Experience the carefree life under Mount Wutai in the ancient city of Xinzhou

Traditional yet stunning New Year's festivities such as the dragon and phoenix bringing prosperity, iron flower fireworks, a variety of performances, Spring Festival folk shows, city wall lantern displays, and the God of Wealth bestowing blessings are performed in succession, with fireworks and New Year's flavors making a grand return in the streets and alleys. 🈚 Free admission, with 12 parking lots and over 30 shows performed in rotation. 🔥 Watch the intangible cultural heritage of iron flower fireworks that have been passed down for a thousand years, filling the sky with a cascade of colors. 🔥 Witness the folk customs of Northern Shanxi in hundreds of streets and alleys, with their myriad flavors and workshops. 🔥 Admire the green bricks and black tiles of the Xiurong Academy, with the city lights dimly glowing at night. 🌟 Food Recommendations Yogurt, potato noodles, yellow rice cakes, yellow steamed buns, grass cakes, sauerkraut fried dumplings, Guokui, and more. 🌟 Features of the Ancient City 1️⃣ There are many truly local specialty food stores, overshadowing those so-called internet-famous streets full of stinky tofu and grilled sausages. 2️⃣ Most shops in Xinzhou's ancient city display clear pricing at their entrances, offering good value for money, allowing everyone to eat and drink with peace of mind. I found many delicacies for just 2 yuan each! 3️⃣ The yogurt in Xinzhou's ancient city is really delicious, with a pudding-like sour taste. Fans of vermicelli must try the handmade potato noodles (you'll know it's a must-visit when you see the queue). 4️⃣ The yellow rice cakes are absolutely amazing, topped with osmanthus honey sauce, truly delicious and recommended to everyone! 5️⃣ The iron flower fireworks are beautiful to watch, and experiencing them live for the first time is truly impressive, with an even better atmosphere on-site! 🌟 Other Recommended Photo Spots 1️⃣ Xiurong Academy It's a large area, be sure to climb up for an overview of the entire ancient city, an excellent spot for sunrise photos, and the sunset light on the South Gate Tower is also very beautiful. 2️⃣ North City Gate The lanterns here are beautifully arranged, and the big red characters for 'Xinzhou' nearby Zhoujia Alley are located here. 3️⃣ Guandi Temple North Alley and Xiurong North Alley both have fish lanterns that light up at sunset. 4️⃣ The Eight Gates (near the South Gate), where you can climb up to capture the ancient city and lanterns.