00

Tickets: 60 yuan/person, half ticket for students with valid ID.

Telephone: 0352-3026230

Transportation: The starting station of Route 3-2 is Datong Railway Station and the terminal station is Yungang Grottoes. The full fare is 2.5 yuan/person, the journey takes 40 minutes, passes through the Guanyintang Scenic Area, and there is an automatic recorded explanation.

Tips: The Yungang Grottoes close at about 18:00, so it is best to go there around 17:00, when the setting sun shines on the grottoes, creating a unique scene.

Yingxian Wooden Pagoda★★★★★

The tallest and oldest existing wooden tower-style building in my country. Compared with other famous pagodas in the country, Yingxian Wooden Pagoda is missing. Some carvings are more simple. Although there are no carved beams and painted pillars, its simple and dignified appearance and rigorous interlaced structure also move the viewer.

Nature: Ancient Architecture Humanities and History

Opening Hours: 7:00-19:00

Ticket: 61 yuan (including 1 yuan insurance)

Telephone: 0349-50355244

Transportation: It is about 75 kilometers away from Datong. You can take the shuttle bus to Yingxian County at Datong Xinnan Bus Station, the ticket is 11 yuan; then take a small tricycle. You can go directly to the scenic spot for 2 or 3 yuan. It takes more than 2 hours to get there. You can also take the minibus from Wutai Mountain to Datong, the fare is 6-8 yuan. Or take a day trip minibus at Datong Railway Station at 7:30 in the morning and go directly to the scenic spot.

Tips: The second to fifth floors of the wooden tower are surrounded by flat railings for visitors to lean on and overlook. Climbing to the highest level, not only the entire Yingxian County is clearly visible, but Hengshan Mountain in the distance is also vaguely visible. The Yingxian Wooden Pagoda can be arranged on the same tour as the Hanging Temple in Hunyuan. Departing from Datong City, we first visit Hengshan Hanging Temple in Hunyuan County, then go to Yingxian County to visit the wooden pagoda, and return to Datong from Yingxian County.

Hengshan, Xuankong Temple★★★★★

Beiyue Hengshan is one of the Five Sacred Mountains in my country. The main peak is as high as 2017 meters above sea level, making it the highest among the Five Sacred Mountains. The most famous landscape of Hengshan Mountain is the Hanging Temple at the foot of the mountain, which has a history of thousands of years. The temple's architecture is very unique. It was built by digging holes and inserting wood. It is backed by a steep cliff and faces a deep valley.

Nature: Landscape, history and humanities

Opening hours: 6:30-19:00 in summer; 8:00-18:00 in winter

Tickets: Enter The mountain fee is 20 yuan, the hanging temple fee is 60 yuan, and the temple complex area is 35 yuan. Half price with student ID.

Telephone: 0352-8322142

Transportation: First take a bus from Datong to Hunyuan County (ticket 15 yuan), then take a minibus from Hunyuan County to Hengshan Front Line (Wangyue Pavilion parking lot), passing by Xuankong Temple.

Tips: You can climb the mountain directly without going to the temple area, but you have to see the Hanging Temple at the bottom of the mountain.

3. Pingyao part - an ancient city with profound heritage. Recommended scenic spots are Pingyao Ancient City and the surrounding Wang Family Courtyard, Qiao Family Courtyard, and Zhangbi Ancient Castle. If you specialize in studying ancient buildings, you can go to other courtyards.

There are 3,797 traditional courtyard houses in Pingyao City, most of which are still inhabited by residents. The well-preserved old city walls and the people living in the residences make this place still a living ancient city.

Pingyao has the earliest financial institution in China - the bank account. At that time, the eight major bank banks in Pingyao, led by Ri Yichang, had branches in 45 cities across the country, and even had exchange services with San Francisco and New York in the United States. It is these financial industry giants who made Pingyao what it is today. The exquisite mansion doors are still the main force of Pingyao's economic development.

Reference Tour Route 1 Pingyao Ancient City Wall - Ming and Qing Dynasty Street - Rishengchang Bank - Ancient Folk Residences - Shuanglin Temple

Reference Tour Route 2 Wang Family in Lingshi County Courtyard - Qiao Family Courtyard in Qixian County - Qu Family Courtyard - Cao Family Courtyard - Chang Family Courtyard

Pingyao Ancient City★★★★★

Nature Affiliation: History, Humanities, Ancient Architecture, Walking Photography, and Folk Residences

Tickets: 120 yuan (package includes the Ancient City Wall, Rishengchang, County Government Office, Qingxu Temple, City God Temple Caishen Temple, Ming and Qing Ancient Streets, Baichuantong , Xiexieqing, Tianjixiang, Lei Lutai’s former residence, China Chamber of Commerce, Tongxing Public Security Bureau, Ancient Residential Exhibition Garden, North China First Security Bureau, China Security Bureau, Wei Shengchang, Huiwulin, Confucian Temple, Miao Shimin Newspaper Collection Museum, Wei Taihou 20 scenic spots), Shuanglin Temple 25 yuan, Zhenguo Temple 20 yuan. Students and disabled people can purchase half-price tickets.

Tel: 0354-58681085624333

Transportation: Take a rickshaw from Pingyao Railway Station to the ancient city in 5-10 minutes, and the price is 2-3 yuan. If you walk, it takes about 20 minutes.

Tips: The most worth visiting attractions in the city: the ancient city wall (experience the past and present life of Turtle City), Rishengchang (the rural grandfather of China’s modern banks) and Shuanglin Temple (a magnificent Buddhist colored sculpture with extremely exquisite craftsmanship) ). A street of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, with quaint ancient buildings, various gadgets, and small eating and drinking shops.

There are more than 400 well-preserved residential buildings in the city. Most of them were built in the Qing Dynasty and have not been damaged by natural disasters or man-made disasters. The degree of preservation is a symbol of Pingyao's prosperity in the past.

Wang Family Courtyard★★★★★

It is known as "the first residence in China". The Wang Family Courtyard mentioned here refers to the two most distinctive properties among the many properties of the Wang Family located in Lingshi County - Gaojiaya and Hongmenbao. The entire construction area reaches more than 30,000 square meters. They are built against the mountains and can be regarded as Luxurious villa complex. Exquisite brick carvings, stone carvings, and wood carvings can be seen everywhere from the door to the interior in the front yard. The layout and architectural style are a combination of tradition and trend.

Nature: Residential

Opening hours: Open all year round, closed on holidays. 8:00-19:30 in summer, 8:00-18:00 in winter.

Ticket: 66 yuan, half price with student certificate

Telephone: 0354-77221227722558

Transportation: Taiyuan Railway Hotel has direct access to Wang Family Courtyard and Pingyao Ancient City every morning Vehicles for picking up and dropping off individual passengers (contact number: 0351--4162778). Secondly, you can also take a train directly to Lingshi County or Jiexiu City, and then transfer to the bus to the Wang Family Courtyard. From 8 am to 8 pm every day, buses run to the Wang Family Courtyard every half hour in Lingshi City, and buses run to the Wang Family Courtyard every 20 minutes in Jiexiu City.

Tips: If you go to Shanxi to see the compound, just go to the Wang Family House, because this is the most representative and much larger than the Qiao Family House. It usually takes 4 hours to go around it carefully.

Qiao Family Courtyard★★★★

The location of the movie "Raise the Red Lantern". There is not a single plant or tree in the entire compound, with an almost absolute symmetry and layer upon layer of repetition, forming a huge awe-inspiring effect. It is a typical residence of a wealthy family in the Qing Dynasty. It has 19 courtyards and more than 300 houses built in the shape of "Double Happiness". On the brick wall opposite the gate, there is a picture of "One life turns into a hundred years". The 100 different shapes of the Chinese character "Shou" are ancient and powerful. They are rare works of art.

Nature: Photography of residential buildings

Opening hours: 8:00-18:30

Ticket: 40 yuan

Telephone: 0354 -5321045

Transportation: Qiao Family Courtyard is located in Qi County. Take the bus bound for Taiyuan near Pingyao Railway Station and get off at Qiaojiabao. It takes about half an hour's drive. After getting off, there is a line of red lanterns. Just walk a few hundred meters.

Tips: On the top floor of the courtyard, there is a plaque with the words "Blessed Plants Langzhang", which was given to the governor of Shanxi by the Empress Dowager Cixi. The Qiao family also has two plaques with such provenances. One is "Ren Zhou Yibo" inscribed by Li Hongzhang himself, and the other is "Danfeng Pavilion" inscribed by Fu Shan himself.

Zhangbi Ancient Castle ★★★★

The main feature of this thousand-year-old castle is just like an expert’s inscription: the ancient temple has different gods and Buddhas, while the bright castle and hidden Taoism are strange. It is inferred that Zhangbi Castle was built at the end of the Sui Dynasty and the beginning of the Tang Dynasty, and it should actually be a military fortress. There is a huge set of tunnels inside. If the locations of the cave entrances described by the villagers are connected, the total length of the tunnels will be nearly 10,000 meters. There are many villages with tunnels in various parts of Shanxi, but there is no second tunnel as complex and large-scale as Zhangbi.

Nature: Photography of ancient buildings

Ticket: 40 yuan

Telephone: 0354-7081412

Transportation: From Lingshi County The bus fare to Jiexiu is 2 yuan. Taking a taxi from Jiexiu to Zhangbi starts at 5 yuan.

Tips: Visit and take photos of the ancient buildings and underground stations of Zhangbi Castle. It’s in season all year round.

Mianshan ★★★★

Located in the southeast of Jiexiu City, 20 kilometers away from the urban area, it is the place where the famous Jin Dynasty minister Jie Zitui was martyred holding his mother in his arms. It is also a place that blends natural mountains and rivers. A scenic spot integrating Buddhist and Taoist culture. The internal development facilities are somewhat modeled after Jiuzhaigou, but the natural environment is really good and it is a good place for mountain climbing, summer vacation and leisure.

Nature: Historical, humanistic and religious hiking

Opening hours: 7:00-18:0

Tickets: 60 yuan/person to enter the mountain, Longji Ridge 15 yuan/person, Zhengguo Temple 15 yuan/person, Qixian Valley + Jie Gongling 25 yuan/person, Guten Valley 10 yuan/person, Shuitaogou 30 yuan/person. Half price for students with valid ID.

Telephone: 0354-70551680354-7055147

Transportation: Take a direct bus from Taiyuan Railway Station to Jiexiu (departs every half hour), which takes 2.5 hours to Jiexiu Railway Station, and transfers Take the Mianshan Scenic Area Tourist Bus directly to the top of the mountain. There are tourist buses, buses, and minibuses from Mianshan for 5 yuan per person. Go to the ticket gate, cut the ticket and enter. There is a minibus that goes directly to Shuitaogou.

4. Part of Wutai Mountain - the incense has been intermittent for two thousand years, and the 500-mile Taoist temple has experienced ups and downs. Recommended attractions: Mount Wutai and Yanmen Pass

Mount Wutai is not so much a tourist attraction as it is a Buddhist holy place. It is also an important ashram for Han Buddhism and Tibetan Buddhism. It is one of the four famous mountains in Chinese Buddhism and consists of five peaks that are as high as platforms. There is a local saying: watch the sunrise on the east platform, enjoy the bright moon on the west platform, watch mountain flowers on the south platform, watch the snow scenery on the north platform, stand on the top of the middle platform and reach out to touch the stars. The climate in the mountains is cool, so Wutai Mountain was called Qingliang Mountain in ancient times.

Reference routes: Yi Pagoda Temple (the landmark building Big White Pagoda) at the gate of Archway, visit Zangzhen Tower, Yi Xiantong Temple (the first temple in Wutai Mountain), Yi Lingfeng 108, stare at the top of Bodhisattva, and go down the mountain to Yi Guangzong Temple 1 Yuanzhao Temple 1 Luohou Temple (Buddhist viewing event "flowers bloom and Buddha appears") Taihuai Town

Mount Wutai★★★★

Nature: Religion, ancient architecture, history and humanities< /p>

Tickets: 168 yuan (peak season: April 1st - October 31st), 140yuan (low season: November 1st - March 31st of the following year), transportation fee into the mountain is 50 yuan/person .

Telephone: 0350-65431336545241

Transportation: 1. There is a direct train from Beijing to Wutai Mountain Railway Station, and then you can take a ride up the mountain. In other directions, you generally take a train to Taiyuan Station, and then take a bus to Mount Wutai, which takes about two hours and costs about 8 yuan.

2. During the peak season for automobile tourism, Beijing Liuliqiao Long-distance Bus Station, Shijiazhuang Long-distance Bus Station, and Datong Long-distance Bus Station all have long-distance tourist buses bound for Mount Wutai. Taiyuan East Long-distance Bus Station and Xinzhou Long-distance Bus Station have buses to Mount Wutai all year round.

3. To drive from Beijing to Wutai Mountain, you can take the Beijing-Shijiazhuang Expressway to Baoding Expressway, follow the provincial highway through Shunping and Tangxian to Fuping, and then take the Wutai Mountain Highway. From Taiyuan to Wutai Mountain, you can take the Yuantai Expressway - Xinzhou Lower Expressway - Dingxiang County - Wutai County - Rucun - Qingshui River Line - Mount Wutai South Line Entrance - Taihuai Town.

Tips: 1. Mount Wutai is a holy land of Buddhism. Regardless of whether you believe in Buddhism or not, you still have to follow the local customs, keep quiet, and prohibit loud noises. You should abide by temple rules in temples.

2. If you come to Wutai Mountain only for tourism, try to avoid vendors selling incense. If you don’t want to buy, don’t just reach out and take it. Sometimes it is difficult to get rid of the other party’s entanglement.

3. Be prepared with change. There are no shops or kiosks between Wutai. Change is required for eating, lodging, and praying for merit. However, if you are willing to put a large amount into the merit box, of course no one will object.

4. No matter whether you meet a monk, a nun, a layman, young or old, you can call him "senior brother".

5. You can say "Amitabha" whether it is "Hello, thank you, goodbye".

6. Friends who go to Dongtai to watch the sunrise should wear thick clothes. You can eat vegetarian food in Dongtai. There are 108 steps in Longquan Temple. Climbing up can eliminate 108 kinds of worries. Do not turn back in the middle, otherwise it will not be effective.

Yanmen Pass★★★★

Yanmen Pass, Ningwuguan and Pianguan are collectively known as the Three Passes. A battleground for ancient Chinese military strategists. In its history of more than 2,400 years, it has experienced countless wars, large and small. The existing gate site was built in the Ming Dynasty. The Great Wall here is the real Great Wall, and it has the majestic momentum of a frontier fortress.

Nature: History, Humanities and Ancient Architecture

Ticket: 20 yuan

Telephone: 0342-21657370342-2165400

Transportation: Available from Rent a car in Daizhou, or take a bus bound for Datong or Shanyin, get off at the mountain pass and walk.

5. Along the Yellow River - the most profound process of Chinese historical and cultural accumulation. Recommended scenic spots include Laoniu Bay, Qikou, Hukou Waterfall, and Fenglingdu

On the west side of Luliang Mountain, the mountains and rivers harmonize with each other, and dangerous fortresses stand on the top of the mountains overlooking the river. Tianqiao Gorge Water Village, Yumenkou Listening to the Waves, and Shimen Standing Standing are just the works of this unruly river trying its best. Up and down the mouth of the pot, let the huge current roll and the waves crash on the shore, and it has been a calm transition for thousands of years. Shanxi merchants, who were the most prosperous in the world, chose this place. Qikou Ancient Ferry, the best-preserved merchant pier on the Yellow River, is located here... The line of the Yellow River in the northwest of Shanxi has always been the traditional northern border of ancient China. Going down from Niuwan, you can see the wonder of the ancient Great Wall running side by side with the Yellow River that has flowed for eternity.

Pianguan Laoniuwan★★★★★

After bidding farewell to the Yalu River in Liaoning, the Great Wall crossed thousands of mountains and ridges and finally met the south-flowing Yellow River for the first time at Pianguan. Met. On the cliff close to the Yellow River in Laoniuwan Fort, there is a brick hollow watchtower that is still well preserved. This tower stands majestically on the cliff, overlooking the Yellow River. It is one of the famous scenic spots in Pianguan.

Nature: Photography of history, humanities and residential buildings

Tickets: No tickets

Transportation: To go to the Laoniu Bay area, you can take Shuozhou and go to Lao via Pianguan. Cow Bay. There are buses from Shuozhou to Pianguan every day, with fewer trips. From Pianguan to Laoniuwan, we pass through Wanjiazhai. It is about 30 kilometers from Pianguan to Wanjiazhai. The road condition is good. It is 14 kilometers from Wanjiazhai to Laoniuwan

Tips: Laoniu There are villagers in the bay who can provide simple meals. The donkey meat noodles in Pianguan are good, and the sour rice in this area is also very special. You may not be used to it, but it doesn't hurt to try it.