Tai'erzhuang District Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)

Taishan Xinggong

Taishan Xinggong, commonly known as 'Taishan Temple', is located in the northwest of Tai'erzhuang ancient city. It was first built in the 13th year of the Zhengde era of the Ming Dynasty (1518) and was destroyed in the Tai'erzhuang Battle in 1938. In 2011, it was rebuilt on the original site. Taishan Xinggong covers an area of 2,000 square meters, with a building area of 826 square meters, consisting of the main hall, the God of Wealth hall, the Guanyin hall, as well as a bell tower and a drum tower. In the center of the main hall is the enshrinement of the Goddess Bixia Yuanjun, flanked by the Goddess of Eyesight and the Goddess of Child Delivery.

You will not regret visiting the ancient city of Tai'erzhuang at least once this holiday

Those who understand Tai'erzhuang will find that this small city is orderly yet unusually warm. Add a touch of drifting clouds and encounter the sunset glow, and you'll feel a cinematic sense that is both present and elusive, unreal like a beautiful dream. Ancient City Guide ① Day tour of the ancient city: Ming and Qing ancient shops, ancient residences, the General's Office, Corner Tower, Wu Family Bank, Wan Family Mansion, ancient docks, etc. In a trance, it's as if you have returned to ancient times, where the prosperity of 'merchants traveling far and wide, fishing lights along the river, songs for miles, the market never closing at night' is recreated here. ② Night tour of the ancient city: The night view of Tai'erzhuang Ancient City is extraordinary. Under the night sky, the ancient city glitters with the illumination of landscape lights, stunningly beautiful. The night scene of the ancient city is like the banquet of the drunken Li Bai during the prosperous Tang Dynasty, where one feels unbound in a foreign land, the night enticingly intoxicating, why bother about which night it is or where to wake up. ③ Folk art performances in the ancient city: Southern lion dance, Qianlong's patrol, shadow play, Liuqin opera, street corner magic, big drum, shadow play, Qinshu, acrobatics, and various other folk performances will keep you entertained and longing for more... There are also intangible cultural heritages such as Shandong embroidery, wax dyeing, sachet, clay sculpture, face sculpture, sand pottery, willow weaving, and wood carving. ④ Recommended ancient city delicacies: Tengzhou vegetable pancake, Zaozhuang spicy chicken, Zhang family dog meat, Zhang family crispy chicken, Tengzhou whole lamb soup, yellow flower beef noodle, Grand Canal stone cake, beef stuffed bun, Grand Canal whole fish feast, the world's number one pot of big bowl tea.

Taierzhuang Ancient Town

Today, I checked in at Taierzhuang Ancient Town. It possesses both the gentleness of southern ancient towns and the robustness of northern ones, perfectly blending the two with a touch of modern elements. The night view is comparable to that of Wuzhen and Xitang, offering plenty of fun activities. It's definitely worth a visit!

The Guandi Temple in Taierzhuang

The Guandi Temple in Taierzhuang is located on the east side of the ancient canal in the southern part of the old city, and it also served as the Shanxi Guild Hall during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Built in the 13th year of the Yongzheng era of the Qing Dynasty, the temple was funded and constructed by Shanxi merchants. It underwent three expansions and renovations during the Qianlong and Jiaqing periods, reaching its peak with an area of 20,000 square meters and a building area of over 10,000 square meters. Comprising the main hall, the Spring and Autumn Pavilion, the east and west side halls, the wing rooms, and the stage, the temple is intricately laid out with magnificent halls and exquisite carvings, embodying the pinnacle of architectural art and being one of the most popular and influential temples. During the Battle of Taierzhuang in 1938, this site served as the headquarters of General Chifengcheng and is one of the remaining sites of the Taierzhuang battle.

I like the feeling of Taierzhuang very much. It has a sense of history and is warm and warm. It has both the spectacular and solid architecture of the northern architecture and the dexterity and beauty of the southern architecture. It can be seen that the bricks and watts that the ancients designed and built with enough care can be preserved in time and war. Taierzhuang's lighting layout is also very elegant. In the dark, you can clearly see the Longqiao Tower, which is outlined by the lanterns. The lights are reflected on the river, like a small kaleidoscope sprinkled into the water, like walking. Into the dream. The entire ancient city is left with only the outlines of various buildings painted by the lights. As the crowds and lanterns look far away, the ancient city towers with bright lights are exceptionally brilliant in the night, and they are worthy of the momentum of the first village in the world.