In the bleak winter, everything is beautiful enough to touch one's heartstrings

Shanxi, with every step you take, you can see ancient buildings, and with just a glance, you can see thousands of years. It can be described as a pilgrimage to ancient architecture. For underground relics, look to Shanxi; for above-ground relics, look to Shanxi. Here's a two-day, one-night itinerary for Datong: D1: Huayan Temple—Shanhua Temple—Qian Building—Yungang Grottoes D2: Earth Forest—Yong'an Zen Temple—Hanging Temple—Ying County Wooden Pagoda ✅Huayan Temple A well-preserved group of Liao and Jin Dynasty buildings, with exquisite murals comparable to those in the Mogao Caves in Dunhuang, and the largest main hall in the country. ✅Yungang Grottoes Even after studying the texts and watching documentaries, you will still be moved here. As the saying goes, 'After reading thousands of books, I respect the Northern Wei Dynasty, and I live only to worship Yungang.' ✅Shanhua Ancient Temple It's quieter than Huayan Temple but no less exquisite. The original Liao and Jin structures, the Rakshasa colored clay sculptures, and the Ming Dynasty temple murals are all worth seeing. ✅Datong Ancient City The picture shows one of the corner towers of the ancient city wall, Qian Building. Although it was rebuilt after being destroyed, it still retains its character. ✅Ying County Wooden Pagoda The oldest and tallest existing wooden pagoda from the Liao Dynasty in the world. Liang Sicheng was so obsessed with it that he wrote, 'It's so amazing that it takes my breath away.' ✅Hanging Temple A 1500-year-old building in the sky, rated as one of the top ten most dangerous buildings in the world. Drones are not allowed, and the best view is from the bottom of the mountain. ✅Yong'an Zen Temple A hidden gem of an ancient temple at the foot of Mount Heng, originally built during the Jin Dynasty and renovated several times. It retains the wooden structure of the Yuan Dynasty and features exquisite murals and calligraphy works. ✅Yuanjue Temple Brick Pagoda Just a street away from Yong'an Zen Temple, this octagonal nine-level eave-style brick pagoda was built during the Jin Dynasty. The pagoda body is simple and exquisite, exuding an ancient charm. ✅Datong Earth Forest A masterpiece of nature, especially beautiful at sunset