There are a lot of tourist attractions in China, among which Beijing is definitely known as a place for everyone to visit. Here we summarize the top ten tourist attractions in Taiyuan, which is surely helpful for those who are not familiar with this place to come together to see the list of tourist attractions in Taiyuan.
Shanxi Taiyuan, as one of the important birthplaces of Chinese civilization, not only carries a deep historical and cultural heritage, but also has many breathtaking natural scenery and human landscape. Whether for history and culture enthusiasts, or natural scenery seekers, Taiyuan is a must-see destination. Here are the top 10 must-see attractions in Taiyuan, Shanxi Province, to provide you with a thorough guide for your trip.
1. Jinzi Park
Located in Jinci Town, Jinyuan District, Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province, Jinci Park is one of the longest-existing classical clan garden complexes in China’s history. Built in the Northern Wei Dynasty, with most of the buildings expanded and remodeled during the Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties, the Jin Ancestral Temple is one of the oldest royal gardens in China, and an important place for the study of ancient Chinese history, culture and art. Inside the Jin Ancestral Temple, ancient trees and blue water surround the temple, and a stroll through it is like traveling through a thousand years.
2. Shanxi Museum
Located at No. 13, North of Binhe West Road, Taiyuan, Shanxi Museum is a national-level museum covering an area of 168 acres, with a building area of 5.2 million square meters and a large collection of precious relics. The exhibits in the museum cover a wide range of categories, including bronzes, porcelains, stone carvings, Buddha statues, murals and calligraphic works, enabling the public to better understand the history and artistic heritage of Shanxi.
3. Taiyuan Ancient County Town
The ancient county town of Taiyuan, known as the “Phoenix City” since ancient times, was the county town in the early Ming Dynasty, following the ancient architectural pattern of the ancient city of Jinyang, “the city pool Fengxiang Yu”, like a phoenix with its head to the north and tail to the south. The ancient county town was built in Ming Dynasty Hongwu eight years, the city now has many historical building remains, and the cross-street pattern is clear, is the continuation of the 2500 years of Jinyang Ancient City culture. There are 79 existing cultural relics and buildings in the city, and 49 historical buildings are listed for protection by the Taiyuan Municipal Government, among which the Temple of Literature is listed as a national key cultural relics protection unit.
4. Shuangta Temple Scenic Spot
Double Pagoda Temple Scenic Spot is located in the southeast of Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province, Haozhuang Village, south of the foot of the mountain, because the temple has two towers and named. Shuangta Temple was built in the middle of the Wanli Period of the Ming Dynasty, and is a very famous scenic spot in Shanxi Province and even in the country. The two towers in the temple, towering and imposing, are one of the landmarks of Taiyuan.
5. Food Street
Food Street is one of the places in Taiyuan, Shanxi Province that has a lot of food, so if you like to eat authentic traditional food, you should definitely visit this small street. Food Street is one of the most famous food streets in Taiyuan, featuring not only authentic food from Shanxi Province, but also many different cuisines from other parts of the world.
6. Mengshan Big Buddha Tourist Area
Mengshan Giant Buddha, also known as Jinyang Xishan Giant Buddha, was built in the Tianbao period of the Northern Qi Dynasty, about 1,500 years ago, and is a famous Buddhist mountain. Built on the mountain, the Great Buddha is majestic and breathtaking. Mengshan Buddha is not only a scenic spot in Taiyuan, but also a treasure house of ancient Chinese stone carving art.
7. Fenhe Scenic Spot in Taiyuan
Fen River Scenic Spot is an important urban river and lake scenic spot in Taiyuan, which has greatly improved the water quality and landscape of the Fen River through pollution control, pollution interception, siltation, bank protection, greening, water transfer and other measures. With a total length of about 6 kilometers and an area of more than 300 acres, the scenic area is a good place for leisure and walking.
8. Horowai Mountain Scenic Area
Horiwei Mountain Scenic Spot is located in Taiyuan City, with high and steep mountains, dense forests and many ancient monuments, and “Horiwei Red Leaves” is one of the eight ancient scenic spots in Taiyuan in the fall. Horiwei Mountain not only attracts many tourists with its beautiful natural scenery, but is also famous for its rich historical and cultural connotations.
9. Taiyuan Botanical Garden
Taiyuan Botanical Garden, located in Jinyuan District at the intersection of Jinyang Avenue and Jinyuan Street in Jinyuan District, is a comprehensive botanical garden in Shanxi Province that integrates scientific research, popularization of science and education, horticultural viewing and cultural tourism. The botanical garden has three major theme pavilions, including the Flower Pavilion, Rainforest Pavilion and Sand Plant Pavilion, which display rare plants and flowers from all over the world.
10. China Coal Museum
Located at the intersection of Yingze Street and Jinzi Road in Taiyuan, China Coal Museum is the only national-level coal museum in China. The museum houses a large collection of coal-related cultural relics and exhibits, showcasing the history and development of China’s coal industry.
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