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Best Things to Do
Top 10 Best Things to Do in Jincheng [2025]
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House of The Huangcheng Chancellor
4.6
/5
4818 reviews
7.1
From SAR 15.81
Based on 55 reviews
House of the Huangcheng Chancellor | 24.3 km from downtown
Phone +8603564858062
Address: Yangcheng, Jincheng, Shanxi, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
No.1 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Jincheng
Highlights:
Watch morning royal parade daily
Chen Tingjing's castle-style residence
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Huangcheng Xiangfu, a 5A-level scenic spot in Jincheng, Shanxi, boasts a rich cultural heritage and distinctive architecture. It was the residence of Chen Tingjing, and Emperor Kangxi stayed there twice. The ancient buildings are hailed as "the home of northern China's foremost cultural powerhouse." The scenic area offers wonderful performances, such as "Welcoming the Emperor" and "The Eight Sounds of the Prosperous Era," and also offers special travel photography services. However, there are some issues, such as high ticket prices, overcharging within the scenic area, and unclear guide signs. Overall, it's suitable for visitors interested in history and culture, but the scenic area's management and services need improvement.
The Imperial City Prime Minister's Mansion, the former residence of Chen Tingjing, the imperial tutor and worthy minister of the Qing Dynasty, is a grand manor with distinctive Shanxi residential characteristics. The entire scenic area boasts meticulously arranged courtyards and a simple and elegant style, particularly the corridors, terraces, and pavilions, which embody the uniquely charming Shanxi cave-dwelling architectural style.
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Situ Town
4.4
/5
650 reviews
6.3
5.3 km from downtown
Phone +8603562293766
Address: Jincheng, Shanxi, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 4 hours
No.1 of Night Attractions in Jincheng
Highlights:
Dazzling night iron flower show
360° panoramic ancient-style view
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It was an amazing up-close experience. I'd only seen the intangible cultural heritage of iron flower making on TV before, but being there was truly breathtaking. My phone was completely busy taking photos and videos. My two-year-old kept saying "wow!" as we watched. Afterward, Mr. Zhou offered to treat us to Sichuan soup on the way out. I didn't try it, but seeing everyone enjoying it on the roadside, I felt that this small town of Situ is truly humane.
As a coal and iron town, the iron flower in Situ Town is the most shocking iron flower I have ever seen. It is also a classic performance of the scenic spot. This alone is worth a visit. The reimbursement of tolls, snacks treated by Lao Zhou, and free rides are icing on the cake. It is recommended that the scenic spot can add clear signs at the venues of small performances, such as program names, program times and other information, to help tourists grasp the itinerary when passing by, without having to frequently open their mobile phones to check. In addition, the weather is hot, the actors are very hard-working and a little tired, and their enthusiasm for the performance is insufficient. I hope the scenic spot will continue to work hard!
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Wangmangling Mountain Scenic Spot
4.3
/5
824 reviews
5.9
From SAR 134.39
67.4 km from downtown
Phone +8603566878613
Address: Wangmangling Scenic Spot, Gujiao Township, Lingchuan County, Jincheng City
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
No.1 of Water fun & Cool Retreats in Jincheng
Highlights:
Breathtaking views & Red Rock Canyon
Explore Wang Mang's historical site
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Wangmangling Scenic Area is located in Lingchuan County, Jincheng City, Shanxi Province, China, known for its steep peaks, sea of clouds, strange pine and strange stones. There are also rich historical relics in the scenic area, such as ancient buildings and monuments. Visitors can hike the mountain, enjoy the magnificent natural scenery and feel the deep cultural heritage. Wangmangling Scenic Area is a perfect combination of nature and history, it is worth a visit.
The summer climate is cool, suitable for summer vacation and parent-child play. This place is really suitable for various scenarios. I used to come with my lover, and now I bring my children together. Every time I have a new experience, it is great.
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Xiangyu Ancient Castle
4.4
/5
100 reviews
5.6
24.8 km from downtown
Phone +8603563251100
Address: Xiangyu Village, Qinshui County, Jincheng City, Shanxi Province
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Shanxi's honeycomb brick fortress
360° village view from castle
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Xiangyu Castle, built for masonry and earth structure, was built by the Ming Dynasty Household Department Shangshu Sun Juxiang and Sun Dingxiang brothers, completed in Ming Chongxu seven years, is a typical representative of China's Ming Dynasty fortifications. The Xiangqi Ancient Fort was built on the hillside. The ancient castle city was built with a maze of "bead-like" and "corridor-style" Tibetan soldiers caves, which were extremely beautiful. Especially the Xiangqi Ancient Fort Labyrinth-style Tibetan soldiers caves and underground passages, which were easy to guard and difficult to attack. Li Zicheng was unable to overcome for seven days and seven nights. Its strength was amazing! The large number of Tibetan caves seems to be silently telling the past bonfire years, full of a heavy sense of history. There is also a unique architectural form like a honeycomb, which is very visual and impressive.
It is especially worth a visit. It has a profound historical background and unique architectural design, combining defense and beauty. Also known as the "honeycomb city", it is located in Xiangyu Village, Zhengcun Town, Qinshui County, Jincheng City, Shanxi Province, at the junction of Qinshui, Yangcheng and Zezhou counties. It was the home of the brothers Sun Juxiang, the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, and Sun Dingxiang, the Right Deputy Censor of the Censorate during the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty.
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Ancient City of Guoyu
4.1
/5
129 reviews
5.4
From SAR 26.35
Based on 1 reviews
House of the Huangcheng Chancellor | 24.8 km from downtown
Phone +8603566922226
Address: Yangcheng, Jincheng, Shanxi, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
No.2 of Night Attractions in Jincheng
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The service in the scenic area is very good. Most of the staff are very nice. The facilities are very complete. There is also a 1 yuan transportation to the city. You can feel the contribution of the entire city to tourism. The package price is also very cost-effective. The best feeling of the trip to Shanxi
The ancient castle-style village, the ancient castle-style village, the ancient temple, the official house, the elegant residential, the unique ancient Chinese rural buildings, the imperial city Xiangfu is also one of them.
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Historic Dayang Town
4.5
/5
221 reviews
5.2
20.5 km from downtown
Phone +8603563847888
Address: Dadong Line, Zezhou County, Jincheng City
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5 day
No.3 of Night Attractions in Jincheng
Highlights:
Experience traditional ironwork crafting
Ancient Chinese town, 2600 years
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The interior of the scenic spot is very quiet and you can take photos at will. People who like ancient buildings will be very interested. A trip like this, away from the hustle and bustle of the city and back to nature, can cleanse the increasingly impetuous mind.
Dayang Ancient Town has a long history and profound cultural heritage. It has nurtured many historical celebrities. The ancient town is quiet and quaint. There are many museums to visit, where you can better understand the history of the ancient town. It is a very good travel experience.
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