






彼岸之澄An old shop on the food street, specializing in buckwheat sausage
It is very popular. Many people who come to eat are locals, and there are also tourists who come to eat
Buckwheat sausage Buckwheat sausage is QQ and smooth, chewy, and a little spicy
Yellow rice skin Cold yellow rice skin, with Guokui Just right, the Guokui is crispy and crispy, and there is a huge word Juntun Guokui on the wrapping paper🤣
An old shop on the food street, specializing in buckwheat sausage It is very popular. Many people who come to eat are locals, and there are also tourists who come to eat Buckwheat sausage Buckwheat sausage is QQ and smooth, chewy, and a little spicy Yellow rice skin Cold yellow rice skin, with Guokui Just right, the Guokui is crispy and crispy, and there is a huge word Juntun Guokui on the wrapping paper🤣
Sausage is a specialty food in Taiyuan. This restaurant is of course a time-honored brand in Taiyuan and is located in a busy area, so there are many diners. Tourists visiting the night market like to taste it here, but the taste is not as good as expected.
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Brain Teaser: Taiyuan's winter-limited breakfast! 1. **Mutton, Yam, and Shaoxing Wine Stew:** Served with sesame flatbread and chives, this soup is incredibly warming, even more so than a down jacket! 2. **Stir-fried Pork:** A famous Shanxi dish! Pork tenderloin is coated in egg white and stir-fried, served with wood ear mushrooms and bamboo shoots. Savory, fragrant, and sour, it's divine when mixed with noodles! 3. **Sweet and Sour Meatballs:** Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, meatballs coated in an amber-colored sweet and sour sauce. They're so delicious you can stretch them when you bite into them—a sweet and sour lover's dream! 4. **Buckwheat Sausage:** Steamed buckwheat noodles topped with a garlic and vinegar sauce. Sour, spicy, and appetizing, low in calories and filling! 🏨 [Accommodation Recommendation!] [Best Value for Money] 2. 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The Buddha in Cave 20 has smiled for a thousand years; one glance is enough to captivate the soul. 🙏 📍Day 7: Huayan Temple visit + return trip ✈️ | Say goodbye with a bowl of Datong knife-cut noodles 🍜 -Visit Huayan Temple in the morning, a masterpiece of Liao and Jin architecture. -Lunch must be: knife-cut noodles at Fengling Pavilion or Kaige Restaurant! Remember to add a shumai 🥟, bursting with juicy flavor! 【Top 5 Shanxi Noodle Dishes | You haven't truly experienced Shanxi if you don't try them!】 】 Food Features Recommended Locations ------ ------ -------- Knife-cut Noodles: Hand-cut into "flying fish" shapes, chewy and springy. Datong Fenglinge Noodles Caijian'er: Short noodles shaved with a tool, smooth and slippery. Taiyuan Lao Taiyuan Restaurant Oil-splashed Noodles: A splash of chili oil, the "sizzle" is the soul of the dish. Pingyao Street Vendors Tijian: Picking each noodle individually with chopsticks and dropping it into the pot, full of rhythm. Wutaishan Vegetarian Restaurant Cat Ear Noodles: Small and cute, absolutely delicious with tomato and egg. Housewife's creation 💡Fun Fact: Shanxi people can make 360 kinds of noodles with wheat, enough to eat a different one every day for a year without getting tired of it! --- ##🛏️【Accommodation Recommendation|Value for Money + Atmosphere】 -💰Economy: Pingyao Huazhu·Xiaoyao Inn ¥138/night|Ancient courtyard renovation, perfect for taking photos! - 💖Mid-range Choice: Datong Garden Hotel ¥298/night|Clean and comfortable, close to scenic spots -🌟Cultural Experience: Pingyao Jinzhai ¥480/night|Renovated Ming and Qing Dynasty house, sleep in history ##📣【Blogger's Honest Words|A message for everyone wanting to travel❤️】 I know you're hesitating: “Is Shanxi very desolate?” → Wrong! Modern cities, poetic countryside🌿 “Is it safe to go alone?” → Safe! 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Taiyuan 1. Must-see attractions: Jinci Temple is the core landmark, with its "Three Wonders of Jinci" (Nanlao Spring, Maiden Statues, and Holy Mother Statues) and ancient architectural complex being particularly noteworthy; Taiyuan Ancient City, as a filming location for the opera "Man Jiang Hong," boasts dazzling nighttime lighting, perfect for an evening stroll; Yongzuo Temple's twin pagodas are a symbol of Taiyuan, and the Ming Dynasty peony "Zixia Xian" within the temple is very precious; Mengshan Giant Buddha is my country's earliest open-air cliff-carved Buddha, and visiting in the evening allows you to experience the tranquil atmosphere of the ancient temple. 2. Food recommendations: Qingheyuan's "Tou Nao" (a type of soup) paired with mutton shaomai is a local specialty breakfast; Hao Ganggang's mutton offal soup with crispy fried pancakes is incredibly fragrant; Lao Taiyuan Restaurant's braised pork and oat noodles are authentic. In the evening, you can stroll along the food street and Bell Tower Street for food, with Yangji Guanchang (a type of sausage) and Shangdi Fried Chicken being popular snacks. 3. Accommodation and Transportation: Staying in Yingze District offers the most convenient access, close to attractions such as the Shanxi Museum and Yongzuo Temple. Guesthouses around Jinci Temple are suitable for tourists who want to immerse themselves in the atmosphere of ancient architecture. City buses provide direct access to most attractions; to reach the Mengshan Giant Buddha, you can take a taxi or the scenic area shuttle bus. Shijiazhuang 1. Must-See Attractions: Longxing Temple in Zhengding Ancient City features a Song Dynasty bronze Thousand-Hand Guanyin statue; Rongguo Mansion was a filming location for "Dream of the Red Chamber," and climbing the city wall offers panoramic views of the ancient city; the Hebei Provincial Museum's gold-threaded jade suit and gilded bronze Boshan incense burner are its treasures, free to enter but requiring advance reservations; Baoduzhai is known as the "World's Most Wonderful Village," accessible by hiking or cable car, with expansive views from the summit. 2. Food Recommendations: Zhengding Hao Family Ribs are tender and flavorful, a perfect match for clay oven baked flatbread; Zhengding's Eight Bowls (four meat and four vegetable dishes) are a staple of local banquets; Jin Feng Braised Chicken and Beef Stewed Flatbread at Wanli Temple Pedestrian Street in the city center, and Flatbread Rolled with Ribbonfish at Zhuangli Street in Letai are all worth trying. 3. Accommodation and Transportation: Yanghelou Inn and Zhengdingfu Inn in Zhengding Ancient City are within walking distance of many attractions; hotels in the MixC shopping district in the city center are close to the subway, offering convenient transportation. The city center is connected to the core business district by Metro Line 1. To reach Zhengding Ancient City, you can drive or take a dedicated bus, a journey of approximately 30 minutes. Tangshan 1. Must-see attractions: The Eastern Qing Tombs, a World Cultural Heritage site, boasts stunning stone carvings in the Yuling Underground Palace and the gilded hall of the Cixi Mausoleum; Tangshan Nanhu-Kailuan Tourist Area is a model of ecological restoration, featuring a breathtaking light and water show at night; Hetou Old Street offers performances like iron flower fireworks and phoenix flying, with vibrant nighttime scenery and lively atmosphere; the Earthquake Relics Memorial Park preserves post-earthquake ruins, providing insights into Tangshan's earthquake resistance history. 2. Food recommendations: Chess piece sesame cakes are crispy on the outside and fragrant on the inside; Tangshan sesame candy is sweet but not greasy; Gecha can be prepared in various ways, such as fried Gecha sticks or cold dishes; Xiangheshun's braised fish and Caofeidian seafood dumplings are incredibly fresh; Xinhualou Snack Street offers a one-stop shop for all local snacks. 3. Accommodation and transportation: The Tangshan Cultural Tourism Pullman Hotel is close to Nanhu Lake, suitable for family trips; Nanhu Yueshanju Homestay is a courtyard-style homestay with high cost-performance. City buses provide direct access to attractions such as Nanhu Lake and the Earthquake Relics Memorial Park. For the Eastern Qing Tombs, it's recommended to hire a car or share a ride; the journey takes about one hour. Tianjin 1. Must-see attractions: The Tianjin Eye is a Ferris wheel spanning the Haihe River. A nighttime ride offers stunning views of the river; advance reservations are required. The Five Avenues Cultural Tourism Area features numerous European-style villas; exploring by shared bicycle is the most pleasant way. The Porcelain House is decorated with antique porcelain shards, boasting a unique architectural style. A Haihe River cruise offers panoramic views of landmarks along the riverbanks, including the Century Clock and the Tianjin Tower. 2. Food recommendations: Locally renowned restaurants serve classic dishes like "Zengbeng Carp" and "Eight Treasures Tofu." Street-side Jianbing Guozi (Chinese crepes) is a traditional breakfast option. The "Seafood White Moonlight" restaurant in Meijiang offers incredibly fresh sea cucumber rice, perfect for seafood lovers. 3. Accommodation and transportation: Heping District is close to attractions like the Five Avenues and the Porcelain House, with a dense commercial area. Hongqiao District is near the Tianjin Eye, and some hotel rooms offer direct views of the Ferris wheel at night. The subway is the preferred mode of transportation in the city. For short-distance strolls along the Five Avenues, you can ride shared bicycles. For Haihe River cruises, you can board from Jinwan Wharf or Tianjin Railway Station Wharf.