Step into the historical and cultural city of Shanxi - Daizhou Ancient City.

Daizhou Ancient City After visiting Xinzhou Ancient City in Shanxi, we drove for over 90 kilometers and headed straight to Daizhou Ancient City in Daixian County, Xinzhou City, Shanxi Province. This ancient city has a history of over 2,300 years. In the ancient city, we visited Bianjing Tower, Ashoka Pagoda, Zhou Dai Official Residence, Daixian Confucian Temple, Martial Temple, Bell Tower, Daizhou Government Office, Ciyun Zen Temple, and tasted the newly opened Qiaoji Braised Noodles. It was a fruitful trip. Bianjing Tower, the first tower of the Great Wall, is also the face of Daizhou Ancient City. At the foot of the tower, the first two generals are dressed in armor and riding horses with spears. The ancient warriors behind them are also dressed in armor and holding spears, walking with their heads held high. This scene is like a time travel, taking people back to the ancient battlefield over 600 years ago. There are ten drums on the tower, symbolizing five grains harvest, peace and joy, all the best, peace and prosperity, good weather, beautiful moon, national prosperity and people's happiness, gold and jade full house, longevity, and leaping dragon. Three stone tablets standing silently for hundreds of years tell the stories of the past. Ashoka Pagoda, also known as the White Pagoda, is a stupa built by Emperor Yang Jian of the Sui Dynasty to house the relics of the Buddha. It was originally a wooden structure and was rebuilt as a brick pagoda during the Yuan Dynasty. The appearance of this brick pagoda is unique. It is the northernmost pagoda among the nineteen pagodas in China that are highly respected by the Buddhist community. Therefore, it is very famous in the religious world. Zhou Dai Official Residence is located in a quiet alley in the ancient city. Zhou Dai was a famous political and military figure in modern China. He served as the artillery commander of Yan Xishan, the leader of the Shanxi clique. His official residence was built in the 1930s and is a typical northern building of the Republic of China period. Daizhou Confucian Temple, also known as Confucius Temple, was first built during the Tang Dynasty. It is the largest prefecture-level Confucian Temple in North China and a rare classical building in Shanxi. During the visit, we saw many tourists bringing their children here to pray devoutly. Martial Temple, also known as Guan Di Temple, is commonly called Laoye Temple. It has a history of 700 years and is a relic of the Yuan Dynasty. Ciyun Zen Temple, Daizhou Government Office, and Bell Tower are also attractions in the ancient city, not far from each other. Ciyun Zen Temple was originally Ciyun Nunnery, a quiet place for Buddhist practice in the bustling city. Daizhou Government Office is now the seat of Daixian Government. There is a Chairman Mao Residence Memorial Hall inside. The Bell Tower is located on the edge of a bustling commercial district and is also a key cultural relic with a history of 650 years. After a quick tour of the ancient city, we gained a lot. It was really worth the trip! Warm reminder: Bianjing Tower ticket: 20 yuan/person; Daizhou Confucian Temple ticket: 28 yuan/person; Zhou Dai Official Residence ticket: 20 yuan/person. Free admission for people over 60 years old. Ashoka Pagoda, Martial Temple, Bell Tower, Daizhou Government Office, and Ciyun Zen Temple are all free to visit.