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Photo 2: Jincheng Yuhuang Temple polychrome sculpture museum Stunning! The polychrome sculpture art here is incredible 👏 Sunlight shines on the ancient sculptures, as if traveling through a thousand years~ Photo 3: Pingshun Yuanqi Temple A hidden gem beneath the Taihang Mountains 🏔️ Feel the legacy of the Tang dynasty among red walls and green tiles Photo 4: Gaoping Iron Buddha Temple A rare, off-the-beaten-path temple 🌟 Plain exterior, but a world of wonder inside! Photo 5: Pingshun Tiantai Nunnery National protected architectural complex 🏆 A perfect example of Tang dynasty wooden structure style Photo 6: Jincheng Qinglian Temple The top temple in Hedong 🚩 Admire the stunning polychrome sculptures of the three saints ✨ Photo 7: Changzhi Lu’an Prefecture City God Temple A Ming dynasty architectural icon 🎋 Eaves decorated with exquisite detail! Photo 8: Pingshun Longmen Temple A breathtaking, lesser-known Shanxi temple 💫 Ancient buildings nestled on the hillside Photo 9: Pingshun Jiutian Shengmu Temple The dragon-shaped roof decoration is so imposing 🐉 It looks ready to soar into the clouds any second Photo 10: Jincheng Guan Di Temple One of Shanxi’s most beautiful Guan Di temples ⛩ Architectural details that captivate your eyes Photo 11: Changzhi Guanyin Hall Ming dynasty polychrome sculpture treasure 💕 Every inch is a work of art Photo 12: Changzi Faxing Temple Home to a national first-class cultural relic 💎 Off the beaten path but definitely worth visiting Photo 13: Gaoping Dinglin Temple Ancient trees outside the window witness a thousand years of history 🌳 The beauty of time’s accumulation Photo 14: Pingshun Dayun Courtyard The best spot when the parasol leaves turn yellow 🍂 Every snapshot is wallpaper-worthy Photo 15: Jincheng Kaihua Temple A treasure preserving the original Ming dynasty appearance 💡 A must-see or you’ll regret it Photo 16: Changzi Bucun Yuhuang Temple A low-key but stunning hidden temple 🌠 A national treasure tucked away in the village Photo 17: Gaoping Chongming Temple Eaves decorated with exquisite craftsmanship Photo 18: Changzi Chongqing Temple A Song dynasty relic standing strong for a thousand years
I was so stunned by Tiefo Temple that I couldn't speak! This is what Chinese clay sculpture at its peak looks like!
I always thought Xiaoxitian was the pinnacle of ancient Shanxi architecture 🤯 Until I walked into Tiefo Temple in Gaoping, Jincheng... Really, I was instantly so overwhelmed that I couldn't speak! That's when I understood what it truly means to feel "the presence of the divine" ✨ The Ming Dynasty painted sculptures throughout the hall carry an imposing aura that makes you hold your breath without realizing it 🏯This is a filming location for Black Myth: Wukong But the scenes in the game don't come close to even a fraction of the awe of seeing it in person! First built in the 7th year of the Dading era of the Jin Dynasty This ancient temple, preserved through the ages holds the pinnacle of Ming Dynasty clay sculpture art Three must-see highlights 👇 1️⃣ Supreme craftsmanship: Wooden frames, iron wire shaping Every single ribbon looks lifelike Even the strands of hair seem to be dancing! 2️⃣ Civil and military deities: On one side, solemn civil officials On the other, fierce warriors with glaring eyes Exaggerated expressions, yet each with its own spirit It feels like they're about to break through the walls at any moment! 3️⃣ Vivid realism: Every statue is a work of art Some with wide, angry eyes, some looking down upon the world This completely shattered my preconceptions about Buddhist temple sculptures! 💡 Practical tips: 📍Address: Outskirts of Gaoping, Jincheng City 🚗Transportation: After arriving in Gaoping, take a 10-minute taxi ride 🕒Best time to visit: 10 AM–2 PM for the most beautiful light 🎫Tickets: Free, but reservations are required (extremely hard to get!) Friendly reminder: You may actually be moved to tears when you enter the hall It's best to prepare yourself mentally beforehand! This is definitely the hidden gem of ancient Shanxi architecture ✨
Just woke up and returned from Gaoping, a small city in Shanxi, feeling energized!
Gaoping in Shanxi is truly an underrated treasure of a small city. The beauty of its ancient architecture, painted sculptures, and murals is beyond imagination. There are also picturesque natural landscapes, wellness resorts, and unique local cuisine, making it perfect for niche travel. · ⭐️ Gaoping one-day tour route Yandi Mausoleum ➡️ Yangtoushan Yandi Cultural Tourism Scenic Area ➡️ Kaihua Temple ➡️ Gaoping Wolongwan Wellness Town · ✅ Kaihua Temple The existing main hall is the original structure from the Song dynasty, the Guanyin hall dates back to the Jin dynasty, and the rest are from the Ming and Qing dynasties. 🎫 Free, but reservation required. 🈺 8:00 AM–6:00 PM · ✅ Yandi Mausoleum The architecture here is grand and magnificent, with stunning beauty that captivates visitors. 🎫 Free · ✅ Yangtoushan Yandi Cultural Tourism Scenic Area Yangtoushan, also known as Shouyang Mountain, is said to be where Emperor Yandi Shennong tasted hundreds of herbs and planted grains. Yangtoushan not only offers beautiful scenery but also many grottoes carved during the Northern Wei Taihe period, with additions in the Northern Qi, Sui, and Tang dynasties. · ✅ Wolongwan Wellness Town With green mountains and clear waters like a painting, and fresh air, it’s ideal for wellness vacations. The air is fresh and the greenery abundant, making you feel completely refreshed. · ✅ Gaoping’s top ten bowls This is the hometown flavor deeply rooted in the hearts of Gaoping people. Ten dishes, each with its own story. The golden, soft Tianhe egg symbolizes reunion. The tender, flavorful walnut meat is a banquet staple. The crystal-clear water white pork is smooth and not greasy. There’s also the refreshing mustard jelly soup and the melt-in-your-mouth crispy pork...
Two-day tour in Gaoping, the root of Emperor Yan + Shanxi ancient architecture feast
Two-day tour in Gaoping, Shanxi See Emperor Yan culture and Song-Yuan ancient architecture all at once on day 1 History lovers will be thrilled! 🔹 Emperor Yan’s tomb | tracing the ancestor of Chinese civilization Gaoping is the resting place of Emperor Yan Shennong, the cultural ancestor of the Chinese nation and the origin of Chinese farming civilization. Entering the tomb area, a yellow sandstone avenue with 108 steps leads straight to the Hall of Merit. The plaque reads “Planting grains to start farming, tasting herbs to develop medicine,” summarizing Emperor Yan’s achievements. The ancient “Emperor Yan’s tomb” stele from the Wanli era of the Ming dynasty stands quietly. Inside the hall, murals depict Shennong tasting herbs and making farming tools, creating a solemn atmosphere. 🔹 Yangtoushan Forest Park | Northern Wei grottoes + Emperor Yan relics “Ridge borders two counties, foothills span three towns,” this is both Emperor Yan’s hometown and a secret grotto site from the Northern Wei dynasty. ✅ Emperor Yan’s mark: On the mountaintop are the ruins of Shennong City, Shennong Spring, and grain fields, the place where Emperor Yan “obtained good grain and sowed crops.” Rock carvings show Shennong with a bull’s head and human body holding farming tools, confirming the origin of agriculture. ✅ Grotto wonders: Over 40 caves from Northern Wei to Sui and Tang dynasties are hidden on the mountainside (national protected site). The Buddha statues are dignified and finely carved. The most remarkable is the Yangtoushan statue tower, featuring a reclining sheep carrying a Buddha niche, rare nationwide, blending Emperor Yan’s sheep totem with Northern dynasties’ Buddhist style. The forest is lush and green, every step is history, and every photo looks like a masterpiece. 🔹 Kaihua Temple | Song dynasty ancient architecture + murals “double national treasures” An ancient temple from the Six Dynasties deep in the Taihang Mountains, one of Shanxi’s architectural highlights. Founded in the Northern Qi dynasty, it preserves buildings from the Song, Jin, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. The Mahavira Hall (built in 1073) is original Song dynasty architecture with a xieshan roof and deep eaves, perfectly replicating the Yingzao Fashi standards. Inside, 88㎡ of Song dynasty murals (painted in 1096) are masterpieces, with smooth lines and colors still vivid after a thousand years. The content includes Buddhist stories and, together with the Song dynasty painted beams, is known as the “double peak of Song painting.” Few visitors, peaceful and quiet, red walls and ancient trees, every brick and tile shows a thousand years of craftsmanship. 🔹 Wolong Bay wellness town | ending with nature to heal body and mind A 3A wellness secret spot next to Kaihua Temple, where mountains and lakes reflect each other, full of negative oxygen ions. The 400-acre Yangxin Lake ripples with clear water, surrounded by shaded walking paths. Distant mountains look like ink paintings, and nearby water shimmers like mist, as if stepping into a Jiangnan landscape painting. After visiting the ancient sites, take a walk here to breathe fresh air and enjoy the evening breeze, releasing all the day’s fatigue and perfectly ending the cultural journey. Day 1 route Emperor Yan’s tomb → Yangtoushan Forest Park → Kaihua Temple → Wolong Bay wellness town 💡 Tips ▪️ Driving is the most convenient, with 20–30 minutes between attractions ▪️ Wear simple, traditional-style clothing for great photos with ancient architecture and forest backgrounds ▪️ Do not touch murals inside ancient buildings. Please visit respectfully Complete the ancestor culture, Song-Yuan architecture, and nature wellness in one day. Gaoping’s depth and gentleness are all in this route~
Overnight sensation "Black Myth: Wukong" sparks the opening of this "hidden gem" in Shanxi
Hidden in the rural alleys of southeastern Shanxi, this small temple’s main hall is only 72 square meters but densely packed with 27 towering and majestic Ming Dynasty polychrome sculptures! The moment you step through the hall’s door, the gods and Buddhas seem to come alive—celestial statues with bulging eyes and hair standing on end, some clad in armor, others bare-chested and barefoot. Using a unique local technique of “iron as the bone, iron for shaping,” the fiery halos and flowing ribbons are sculpted with bold, sharp lines, fully unleashing the dramatic tension of Ming Dynasty polychrome art! 💥 The most amazing detail is the suspended sculpture behind the Shakyamuni Buddha altar, which actually depicts the story of the pilgrimage to the West—Tang Monk and his disciples lined up with the White Dragon Horse. This hidden Easter egg is incredible! 🗺️ Comprehensive travel guide (2026 latest edition) 📍Location: Mixi Village, Mishan Town, Gaoping City, Jincheng, Shanxi Province 🚗 Transportation: Take the high-speed train to "Gaoping East Station," with direct buses available (8:30 AM - 5:10 PM); for self-driving, navigate to "Shanxi Mishan Iron Buddha Temple," which offers free parking. 🎫 Tickets: Free, but online reservation is required! Follow the "Gaoping Cultural Relics" WeChat official account to book 5 days in advance. Daily limit of 500 visitors, booking closes when full. ⏰ Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM, closed on Mondays (except holidays). ⚠️ Important tips: · The hall is very small, and visiting time is limited. Please enjoy quietly and do not touch or use flash photography. · Limited facilities around the village, so bring your own snacks; the village now has an eco-friendly parking lot and smart guide system, greatly improving the experience. Save this "Gaoping National Treasure" one-day tour route: Iron Buddha Temple (stunning Ming sculptures) → Kaihua Temple (Song Dynasty murals) → Erlang Temple (Jin Dynasty opera stage)
Gaoping, Shanxi | The most valuable county for ancient architecture in China
On the 2nd day in Gaoping, Shanxi, I increasingly feel it is seriously underrated‼️ The county actually has 22 nationally protected sites. The number, density, and quality of ancient buildings here are among the best in the country. It truly deserves the titles "China’s top county for ancient architecture" and "China’s ancient architecture museum"👍🏻 The clash between historical heritage and modern life is especially fascinating. . ✅ Cai Zhizhong Art Museum | A fusion of comics and traditional Chinese culture 📍 100 meters west of Gaoping East Station on Yandi Avenue 🎫 Free An exclusive venue for international comic master Cai Zhizhong, featuring original works like "Zhuangzi Speaks" and "Laozi Speaks." The minimalist modern design makes every photo a masterpiece📸 . ✅ Tiesi Temple | Ancient architecture featured in Black Myth: Wukong 📍 Mishan Town, Gaoping City 🎫 Free An ancient temple founded in the Northern Song dynasty, with 24 vividly painted heavenly statues inside that are nationally renowned‼️ Made with wood frames, clay bodies, and iron wire shapes, their exaggerated expressions are stunning🤩 A filming location for "Black Myth: Wukong," offering an immersive experience of Journey to the West aesthetics. . ✅ Xizhen Suzhuang | An immersive village celebrating happiness culture 📍 Hexi Town, Gaoping City 🎫 Free A Ming and Qing dynasty village themed around "happiness culture," filled with the character for happiness and red lanterns creating a festive atmosphere. Fourteen layers of Ming and Qing courtyards, carved window frames, and phoenix-themed paintings, each step offers a new scene📸 . ✅ Lianghu Ancient Town | A living museum of Ming and Qing architecture 📍 Yuancun Township, Gaoping City 🎫 Free Ming and Qing architecture plus exquisite brick, wood, and stone carvings, with bluestone alleys, an ancient theater stage, the official’s mansion, and Yuxu Temple… It’s the pinnacle of ancient architecture, offering an immersive experience of village life. . ✅ Fushan Wellness Town | Healing slow living with mountains and water 📍 Sizhuang Town, Gaoping City 🎫 Free A 4A-level wellness town, featuring Xuanshui Lake, a coin museum, the Six Courtyards chessboard, camping, and fruit picking… The healing power of nature is fully on display‼️ . This nationally protected small city hidden in southeastern Shanxi is truly worth a thorough exploration~
Tianjin new exhibition guide: Five thousand years of civilization – Shanxi cultural tour exhibition and notebook giveaway
🆔 Xiaomihu Travel Notes "Tianjin's new free exhibition! See Yongle Palace murals and Yingxian Wooden Pagoda by the Haihe River" The "Five thousand years of civilization – Shanxi cultural tour exhibition" has arrived in Tianjin. How many people are going for the beautiful notebooks? It's said that if you go early, you can get limited edition 2024 and 2025 notebooks. Staff distribute 60 copies daily, and they're usually gone as soon as the exhibition opens. However, participants who check in later can receive limited edition admission tickets that can be planted in a pot and grown 🌿 Shanxi tourism has become very popular in recent years, and more and more people are familiar with the Yingxian Wooden Pagoda and the Yongle Palace murals. This Shanxi cultural tour exhibition has replicated these cultural relics at the National Library Tianjin Bay Cultural and Creative Space. The entire exhibition is designed chronologically, fully connecting the essence of Shanxi cultural relics from the Tang Dynasty to the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Section 1: Grand Tang style · The beginning of wooden structures (Tang and Five Dynasties exhibition area) Core exhibits: Model of the East Main Hall of Foguang Temple, Tang Dynasty ancient architecture survey manuscripts, rubbings of Tang Dynasty statues from Mount Wutai Section 2: Splendor of Liao and Song · Ancient pagoda treasures (Liao and Song exhibition area) Core exhibits: 1:20 scale model of the complete Yingxian Wooden Pagoda, replica of Liao Dynasty colored sculptures from the Huayan Temple Bojiaocang Hall, high-definition replica of Song Dynasty murals from Kaihua Temple Key highlights: The world's tallest existing pure wooden pagoda, standing for a thousand years without nails. You can see the disassembled load-bearing structure of the wooden pagoda and Liao Dynasty maid colored sculptures. Section 3: Gold and Yuan painting · The pinnacle of murals (Jin and Yuan exhibition area) Key highlights: Full-wall replica of the Yongle Palace "Chaoyuan Tu" mural, a nearly ten-meter-long scroll; replicas of the Twenty-Eight Mansions colored sculptures from Yuhuang Temple, Jin Dynasty murals from Yanshan Temple Digital experience: Tiangong Yingxiang light and shadow hall, dynamically interpreting the Twenty-Eight Mansions astronomical murals, offering an immersive experience of Yuan Dynasty Taoist art. The exhibition hall is not very large, but for friends who haven't been to Shanxi, it's truly a significant experience. Like me, I've always regretted not seeing the Yingxian Wooden Pagoda in person, and this time I got to see what it looks like up close. Location: 3rd floor, Building 5, Jinwan Plaza, Heping District, Tianjin (National Library Tianjin Bay Cultural and Creative Space) Transportation: Take Metro Line 3 to Jinwan Plaza Station, Exit D. Take the elevator next to the National Library Tianjin Bay Cultural and Creative Space to the 3rd floor. Exhibition period: July 25 – August 15, 2026, 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM Admission: Free Exhibition hall size: 680㎡
Two days in Gaoping: immersive deep tour of ancient architecture, art, and wellness
Day 2 in Gaoping features ancient architecture and art + wedding culture + Ming and Qing dynasty villages + mountain and water wellness Unlock 4 kinds of joy in one day at a comfortable pace without rushing, with culture and healing both on track~ 🏯First stop: Tiebosi Temple | colored sculptures like those in Black Myth, the pinnacle of Eastern art The filming location of Black Myth: Wukong, a nationally protected cultural site, this 800-year-old temple houses stunning Ming dynasty colored sculptures that amaze the world! In the 72㎡ main hall, 28 colored sculptures create a powerful presence. The 24 heavenly deities have exaggerated poses and lively clothing folds. The wire sculpture technique is a unique masterpiece. Behind the Buddha altar is a hidden Journey to the West colored sculpture Easter egg, a delight for detail lovers! 🎨Second stop: Cai Zhizhong Art Museum | comic art aesthetics in a garden setting Gaoping’s new cultural landmark, the world’s most complete collection of Cai Zhizhong’s works, set in a 55,000㎡ garden-style building that is minimalist and soothing! The collection includes 317 original sketches, covering classics like Zhuangzi Says and Laozi Says. Holographic images and digital exhibits offer an immersive journey into the world of Chinese comic culture. Every photo looks high-end—an absolute must for art lovers~ 🧧Third stop: Xizhen Suzhuang | Ming and Qing dynasty courtyards, immersive wedding culture A nationally recognized historic cultural village with 24 connected Ming and Qing dynasty Shanxi merchant courtyards, fully decorated with red silk and lanterns for a festive atmosphere! The story of Emperor Taiwu of Northern Wei admiring the intertwined trees made this place the birthplace of wedding culture. Visit the wedding customs museum, try the embroidered ball toss, and immerse yourself in traditional wedding rituals. Weathered brick walls and carved window lattices make for 100% vintage photo opportunities📸 🏡Fourth stop: Lianghu ancient village | 4A-rated ancient village, living fossil of Ming and Qing architecture A national 4A scenic spot, this thousand-year-old village at the foot of the Taihang Mountains is known as a living museum of Ming and Qing architecture! The village is shaped like a phoenix, with intersecting bluestone streets. The Shilang Mansion and Panlong Fort are well preserved. The brick, wood, and stone carvings are stunning, with intricate details on door lintels and window frames. Stroll the ancient alleys and touch the weathered stone walls, as if traveling back to the Ming and Qing dynasties to feel the weight of history~ 🌿Fifth stop: Busan wellness town | slow mountain and water time, healing finale A hidden wellness spot beside Taihang No. 1 Highway, a 4A scenic area surrounded by mountains and water with fresh air! The shimmering Xuan Lake is perfect for lakeside camping and walks that soothe the soul. The 300-year-old ancient pear forest, the six courtyard chessboard layout, and the Xuan Sheng Temple all exude historic charm. Explore the retro 1978 old street and the coin museum. When tired, enjoy local farmhouse dishes that emphasize freshness, with ingredients picked and eaten on the spot, perfectly ending a fulfilling trip~ Day 2 route | nanny-level itinerary Tiebosi Temple → Cai Zhizhong Art Museum → Xizhen Suzhuang → Lianghu ancient village → Busan wellness town (Self-driving or taxi, 15–25 minutes between spots, easy and unhurried) ✨Tips ✔️Tiebosi Temple: free admission, MR immersive experience worth trying ✔️Cai Zhizhong Art Museum: free reservation, closed on Mondays ✔️Xizhen Suzhuang: 40 yuan admission, check performance times in advance ✔️Lianghu ancient village: 20 yuan admission, focus on Shilang Mansion and Yuxu Temple ✔️Busan town: free entry, wellness programs require separate booking Gaoping really can’t be kept secret! It offers stunning ancient architecture, artistic landmarks, lively historic villages, and scenic mountain and water spots. Two days and one night is just right, perfect for a weekend getaway. Book now and go!
Gaoping | I found the longest ancient town I’ve ever explored
day 2 full itinerary ⬇️ 🗺️ Tiebosi Temple ➡️ Cai Zhizhong Art Museum ➡️ Xizhen Suzhuang ➡️ Lianghu Ancient Town ➡️ Busan wellness town · The most stunning parts of day 2 were Tiebosi Temple and Lianghu Ancient Town I will definitely come back for these two places~ … …………………… 🏷️ Tiebosi Temple · listen to the whispers of ancient Buddhas | cast iron Buddha statues gaze through centuries of spring and autumn. Raindrops fall on the flying eaves. Every brick and tile here seems to quietly tell an ancient story. 📜 Cai Zhizhong Art Museum | The museum’s grand introduction flows with the philosophy of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism transformed into lively lines. Immerse yourself inside and discover Eastern humor and wisdom through comics! 🍃 Xizhen Suzhuang | Walking through high walls and deep courtyards on a rainy day, feel the traces of time on the bluestone alleys. This is not a cold relic but a reflection of Gaoping’s wedding culture and a living ancient fortress. ▫️ Lianghu Ancient Town | The well-preserved Ming and Qing architecture is impressive. I especially love the integrated three-carving style. Every pattern and design is intriguing, with exquisite carvings hidden in the flying eaves and upturned corners. I felt the spirit of craftsmanship through the ages here. I naturally slowed down and found a living ancient village. 🌳 Busan wellness town | I originally thought this would be a simple nature retreat. But from guesthouses and ancient buildings to the currency museum and organic picking garden, it offers a one-stop slow living experience! … End of today’s itinerary Though it’s just a short 2-day trip, hi Gaoping 👋 I will be back
Gaoping, here I understood Lin Huiyin’s architectural love letter
this city is filled everywhere with the flavor of time’s passage the slower you “taste” it, the more “flavorful” it becomes Trip to Shanxi · Gaoping, the Xuanshi in the Spring and Autumn period, Changping in the Warring States period, Gaoping in the Northern Wei period; step by step walking among every brick and tile, suddenly I understood Lin Huiyin’s architectural love letter 📖 ▫️ Here is a three-day, two-night travel guide I put together after the trip, day 1️⃣………⬇️ 👗 Outfit: Since Shanxi has many ancient buildings big and small, and Gaoping is no exception, the overall style is new Chinese + wabi-sabi in solid colors! (Extra photos 📷) 🧾 Remember to wear sunscreen and bring water when traveling in summer (said it three times); flash photography is prohibited inside grottoes and ancient buildings. Respect cultural relics and travel responsibly! 🚄 Travel the afternoon before from Xi’an North to Gaoping East station (about 4h). Gaoping county town is small overall, so I chose to stay downtown, about 15 min to the hotel! ▫️ The trip officially begins 🔛 🗺️ (Yandi Mausoleum ➡️ Yangtoushan Grottoes ➡️ Kaihua Temple ➡️ Wolong Bay) ✨ 9:00–11:00 AM trace the origins of Shennong’s hometown, pay respects at Yandi Mausoleum, which is also the starting point of Chinese agricultural civilization ✔️ ✨ 1:00–1:20 PM Yandi Mausoleum ➡️ Yangtoushan Forest Park, about 20 minutes by car. The wind at Yangtoushan carries the warmth of the Northern Wei. There are 9 grottoes (my absolute favorites are grotto 3 and 5). Strolling through the forest park, watching the stone carvings age with time, every carved line is an ancient poem to the years. Sunlight filters through the leaves, falling on the mottled stone walls. The Buddha’s gentle eyes and brows make it feel as if a thousand years have slowed down at this moment. ✨ 3:30–4:00 PM Yangtoushan ➡️ Kaihua Temple, about 25 minutes by car, moving from forest to ancient hall. Kaihua Temple is a “museum” of Song dynasty murals. As someone with an art background, standing inside and slowly feeling the devotion and romance hidden in the colors is truly healing! Though centuries old, it remains as vivid as ever. ✨ 5:30–6:30 PM Kaihua Temple ➡️ Wolong Bay wellness town, about 25 minutes by car. We had amazing weather, like a comic scene! Had dinner in the town. 🔙 Hotel Didi! Today’s itinerary ends · One day in Gaoping, not long, but enough for you to understand the tenderness and depth of this land.
What people are saying about Gaoping
Gaoping Tiefo Temple
This was my second visit to Tiefo Temple, and this time I felt much better than before. This time, some time had passed since its peak popularity, and there weren't many people, so I could spend more time there and properly explore the place. The lighting was better in the morning, but when I arrived in the afternoon near closing time, the lighting inside the large store was noticeably dim.
山在穷游Kaihua Monastery
The temple is located on a very quiet mountainside, requiring a long climb up a flight of stairs 😴. The main hall containing the murals is inaccessible; you can get a general view from the entrance, and for more details, see the replicas in the side halls. It closes at 12 noon and may reopen at 2 pm, so please be aware of the time.
DanielwwhDinglin Temple
Dinglin Temple is the largest of the many national key cultural relics protection units in Gaoping City, Jincheng, and can be considered the pinnacle of ancient architecture in Jincheng. The exact date of Dinglin Temple's initial construction is unknown, but according to a Jin Dynasty stone tablet still existing in the temple, it existed at least as early as the Later Tang Dynasty. Dinglin Temple underwent reconstruction during the Jin and Yuan Dynasties and several renovations during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Except for the Leiyin Hall, which is a Yuan Dynasty structure, most of the buildings are from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, making Dinglin Temple a complex of ancient buildings showcasing diverse styles from the Jin, Yuan, Ming, and Qing periods. The five-tiered eaves gate, lotus-shaped caisson ceiling, Leiyin Hall, Song Dynasty painted decorations, a nearly thousand-year-old pine tree on the west side of the gate, and centuries-old peonies, papaya trees, and small-leaved paulownia trees within the temple grounds are all must-see highlights. Dinglin Temple seems to lack a proper parking lot; when driving, you can only park wherever you can find space under the trees along the roadside.
117***30Mausoleum of Emperor Yan
There is a parking lot with poles at the Yan Emperor's Mausoleum in Gaoping, Jincheng. Fortunately, parking lots in Shanxi usually charge by the time rather than by the hour. It's 2502. I didn't see any tickets for sale. There is also a Spring Festival temple fair, a flat road with many huge pillars, and then steps up to a huge hall. When I went there, I saw people coming back from burning incense and offering sacrifices.
M49***30Chongming Temple
Chongming Temple was called Langgu Temple during the Song and Liao dynasties. It is the earliest existing Northern Song Dynasty building in China. The Central Buddha Hall was built during the Kaibao period of the Northern Song Dynasty (968-975). Among the existing buildings, except for the Central Buddha Hall, which is an early Song Dynasty structure, the rest are Ming and Qing Dynasty buildings. The architectural style of the Central Buddha Hall follows the Tang Dynasty. The column capitals are not paved, the brackets are seven-layered, the rise and fall are gentle, the eaves are deep, and the proportions are a bit uncoordinated, but it exceeds the Ten Thousand Buddha Hall of Zhenguo Temple in Pingyao County during the Five Dynasties.
210***10Lianghu Ancient Village
September 18, 2026 Lianghu Ancient Village in Shanxi Province is a national historical and cultural village and a traditional Chinese village, founded in the Tang Dynasty and featuring Ming and Qing Dynasty architectural complexes. It is also a national AAAA-level scenic spot. The village preserves a large number of well-preserved Ming and Qing Dynasty courtyards and temples, earning it the reputation of "a living ancient village of the Taihang Mountains." Legend has it that the Guo and Tian families established the village here in the mid-Tang Dynasty, initially called "Lianghu." Later, with the migration of families with other surnames such as Wang, Li, Qin, and Zhao, the village expanded and was renamed "Lianghu." It was designated as one of the third batch of national historical and cultural villages in 2007, one of the first batch of traditional Chinese villages in 2012, and the Lianghu ancient architectural complex was designated a provincial-level cultural relic protection unit of Shanxi Province in 2016. Unique Layout: The village is laid out in the shape of a phoenix spreading its wings, with religious buildings such as Yuxu Temple and Jade Emperor Temple serving as high points. A network of streets and alleys paved with sand and gravel connects public spaces such as academies, theaters, and shops. Yuxu Temple: The most precious relic in the village, the Sanqing Hall was originally built in the Yuan Dynasty and retains a rare arched gate (flame gate). One of the central gates is an original Jin Dynasty artifact, and the platform is inscribed with the date "18th year of Dading". Panlong Village: A Qing Dynasty defensive fortress, covering an area of 3,800 square meters. Its five courtyards are equipped with arrow towers and a system of secret passages, forming a three-tiered defense system. It was praised by a Tsinghua University professor as a "Qingming Scroll depicting the lives of farmers and merchants". The Vice Minister's Residence: The private residence of Tian Fengji, a Qing Dynasty vice minister, and the core building of Panlong Village. It contains the East Residence, West Residence, and Tian Family Ancestral Hall. The brick-carved screen wall is decorated with auspicious patterns such as unicorns, phoenixes, and longevity mountains. This architectural complex, facing south, served both residential and defensive functions and is hailed as a representative work of "living ancient villages in the Taihang Mountains." Tian Fengji's birthplace: Lianghu Village, Gaoping County, Zezhou Prefecture, Shanxi Province (now part of Jincheng City). Birth and death: Born in the second year of the Chongzhen reign of the Ming Dynasty (1629), died in the thirty-eighth year of the Kangxi reign of the Qing Dynasty (1699), at the age of seventy-one. His courtesy name was Ningzhi (also written as Ningzhi), and his pen name was Peicang. In the imperial examinations: He passed the second-class Jinshi examination in the twelfth year of the Shunzhi reign of the Qing Dynasty (1655) and was selected as a Shujishi in the Hanlin Academy. His official positions: He successively served as a compiler in the Hanlin Academy, a lecturer to the Shunzhi Emperor, a lecturer to the emperor, the Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, a lecturer to the Kangxi Emperor, and the Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue. Fengjiang: In the eleventh year of the Kangxi Emperor's reign (1672), he was transferred to the position of Governor of Zhejiang Province, concurrently serving as Vice Minister of War. He was an important regional official at the time and a teacher of the Kangxi Emperor. In the tenth year of Kangxi's reign (1671), he was appointed as a lecturer at the Imperial Academy, primarily responsible for lecturing to the Kangxi Emperor. A second-rank official in the early Qing Dynasty, he served as Governor of Zhejiang Province and Vice Minister of War. In his later years, he resigned and returned to his hometown to reside here. The Tian family is one of the main surnames in Lianghu Village. Many members of the family passed the imperial examinations during the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, and the Vice Minister's residence witnessed the family's heyday.
寶寶CindyYangtou Mountain Grottoes
Yangtou Mountain Grottoes are located on Yangtou Mountain in the north of Gaoping City. Yangtou Mountain is the main peak of Shouyang Mountain, a branch of Taihang Mountain, with an altitude of 1,297 meters. It is named after its high and steep mountain shape that resembles a sheep's head. Some stone statues and stone pagodas are distributed on the mountainside, while others stand on the mountaintop. Some are caves, while others are like niches. According to Mr. Zhang Qingjie's "Survey Report on Yangtou Mountain Grottoes in Gaoping, Shanxi", the grottoes can be divided into 10 areas, including 22 larger cave niches, more than 80 small niches, and a stele of Thousand Buddhas.
境无界Site of the Battle of Changping
The site of the Battle of Changping is now a key cultural relic protection unit in Shanxi Province. The site covers a wide area, starting from Skull Mountain and Ma'anhe in the west, and ending at Hongjiagou and Xingcun in the east, with a width of about 10 kilometers; starting from Danzhuling in the north and ending at Mishan Town in the south, it is about 30 kilometers long. The river valleys between the east and west mountains and on both sides of the Dan River are all key protection areas. Although it has a history of more than 2,200 years, many beautiful stories and legends are still widely circulated. The origins of many place names and village names are related to this war, such as Kangying, Gukou, Weicheng, Arrowhead, Qijiayuan, Sanjia, Zhaozhuang, and Paiwang. Many sites and relics such as the Hundred Miles Great Wall (also known as Qinlei), Yingfangling, Kongcangling, Baiqitai, Skull Mountain, Jiangjunling, and Lianpotun still exist. The Great Wall built by the Qin army to cut off the food supply and reinforcements of the Zhao army started from Danzhuling in the west, passed Guanheling, Yangtoushan, and ended at Ma'anshan in Lingchuan, winding for more than 100 miles, and the site can still be seen today. Weicheng Village is said to be the place where the Zhao army was besieged by the Qin army, and Zhao Kuo died here. Zhaozhuang Village, according to legend, became a ruin after the Battle of Changping. After Zhao Kuo died, the local people stole Zhao Kuo's body back and buried it on Erxianling in the north of the village. In order to make the descendants not forget Zhao State, the place was renamed Zhaozhuang. The idiom "talking about war on paper" refers to Zhao Kuo's dogmatism in using troops. Gukou Village, according to legend, is the place where Bai Qi killed the Zhao army. Therefore, Gukou Village is also known as Shagu, Kutou, and Shengyuangu. It is located 5 kilometers west of Gaoping City. There are Baiqi Terrace, Skull Mountain, Skull King Temple and other historical sites in the village.
旅游可放松心情Dayang Ancient Town
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.
Devil May SmileSitu Town
Overall, Jincheng City left a very good impression on us. The free food and drinks in this small town were very heartwarming, and there were various breakfasts, lunches, and dinners. This was the best tourist attraction I've ever visited. The iron flower performance was amazing, and the shows were all great value for money. I also had my picture taken as a souvenir. The photographer was very professional, and I love all the photos he took.
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