2024 Yongji Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in December)

A national 4A-level tourist attraction, one of the "Top 10" tourist attractions in Shanxi Province, and one of the Eight Scenic Spots of Hedong. A Buddhist temple It is a famous love sanctuary at home and abroad because of the touching love story in the classical opera Romance of the Western Chamber. "Temples in the world do not talk about love, only Shanxi Pujiu Temple" The Yingying Pagoda in the temple is famous for its unique structure, exquisite craftsmanship, and obvious echo effect. It is known as one of the four major echo buildings in China, along with the Echo Wall of the Temple of Heaven in Beijing, the Pagoda of Baolun Temple in Henan, and the "Stone Piano" of Dazu Rock Carvings in Tongnan County, Sichuan. It is also known as one of the six wonders of the world, along with the Shaking Pagoda in Shan State, Myanmar, the Music Pagoda in Szolnok, Hungary, the Fragrance Pagoda in Marrakesh, Morocco, the Bell Tower in Paris, France, and the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy.

Pujiu Temple is usually scheduled for the second day of the trip to Yuncheng. After experiencing the grandeur and shock of "Traveling with the Gods" on the first day, it's time to return to the human world, with a beautiful love story, the magnificent scenery of the Yellow River, and the exquisite craftsmanship of artisans. The story of Yongji "In the Human World" continues. The first stop is Pujiu Temple in "Romance of the West Chamber", "surrounded by red walls, with ancient towers towering high, and temples hidden among green trees". Pujiu Temple is built on the plateau, with an upper, middle, and lower terrace layout, and three axes: east, middle, and west. You can enter from the middle axis and exit from the east axis, visiting the three terraces in sequence. Inside the temple, there are attractions such as "Pear Blossom Courtyard", "White Pagoda", "Bright Moon Pool", and "Seven Mile Pine", each with its own story and legend. The most popular Pear Blossom Courtyard is located between the Great Buddha Hall and the Sutra Library on the third terrace, commonly known as "Yingying Courtyard", where the old lady, Yingying, and Hongniang lived in Pujiu Temple. The north main room was the old lady's room, the west wing room was Yingying and Hongniang's room, and the east wing room was Huanlang's room. I won't say more, it's best to hire a guide to enjoy the scenery and listen to the stories, to truly immerse yourself in the "Romance of the West Chamber" at Pujiu Temple. I later found out that every year on the Qixi Festival, Pujiu Temple organizes a "Love Culture Festival", which is truly amazing. Notes: ① There is a parking lot outside the entrance square, you can directly navigate to "Pujiu Temple Parking Lot", CNY 10 per time. Guide fee is CNY 60. ② The stairs at Pujiu Temple are a bit difficult to climb, especially at the entrance and the back garden, the stairs are steep, going up is fine, but going down is a bit scary. You can take the wooden stairs on both sides, which are relatively flat, but you have to take a longer route. ③ Pujiu Temple is 3.8 km (about 6 minutes by car) from Pujindu Site (Yellow River Iron Ox), and 5.6 km (about 8 minutes by car) from Guanque Tower (on a clear day, you can see Guanque Tower from Pujiu Temple). Pujindu Site is 1.8 km (about 3 minutes by car) from Guanque Tower. After the visit, you can navigate directly to Wangu Temple, and then have a meal in Yongji City (Xiaoxue Beef Dumpling Restaurant).

Pujiu Temple is located on the Emei Yuan Head in the northwest of Yongji City, with Zhongtiao Mountain to the south and the Yellow River Bay to the west. It was built during the reign of Empress Wu Zetian of the Tang Dynasty and was originally named Xiyongqing Temple. It is a Buddhist temple. The buildings in the temple are well-arranged, surrounded by red walls and green trees. The Shari Tower is famous for the love story of Zhang Sheng and Cui Yingying in "The Romance of the West Chamber" and is called "Yingying Tower." This tower is not only an architectural treasure but also has a unique acoustic effect called "frog croak." When you tap the stone in front of the tower, it sounds like a frog croaking. Pujiu Temple witnessed the love story of Zhang Sheng and Cui Yingying, who broke through the shackles of feudal ethics and made a lifelong commitment here. When spring comes, the peach blossoms in the temple are in full bloom, as if they are still telling the love story of a thousand years. The ancient temple has a profound Buddhist culture and is full of romantic colors because of the love story, attracting countless tourists to come and listen to the morning bell and evening drum, feel the peace and tranquility, and immerse themselves in the touching love story.

|Where the Five Surnames Once Were. Wuxing Lake is one of the birthplaces of ancient culture. It is named after the five major surnames of the descendants of Emperor Shun—Yu, Yao, Chen, Hu, and Tian—who lived by the lake. It is the largest freshwater lake in Shanxi Province and an important wetland protection area in the province. According to records, people lived around Wuxing Lake during the Ming Dynasty, and villas and long dikes were built. There were fish in the water, and it was like the Jiangnan region in the north. Wuxing Fish was one of the eight scenic spots of the Yuan Dynasty. An old record from the Ming Dynasty states: "There were many towers by the lake, and people lived in a circle. Every summer, the lotus flowers bloomed, and the waves were like clouds, mixed with green duckweed and red smartweed. Fishermen and waterfowl were like a painting, and the wind blew them together, making it a beautiful sight." Yes, you read that right. There is also a huge stone sculpture of young Mao Zedong here. On both sides of the statue, two stone tablets are erected, with inscriptions in imitation of Mao's calligraphy from his youth. Natural scenery, ancient rivers and mountains, a great man, an idol of millions, and now a great place to relax and take a walk. Opening hours: All day Tickets: Free

|Explore Tang Dynasty Pagoda Inscriptions. The Qiyan Temple Pagoda Forest is located on the westernmost peak of Zhongtiao Mountain in Yongji City. It was first built during the Northern Zhou Dynasty and was originally called Lingju Temple. It was renamed Qiyan Temple during the Sui Dynasty, and was rebuilt during the Song Dynasty and subsequent dynasties. The temple was destroyed during the War of Resistance Against Japan, but more than 40 brick pagodas remain, including the Tang Dynasty Tianbao period Zhizong Zen Master Pagoda, the Five Dynasties Later Tang Tongguang period Zen Master Pagoda, the Song Dynasty hexagonal five-story dense eaves relic pagoda, and more than 30 Yuan, Ming, and Qing Dynasty Zen Master Pagodas. The Qiyan Temple Pagoda Forest preserves many steles from the Sui and Tang Dynasties to the Ming and Qing Dynasties, including the "Stele of the Great Sui Hedong County Shoushan Qiyan Dojo Relic Pagoda," the "Epitaph of the Great Zen Master of the Great Tang Qiyan Temple," the "Yuan Imperial Edict Stele," and more than 20 others. Among them, the "Epitaph of the Great Zen Master of the Great Tang Qiyan Temple" is also known as the "Epitaph of the Zhizong Zen Master of Qiyan Temple." It is 70 cm high, 89 cm wide, and 11 cm to 14 cm thick, made of bluestone, with about 600 characters in running script. The inscription was written by "Longxing Temple Abbot Monk Fugu," in memory of the Zhizong Zen Master from the original Yuxiang County Qiji Town. The inscription is well-written, with strict parallelism, and uses many well-known idioms and allusions, such as "enlightenment," "having spare energy," "drawing water for the masses," and "wearing pearls and tying knots," making it a masterpiece of literary talent and profound meaning that attracted attention as soon as it was published. The pagoda forest is located on the mountain top, requiring a climb. The cement road leads to Zhongsi Village halfway up the mountain, after which there is an unprotected dirt road.

|Treasure of the Yellow River. The Yellow River Iron Ox is located outside the west gate of the ancient Puzhou City in Yongji City, Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province, China. It was cast in the 12th year of the Kaiyuan period of the Tang Dynasty (724) and served as the ground anchor for the floating bridge at the Pujin Ferry. In 1989, archaeological excavations began at the Pujin Ferry site, and four iron oxen, four iron men, two iron mountains, four iron piers, seven seven-star iron pillars, and other relics of the Tang Dynasty Pujin Ferry floating bridge were unearthed. There are two iron oxen on each side of the Yellow River, with iron cables tied to the iron oxen and then connected to the iron oxen on the opposite bank, forming an iron cable bridge across the Yellow River. When crossing the river, boats are tied to the iron cables to prevent them from being washed away by the water. Therefore, these four iron oxen are actually cable piles for fixing the iron cables. The iron oxen were cast during the Kaiyuan period of the Tang Dynasty and are now housed in the Pujin Ferry Museum. Tickets: 25 Transportation: Drive out of Pujiu Temple and head south along the tourist road for 3 km to reach the ancient Puzhou City site, a 6-minute drive. Take bus No. 2 (Guanque Tower line, every 15 minutes, No. 3 is slightly farther) from Yongji Railway Station to the Iron Ox Museum for 3 yuan, which takes 20 minutes; rent a car for 30 yuan.

|Explore the Ancient Temple of Zhongtiao Mountain. Wangong Temple was built in the third year of the Zhengguang period of the Northern Wei Dynasty (522 AD). It was originally named "Youzai Temple" and was rebuilt in the Sui Dynasty and renamed Wangong Temple, meaning "eternal stability." Wangong Temple is known as the "First Zen Forest of Zhongtiao" and its main attractions include the Duobao Pagoda and the Wuliang Hall. The Duobao Pagoda is an octagonal, thirteen-story pagoda known as the "First Pagoda of China," which predates the Big Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi'an by 130 years. The Wuliang Hall is one of only four remaining Wuliang Halls in China, and the only two-story building, making it a miracle in the history of Chinese architecture. The temple is located at the foot of Zhongtiao Mountain, in a quiet environment with evergreen pines and cypresses. The Tang Dynasty poet Geng Hui once overlooked the river here and left behind a famous poem: "The clouds open at midnight, and the villages are quiet; the moon rises in the middle of the peak, and the valleys are bright." The Wuliang Hall is one of the most distinctive buildings in Wangong Temple. This two-story building is entirely made of bricks and stones, without a single beam or column. This unique architectural structure is a testament to the wisdom and skill of the ancients. The exterior of the Wuliang Hall is majestic and magnificent, while the interior houses various Buddha statues and scriptures, making it an important place for believers to worship and practice. In addition to these main buildings, Wangong Temple also has a "Picture of the Eighteen Arhats," which is carved on the stone walls on both sides. One side is carved with ten Arhats, while the other side is carved with eight Arhats, all of which are vivid and lifelike. Tickets: 35 Opening hours: 08:30–18:00 daily

|Known as "Donghua Mountain". Wulaofeng is located in Zhongtiao Mountain Range, 16 km southeast of Yongji City, Shanxi Province, at the Yellow River Golden Triangle where Shanxi, Shaanxi, and Henan provinces meet. It is named after the five elders who taught the emperors the Hetu and Luoshu here in ancient times. Wulaofeng is an early dissemination place of Heluo culture and one of the birthplaces of the Quanzhen School of Taoism in the north. In the 27th volume of the Yunji Qiqian, it is called the "52nd blessed place of Taoism in the world". There is a saying among the people that "in the north, you worship Buddha at Wutai Mountain, and in the south, you ask Taoism at Wulaofeng", "in the north, you visit temples at Wutai Mountain, and in the south, you enjoy the scenery at Wulaofeng", and "Donghua Mountain". Wulaofeng is an excellent natural landscape tourist area and sports fitness place. The main scenic area covers an area of 30 square kilometers, consisting of five main peaks: Yuzhu Peak, Dongjinping Peak, Xijinping Peak, Qipan Peak, and Taiyi Peak. The main peak, Yuzhu Peak, is 1,809.3 meters above sea level. The unique karst geological landform has created many rare wonders: pine waves, sea of clouds, flowing springs, waterfalls, strange peaks, and rocks... There are 9 springs, 12 caves, and 36 peaks in the mountain. At its peak, there were 64 temples and monasteries, which are truly the most beautiful in Shanxi. Opening hours: Peak season: April 1 to October 31 Off-season: November 1 to March 31 of the following year Tickets: CNY 70/person Transportation: From Yuncheng City to Wulaofeng: Take a bus from Wuzhou Bus Station (opposite Yinhu Hotel) to Yongji direction and get off at Wulaofeng intersection, then transfer to a shuttle bus (or taxi)

|The birthplace of Chinese civilization. Yaowang Terrace, commonly known as Jiuzhou Gedao, is the place where the three ancient emperors Yao, Shun and Yu implemented the "concession system". It is also the place where the soul of China, the "public world" and the ancient harmonious society are witnessed. Yaowangtai was known as Yaofeng, Yaoshan and Fenghuang Mountain in history. Yaowang Terrace is one of the birthplaces of Chinese civilization. The King Yao Platform was once the platform for offering sacrifices and abdication to Emperor Yao. Yao's abdication to Shun, and Shun's abdication to Yu were both held on the King Yao's platform. The three existing ancient temples on the mountain, "Jade Emperor Temple", "Ancestral Temple" and "Yao, Shun and Yu Sanyuan Temple", are testimonials. According to historical records: Shun "was born in Zhuji, farmed in Lishan, made pottery on the riverside, fished in Leize, all lived in Puban, died in Cangwu, and was buried in Jiuyi Mountain." Except for Cangwu (Guangxi), Jiuyi Mountain (Hubei) is not in Yongji except for Yongji. Lishan is the King Yao Platform. This is the witness of King Yao's visit to capital and is one of the birthplaces of Chinese civilization. Here King Yao led Shun on a tour of Shou Mountain and obtained a map of the river. Opening hours: 8:00 am to 17:00 pm Tickets: 48 yuan/person, sightseeing tickets: 50 yuan/person (round trip). Free for seniors aged 65 and over.

Want to explore Shanxi and Shaanxi? This 7-day travel guide will take you on a journey to discover the beauty of these two provinces. Check it out! -- 🚗 Itinerary: Day 1: Pujindu Site - Pujiu Temple - Guanque Tower Visit the ancient site of Pujindu, experience the tranquil atmosphere of Pujiu Temple, and climb Guanque Tower to enjoy the beautiful scenery. Day 2: Yunqiu Mountain Scenic Area - Yunqiu Mountain Ice Cave Group - Hukou Waterfall on the Yellow River Stroll through Yunqiu Mountain, explore the magical ice cave group, and finally experience the majestic Hukou Waterfall on the Yellow River. Day 3: Zaoyuan Revolutionary Site - Yangjialing Revolutionary Site - Ganquan Grand Canyon Trace the history of the revolution, visit the Zaoyuan and Yangjialing sites, and explore the magnificent Ganquan Grand Canyon. Day 4: Wave Valley - Wang Family Courtyard - Pingyao Ancient City Experience the wonders of nature in Wave Valley, visit the magnificent architecture of Wang Family Courtyard, and finally stroll through Pingyao Ancient City to experience the charm of the ancient city. Day 5: Jinci Museum - Yanmenguan - Yingxian Wooden Pagoda Visit the cultural treasures of Jinci Museum, then go to Yanmenguan to experience the vicissitudes of history, and finally admire the exquisite craftsmanship of Yingxian Wooden Pagoda. Day 6: Yungang Grottoes - Hanging Temple - Mount Wutai - Wuye Temple - Great White Pagoda Visit the Buddhist art of Yungang Grottoes, experience the thrilling and unique Hanging Temple, then go to Mount Wutai for pilgrimage, visit Wuye Temple, and admire the Great White Pagoda. Day 7: Xinzhou Ancient City Spend a leisurely day in Xinzhou Ancient City, experiencing the charm of the ancient city and the accumulation of history. 🏯 -- Travel Tips: 🍜 Food: Don't miss Shanxi knife-cut noodles and Shaanxi roujiamo. Try the cold noodles and paomo! ✈️ Airport Transportation: Taiyuan and Xi'an airports are easily accessible. Plan your route in advance for a smoother trip. 📸 Photo Spots: Yungang Grottoes, Pingyao Ancient City, and Hukou Waterfall are all great photography spots! 👗 Clothing Suggestions: The temperature difference in northern Shaanxi is large, so remember to bring a thick coat. Comfortable sneakers are a good companion for travel. 🏨 Accommodation: Book hotels or homestays in advance to ensure a comfortable place to rest during your trip. -- Want to explore more travel secrets in Shanxi and Shaanxi? Don't forget to follow me for more travel tips!

Climb Guanque Tower Yuncheng, formerly known as Hedong, is located in the southwest of Shanxi Province, in the center of the Yellow River Golden Triangle of Shanxi, Shaanxi, and Henan. Yuncheng has a long history and rich culture, and is named after the salt transportation city. It is an important part of the early Central Plains cultural circle. Yuncheng has jurisdiction over 1 municipal district, 2 county-level cities, and 10 counties. Yongji City is a county-level city under the jurisdiction of Yuncheng, located in the southwest corner of the Yuncheng Basin. Yongji was formerly known as Puban and Puzhou, and was once the capital of Emperor Shun, one of the Five Emperors. Sima Qian called this place "the center of the world" in the Records of the Grand Historian. According to historical records, Qin established Puban County, and in the sixth year of Yongzheng in the Qing Dynasty (1728), Puzhou was promoted to a prefecture, and Yongji County was established, which belonged to Puzhou Prefecture. Yongji is one of the few famous cities and towns in Shanxi. Yongji is also a place full of historical culture and natural beauty. Guanque Tower is the most famous tourist attraction in Yongji and a cultural landmark of Yongji. Guanque Tower, also known as Guanque Tower, is said to be named after the storks that once perched on the tower. Guanque Tower was built in the Northern Zhou Dynasty (557-557) at the end of the Southern and Northern Dynasties and was destroyed by war in the early Yuan Dynasty (1222). The current Guanque Tower was rebuilt in the late 1990s and is a four-eaves, three-story Tang-style high-rise pavilion. Although it is newly built, it is very spectacular. Guanque Tower is one of the four famous towers in China (Yellow Crane Tower, Yueyang Tower, Tengwang Pavilion, Guanque Tower), and is famous for a poem "Climbing Guanque Tower" by the Tang Dynasty poet Wang Zhihuan. By the way, Yuncheng is only 60 kilometers away from Yongji, and its transportation is very convenient. If you travel to Yongji, you might as well take the 8165 (09:35–10:44) green train to experience the scene of the train walking in the water and people traveling in the painting... A green train with a fare of 7 yuan has sparked a tourism boom in Yongji...

Shanxi Good Luck City is great But there is no need for Stork Tower 🏯Among the four famous buildings in ancient times, the only one in the north is the Stork Tower in Shanxi. It is said that the title of this "Four Famous Buildings" was "robbed" from Penglai Pavilion in Shandong. This is thanks to Wang Zhihuan. After all, who doesn't want to "go up to the next level"? "Floor"... 📖But "Climbing the Stork Tower" in the primary school textbook is completely different from the Yellow Crane Tower in reality. You can neither see the sun covering the mountains nor the Yellow River flowing into the sea. The current Stork Tower is an antique building and the elevator is only It can be used by the elderly, and even the location is not built on the original site. It is at best a crude and artificial large park (I really can't bear to look at those dummies). It's okay to see it for free, but there is no need to charge. Not far away is the Big Iron Ox of the Yellow River, a serious cultural relic. Isn’t it nice to have it for free? 🤷🏻‍♂️People who go to see the Stork Tower are basically the same as me. They are somewhat "cheated" by the poem. We are talking about the Stork Tower. Can you learn from the other four famous buildings and recite the poem for free? , but then I couldn’t even think about it. Even a primary school student can memorize the 20 words of “Ascend the Stork Tower”. Doesn’t this mean it’s free? Take a look at "The Story of Yueyang Tower" and "Preface to Prince Teng's Pavilion". Many people can't read it correctly, let alone memorize it. They all blame Wang Zhihuan for his "short talent and shallow learning"... Stork Tower can only stay in poetry It's not an ancient building Let me yearn for its beauty Broken all over the ground

Yuncheng • Yongji • Guanque Tower One of the Filming Locations of Black Myth: Wukong One of the Four Great Towers of Ancient China Another day of missing the sunset! I didn't get to see the sun setting behind the mountains and the Yellow River flowing into the sea. I hope to visit again at sunset next time. I want to empathize with the ancient literati. Although I didn't see the exquisite paintings this time, the tower looks beautiful when the lights are on at night. The tower looks magnificent on the outside but empty on the inside. Maybe because many parts are renovated with concrete, it lacks the charm and historical atmosphere of ancient times. Don't have too high expectations, just check in. 📸 You can take photos on the bridge in the middle of Guanying Lake. You can take a complete picture of the tower without changing the camera lens. You can also take photos on the long steps in front of the tower, but people will look too big. And the yellow lights on both sides at night make people look ugly. - Location: East bank of the Yellow River, west of Puzhou Ancient City Transportation: There is only one road to the scenic area by car, parking is CNY 10/time Tickets: CNY 54/person (there seems to be a difference between peak and off-peak seasons, you can check in advance) TIPS: ❶ You can take the stairs or the elevator to climb the tower. But the elevator only stops on the first and sixth floors. You can take the stairs and walk around each floor. The stairs are one-way, so make sure you go the right way. After climbing the tower and enjoying the view, take the elevator down. I think this arrangement is reasonable. ❷ The lights will be turned off at 20:00. Pay attention to the time if you visit at night.

Yuncheng Travel Guide Day 1: Salt Lake Scenic Area and Guandi Temple Morning: Head to Salt Lake Scenic Area to enjoy the beautiful scenery, experience floating on the lake, and enjoy the unique salt lake culture. Afternoon: Visit Guandi Temple to learn about the legendary story of Guan Yu and experience the profound culture of Guan Gong. Day 2: Yongle Palace and Wulao Peak Morning: Visit Yongle Palace to admire Yuan Dynasty murals and experience the charm of Taoist culture. Afternoon: Climb Wulao Peak to overlook the beautiful scenery of Yuncheng and enjoy the fun of climbing. Day 3: Yuncheng Museum and Nanfeng Square Morning: Visit Yuncheng Museum to learn about the history and culture of Yuncheng and experience its long history. Afternoon: Head to Nanfeng Square to experience local life and feel the modern atmosphere of Yuncheng. Notes: Plan your itinerary reasonably and pay attention to sun protection and rest. Respect local customs and protect cultural relics. Try local delicacies such as oil-splashed noodles and lamb paomo. I hope this guide will help you have a pleasant holiday in Yuncheng!

✨Guanque Tower, one of the four famous towers in ancient China, carries countless histories and legends.🎈 🕵️‍♀️It was built during the Northern Zhou Dynasty, between 557 and 571 AD. At that time, Yuwen Hu, the general of the Northern Zhou Dynasty, built this military tower on the bank of the Yellow River in the western suburbs of Puzhou Ancient City. Later, because storks often perched on it, it got the beautiful name of Guanque Tower.🕊 📜During the Tang and Song Dynasties, it was a gathering place for literati and ink guests. They came to Guanque Tower to enjoy the scenery and left a lot of poems. Especially around 704 AD in the Tang Dynasty, the poet Wang Zhihuan ascended the Guanque Tower and wrote the famous poem "Ascending the Stork Tower": "The white sun is leaning against the mountains, and the Yellow River is flowing into the sea. If you want to exhaust a thousand miles, go up one more floor." This poem made Guanque Tower famous and lasted for more than 700 years through the Tang and Song Dynasties.💫 😔However, the unfortunate Guanque Tower was burned down in the first year of the Jin Yuan Dynasty (1222 AD) when the Mongolian army attacked Puzhou Ancient City. Jin Junshou Hou Xiaoshu ordered the burning of Guanque Tower and Puzhou Floating Bridge, and since then, Guanque Tower has fallen into a long silence.🔥 🎉Fortunately, on December 31, 1997, Yongji City held a groundbreaking ceremony for the reconstruction project of Guanque Tower. On September 26, 2002, the reconstructed Guanque Tower was completed and the completion ceremony was held and opened to the public in October of that year. In 2011, Guanque Tower was rated as a national AAAA tourist attraction.👏 🌈Now, when we stand under the Guanque Tower, we seem to be able to travel through time and space and feel the vicissitudes and glory of history. The reconstructed Guanque Tower is a high-rise building in the style of the Tang Dynasty, sitting north to south. The whole is a reinforced concrete skeleton, but it is still a memorial and inheritance of history. The whole body is decorated with Tang Dynasty oil paintings, which not only has the simple and vigorous style of the northern Tang Dynasty building, but also exudes the bold and magnificent charm of the Yellow River culture.💪 🛕The architectural form of Guanque Tower is very unique. The main body is composed of three parts: the main building, the base and the base. The main building is 57.4 meters high, the overall total height is 73.9 meters, the total construction area is 33,206 square meters, the building area of the building is 8,222.2 square meters, and the total weight is 57,000 tons. The exterior is four eaves and three floors, and the interior is six floors. There are sub-steps around the bottom floor, and there are four sides out of the pavilion. The top floor is a single eaves and mountain top, and the lower part of the waist eaves is a flat seat corridor, surrounded by a hook-shaped hook fence. 🎡The Guanque Tower Scenic Area is centered on the Guanque Tower, using a classical garden layout, and the overall presents a spatial structure of "four districts and twelve points", which is divided into four tour areas, including the famous building tour area, the Yellow River style tour area, and the landscape tour area. And the Kang Le Tourist Area. Here, you can enjoy the beauty of nature and the charm of history and culture.🌳 💕Friends, if you also love history and culture and like to explore ancient buildings, then Guanque Tower is definitely a place not to be missed.

Want to experience the grandeur of "To see a world in a grain of sand, and a heaven in a wild flower"? Here's a guide to the Guanque Tower, which will take you through the past and present and feel the charm of cultural treasures! Hello everyone, today let's explore the ancient Guanque Tower together. First, don't rush to go upstairs, take a photo in the square in front of the building first, the grand background of "The sun beyond the mountain glows" is definitely a highlight of your Moments. Then, let's step up the stairs, every step up, it's like traveling through time and space, feeling the feelings of the ancients looking far away. When you reach the top floor, remember to find a good position, look at the Yellow River in the distance, and look at the pavilions and pavilions in the near future. The "one more floor" is absolutely worth your trip. Don't forget, there are also rich historical exhibitions in the building, which will take you to understand the past and present of this building. Come on, join me on the Guanque Tower and experience a cultural journey that you can go on! On the east bank of the ancient and mysterious Yellow River, there stands a building, it is silent, but it has witnessed thousands of years of changes. Have you ever wondered what kind of building can make countless literati fall for it and leave a good sentence? What kind of historical torrent has made this building sink and float, and finally rejuvenate? Today, let's unveil the mystery of the Guanque Tower together and explore the mystery of its culture, economy, politics and social changes. Guanque Tower, a place where stories are hidden in a name. It was built in the Northern Zhou Dynasty and was named after the frequent storks. It is not only a practical military building, but also an excellent place for literati to look far away and express their feelings. During the Tang and Song Dynasties, it became a center of cultural exchange, especially Wang Zhihuan's "Climbing the Guanque Tower", which made this building famous all over the world and became an important symbol of poetic culture. However, in the war of Jin and Yuan Dynasties, the Guanque Tower was destroyed and only the site was left for people to mourn. Until modern times, after many efforts, the Guanque Tower was rebuilt and stood on the bank of the Yellow River again. It not only reproduced the glory of Tang Dynasty architecture, but also carried a profound historical and cultural heritage. Its rise and fall is a microcosm of ancient Chinese history, reflecting the inheritance and innovation of culture, the prosperity and decline of economy, the change and stability of politics, and the turmoil and peace of society.

There is a Western story: a buried iron bottle and a porcelain bottle compete to see who lasts longer. In the end, the porcelain bottle remains intact for a thousand years, while the iron bottle has long since turned to dust. In reality, there are not many iron objects that have survived for hundreds of years, let alone a thousand years. However, if you come to the Pujiu Ferry Site in Yongji, Yuncheng, you can see iron oxen, iron men, iron mountains, and other old objects cast during the reign of Emperor Xuanzong of Tang. Although they have experienced more than 1,300 years of ups and downs, they are still vivid and charming! The expression of the iron ox and the smile of the iron man are enough to make future generations imagine how brilliant the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty was!

- The exact time of the construction of Pujiu Temple is difficult to verify. From the unearthed cultural relics, it can be inferred that it already existed in the early Sui Dynasty and was called Xiyongqingyuan at that time. During the Five Dynasties, because Guo Wei listened to the advice of the monks during the siege and kept his vow not to kill the people, Xiyongqingyuan was renamed Pujiu Temple. In the ninth year of the Republic of China, it suffered a fire and was later destroyed by the invading Japanese army, leaving only the Yingying Tower, stone lions, and Bodhisattva Cave. In 1986, the government repaired Pujiu Temple. Pujiu Temple is the place where the story of the classic Chinese drama "Romance of the West Chamber" took place. The love story of Zhang Sheng and Cui Yingying happened here, which made Pujiu Temple a holy place of love, attracting many tourists to visit.

Guanque Tower, also known as Guanque Tower, is one of the four famous historical and cultural towers in ancient China. It is located on the east bank of the Yellow River in the west of Puzhou Ancient City, Yongji City, Shanxi Province, China. It is located on the west side of the Yellow River, south of the Zhongtiao Mountain Range, and northeast of the Yuncheng Basin. The view from the tower is wide, overlooking Longmen to the north, Huashan and Tongguan Fortress to the south, overlooking the Yellow River to the west, and the south gate of Shanxi Province-Puzhou Ancient City to the east. Around 704 AD in the Tang Dynasty, the Tang Dynasty poet Wang Zhihuan traveled to Puzhou Ancient City and climbed the Guanque Tower to write the poem "Climbing the Guanque Tower": "The sun sets behind the mountains, and the Yellow River flows into the sea. If you want to see a thousand miles, go up another floor." The Guanque Tower became famous.

Escape the hustle and bustle, and take a day trip to Shentan Grand Canyon & Shuiyukou Ancient Village Escape the hustle and bustle of the city, and take a day trip to the magnificent Cambrian period and a feast of flavors that have been around for thousands of years. Shentan Grand Canyon and Shuiyukou Ancient Village are waiting for you to uncover their secrets! Step into the embrace of the Zhongtiao Mountains in Yongji, Shanxi. Shentan Grand Canyon, with its beautiful scenery of strange rocks and waterfalls, will take you back to the distant Cambrian period. Stroll around, listen to the clear spring water, and the roar of the waterfall, as if it can wash away all the dust. The subsequent Shuiyukou Ancient Village is a food paradise that has been around since the Zhenguan period of the Tang Dynasty. Authentic Yuncheng flavors and a variety of Jin, Shaanxi, and Henan cuisines are gathered here, allowing your taste buds to shuttle through thousands of years of time and satisfy all your imaginations of food. The day trip is compact, starting from Xi'an, with picturesque scenery along the way. First, enjoy a feast of ancient village food, and then explore the natural wonders of Shentan Grand Canyon. Every moment is a memory worth cherishing. One trip, two experiences, the magnificence of Shentan Grand Canyon and the food of Shuiyukou Ancient Village will satisfy your soul and taste buds at the same time. Come and share your journey through time! Don't forget to tell us in the comments section, what is your most unforgettable moment? Thank you for watching, and look forward to seeing you next time!

Guide to the Pavilion of Prince Teng, one of the Four Great Towers of China The Pavilion of Prince Teng, a legendary place in the works of Tang and Song Dynasty literati. Do you know about its grandeur and the stories behind it? Wang Zhihuan's "To see the grand sight, ascend another story" was born here! The Pavilion of Prince Teng is not only one of the Four Great Towers of China, but also a witness to history. From the Northern Zhou Dynasty to the early Yuan Dynasty, it has experienced vicissitudes, been destroyed by war, and was reborn 700 years later. The new building is built in the style of the Tang Dynasty, with three floors and four eaves. Every detail reveals the style of the Tang Dynasty. The building is also home to Tang Dynasty colored paintings, making it feel like you've traveled back to that prosperous era. Each floor has a unique theme, from the eternal classics to Datang Puzhou, from the roots of Huaxia to ancient civilization, allowing you to appreciate the charm of a thousand years of culture. It is especially suitable for parent-child travel. Children can play and learn here, and the memory of ancient poetry and history naturally integrates into their hearts. Don't forget to experience the 3D explanatory video to bring the history of the Pavilion of Prince Teng to life. There are also cultural and creative ice creams and tips for taking the elevator directly to the top floor to make your trip more interesting! What are your thoughts on climbing the Pavilion of Prince Teng? Come to the comment section to share your "ascend another story" experience!

Mountain Monday | Wulaofeng, Yuncheng Explore the hidden ancient cultural sanctuary and uncover the secrets of the "62nd Daoist Blessed Land" - Wulaofeng, Yuncheng. Are you ready for an impromptu encounter with history and nature? Wulaofeng, standing at the junction of Shanxi, Shaanxi, and Henan, is not only the place where the Hetu and Luoshu were taught, but also the cradle of Heluo culture and the Quanzhen School of Daoism. Walking here is like traveling back to ancient times, with every step echoing history. Peak season tickets plus small transportation, cable cars, and slides, a variety of choices make travel easier. Drive by yourself or take a cultural tourism express bus to easily reach this fairyland. We chose a combination of walking and sliding for exploration. When taking the cable car down the mountain, the Lingfeng viewing platform on the hillside, with food and beautiful scenery coexisting, adds a touch of warmth to the journey. If you are physically strong, don't miss the sky bridge and viewing platform. The scenery there will definitely make you feel that the ticket is worth it! Wulaofeng, a double baptism of culture and nature. Come to the comment area to share your climbing experience, or your unique insights into this blessed land! Don't forget, the most beautiful scenery is always waiting for you on the climbing road. Thank you for watching, see you next time!

#CityCultureNotes #CapturingCityCulture #AncientStyleInTravel #MyAerialMasterpiece #ShanxiTourism 👋I am @JiangPanda, an architect who refuses to be part of the rat race and seeks weekend adventures. 【500 Ancient Chinese Historical Buildings】, 16/500 completed✅ — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Thanks to a poem by Wang Zhihuan, the Guaque Tower has become world-renowned. After watching "Thirty Thousand Miles in Chang'an," I was determined to visit the Guaque Tower at least once! The Guaque Tower was first built during the Northern Zhou Dynasty, primarily for military purposes. It has survived for over 700 years but was destroyed by war during the Yuan Dynasty. The Guaque Tower we see today was rebuilt in 1997. By taking an elevator, you can directly reach the top floor 🉑️ and enjoy the view of "the sun setting behind the mountains, and the Yellow River flowing into the sea." Although the current Guaque Tower looks a bit like a reinforced concrete behemoth 😂, which I find hard to appreciate 😂, when I climbed to the top floor during the sunset over the Yellow River, I could see the nearby river and the farmlands along its banks... I could truly feel the romance in the ancient poets' verses. I wonder if Wang Zhihuan saw the same magnificent scenery back then? 📷 Nearby attractions: ✔️ Yellow River Iron Bull ✔️ Pujiu Temple (Romance of the Western Chamber) ✔️ Wangu Temple You can plan a 1️⃣-day tour combining these attractions with the Guaque Tower. 📍 Address: Guaque Tower, Yongji County, Yuncheng City 🎫 Admission: 55 RMB 🕐 Opening hours: 08:30-18:00 🚗 Transportation: Self-driving is recommended (1.5 hours from Yuncheng City) 📝 TIPS: It is suggested to enter the park after 17:00 to avoid the scorching sun, and the evening light is more photogenic.

📍Address: Located 300 meters south of Shengli Village, Guxin Village, Puzhou Town, Yongji City, facing west, built against the mountain. 🚗Transportation: It's not easy to get there, it's a mountain road, it's good to drive by yourself, but there is no parking lot, it's a piece of loess, the slope is very steep and you can't drive up, you can only walk up by yourself. 👍️Highlights: The most beautiful is the brick tower of Wangu Temple, which is well preserved. It is an octagonal plane with thirteen levels and a dense eaves style, about fifty meters high. The tower body is made of green brick and water mill, which looks very good. We were not allowed to go in when we were repairing it, which was a pity. 🎟️Ticket related: 30 yuan 💗Other tips: The beamless hall and the pharmacist's cave are also worth seeing, and there are monks guarding there, looking very pious.

🌿🏯【Exploring Zhongtiao Mountain】A Temple and a Pagoda, Flowing Through Time —— Wangu Temple, Witness of Time🌿🏯 🕒Opening Hours: From Dawn to Dusk (8:30-17:00) 💸Tickets: Free of Charge 📍Address: Puzhou Town, Yongji, Yuncheng, Shanxi, National Treasure (Eighth Batch of National Protected Units) 🌟Highlights: Duobao Pagoda, Wuliang Hall 🌟【Wangu Temple: The Precipitation of Time】 Wangu Temple, an ancient temple bearing the vicissitudes of history, was originally named "Youzai Temple" and was built during the Northern Wei Dynasty. It was later rebuilt after being destroyed by war and renamed during the Sui Dynasty, meaning "eternal stability." After the great earthquake during the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty, only the Duobao Pagoda stood alone, fortunately restored by Master Miaofeng during the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty. 🏰【Duobao Pagoda: Witness of History】 Built in the third year of Zhengguang during the Northern Wei Dynasty, the Duobao Pagoda is one of the earliest existing pavilion-style pagodas in China. The octagonal conical pagoda body, with eight trigrams and thirteen layers of dense eaves, towers into the sky. The sound of wind chimes is like celestial music. Inside the pagoda were once enshrined four treasures: jade Buddha, treasure vase, relics, and golden Buddhist scriptures, hence the name "Duobao" (Many Treasures). The pagoda body is solid, standing firm even after an eight-magnitude earthquake, a miracle of ancient architectural techniques. 🏛️【Wuliang Hall: Ingenious Craftsmanship】 Wuliang Hall, also known as Wuliang Hall, is famous for its unique brick structure. The masterpiece of Master Miaofeng, it enshrines the Buddha of Infinite Life, facing east to west. The pure brick structure has two levels, with three cave openings in the middle. The eaves are intricately carved, and the two dragons playing with a pearl relief on the shadow walls on both sides are treasures of Ming Dynasty brick carving art. 📜【Legends and Poetry】 According to legend, Wangu Temple and Yingying Pagoda of Pujue Temple are witnesses of the master-disciple competition, with one pagoda and one temple echoing each other, known as sister pagodas. Tang Dynasty poet Geng Hui left an eternal verse here: "The clouds open at midnight, and the villages are quiet; the moon rises over the peak, and the valleys are bright," allowing future generations to glimpse the magnificent scenery of the time. 🏞️【Climbing the Pagoda for a Distant View】 Climbing the Duobao Pagoda, you can see Pujue Temple and Guanque Tower in the distance, feeling the weight of history and the beauty of nature. Each climb is a spiritual cleansing, and each distant view is an opportunity to converse with the ancients. 🌟🏞️Come and explore the mystery and beauty of Wangu Temple with me, feeling the flow of time and the precipitation of history.

🌿【A Poetic Encounter in Yongji】🏰 📍 Seeking ancient mysteries, we traverse through time and space to arrive at the ancient city of Puzhou in Yuncheng, Shanxi. Here lies an epic tale, an immortal love story—The Romance of the Western Chamber. 🎭 The love story of Zhang Sheng and Cui Yingying began under the ancient pagoda of Pujiu Temple. Yingying Pagoda has since become synonymous with love. Today, every love lock inside the pagoda holds a piece of human affection, with names engraved as if to make them eternal. 💡 For 60 yuan, you can buy a lock engraved with our names, hoping to secure not just love but also the beautiful memories of this moment. However, friendship is equally precious. We joke that no chain is needed; our bond is already deeply rooted in our hearts. 🗼 Yingying Pagoda, this ancient pagoda from the Sui and Tang dynasties, has weathered the passage of time. It was damaged in an earthquake during the Jiajing period of the Ming dynasty and later restored under the advocacy of Zhang Jiayin. The 40-meter tower with an 8.3-meter base tells the weight of history with every brick and tile. 🐸 Moreover, this pagoda is one of China's four classical echo buildings. A gentle knock on the stone beside the pagoda produces a "croak! croak!" echo, as if nature has bestowed a mysterious symphony, making one feel relaxed and happy. 🚫 However, the uncivilized behavior of many tourists, such as random carvings and graffiti, has marred this tranquility and beauty, which is truly heartbreaking. 🌉 Standing at Pujiu Temple, you can also gaze at Guanque Tower in the distance, capturing the grandeur of "wishing to see a thousand miles further." 🌅 Here, there is not only love and ancient pagodas but also our reverence for history and the inheritance of culture. Yongji, a place full of poetry, is a niche travel destination worth visiting together.

Departing from Yanhu District, take bus 116 or the Zhongtiaoshan Cultural Tourism Express to easily reach Shentan Grand Canyon and enjoy a day of outdoor adventure. 🏞 Overview of Shentan Grand Canyon: It is divided into the front mountain and the back mountain. The front mountain offers several thrilling activities, while the back mountain features a natural trail along the mountain stream. 🗺 Recommended route: Start from the ticket gate, pass through the glass walkway, Via Ferrata climbing, and the iron chain bridge, experience the ancient ape trail, climb the back mountain, and finally descend via the slide and scenic shuttle bus. ⏳ Time and expenses: The entire journey takes about 5 hours, with an approximate cost of 300 yuan within the scenic area. 🚫 Route issues reminder: Some activities are quite thrilling and not suitable for everyone. The slide down the back mountain has high friction and is tiring to slide. The scenery along the back mountain trail is average, with severe dust; it is recommended to return the same way. 🌲 Back mountain ecology: The back mountain has a natural ecology with spider webs and various small animals such as lizards and goats, not suitable for visitors who are afraid of animals. 🏞 Front mountain scenery: The front mountain has beautiful scenery and clear water, suitable for family outings. 🌞 Via Ferrata climbing suggestion: It is recommended to participate in Via Ferrata around 4 PM to avoid the strong morning sun. 📌 Tips: Note that there is road construction near the train station, and the waiting location may change.

Wulao Peak, originally named Wulao Mountain, is a famous Taoist mountain in northern China and a AAAA-level tourist attraction in China. It is the best tourist destination all year round, with a tour time of about 3 hours. Public Transportation: Take the Zhongtiao Mountain special line from Yuncheng city, it takes 5 yuan and 1 hour and 10 minutes to reach, arriving at Weilai Station at around 20 minutes past the hour; at the bus stop at the entrance of the scenic area, take the Zhongtiao Mountain special line back at around 45 minutes past the hour. Tour Route: Take the scenic sightseeing bus to the mountain climbing entrance, then hike along the mountain climbing trail, visiting the five main peaks of Wulao Peak in sequence, and enjoy the natural scenery and cultural landscapes. Precautions: 1: Wulao Peak scenic area is relatively large, it is recommended to plan the tour route in advance to avoid wasting time. 2: The terrain of Wulao Peak scenic area is steep, it is recommended to wear comfortable sports shoes or hiking shoes.

📍Location: On the plateau of Xixiang Village, Puzhou Town, Yongji City, Yuncheng Area, Shanxi Province 👍️Must-visit Attraction: The love story of 'Hongniang tying the red thread under the moon, Zhang Sheng cleverly meeting Cui Yingying' from the Yuan Dynasty play 'The Romance of the Western Chamber' by Wang Shifu happened inside Pujiu Temple. (Thus, it is the only temple in China blessed with love.) The Yingying Tower inside the temple is the most worth visiting. It is ancient, magnificent, uniquely structured, and has a very interesting echo effect. It is said that if you knock on the side of the tower with a stone, the tower will emit a crisp and pleasant 'croak—croak—' frog sound. However, knocking is no longer allowed now. 🎟️Ticket Information: Peak season: 60 RMB/person Off-season: 50 RMB/person Parking requires an additional ten yuan parking fee (Personally, I think it's not worth it, quite expensive) 💗Other Tips: Opening hours: April 1 - October 31 08:00-18:00; November 1 - March 31 09:00-17:00 For nearby tourism, you can also visit the Guanque Tower and Pujin Ferry nearby.