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📍Detailed address: The Fencheng ancient building complex is located in the southwest of Xiangfen County, Linfen City, Shanxi Province, about 16 kilometers away from the county seat. It was originally the Taiping County seat. Since the early Tang Dynasty, this place has undergone construction and expansion in several dynasties, forming the current large-scale ancient building complex. It is centered on the Drum Tower and spreads out to the surrounding areas in sequence, including the City God Temple, the Confucian Temple, the Minglun Temple, the Pre-school Brick Tower, the County Government Hall and many other historical sites. It is an important historical and cultural heritage of Shanxi Province and even the whole country. Historical background ❤️The ancient Taiping County was moved from the ancient town to its current location in the seventh year of Zhenguan in the Tang Dynasty, and gradually developed into a large-scale ancient building complex. These buildings date back to the 23rd year of the Jin Dynasty (1183) to the end of the Qing Dynasty, with a total area of ​​20,000 square meters. They are known as "one of the top ten ancient building complexes in Shanxi Province." ❤Recommendation reason: 1. Drum Tower: As the center of the ancient building complex, it is the core attraction of the entire complex. 2. City God Temple: dedicated to the City God, it was an important place of worship in ancient cities. 3. Confucian Temple: A temple used to worship Confucius, reflecting the importance of education in ancient times. 4. Minglun Temple: It was a place for ethical and moral education in ancient society. 5. County government lobby: It was once the place where ancient officials handled government affairs, and it displays the architectural style of ancient government offices. 🗓Itinerary: ❤️Tourists are advised to visit from north to south, starting from the Drum Tower, and then visit the City God Temple, Confucian Temple and other attractions in turn. The entire trip takes about half a day to a day, depending on personal interests and physical condition. 📝Note tips: 1. Please respect and protect cultural relics and historical sites, and do not touch or damage ancient buildings and exhibits. 2. Please abide by the regulations of the scenic area and do not stay in non-tourist areas or climb the city walls or engage in other dangerous behaviors. 3. If you need to know more about the history and culture of the ancient buildings, you can participate in the interpretation service in the scenic area or consult relevant books and materials. 🚉Transportation Tips: ❤️Tourists can take public transportation to Xiangfen County, then get off near Xiangfen County Second People's Hospital, and then take a local taxi or walk to the scenic area. Self-driving tourists can refer to navigation software to go to the scenic spot. Tourism value The Fencheng ancient building complex is not only a cultural treasure of Linfen City and even Shanxi Province, but also a precious example of Chinese ancient architecture. It witnessed the development process of ancient cities and the living conditions of ancient people, and has important historical, cultural and artistic value. Visiting the Fencheng ancient building complex, you can not only learn about the history and culture of the ancient city, but also appreciate the unique charm of ancient architecture.
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