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🌟 Shuozhou 2025 Treasure Guide! Thousand-year-old temples and delicious food from the Great North—this "Great Northern Europe" city can't hide its hidden gems! > Every day in Shuozhou, I wandered between ancient temples and delicious food. This small city in the Great North offered countless surprises with its rich history and authentic flavors! When I first stood before the Mituo Hall of Chongfu Temple, gazing at the exquisite Liao and Jin Dynasty murals and carved doors and windows, I was instantly captivated by the artistic charm of this ancient temple. Shuozhou's tourism popularity continues to rise in 2025. It's not just an "oasis on the Great North," but a treasured destination that blends millennia of history, intangible cultural heritage, and authentic cuisine! -- ## 🏯 **Must-See Attractions** ### 1. **Experience Liao and Jin Dynasty Art at Chongfu Temple** Chongfu Temple is one of the three remaining Liao and Jin Dynasty Buddhist temples in my country. Legend has it that it was built by the renowned Tang Dynasty general Yuchi Gong under imperial order. Entering the temple, you're instantly struck by a sense of coolness and tranquility. The temple's Amitabha Hall, built in 1143 AD, boasts exquisite murals, carved doors and windows, and glazed ridges. I chose to visit at 9:00 AM, when the sunlight perfectly filtered through the carved doors and windows, casting dappled shadows on the ground. The scene was breathtaking. ### 2. Shuozhou Old Town: A Journey Through the Millennia Shuozhou Old Town is one of the oldest and best-preserved ancient towns in Shanxi Province, dating back to the Northern Qi Dynasty. I chose to stroll through the old town in the evening, watching the sunset cast over the ancient buildings of Wenchang Pavilion. It felt like stepping back a thousand years. What a surprise! Admission to the old town is free, and parking is also free. What a generous gesture! Strolling along the bluestone streets, I occasionally encountered local elders playing chess and chatting, brimming with the spirit of life. ### 3. Mayi Museum: Learn about Shuozhou's past and present The Mayi Museum is located in the square opposite Chongfu Temple and is free to visit without reservations. 745 precious cultural relics are on display here, including 20 national first-class cultural relics, such as the finial of the Cao Tiandu Thousand Buddha Stone Pagoda from the Northern Wei Dynasty. What impressed me most was Shuozhou's history of producing numerous military commanders. Zhang Liao of the Three Kingdoms period and Yuchi Gong of the Tang Dynasty were both from Shuozhou! The museum's exhibits are meticulously crafted, using multimedia technology to bring the artifacts to life. ## 🎨 **Specialized Experiences** ### 1. **In-depth Experience of Intangible Cultural Heritage** At the Shuocheng District Intangible Cultural Heritage Folk Park, I experienced intangible cultural heritage skills such as **Chinese rope art, sachet sewing, and paper cutting**. A master craftsman taught me how to cut window paper-cuts. Although my work was crude, the process allowed me to appreciate the charm of traditional handicrafts. I also donned exquisite Hanfu at the Confucian Temple and took a series of time-traveling photos against the quaint backdrop. ### 2. **Old Town Folk Market** Every weekend, the Old Town hosts a folk market, where local artisans showcase a variety of unique crafts. I found handmade cloth tigers, paper-cut artwork, and the local specialty, buckwheat tea—all great souvenirs. ### 3. **Explore the City on Shared E-Bikes** Shuozhou city offers shared e-bikes. Riding around the city makes you feel like the sky is so low, as if you could reach the point where heaven and earth meet. This is a convenient way to explore and allows you to deeply experience local life. ## 🍜 **Food Recommendations** Shuozhou's delicious food keeps me full every day: - **Ren Ji Lamb Offal**: For 13 yuan, you can get a medium bowl of lamb offal with white-skinned pancakes. The noodles here are thicker than potato noodles, and the broth is minimal. Just tear the pancakes apart and dunk them in the lamb offal for a delicious meal. - **Pork and Sauce Sliced ​​Noodles**: For just 8 yuan, you get a generous bowl, and the restaurant also offers free all-you-can-drink porridge. - **Shuozhou Yellow Cake**: A local staple food, especially delicious when paired with stews. - **Buckwheat Jelly**: A must-have for cooling off in the summer heat, refreshing and delicious. - **Barbecue stalls at the night market**: Grilled lamb skewers and grilled kidneys are a must-try, paired with a bottle of local beer, perfect! ## 🏨 **Accommodation Recommendations** - **Hotels in the City**: Choose a hotel near the old town for convenient nighttime exploration, with prices ranging from 150-200 RMB per night. - **Specialized B&Bs**: For a more immersive experience, choose a local B&B for a more authentic immersion in local life. ## 💡 **Practical Information** **Best Time**: **May to October** is the best time to visit Shuozhou. The weather is pleasant, especially in the cool summer, perfect for escaping the summer heat. **Transportation**: - 🚗 **Driving**: Tourist attractions are scattered, making driving a more convenient option. - 🚌 **Public Transportation**: The city bus network is well-developed, and shared electric vehicles are also available. **Outfit Tips**: - Comfortable shoes (essential for exploring the ancient city and old streets) - Light jacket (temperatures fluctuate significantly between day and night) **Budget Recommendation** (2-day, 1-night per person): - Transportation: 100 RMB (not including round-trip transportation) - Accommodation: 150 RMB (economy) - Food and Beverage: 150 RMB - Admission: 0 RMB (free admission to major attractions) - Total: Approximately 400 RMB --- Every day in Shuozhou, I was immersed in history and culture. By day, I wandered among the thousand-year-old buildings, feeling the weight of history; at night, I strolled the streets of the old city, savoring authentic Shanxi cuisine. This city boasts not only a glorious history but also astonishing cuisine and unique cultural experiences. If you're looking for a **value-for-money destination with a rich cultural heritage**, Shuozhou is the perfect choice! I believe this "oasis on the Great Wall" will leave you captivated and leave you with unforgettable memories. **Feel free to share your Shuozhou experiences or ask questions in the comments section~👇**#popularplacesasked #relaxationplaces #nichediscovery #coupletravel #songlikejourney

Continue to share those delicacies that are not marketed with capital 🍜, Let each other's taste world grow bigger and bigger. ❤ ♢Shuozhou Ancient City♢ In addition to the famous Yingxian Wooden Pagoda, Don't forget there is also Shuozhou Ancient City. The hometown of the door god Yuchi Gong. Located at the junction of the Central Plains farming civilization and the grassland nomadic civilization, Natural delicacies are not only noodles🍜. 🐮Northwest Oat Noodle Village It's not our "Xibei", it's more authentic. 25r per person. I will only be annoyed here, why is my appetite so small! As a northern Shanxi delicacy, oat noodles, 🉑check in! Order casually, no thunder. Be careful not to waste! Sitting on the kang in the private room has a better atmosphere. Disadvantages❗️No smoking ban, Sitting in the lobby, smoky, bad air. The store is very large, you can ask to change seats! 🐑Renji Sheep Offal After 10 years, it has expanded from a small shop of less than 24 square meters to a well-known local snack chain. The locals specifically asked us to come to this main store✨! Development Zone Store, Zhaoyuan Road. Community store, opened on the roadside, a little difficult to park, but after eating, I think it's worth it! The signature is sheep offal. I prefer sheep soup🐑 and crumb cakes. ❤ Disadvantages❗️The coupons on the platform cannot be used. The clerk said he didn't know how to operate. But the price-performance ratio is already very high, and it's really sold out if you hesitate! Don't hesitate! 🥬Yingxian Sanban Liangfen I didn't eat it in Yingxian. Come to Shuozhou City to find an authentic store! 30 years of experience makes this bowl! Different from Sichuan's ice jelly, this jelly is more refreshing Some "muscles" are smooth, salty and fresh duangduang. A bowl in summer will definitely cool you down! Youyu salt-fried lamb🐑, Youyu smoked chicken🍗, Youyu pea porridge🍃, Huairen sugar dry oven🍪, Huairen mutton offal🍜, Shuozhou oil fruit, Yingxian jelly… ✨Shuozhou has a lot of food, but the stay time is too short, I didn’t check in one by one. Welcome everyone to continue sharing! #Local food on the tip of the tongue #Shanxi travel #Shanxi travel guide #Local food #Try the authentic old brand