Top 10 Best Things to Do in Jinzhong

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M47***29

While many ancient cities and towns in China are quite commercialized and have similar shops, Pingyao Ancient City stands out with its large scale, elegant Chinese architecture, and vibrant local life. It's a much more worthwhile destination than most other ancient cities.

M24***32

I came to the Qiao Family Compound because of the TV series, but it was almost closing time when I arrived. I hired a guided tour and walked through each courtyard like a special forces soldier, and saw the "treasures" hidden in the compound. The original owner's design requirements and architectural ideas for the entire compound were truly remarkable.

大海的力量2010

The Wang family, once the richest family in Shanxi, built such a grand compound through generations of hard work. It's unimaginable unless you see it with your own eyes. With over two thousand rooms, it's twice the size of the Forbidden City. Absolutely stunning!

Dr.Jhou

Located southwest of Pingyao Ancient City, the temple houses numerous clay sculptures from the Ming and Qing dynasties, their forms solemn and lifelike. This temple gained popularity after being featured in the filming of the classic Chinese mythological story, *The Legend of Zelda*, but even if you don't play the game, its ancient architecture and Buddhist statues are highly recommended.

春秋战神

There is bus route 209 outside Pingyao Ancient City that goes directly to Zhenguo Temple, so transportation is quite convenient. This ancient temple, with a history of over a thousand years, has retained its original style despite being damaged and repaired many times during wars. The artifacts on display are still intact, and those who are interested can take a look.

神经蛙9527

Mianshan is fun, especially Qixian Valley, which is fun and exciting, but there are many people and you have to queue. The management of the scenic area is not in place, and many people who cut in line are ignored. Tourists almost got into a fight. I told the police and the staff, but no one cared.

Anonymous user

Zhangbi Ancient Castle, a national key cultural relics protection unit in Jiexiu City, Shanxi Province, is famous for its military defense system and astronomical culture. Below is a travel guide. Must-See Highlights: Underground Tunnels: A three-layered structure (upper level for sentry duty, middle level for troop deployment, lower level for food storage). 1500 meters of the tunnels are currently open to the public, containing ancient military facilities such as horse kilns, command kilns, and communication tubes. Wearing non-slip shoes is recommended. Glazed Glass Art: The peacock blue glazed glass stele (Ming Dynasty tricolor glazed glass decoration) at the Kongwang Buddha Temple is one of only two remaining in the country. The Erlang Temple Glazed Glass Exhibition Hall displays glazed glass statues of the twelve zodiac animals and the twenty-eight constellations. Locust Tree Embracing Willow: A thousand-year-old locust tree with a hollowed-out willow branch symbolizes vitality and is a landmark of the castle. Astrological Layout: The castle is designed according to the twenty-eight constellations. The north gate corresponds to "Bi" (壁) constellation, and the south gate corresponds to "Zhang" (张) constellation. Climbing the city wall offers a panoramic view of the "Star Village".

富得🥑油

Yuci Old Town boasts a high proportion of buildings, yet receives very little traffic. It's so deserted during the day that even dogs can lie down and sleep in the middle of the street. It only becomes lively at night, when more businesses open. Weekdays are generally deserted by tourists. The architecture is beautiful, both grand and sophisticated. The night view of the old town is quite stunning, and the flow of people is also higher.

Ahoy ciao

It's a very interesting mansion. After generations of construction, it has become like a city. The content is very rich, and there are many carved stone statues. It would be better to listen to the explanation, otherwise it is too big and you don't know what to visit.