I brought my kids back from Taiyuan, and I really don’t recommend going there in February! Came to a city because of a song

My dears, is there a song that makes you yearn for a city? I went to Shanxi because of the song "People Say Shanxi Has Beautiful Scenery," "People say Shanxi has beautiful scenery, with fertile land, beautiful water and fragrant grains. Point to Taihang Mountain with your left hand and point to Luliang with your right hand." This melodious tune and simple lyrics outline the magnificence of Shanxi and made me rush to Taiyuan in February to start a journey of ancient charm. Here is the guide 💕. Attractions • Jin Temple: It is like a historical treasure, with thousands of years old buildings standing side by side. The wood carvings in the Holy Mother Hall are lifelike, the Yunuma Feiliang Cross Bridge is unique and exquisite, and the gurgling water of the Nanlao Spring carries the years. Walking among them, it seems that you can have a conversation with the ancients and feel the cultural heritage of Shanxi. • Shanxi Museum: The museum has a rich collection, ranging from ancient pottery to Ming and Qing porcelain. The "Soul of Jin" exhibition hall is the most shocking. Each cultural relic is quietly displayed, silently telling the history. Here you can appreciate the context of Chinese civilization and marvel at the wisdom of the ancients. • Liuxiang: Liuxiang is the bustling center of Taiyuan, with densely populated shops on both sides of the street, and a wide variety of traditional snacks and special handicrafts. Try a bowl of steaming hot toad, taste the sweet and sticky fried pork, feel Taiyuan on your tongue, and experience the rich urban style. • Taiyuan Ancient County: The ancient city wall is majestic and magnificent, the ancient streets and alleys in the city are crisscrossed, and the Ming and Qing Dynasty buildings are scattered around. As night falls and the lights come on, the ancient city becomes like a dream, as if you have traveled back to ancient times. You can enjoy folk performances and immerse yourself in the historical atmosphere. How to get there • Plane: Fly directly to Taiyuan Wusu International Airport ✈. Airport shuttles, public buses, and taxis are well connected, allowing you to easily transfer to the city to start your journey. • High-speed rail: There are many trains at Taiyuan South Station🚄, and it is convenient to take buses and subways out of the station. You can quickly reach the scenic spots after transferring. • Urban transportation: The city is basically covered by buses and subways; you can take a bus to Jin Temple and then transfer to a special line; there is a direct bus to the ancient county town, so you don’t have to worry about traveling. What's there to see? • Folklore exhibitions at Jin Temple (if available): During the Spring Festival, Jin Temple may hold folklore exhibitions to showcase traditional skills such as paper cutting and dough modeling. You can also experience them yourself, feel the charm of intangible cultural heritage, and appreciate folk customs. • Special exhibitions at Shanxi Museum: The museum often holds exhibitions. In February, there may be special exhibitions on bronze ware, calligraphy and painting. You can appreciate treasures up close, have a dialogue with history, and broaden your cultural horizons. • Street performances in Liuxiang: During festivals, Liuxiang has street performances such as dragon and lion dances and acrobatics. Stop and watch to feel the vitality of Taiyuan and immerse yourself in the joyful atmosphere. • Light show in the ancient county town of Taiyuan: The light show in the ancient town is dazzling at night. The lights outline the contours of the ancient buildings. The changing light and shadow are magnificent and amazing for taking photos. Good place for taking photos • The foreground of the Our Lady Hall of Jin Temple: With the solemn Our Lady Hall as the background, taking photos in ancient costumes will show the ancient charm and historical flavor, which will attract attention in your circle of friends. • Next to the cultural relics in the exhibition hall of Shanxi Museum: In front of the cultural relic display cabinet, use soft lighting to capture the details of the cultural relics and record the historical imprint. Remember to turn off the flash. • Under the Liuxiang Archway: The quaint archway is paired with the lively street scene. Taking selfies or photos of the street scene shows the prosperity and fireworks, which is full of fun. • The wall of Taiyuan ancient county town: stand on the wall and overlook the panoramic view of the ancient city. With the ancient buildings and lights as the background, take photos of silhouettes to show the grandeur of the ancient city. Game experience This 3-day trip to Taiyuan was a spiritual adventure💕. Explore the Jin Temple and immerse yourself in history; wander around the museum and marvel at the culture; stroll through the willow alleys and enjoy the fireworks; stroll through the ancient county town and feel the ancient charm. Taiyuan is like a majestic epic, with profound heritage and the warmth of fireworks. I have fallen in love with it and look forward to visiting it again. Tips • Taiyuan is cold in February, so you should prepare thick down jackets, warm pants, scarves 🧣, gloves 🧤, hats, and warm shoes. • Book tickets for Jin Temple online in advance and rent an audio guide to learn about history; make reservations for museums in advance and abide by visiting regulations. • Choose regular shops in Liuxiang for dining and shopping; book accommodation in the ancient county town in advance and keep warm when enjoying the night view. • Pay attention to weather changes when traveling, plan your trip reasonably, and enjoy Taiyuan to your heart's content. My dears, Taiyuan is full of charm in February, come and start your Shanxi music journey💖!