BING RIVER TASTE

The environment is nice, and birthday parties for nearby residents are often held here. The dishes are delicious and the prices are affordable. Friends from other places can arrange dinner here. There is porridge, side dishes, and Jin cuisine.

Relatively authentic Shanxi cuisine, the environment is also very good, great!

The place is nice, the decoration is also very unique, the key is that it is very close to my home, convenient

To be honest, I can only give it 80 points, but I'll just accept it.

With a budget of 60,000 yuan, five people traveling together, embarking on a five-day, four-night in-depth tour of Shanxi—a pilgrimage through three thousand years of civilization. From the Buddhist kingdom of northern Shanxi to the grand courtyards of central Shanxi, from the vastness of the Loess Plateau to the exquisite treasures of ancient architecture, we meticulously planned our trip with "culture as the soul, comfort as the foundation, and experience as the priority," ensuring that every investment resonates with the echoes of history. Day 1: Arrival in Taiyuan · First Impressions of Shanxi Arrive at Taiyuan Wusu Airport by high-speed rail or plane, and be transferred by private car to a high-end hotel on the banks of the Fen River (two-night stay). In the afternoon, visit the Shanxi Museum, with VIP access to the "Soul of Shanxi" exhibition hall, where you can closely admire the bird-shaped bronze vessel and the lacquer screen from the Northern Wei Dynasty Sima Jinlong Tomb. A specially invited researcher will provide a 30-minute guided tour, unveiling the prelude to the civilization of Shanxi. In the evening, savor authentic Shanxi cuisine at an old Taiyuan restaurant: braised pork, oat noodles, and bowl-shaped steamed buns. After dinner, stroll along Bell Tower Street, experiencing the blend of Ming and Qing dynasty charm and everyday life. Day Expenses: Approximately 9,000 RMB Day 2: Seeking Enlightenment at Wutai Mountain · Finding Peace and Tranquility Depart early for Wutai Mountain (approximately 3 hours drive), listening to the accompanying cultural advisor recount the origins of Manjushri Bodhisattva's sacred site along the way. Upon arrival, visit Xiantong Temple and Tayuan Temple, and quietly circumambulate the Great White Pagoda for blessings. A special arrangement is made for five people to experience "Tea and Zen in Harmony" at a nunnery, with a brief Dharma talk led by a nun. Check into a boutique Zen-themed inn in Taihuai Town, enjoy a vegetarian buffet dinner, and gaze at the stars while listening to the gentle chanting of Buddhist hymns. Day Expenses: Approximately 14,000 RMB (including transportation, accommodation, entrance fees, guided tours, and cultural experiences) Day 3: Pingyao Ancient City · Journey Through the Ming and Qing Dynasties Drive to Pingyao in the morning (approximately 3.5 hours), traversing the foothills of the Taihang Mountains along the way. In the afternoon, we entered the World Cultural Heritage site of Pingyao Ancient City, avoiding the peak crowds and taking a special route: Rishengchang Exchange Shop—County Government Courtroom Judgment Performance—Xietongqing Money Exchange Underground Vault. The five of us changed costumes and took a set of "Shanxi Merchants' Heroes" themed photos, capturing a moment of time travel. Overnight, we stayed in a boutique guesthouse converted from a century-old courtyard within the ancient city. We sat around in the courtyard, enjoying aged vinegar and red date tea, listening to the innkeeper recount the history of the镖局 (security escort agency). Day Expenses: Approximately 16,000 RMB Day 4: Wang Family Courtyard · Tracing the Roots of Shanxi Merchants' Spirit In the morning, we visited the "Folk Palace" Wang Family Courtyard in Lingshi County, climbing the steps along Gaojiaya and Hongmenbao to experience the Shanxi architectural philosophy of "valuing refinement over extravagance." A specially invited architectural scholar interpreted the family precepts culture in the brick and wood carvings. In the afternoon, we returned to Taiyuan, stopping in Qixian County en route to visit the exterior of the Qiao Family Courtyard (viewing from a distance to save time). Dinner was held at the Shanxi Guild Hall in the evening, featuring a whole lamb feast and the intangible cultural heritage of dried liver, followed by a selection from the Jin Opera "Xu Ce Runs the City." Day Expenditure: Approximately 13,000 RMB Day 5: Return Journey – Taking Home Memories of Shanxi In the morning, we climbed the Twin Pagoda Temples and Yongzuo Temple to see the Ming Dynasty peonies reflected in the Lingxiao Twin Pagodas. Afterwards, we headed to the airport or high-speed rail station, where each person received a customized souvenir: a set of Shanxi ancient architecture postcards and a cultural reader titled "Shanxi Code." Day Expenditure: Approximately 8,000 RMB Total Budget: 60,000 RMB This cost 12,000 RMB per person, covering high-quality accommodation, private transportation, specialty dining, VIP guided tours, cultural lectures, and in-depth experiences. This is not a superficial sightseeing trip, but a spiritual return to the roots of Chinese civilization—we saw the lingering charm of the Tang Dynasty in the brackets of Foguang Temple, touched the origins of finance in the secret chambers of the banks, and heard the breath of history in the morning mist of the Loess Plateau. This journey is more than just travel; it's a heartfelt tribute to "Shanxi's cultural relics on land." #AJourneyLikeASong #TheBeautyOfShanxiAncientArchitecture #AncientArchitectureofShanxi