This seven-day in-depth tour to Shanxi is a cultural and natural journey through time and space. Yungang Grottoes, Pagoda of Fogong Temple and other ancient monuments show the wisdom of the ancients; Wutai Mountain is illuminated by the Buddha's light, and Pingyao Ancient City is flowing with ancient rhythms. The mysterious Zhangbi Ancient Fort and the luxurious Wang Family Courtyard show the ancient style. The Linfen Hukou Waterfall is a magnificent ending.
Taiyuan, the capital of Shanxi Province, is surrounded by mountains on three sides and is an ancient city with a history of 2400 years, known as the "Beautiful Taiyuan City". Once a key border town in the northern region,
It is a battleground for military strategists and is known as the northern gate of the Central Plains.
【 Taiyuan Ancient County City 】 (Visit for about 1.5 hours) There are numerous historical architectural remains in Taiyuan Ancient County City, and the layout of the cross street is clear, following the tradition of the ancient city of Jinyang
The ancient architectural pattern of "Chi Feng Xiang Yu" is like a phoenix with its head in the north and its tail in the south. It has been known as the "Phoenix City" since ancient times. It is also the film "Man Jianghong"
Shooting location. As a continuation of the cultural heritage of Yangcheng in ancient Jin Dynasty, Taiyuan Ancient County City contains profound historical accumulation.
Shanxi Guild Hall "(dining time about 1.5 hours) Shanxi Guild Hall confirms that" Taiyuan has the most noodles in the world, and the delicacies of mountains and seas are difficult to compare with freshness; the taste is superior to that of the north and south of China, and the tongue
Up to the Wei River and up to heaven. The Shanxi Guild Hall inherits Shanxi's characteristic noodle dishes, excavates the coarse grains of northern Shanxi, the characteristic noodles of southern Shanxi, Huamo, Mianren, and the regions of Jinzhong and Shangdang
Cake. There are many varieties, diverse patterns, and exquisite products, truly achieving fine processing of coarse grains. A comprehensive collection of noodle dishes, leading the new trend of noodle dishes in Taiyuan. Everyone can enjoy Shanxi at the same time
Special banquet of the association, watching Shanxi Association noodle performance at the same time!
[Mount Wutai] Comprehension 1: [Looking for people with Buddhist connections] Open the path of Buddhist connections, visit the location of the largest Manjusri Bodhisattva statue - [Juxiang Temple] (40 minutes),
Visit [Guanghua Temple] (40 minutes) Guanghua Temple has a long history and is a famous Huayan Taoist Temple in Mount Wutai. There is still a Yuanfeng Temple of the Northern Song Dynasty behind the rear hall
A octagonal single pavilion style stone tower from the year 1080. The temple with the smallest scale of morning worship and the most vigorous incense burning, and the most effective temple for burning incense and making wishes - Wuye Temple (Wan)
Buddha Pavilion (20 minutes), Experience 2: [Lighting up the Lotus Lantern of Prayers], praying for good luck in the New Year for family, oneself, and friends, whether they are believers or ordinary tourists,
As long as you come to Wutai Mountain, you will definitely come to the Temple of Five Masters to pay homage to the Five Masters. The appearance of the Tayuan Temple (with the landmark of Mount Wutai -- the Great White Pagoda inside) is the symbol of Mount Wutai,
Experience Three: [Zhaitang Experience Zhai] Cultivate self-cultivation and tranquility, and cultivate eternal blessings.
Morning [Yingxian Wooden Pagoda] [Hanging Temple] - Afternoon [Yungang Grottoes] - Overnight in Datong
Yingxian Wooden Pagoda (approximately 1 hour tour), also known as Fogong Temple or Shakyamuni Pagoda, was built in 1056 AD (the second year of Qingning in the Liao Dynasty, the third year of Zhihe in the Northern Song Dynasty). The pagoda is tall
67.31 meters, with a bottom diameter of 30.27 meters and a total weight of over 7400 tons, it is the tallest, largest, and oldest existing pure wood structure tower style building in the world. With the law
The Eiffel Tower and the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy are collectively known as the "Three Wonders of the World".
The Hanging Temple, with a history of 1500 years (excluding Denglin), is a unique temple that combines Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism. The architecture of the Hanging Temple is highly distinctive, with features such as
Known for the steepness of the abyss, it is known as the slang "Hanging Temple is half a day high, with three ponytails hanging in the air". Experience his "danger, strangeness, cleverness, and charm" while climbing to the Hanging Temple
Along with the charm of architecture, one cannot help but reminisce about the suspended scenery depicted by Mr. Jin Yong. "Ascending the Hanging Temple, climbing the Hanging Ladder, crossing the Flying Stack, passing through the grottoes, and drilling through the skylight..." Yungang Grottoes "(excluding small transportation) is one of the three major grottoes in China and is known as the" soul of Eastern stone carving art ". There are currently 53 caves in existence, which are magnificent for their sculptural spirit
Wei, known for its rich and colorful content, is connected by 1 kilometer from east to west, resembling a giant honeycomb filled with beehives. More than 50000 statues of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas hiding inside, experiencing the wind
The erosion of the moon appears more ancient and solemn, breathtaking (2-hour visit)
【 Gift of 198 yuan worth of live action drama 'Yanyun Memories'+special tasting of bamboo cage feast 】 (If the number of bookings significantly decreases during the off-season, the performance may be cancelled.),
The specific time is subject to the theater schedule. If it is not open, it will be changed to a folk performance of Shanxi merchants' local music. A performance featuring most of the classic Shanxi merchants, with ups and downs
Adapted from real events in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, it tells the story of a Yanbei merchant who travels from Xikou to prosperity and returns. The stage lighting is dazzling, the story is graceful and moving, leading me
We traveled back a century and personally attended the luxurious wedding of the young master of the Gao family, experiencing the rich culture of Jin merchants.
The Qiao Family Courtyard, located in Qiaojiapu Village, Qi County, Shanxi Province, is the residence of Qiao Zhiyong, a commercial and financial capitalist in the Qing Dynasty. Hua
The North First Folk Museum is the filming location for the movie "Raise the Red Lantern" and the TV drama "Qiao Family Courtyard". Renowned by experts and scholars as "Northern Residential Architecture
A brilliant pearl in the history of architecture ", hence the saying" the imperial palace has the Forbidden City, and the Qiao family is the home of the people ", famous throughout the Three Jin Dynasties and renowned both at home and abroad.
Baoyuan Old Vinegar Factory adopts the architectural style of the Ming and Qing dynasties, with blue bricks, gray tiles, and ancient wood carvings, fully restoring the production process of aged vinegar in the Ming and Qing dynasties. It produces vinegar
The utensils, tools, and clothing, from raw materials to finished products, gradually reproduce the ancient vinegar brewing process. Baoyuan Fang was first built in the third year of the Xuande reign of the Ming Dynasty (1427),
It has a history of over 500 years. Baoyuan Old Chen Vinegar was once a royal tribute during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Under the guidance of the commentator, we will enter an antique courtyard.
The staff dressed in Ming Dynasty costumes demonstrated the traditional brewing techniques of aged vinegar to tourists one by one.
[Pingyao Ancient City] The theme activity of "Happy Pingyao" (about 30 minutes of performance time) is specially arranged. Traditional artists teach you folk Paper Cuttings and talent
Performing, dancing yangko, and experiencing authentic folk customs.
Pingyao Ancient City: Free activities in Pingyao Ancient City. Pingyao Ancient City was founded in the Western Zhou Dynasty and has a history of more than 2000 years. It currently has the best preserved brick and stone structure of the Ming Dynasty county seat in China
The ancient city wall constructed. Pingyao Ancient City is still an outstanding example of ancient Chinese cities during the Ming and Qing dynasties, and it has preserved all its features. And in the development of Chinese history
In China, it presents a complete picture of extraordinary cultural, social, economic, and religious development for people.
After breakfast, go to visit one of the six most beautiful waterfalls in China - Hukou Waterfall (including the first entrance ticket, excluding small transportation at 20 yuan/person) (visit for about 1.5 hours). The river mouth is as narrow as Hukou, hence the name Hukou Waterfall; It is the second largest waterfall in China and the largest yellow waterfall in the world. This is the inspiration for the composition of the Yellow River Cantata and a symbol of the great Chinese nation. Visit Shili Longcao, Heqing Gate, Ming and Qing Dynasty Pier, and Feihuang Memorial Monument; Experience the majestic momentum of the Yellow River's water rising from the sky. Here, you can experience the four natural wonders of "smoking underwater", "rainbow reaching the sky", "dragons playing in the waves", and "thunder in the valley". After the visit, check into the hotel.
After breakfast, visit Yunqiu Mountain (including the first entrance ticket, excluding transportation fee of 20 yuan/person). The scenic area has two palaces (Wulong Palace, Babao Palace), two roofs (Zushi Peak, Yuhuang Peak), three caves (Yulian Cave, Ice Cave, Wind Tunnel), three Tianmen (Yitian Gate, Ertian Gate, Sanmen Gate), as well as natural landscapes such as Fuxi Ridge, N ü wa Peak, Divine Pagoda, Sanxie Cliff, Laojun Gourd, and Zhongmiao Gate. The Longmen School of Chinese Taoism originated and spread here, with Mount Si and Mount Wudang being equally famous, known as the "Northern Cloud Hill and Southern Wudang". Visit the architectural complex of the ancient village - Tarpo Ancient Village (about 2 hours of visit) Enter the ancient dwellings and travel through a thousand years of history; Stone walls, kilns, and caves allow visitors to appreciate ancient architectural concepts and appreciate the living fossils of architecture; Experience the oldest and most primitive "welcoming marriage" ceremony, and learn about local wedding customs. You can visit the 'Ice Cave Group' at your own expense (the visit time is not less than 40 minutes, excluding admission fee of 120 yuan/person, free for people over 70 years old, and the electric scooter in the scenic area is 10 yuan/person self funded). It is one of the three wonders of ice caves in the world and currently the largest natural ice cave group discovered in China. During the scorching summer of Sanfu, the outside of the cave is scorching hot, while the inside is chilling cold, with drops of water turning into ice. What's even more spectacular is the interlocking ice columns, which compete with each other in a spectacular way. The crystal clear ice hung throughout the entire cave hall, and the walls of the cave were covered in ice. Under the illumination of colorful lights, a dreamlike scene was presented.
Free activities after breakfast, drop off according to flight arrangements, and end the itinerary.
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