You will not see the images of monks practicing martial arts as you expect. Now Shaolin Temple is just a temple. This area is quite large so if you do not have time, you can buy a tram ticket to go quickly. At some times of the day, outside the gate, there are martial arts students performing. Need to buy ticket

Visiting the Shaolin Temple in Zhengzhou was an incredible experience. The place has such a powerful energy — you can actually feel the history and tradition in the air. The temple itself is stunning, surrounded by beautiful mountains and greenery that make the whole area feel calm and refreshing. The climate was just perfect when I visited, adding to the peaceful vibe. Every corner of the temple has something to admire — from the ancient statues and carvings to the monks practicing kung fu with absolute discipline and grace. Watching them train was mesmerizing; it’s not just a performance, it’s a way of life deeply rooted in their culture. It’s truly amazing how the temple combines spirituality, martial arts, and history all in one place. I’d definitely recommend visiting if you ever get the chance — it’s a place that leaves you inspired and full of awe.

Too much crowed, too much commercial..we were dreaming to see real quite place where the guys are living and training, to feel the history and old golden traditions, but found only a lot of shops, street food restaurants and show - all just for tourists,that’s why we were really disappointed ☹️ price for the tickets are so expensive for that. Honestly it’s a tourist trap, don’t recommend unfortunately

By far the highlight of our China tour. It's amazing to hear the history of the Shaolin temple, see a demonstration, but most of all, travel up the cable car up the mountain to see the Temple of Heaven and walk along a towering cliff face.

Well worth a visit. Steeped in history. Worth hiring an English speaking guide. Approximately 300RMB. To get here hire a Didi for around 150RMB, and slightly more getting back. Buy tickets when you get there 80 RMB. Includes kung fu show.

My wife had the opportunity to visit the fabled temple, located at the foot of Mount Song birthed about 495 a.d. and home of Chan ("zen") buddhism and ethical martial arts ("wu de"), courtesy of Bodhidharma. She tells me it's quite commercial now given publicity and Unesco cultural status in recent times.

A must-visit if you're in Zhengzhou! The long travel time is worth it—this legendary temple, famous from Jackie Chan and Jet Li movies, was even more impressive in real life. As a fan since childhood, seeing it firsthand was unforgettable. We booked a private tour, which included a Kung Fu lesson and an incredible live performance. The martial arts showcase was the highlight—so powerful and precise! Highly recommend this experience for anyone interested in Chinese culture or Kung Fu. Truly a dream come true for martial arts lovers! **5/5 stars**—don’t miss it!

You will not see the images of monks practicing martial arts as you expect. Now Shaolin Temple is just a temple. This area is quite large so if you do not have time, you can buy a tram ticket to go quickly. At some times of the day, outside the gate, there are martial arts students performing. Need to buy ticket

Visiting the Shaolin Temple in Zhengzhou was an incredible experience. The place has such a powerful energy — you can actually feel the history and tradition in the air. The temple itself is stunning, surrounded by beautiful mountains and greenery that make the whole area feel calm and refreshing. The climate was just perfect when I visited, adding to the peaceful vibe. Every corner of the temple has something to admire — from the ancient statues and carvings to the monks practicing kung fu with absolute discipline and grace. Watching them train was mesmerizing; it’s not just a performance, it’s a way of life deeply rooted in their culture. It’s truly amazing how the temple combines spirituality, martial arts, and history all in one place. I’d definitely recommend visiting if you ever get the chance — it’s a place that leaves you inspired and full of awe.

Too much crowed, too much commercial..we were dreaming to see real quite place where the guys are living and training, to feel the history and old golden traditions, but found only a lot of shops, street food restaurants and show - all just for tourists,that’s why we were really disappointed ☹️ price for the tickets are so expensive for that. Honestly it’s a tourist trap, don’t recommend unfortunately

By far the highlight of our China tour. It's amazing to hear the history of the Shaolin temple, see a demonstration, but most of all, travel up the cable car up the mountain to see the Temple of Heaven and walk along a towering cliff face.

Well worth a visit. Steeped in history. Worth hiring an English speaking guide. Approximately 300RMB. To get here hire a Didi for around 150RMB, and slightly more getting back. Buy tickets when you get there 80 RMB. Includes kung fu show.

My wife had the opportunity to visit the fabled temple, located at the foot of Mount Song birthed about 495 a.d. and home of Chan ("zen") buddhism and ethical martial arts ("wu de"), courtesy of Bodhidharma. She tells me it's quite commercial now given publicity and Unesco cultural status in recent times.

A must-visit if you're in Zhengzhou! The long travel time is worth it—this legendary temple, famous from Jackie Chan and Jet Li movies, was even more impressive in real life. As a fan since childhood, seeing it firsthand was unforgettable. We booked a private tour, which included a Kung Fu lesson and an incredible live performance. The martial arts showcase was the highlight—so powerful and precise! Highly recommend this experience for anyone interested in Chinese culture or Kung Fu. Truly a dream come true for martial arts lovers! **5/5 stars**—don’t miss it!

Very historic place and can be the first Buddhist temple in china from the Han dynasty (AD68) and well worth a visit. Area was calm and not so many tourist! Visit also the quiet room for a tea.

First established in 68AD, it is considered as the first Buddhist temple in China. The main buildings are reconstructed during the Ming and Qing era, 1950s, and 1973. Adjacent to this temple are three international Buddhist temples: the Siamese, Burmese and Indian Buddhist temples. The three latter temples are built from private Thai-related group’s donation, the Burmese government, and the Indian government.

The old Chinese Buddhist temple is nice, but the other temples (Thai, Indian, Burmese) are recent constructions and they look cheaply built, with rather bare interiors. Overall feels a bit rushed a tacky. I don't think it's worth the detour when visiting Luoyang, especially since it takes a while to reach by taxi or public bus. Personally I would recommend skipping.

Said to be the first Buddhist temple in China, this temple have about 20-30km away from luoyang city is worth a visit. On the way out you will pass by many temple from various county such as Thailand, Myanmar, and India.

It is considered the first Buddhist temple in China, established in 68AD by the Han dynasty. Area was calm surrounded by beautiful gardens

First temple in China, built in 68 A.C.. It has a lot of histories behind it. I would suggest to bring a tour guide to know what you are really looking at. The incense is free of charge, light 1 or 3 (not 2, not 4!) incenses and make a wish. There are also Hindu, Myanmar, and Thai temples and towers built in this temple. Don’t miss these.

The first Buddhist temple in China

An amazing manor featuring ancient Chinese garden, classic northern architecture, exquisite furnitures and hierarchy-based room layouts. The guided tour is totally worth it.

Good place to visit! AAAAA

(Translated by Google) ●"Imperial City Prime Minister's Mansion" (also known as Wutingshan Village) has a total area of ​​36,000 square meters and is located in Beiliu Town, [Jincheng City, Shanxi Province]. It is the former residence of Chen Tingjing, the famous prime minister of the Qing Dynasty. It is composed of "inner city, outer city, purple clouds"... and other parts. The royal library is magnificent and magnificent. The Zhongdaozhuang is majestic and spectacular, with continuous Douzi residences and courtyards, majestic and steep river and mountain towers, and wonderful layers of Tibetan soldier caves. It is a rare Ming and Qing Dynasty castle-style complex with official residential buildings. It is known as "the first cultural giant in northern China". The clan’s house.” ●The architectural complex of "Imperial City Prime Minister's Mansion" consists of two parts: "Inner City" (formerly known as Douzhuju) and "Outer City" (Zhongdaozhuang). The architectural style is similar to "Qiao Family Courtyard" and "Wang Family Courtyard" , are all typical "Ming and Qing" northern courtyards. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the Chen family living here was at its peak, with as many as 38 people embarking on official careers, and most of them had outstanding political achievements. It can be said that it was an Imperial family, and you can feel the cultural atmosphere of a scholarly family. ●The first thing we arrived at in "Imperial City Prime Minister's Mansion" was the "Outer City", which was built during the Qing Dynasty by "Chen Tingjing" for him, his wife, and children to live. At the entrance, you can see the "Wuting Mountain Village" plaque gifted by "Emperor Kangxi" on the imperial library, as well as the still well-preserved couplet "The trees are lush in spring, and the yellow flowers are fragrant in the evening", praising "Chen Tingjing" achievements. ●Going past the "University Scholarship Hall" is the "Dianhan Hall", where you can see an exhibition of the Chen family's deeds. The plaque of the "Dianhan Hall" is also Kangxi's imperial pen. Walking north from here, you will come to the "Miss's Courtyard" specially built for female relatives. The rockeries and fish ponds are clearly visible. The most famous thing in the "Miss's Courtyard" is the jade-inlaid "Picture of Pines and Cranes Prolonging the Year". There are also couplets written by Emperor Qianlong on both sides: "The pines will remain green forever, and the clouds and cranes will live for thousands of years without borders." , quite exquisite; the life in the boudoir of an official lady can be seen clearly. ●Continue walking eastward and you will reach the inner city of "Imperial City Prime Minister's Mansion". This is the old residence of the Chen family. Among them, there is a 7-story building that is particularly eye-catching. This is the "Heshan Tower", the landmark building of the "Imperial City Prime Minister's Mansion", with a height of more than 30 meters. It was built for defense during the Chongzhen period of the Ming Dynasty. It was built after being invaded by rogue bandits. Compared with the construction level during the Ming and Qing Dynasties, such a tall building has survived nearly 400 years of wind and rain and still stands. One can imagine its solidity. In the "Heshan Tower" and the 107 attached caves for hiding soldiers, there are crenels to look out for the enemy, secret passages connecting each other, and living facilities such as water wells, stone mills, and grain to cope with long-term sieges. It is worth mentioning that although the "Heshan Tower" was built due to war, it was a good place for panoramic views during peacetime. Climbing up the Heshan Tower, you can have a panoramic view of the entire Prime Minister's Mansion. ●Another highlight of the "Inner City" of "Imperial City Prime Minister's Mansion" is the "Chinese Dictionary Museum", which houses dictionaries of various forms from all dynasties in [China]. It is currently the only dictionary museum in [China]. Finally, we came to the "Zhiyuan" in the south. This was once the place where the children of the Chen family studied. It is a large garden with a very good environment. ●"Imperial City Prime Minister's Mansion" has a "Welcome to the Holy Spirit" performance at the gate every morning around nine o'clock in the morning. Most tourists will choose to visit the mansion after coming here early in the morning to watch the performance. In addition, there is an ancient culture street near the exit of "Imperial City Prime Minister's Mansion". There are snacks and souvenirs for sale. You can buy some back on the way. The Ming and Qing Dynasty buildings here are also very unique, which is very suitable for taking pictures. (Original) ●《皇城相府》（又稱午亭山村）總面積3.6萬平方米，位於【山西晉城市】北留鎮境內，是「清文淵閣」大學士兼吏部尚書加三級、“康熙字典”總閱官、『清康熙皇帝』35年經筵老師，清代名相『陳廷敬』的府邸故居，由〝內城、外城、紫芸阡〞…等部分組成，御書樓金碧輝煌，中道莊巍峨壯觀，鬥築居府院連綿，河山樓雄偉險峻，藏兵洞層疊奇妙，罕見的「明清」兩代城堡式，官宦住宅建築羣，被譽為“中國北方第一文化巨族之宅”。 ●《皇城相府》建築群由〝內城〞（原名斗築居）和〝外城〞（中道莊）兩部分組成，建築風格和《喬家大院》、《王家大院》相似，都是典型的「明清」北方大院。「明清」時期生活在這裡的陳氏家族科甲鼎盛，有多達38人走上仕途，而且大多政績顯赫，可謂是翰林世家，可感受到書香門第的文化氣息。●《皇城相府》首先到達的是〝外城〞是清朝『陳廷敬』時期建造的，供他及其太太、孩子們居住。在門口就能看到御書樓上『康熙爺』御賜的「午亭山村」匾額，以及至今依舊保存完好的「春歸喬木濃蔭茂，秋到黃花晚節香」對聯，讚美『陳廷敬』的功績。 ●經過「大學士第」往裡走就是「點翰堂」，在這裡可以看到陳家的事跡展覽，「點翰堂」的牌匾也是康熙的御筆。由此往北走，便來到專為女眷而建的「小姐院」。假山、魚池歷歷在目，「小姐院」內最為著名的是玉石鑲嵌的〝松鶴延年圖〞，兩側還配有乾隆御筆的「蒼松萬古青永駐，雲鶴千年壽無疆」楹聯，相當精美；官家小姐的閨中生活可見一斑。 ●繼續往東走，就到了《皇城相府》的內城。這裡是陳氏家族的老宅，其中有一座7層的建築格外引人注意，這就是《皇城相府》的標誌性建築《河山樓》樓高30多米，是「明崇禎」年間為了抵禦流寇侵擾而建的。相較「明清」年間建築水平，這樣的高樓經歷近四百年的風雨依然屹立不倒，其牢固性可想而知。在《河山樓》和附屬的107間藏兵洞，有垛口瞭望敵情，有秘道相互勾連，還有水井、石磨、糧食等生活設施應付長期圍困。值得一提的是《河山樓》雖因戰亂而建，但它在和平時期卻是觀景攬勝的好去處，登上河山樓，整個相府的全景可盡收眼底。 ●《皇城相府》〝內城〞另一個看點是《中華字典博物館》這裡珍藏著【中國】歷代各種形制的字典，是【中國】目前唯一一座字典博物館。最後來到南邊的《止園》這裡曾是陳家子弟讀書的地方，是個挺大的花園，環境非常好。 ●《皇城相府》每天早上九點左右，在大門口有“迎聖駕”的表演，大多數遊客會選擇，一早來此看過表演後，入府遊覽。另外《皇城相府》出口附近有條古文化街，有小吃和紀念品賣，可以順便買一點回去，而且這裡的明清建築也很有特色，很適合拍照打卡。

(Translated by Google) The Imperial City Prime Minister's Mansion (national AAAAA-level scenic spot) is located in Huangcheng Village, Beiliu Town, Yangcheng County, Jincheng City, Shanxi Province. It is a bachelor of Wenyuan Pavilion in the Qing Dynasty and a third-level official minister, the chief reader of the "Kangxi Dictionary", and the Kangxi Emperor. The former residence of Chen Tingjing, the lecturer of the 35-year banquet, was originally named "Zhongdaozhuang". Later, because Emperor Kangxi stayed here twice, it was named "Imperial City". The Imperial City Prime Minister's Mansion building complex is divided into two parts: the inner city and the outer city, with 16 courtyards and 640 houses, with a total area of ​​36,580 square meters. The inner city was built in the fifth year of Chongzhen in the Ming Dynasty (1632 AD) and has eight large courtyards. The outer city was completed in the 42nd year of Kangxi (AD 1703). It has front halls and back bedrooms, left and right inner palaces, academies, gardens, boudoirs, housekeepers' courtyards, and river-viewing pavilions. The Royal Book Building is magnificent, the Zhongdaozhuang is majestic, the Douzhu Palace is continuous, the Heshan Tower is majestic and precipitous, and the Tibetan Soldier Cave is layered with wonders. It is a rare castle-style official residence complex from the Ming and Qing dynasties. Source: Baidu Encyclopedia (Original) 皇城相府（國家AAAAA級景區），位於山西省晉城市陽城縣北留鎮皇城村，是清文淵閣大學士兼吏部尚書加三級、《康熙字典》總閱官、康熙皇帝35年經筵講師陳廷敬的故居，原名「中道莊」，後因康熙皇帝兩次下榻於此，故名「皇城」。 皇城相府建築群分內城、外城兩部分，有院落16座，房屋640間，總面積36580平方米。內城始建於明崇禎五年（公元1632年），有大型院落八座。外城完工於康熙四十二年（公元1703年），有前堂後寢、左右內府、書院、花園、閨樓、管家院、望河亭等。御書樓金碧輝煌，中道莊巍峨壯觀，鬥築居府院連綿，河山樓雄偉險峻，藏兵洞層疊奇妙，是一處罕見的明清兩代城堡式官宦住宅建築群。 資料來源：百度百科

(Translated by Google) Imperial City Prime Minister's Mansion - the former residence of Chen Tingjing, the prime minister of the Ming and Qing dynasties, an ancient building complex carrying a rich history. This place is not only a witness to history, but also a cultural treasure. (Original) 皇城相府——明清兩代宰相陳廷敬的故居，一座承載着厚重歷史的古建築群。這裡不僅是歷史的見證，更是文化的瑰寶。

(Translated by Google) The Prime Minister's Mansion in the Imperial City is a very majestic ancient building. One person is less than ten thousand people. The left and right prime ministers are dignified. They have made considerable contributions to the imperial court. Assisting the emperor is quite extraordinary. It is left to the admiration, worship and learning of future generations! (Original) 皇城相府很雄偉的古代建築，一人之下萬人之上，堂堂左，右相，對朝廷有相當的貢獻，輔佐皇上，相當不簡單，留給後世景仰和崇拜與學習！

(Translated by Google) Imperial City Prime Minister's Mansion, a national 5A tourist attraction in mainland China, is located in Yangcheng County, Jincheng City, Shanxi Province. The Imperial City Prime Minister's Mansion has a total area of ​​3.6 hectares. It is the former residence of Chen Tingjing, a bachelor of Wenyuan Pavilion in the Qing Dynasty and the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, the chief reader of the "Kangxi Dictionary" and the teacher of Emperor Kangxi. It consists of the inner city, the outer city, Ziyun Qian and other parts. Brilliant, the Zhongdaozhuang is majestic, with continuous Douzhu residences and courtyards, majestic and precipitous river and mountain towers, and wonderful stacks of Tibetan soldier caves. It is a rare castle-style official residential building complex from the Ming and Qing dynasties. It is praised by experts as "the residence of the first cultural giant in northern China." (Original) 皇城相府，大陸國家5A級旅遊景區，位於山西省晉城市陽城縣。皇城相府總面積3.6公頃，是清朝文淵閣大學士兼吏部尚書、《康熙字典》總閱官、康熙皇帝老師陳廷敬的故居，其由內城、外城、紫芸阡等部分組成，御書樓金碧輝煌，中道莊巍峨壯觀，鬥築居府院連綿，河山樓雄偉險峻，藏兵洞層疊奇妙，是一處罕見的明清兩代城堡式官宦住宅建築群，被專家譽為“中國北方第一文化巨族之宅”。

You can take public bus number 3 from the city to yuntai mountain. The journey took about 70-90mins. Upon reaching you will need to buy entrance ticket and the bus ticket which you can take freely multiple times during your visit. It will take you a full day to explore the mountain so prepare to reach early in the morning.

So beautiful mountain view， I wanna go there again.

Must visit to see the mountain beauty .... though nothing new but still something hidden.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful and lots to explore. The Vietnamese name is Van Dai Mountain. This is not a big mountain, but if you explore it, you will see many interesting things. - Just arriving at the bridge into the mountain, looking down from the bridge, you can see a fault like a miniature Grand Canyon, not as deep, not as wide, but the narrow ravine looks more beautiful. - There is a glass bridge, but this tour does not go there. - Walking the rough road at the bottom of the mountain is very interesting. To get to the bottom of the cliff, you need to go down, across the bottom, then up. It's just tiring, it's not hard to walk, and it's not too difficult, so trying hard to avoid skipping it would be a waste. Even the elderly are the same. - This road called the road follows the cliff. There is a section that goes along the edge of the existing rock, only adding a railing, there is a section that goes completely into the mountain to create a tunnel, and there is also a section that cuts into the rocky cliff to create a niche in the mountain, one side is a rocky mountain, the other side is an abyss. very beautiful and elaborate. Although it is not deep, not as high as the road to Vo Dang mountain, not wide enough for cars to pass, it is enough to show the great efforts of people. Below the abyss, there are wide places and narrow places with streams. If there is heavy rain, the water can quickly flood. When it's sunny, there are many places to rest and enjoy the scenery. + Many artificial bridges are mostly short, crossing streams to add interest. - The river has been blocked by a spillway, so when I went the water was gentle. The lake and dam are not large, but enough for a boat trip. This is an area worth exploring for its beautiful and somewhat rugged mountains. (Original) Đẹp và nhiều điều để khám phá. Tên Việt là núi Vân Đài, đây là ngọn núi không lớn nhưng đi khám phá sẽ thấy nhiều điều rất hay. - Mới đến cầu vào núi, nhìn từ cầu xuống là đã thấy đứt gãy như Grand Canyon thu nhỏ, không sâu bằng, không rộng bằng nhưng nhu vậy thấy khe núi hẹp lại đẹp hơn. - Có cầu kính, nhưng tour du lịch này không đến đó . - Đi đường sạn đạo dưới đáy vực núi rất lý thú. Để đến đáy vực, cần đi theo hướng xuống, ngang đáy, rồi đi lên. Chỉ là mỏi thôi chứ không khoa đi, và cũng không quá cam go, nên cố gắng đi kẻo bỏ qua rất uổng phí. Ngay cả người lớn tuổi cũng vậy. - Đường gọi là sạn đạo này đi theo vách núi. Có đoạn đi rìa đá có sẵn, chỉ làm thêm lan can, có đoạn đục hẳn vào trong núi thành đường hầm, và cũng có đoạn khoét vào vách núi đá thành ngách trong núi, một bên là núi đá, một bên là vực, rất đẹp và công phu. Dù không sâu , không cao như đường lên núi Võ Đang, không rộng cho làn xe car chạy nhưng cũng đủ cho thấy công lao rất lớn của con người. Dưới vực có chỗ rộng, có chỗ hẹp với khe suối, nếu mưa to có thể nước ngập tràn nhanh. Nắng thì nhiều chỗ nghỉ ngơi ngắm cảnh. + Nhiều cầu nhân tạo hầu hết ngắn, bắt ngang qua suối để tô điểm thêm thú vị. - Dòng sông đã được ngăn làm đập tràn, nên lúc tôi đi dòng nước hiền hòa. Hồ và đập không lớn, nhưng cũng tạm đủ cho chuyến du ngoạn băng thuyền. Đây là khu vực nên thám hiểm về núi đẹp và hơi hiểm trở.

A big park with enough to do for two days (the ticket is valid for 48 hours). Despite the stunning scenery it is overpriced, overdeveloped and crowded. The area around the big waterfall in particular feels like a shopping mall. For 180 yuan you only get to access a few short trails and viewing areas, so I think it is better to self drive or hire a taxi for a day to see the scenery since all of the sights are on a public road.

(Translated by Google) Yunta Mountain, located in Henan Province, China, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and allows you to experience the natural scenery of mainland China. At the top of Mt. Unta, there are temples of the Jade Emperor and Guan Yuzhang, providing another attraction. (Original) 중국 허난성에 위치한 운타산은 유네스코 세계문화유산이며, 중국 대륙의 자연경관을 경험해 볼 수 있다. 운타산 정상에는 옥황상제, 관우장 사원이 있어서 또 다른 매력을 제공한다.

(Translated by Google) If you go in the summer, it will be hot and difficult. It is recommended to go during the cool season. It is not recommended for people with mobility problems as it requires climbing up and down areas with poor footing. (Original) 夏に行くと暑くて大変です。涼しい季節に行くことをお勧めします。足場の悪い所の上り下りしたりしなければならないので、足腰の悪い方にはお勧めしません。

An astonishing family history and culture in the ancient days to have such an foresight in business management and family rules to cultivate their descendants.

Actually, I didn’t know about this place or family in the history. They are a successful businessman dated back to Qing dynasty. He is a trader for tea, beancurb and many others..this place becomes famous when a movie shot by Zhang Yi Mou director received a award in Cannes film festival for the movies red red lantern .. well decorated with red lantern everywhere. Big compound with historic architectural design of the mansion! Worth a visit if you do on way from Tai Yuan to Pingyao.

Historical and world heritage site, must see if you travel to Shanxi province. You can see the whole history of Qiao Family from Qing Dynasty to present, like a live Chinese history show.

A must go place, if you love to architecture design especially try know what is ideal Qing dynasty design. Go for it, you won't regret as it will be

A place full of history. Some women dress in traditional garb to take pictures here. Great to take family.

This major tourist attraction between Pingyao and Taiyuan was featured in the movie Raise the Red Lantern and a Chinese TV series. It was the housing compound of the scholarly merchant Mr Qiao and his extended family. Now the state owns it and turned it into a tourist joint. The compound is very nice. You get a good glimpse of how the rich lived. There are exhibits featuring daily life of the 19th century. The place is very crowded and parts of it becomes very commercialized.

The Qiao Family Compound (喬家大院), also known as Qiao Grand Courtyard, was the residential compound of the well-known 18th century financier Qiao Zhiyong (喬致庸) during the reign of the Qing Dynasty Emperor Qianlong (清朝乾隆皇帝). The estate covers 9,000 square meters and has 313 rooms within 6 courtyards. This is now a museum and it was where main location of the movie "Raise the Red Lantern (大紅燈籠高高掛)" by famous director Zhang Yimou (張藝謀導演) was filmed. The 2006 Chinese historical TV drama series "Qiao's Grand Courtyard (喬家大院)" was filmed here as well.

The Jin Temple was built to commemorate Tang Shuyu, the founding prince of the Jin State in the Zhou Dynasty, and his mother. It is the earliest existing royal sacrificial garden in China and the ancestral temple of the State of Jin. Besides featuring ancient Chinese architectural art, the coloured sculptures, murals and steles are also national treasures.

Built over the ancient days by the emperor in respect of the mother.

Beautiful place. You should go there!

There are beautiful views even in winter. Don’t hesitate, this is a must-visit place in Taiyuan City.

This is a magic place feel relax combination between nature and man hand made with spirits

Nice and breezy temple with scenic views of pagodas and lakes.

Extraordinary place to peak the history of ZHOU Dynasty and the history of Shanxi.

The Jin Temple was built to commemorate Tang Shuyu, the founding prince of the Jin State in the Zhou Dynasty, and his mother. It is the earliest existing royal sacrificial garden in China and the ancestral temple of the State of Jin. Besides featuring ancient Chinese architectural art, the coloured sculptures, murals and steles are also national treasures.

Built over the ancient days by the emperor in respect of the mother.

Beautiful place. You should go there!

There are beautiful views even in winter. Don’t hesitate, this is a must-visit place in Taiyuan City.

This is a magic place feel relax combination between nature and man hand made with spirits

Nice and breezy temple with scenic views of pagodas and lakes.

Extraordinary place to peak the history of ZHOU Dynasty and the history of Shanxi.

(Translated by Google) It's very lively at night during the New Year's Day. The parking lot is full and you can park in the parking lot across the street. It was very cold at night. Wear gloves (Original) 大年初幾來晚上來很熱鬧，停車場滿了可以停對街的停車場。晚上很冷。戴手套

(Translated by Google) Some houses in the old city are still original and retain their original features, while some have been renovated, but still maintain the style of the buildings of the same period and will not look out of place. When the lights are turned on at night, the whole old city is resplendent, and it feels like a golden city, quite beautiful. (Original) 老城內部分房屋仍原汁原味，保留原始的風貌，部分則已改建，但仍維持同時期建築的風貌，不會顯得不搭調。夜間開燈後，整座老城金碧輝煌，感覺就像是一座黃金城，相當漂亮。

(Translated by Google) It is an ancient city in downtown Jinzhong. It is not large and can be visited in about one or two hours. There is no ticket required to enter, but tickets are required to enter the attractions. Tickets are purchased at the east entrance. There are buses from Yuci Railway Station, but you need to walk a bit. Because there is the famous Pingyao nearby, there are almost no people and it is very quiet. But overall it's still worth visiting. Tickets cost 60 yuan, which is quite cost-effective in comparison. The things you buy there are a bit expensive, and there are many children's playgrounds in the attractions. You can reach the city center within a short walk, where there are restaurants and shops, and the bus station has lines to surrounding attractions. If you want to visit the ancient city but feel that Pingyao is crowded, I recommend coming here. The overall preservation is relatively complete, but the buildings are relatively old. (Original) 晋中市区里面的一个古城区，面积不大，大概一两个小时就能逛完。进去不用门票，但是进景点需要门票，门票在东入口买。从榆次火车站出来有公交车，但需要走点路。因为周边有名气很大的平遥所以几乎没什么人，很清净。但整体还是很值得逛逛的。门票60块钱，相比之下还是挺有性价比的。里面买的东西稍微有点贵，景点里面不少儿童乐园。走一段路就能到市中心，饭店商店都有，公交站有可以到周边景点的线路。想逛古城又觉得平遥人多的，推荐来这里。整体保存的还算完整，只不过建筑都比较老旧了。

(Translated by Google) It's quite beautiful at night, with a bit of a dynasty atmosphere (Original) 晚上挺好看的，有点朝代气息

(Translated by Google) Although the area is not large and there are many artificial backgrounds, it is still a good place to take photos. There are a lot of costume photography here, as well as military themes. (Original) 雖然範圍不大，也多人工背景，但還是拍照好地方。這裡特別多戲服攝影，還有軍事主題。

Great for anyone interested in history, architecture, and breathtaking views. The two towering pagodas, dating back to the Ming Dynasty, are stunning examples of ancient Chinese craftsmanship, standing tall with intricate brickwork and elegant design. Only the main temple and access to Twin Pagoda Temple you need to pay an entry fee of 10rmb/pp. Otherwise a lot of locals use the park for leisure and exercise. Climbing to the top offers a panoramic view of Taiyuan through little windows, making the effort well worth it. The temple grounds are beautifully maintained, with peaceful gardens, traditional pavilions, and centuries-old stone inscriptions adding to the serene atmosphere. Whether you’re a history enthusiast or simply looking for a tranquil escape, the Twin Pagoda Temple is a gem that shouldn’t be missed. Highly recommended, especially during summer or spring when the trees have green leaves & flowers.

This is one of the more interesting attractions in Taiyuan city. The autumn chill created a relaxing and tranquil ambience for the park and it was not crowded on a weekend, terrific for a stroll or walking the dog. This temple with the two pagodas dated back to the Ming dynasty, the east pagoda was built in 1597 while the west in 1612.

Entrance to the temple itself is now 30 Rmb. The temple and park is massive. There are many historical complexes inside, including a calligraphy museum. Complete the experience by climbing the towers itself. Just be careful because the stairs does not have safety railings and there are many people trying to climb it.

The Twin Pagoda Temple (Chinese: 双塔寺; pinyin: Shūangtǎsì), officially known as Yongzuo Temple (Chinese: 永祚寺; pinyin: Yǒngzuòsì), of Taiyuan, Shanxi province, China, is a temple containing two pagodas dating from the Ming dynasty. The East pagoda was built in 1597, and the West one in 1612. In charge of the pagoda’s construction was a high ranking monk, named Fodeng (佛灯). By the 20th century, deterioration since construction had caused the East pagoda to slant from its center of gravity by 2.87 meters. In 1995, experts set about trying to correct the slant. They removed earth from underneath the pagoda and successfully corrected the pagoda's tilt. The temple contains approximately 260 stone steles, as it is the location where stele from temples in the area that are no longer extant were moved. The temple grounds also contain many peony trees, one of which dates from the Ming Dynasty.

As a local, I've gone to this place several times. Now only in specific dates and limited time can tourists go inside the tower. Twin Pagoda Temple is now inside a park, whose entrance fee is 20 Yuan. Inside the park, you can enjoy beautiful flowers in spring and experience great miaohui（activities held specifically at temples) in summer. However people nearby are really bad. Outer Temples are engraved with characters, mostly tourists' names, inner Temples are quite narrow, allowing only one person to pass the staircase simultaneously. View from up there is not good, because now you can see nothing but taller buildings. In total, if you just want to see the tower or want to climb them, do not come, because they are highly protected so you can't even touch them nowadays.

(Translated by Google) Yongzuo Temple is commonly known as the Twin Pagoda Temple. Some travel bloggers on Xiaohongshu (Little Red Book) suggest that visiting Twin Pagoda Temple is not worthwhile simply to see the two towers. However, I believe it is well worth a visit. One of the towers is even open to visitors, allowing them to climb to the top. The view from there is breathtaking, offering a breathtaking view of the other tower and downtown Taiyuan. (Original) 永祚寺俗名雙塔寺。小紅書上有些旅遊博主覺得來雙塔寺只不過看兩座塔，不值得。但我覺得非常值得一遊，其中一個塔還開放讓遊客進入塔內登頂。可以眺望另一座塔跟太原市區，相當壯觀。

(Translated by Google) I went there late and couldn't go in, but it looked pretty good from the outside. Wenfeng Pagoda was built in the 27th year of Wanli in the Ming Dynasty (1599), and the other tower was built by monk Miaofeng nine years later. After completion, it was called Xuanwen Pagoda together with the old pagoda. The twin towers are both 54 meters high, facing each other in the north and south, 46.6 meters apart. They are both constructed of bricks and imitated wood. (Original) 去的晚了，没能进去，从外面看觉得还不错。 明万历二十七年（1599）建文峰塔，另一塔是9年后妙峰和尚所建，建成后与旧塔一起并称宣文塔。双塔高均为54米，南北对峙，相距46.6米，均用砖砌仿木构筑。

Highly recommend to visit! So many beautiful historical artifacts and ancient relics waiting for you to discover them. It is absolutely amazing and mind blowing to see so many ancient treasures and to explore how the people lived and thrived here in the middle of China. The museum itself is quite well designed, and I would suggest you spend at least half day here to really enjoy all the fun of history and culture. You won't be disappointed! Though note that it could be kinda crowded, especially for the national treasures, so be prepared!

A wonderful natural science museum with very nice collection of crystals and fossils.

Rich in cultural monuments. Archeology enthusiasts can enjoy a whole day here. The weight of history also makes people think about the present. However, it is recommended to avoid visiting during the holidays so that you can enjoy it quietly.

A nice place to visit to understand china history

This museum has lots of exhibits excavated mostly in Shanxi. They are organized in chronological order, giving visitors clear themes of each historical period. This place is worthy of spending one day in.

it is so fabulous! walking in a historic valued world. HIGHLY RECOMMEND

Gorgeous museum with many national treasures

A video is all over the internet showing one of your monster employees continually whipping a horse across its rear end. I counted at least 10 lashes of the whip on that poor horse.. Another horse is shown is extremely frightened with blood pouring from its face and a rope wrapped around its back leg struggling to stand up. The extremely poor reviews of animal cruelty go back some 10 years or more. You should be shut down and those animal abusing monsters need to be arrested NOW!!!!

horribly cruel to their animals. unbearable. It should be closed down and the animals taken from them and given sanctuary. heartbreaking

Yesterday a video came out of the horrible treatment of the animals DO NOT GO HERE. Should’ve been shut down years ago for what they’ve been doing to them literally causing them to bleed and not seeming to care how many times they hit the animals.

(Translated by Google) "Disappointing experience to say the least" 15 starsReviewed May 22, 2014 I'll start with the redeeming qualities. There is one. The size and set up of the zoo is really great for a full day's walk. The attractions are really spread out, which I appreciate because I love walking. Time for frustration. There are many kinds, in my opinion. The animals are not cared for. Most of them have missing limbs or tumors growing on some part of their body. Some of the animals have bloody sores and have been obviously neglected. Most of the animals look tired and run down, and some really look like they need more room to move around but don't have it. Many of the enclosures are too small and very dirty, with piles of old food and feces rotting all over the floor. The large birds don't have enough room to fly, so they jump around and beat up on the ground or one of the few perches they are allowed. One time I visited, there was a baby giraffe instead of its mother, which was unable to stand up and cage itself. Another giraffe was pacing around its enclosure, looking anxious and uneasy. The worst part was the minimal staffing on both occasions we visited. There was not a single worker who obviously cared for the animals. Meanwhile, people were allowed to taunt the monkeys and throw trash and wrap up candy into their enclosures. No one was around to put a stop to the harassment. While trying to see the tigers, we accidentally bought tickets to a circus act that included cruel trainers forcing the animals to do awkward (unnatural) tricks with whips and sticks and all-out aggression. I'm not an animal expert, nor have I been to a circus since I was a kid, but this didn't seem right to me or the friends I was having. We left the zoo after this, very disgusted and disappointed with the entire experience. Visited January 2014 (Original) “令人失望的经验，至少可以说” 15 starsReviewed2014年5月22日 我将开始与赎回的质量。有一个。大小和设立动物园真的是伟大的一整天的步行路程。该景点是真正摊开，我明白，因为我喜欢走路。 时间的挫折。有很多种，在我看来。这些动物没有照顾。他们大多有肢体缺失或肿瘤对自己的身体的某些部分越来越大。一些动物有血性溃疡，已明显被忽视。大多数动物看起来很疲倦，跑下来，有的看起来真的像坐立不安，他们需要更多的空间走动，但没有它。 许多机箱太小，非常脏，旧的食物和粪便成堆的腐烂得满地都是。大鸟没有足够的空间飞行，所以他们跳四周，击败了在地面上或几个栖息他们被允许之一。一个我参观了时代，有而不是被其母亲婴儿长颈鹿，这是无法站立起来，关在笼子里本身。另一个长颈鹿踱步围绕其外壳，看似焦虑和不安。 最糟糕的是在这两个场合，我们参观了最低限度的工作人员。有没有一个工人明显照顾这些动物。同时，人们被允许嘲弄的猴子和扔垃圾，并包裹起来糖果到他们的外壳。没有人身边制止这种骚扰。 在试图看到老虎，我们意外地买了票到一个马戏团的行为，其中包括教练的残酷迫使动物做别扭（不自然）招数用皮鞭和棍棒和全面侵略。我不是一个动物的专家，也没有我去过一个马戏团，因为我还是个孩子，但这似乎并没有我的权利或朋友我是有。我们离开动物园后，这一点，非常反感，并感到失望的整个体验。 参观2014年1月

ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE!!! 😡😡😡 this place does animal cruelty, ABUSES there animals!!! DONT GO TO THIS ZOO!!!!!!!!!!

Do not come here!!!!! They abuse the horses by hitting them bloody with electric batons

help animals‼︎🙏🏻

Local people call it QuWei mountain. It's about 1200 meters high, compared to taiyuan average altitude 850 meters. it's a great place to get away from noise and unhappiness, you can enjoy your time here, but it's tough to make it to the top of the mountain.

(Translated by Google) Juewei Mountain has been a forest of birches and cypresses since ancient times. It is especially famous for its beautiful red leaves in autumn, ranking first among the eight ancient scenic spots in Jinyang. Even if you have admired the autumn colors from various places, you will still never get tired of its beauty when you come here. In the cool wind, the golden and red reflections make your heart happy. The beauty here is enough to make the tired body not tired, the gloomy eyes shine again, and stand Looking down from a high place, the boundless vastness makes you feel more comfortable and comfortable. (Original) 崛围山自古桦柏成林，尤以秋色优美的红叶最为著名，居晋阳古八景之首。即使赏过各地秋色，来到这里依然不会厌倦它的美，凉凉的风中，那金色、红色映的心中愉悦，这里的美足以让疲倦的身躯不止疲倦，黯然的双眼重新发光，站在高处俯瞰，这无际的辽阔让心情更加舒畅怡然。

The oldest timber structure in China

(Translated by Google) This ultra-small temple has only one main hall and is more than 80 years older than Foguang Temple. Because of its more remote location, Mr. Liang Sicheng did not discover it! [laughing][laughing][laughing]Although it is small, it has a high status. [laughing][laughing]It is the oldest wooden building in China! (Original) 这座超小的寺庙，只有一间大殿，比佛光寺还年代久远个80多年，由于位置更加偏僻，以至于梁思成先生没有发现！[偷笑][偷笑][偷笑]它虽然小，但是辈分高，[破涕为笑][破涕为笑]是中国最古老的木质建筑！

(Translated by Google) Although the level and content of the Tang Dynasty are not as good as Foguang Temple, and the overhaul of the magic change is also controversial, it still can't hide its peerless style. A small temple in the countryside has such a level, which is unimaginable in the prosperous Tang Dynasty. (Original) 虽然等级和含唐量不如佛光寺，魔改的大修也有争议，还是难掩绝世的风采。乡间小庙就有如此水准，大唐盛世不敢想。

(Translated by Google) The oldest wooden building in China. Remains of the Tang Dynasty. I get the impression that the design is similar to the Kondo Hall of Toshodaiji Temple, which can be said to be from the same period. When I visited in the late 1990s, I had a hard time just getting there without a navigation system, but I felt it was worth it to see the wooden buildings that have survived the turbulent history of China to the present day. Ta. (Original) 中国最古の木造建築。唐の時代の遺構。同時代と言える唐招提寺金堂にデザイン的に相通ずる印象をうけます。1990年代後半に訪れた際にはナビも無く辿り着くだけでも大変な思いをしましたが、激動の中国の歴史の中、現代まで生き抜いた木造建築を前にしてそれだけの価値があると感じました。

(Translated by Google) The main hall of Nanchan Temple is the oldest existing wooden structure in China and the only Buddhist temple known to have survived before Emperor Wuzong of the Tang Dynasty exterminated Buddhism. Because it is located on a remote cliff platform in Wutai Mountain, it has escaped the ravages of the Huichang tribulation and military disasters in the past. The Loess Plateau has a dry climate, so it has escaped the ravages of natural pests and disasters. Over the long years, although the Nanzenji main hall survived, it was almost forgotten. It was not discovered until the 1950s, and its glory in the history of architecture once again bloomed. This hall is less famous because it was discovered later than the East Hall of Foguang Temple, and is not as large or complex as Foguang Temple. However, the importance of the Nanzen Temple Hall in the history of architecture cannot be ignored. The original statues of the Tang Dynasty are preserved in the hall. , and is a classic in the history of Chinese sculpture. (Original) 南禅寺大殿是中国现存最古老的木结构建筑，也是目前所知唯一一座唐武宗灭佛前留存下来的佛寺。由于位处五台山偏僻的悬崖台地上，故逃过会昌法难及历代兵灾的摧残；黄土高原气候干燥，因而又躲过虫害天灾的肆虐。在漫长的岁月中，南禅寺大殿虽得以幸存，却几乎遭人遗忘，直到上世纪50年代才被发现，重新绽放它在建筑史上的光辉。此殿因发现时间晚于佛光寺东大殿，且规模及复杂度皆不如佛光寺，所以名声较不响亮，但是南禅寺大殿在建筑史上的重要性不容忽视，殿内保存着唐代原貌的塑像，更属中国雕塑史上的经典之作。

(Translated by Google) I met him more than ten years ago. Do you know where this monk lives now? I will go to Wutai Mountain next month and want to meet him. (Original) 十多年前見過不知道這位和尚現在住那里？ 我下個月到五台山想要見面。

(Translated by Google) Nanzen Temple, Shanxi Province, Tang Dynasty Buddhist Temple and Mine Cave (Original) 山西省南禅寺 唐代仏教寺院と窰洞

Disappointing, not because of the the venue, but the weather came in and shrouded everything in a dense fog! Walked the wall a little and visited a few ramparts but left the rest for the next visit, hopefully in better weather! Also the crowd was there but not overwhelming, even though it was the weekend before Golden Week!!

Newly built. The service people are not the best. The site is worth a visit to get some history.

It was nice and registered in UNESCO. Also it is one part of great wall(만리장성=万里长城). Today it was snowing so there are just few person thus the photo is great.

Yanmen Pass, about 20 kilometers north of Daixian County, Xinzhou City, Shanxi Province, China. It is an important pass on the Great Wall. It is collectively referred to as "outer Sanguan" with Ningwu Pass and partial pass.

Filled with history, which you can actually see and feel. Fantastic!

The Section of inner great wall through middle northern of Shanxi. Good view of mountains and famous Yanmen Gate.

Great historic fort that fends off China for 3000 years.

Disappointing, not because of the the venue, but the weather came in and shrouded everything in a dense fog! Walked the wall a little and visited a few ramparts but left the rest for the next visit, hopefully in better weather! Also the crowd was there but not overwhelming, even though it was the weekend before Golden Week!!

Newly built. The service people are not the best. The site is worth a visit to get some history.

It was nice and registered in UNESCO. Also it is one part of great wall(만리장성=万里长城). Today it was snowing so there are just few person thus the photo is great.

Yanmen Pass, about 20 kilometers north of Daixian County, Xinzhou City, Shanxi Province, China. It is an important pass on the Great Wall. It is collectively referred to as "outer Sanguan" with Ningwu Pass and partial pass.

Filled with history, which you can actually see and feel. Fantastic!

The Section of inner great wall through middle northern of Shanxi. Good view of mountains and famous Yanmen Gate.

Great historic fort that fends off China for 3000 years.

(Translated by Google) The Five Wonders of the Jin Dynasty are unique in the world. They are well preserved. The handprints of the Buddha statues have been repaired arbitrarily, which is a big flaw. We would rather keep the incompleteness. (Original) 金代五绝，世间独一无二。保存相当好，佛像的手印被乱修是一大败笔，宁愿抱残守缺。

(Translated by Google) Small Buddhist temple but great architectural work in my homeland. (Original) Kleiner buddhistischer Tempel aber großartige architektonische Baukunst in meiner Heimat.

(Translated by Google) National key cultural relics protection unit (Original) 全国重点文物保护单位

(Translated by Google) Namo Amitabha (Original) 南无阿弥陀佛

This pagoda was constructed under the rule of Emperor Daozong of Liao dynasty in 1056 in Ying County, Shanxi province. It is a beautiful and magnificent architecture standing at 67 metres, the oldest fully wooden pagoda still standing in China. The 9 stories tall pagoda housing the Buddhist temple is legendary as it survived seven earthquakes as well as the Second Sino-Japanese War.

Breathtaking piece of art work. The oldest structure in the world that’s completely held together by wood only. I could sit here and watch the pagoda for hours

The oldest and tallest wooden pagoda. It was built in 1056 in the Liao dynasty. On the ground floor of the pagoda stands a statue of Sakaymuni Buddha of 11 meters high. Apparently you cannot go up the pagoda, beyond the ground floor as during a renovation they removed part of the structure making it more unstable.

The oldest and tallest wooden pagoda. Nothing much accept for the pagoda. There are some local delights not to be missed. 二女凉粉， recommended by our local guide

The wooden pagoda may be known to every visitor as one of the oldest wooden pagodas if not the oldest in the world. However, it’s only when one stands right beneath it that one starts to appreciate the ingenuity of the pagoda’s designers. Each of its levels may look similar yet so different - feeding the eyes of the visitor with varying proportions and intricate craftsmanship. On different levels are horizontal placards on which are written words of wisdom or blessing. The big tall wooden pillars surrounding the tower also caught my eyes. Its coat of paint has blistered and flaked; the wood on every square inch of the pillar has cracked. The closer I looked (see photos), the more I wondered how much longer these pillars could do the job of supporting such a huge structure. But then they have been for hundreds of years and are likely to continue for many more. They are after all the integral part of a holy place and are protected by a mighty force which in turn is protected by the tower. The tower is primarily built to protect a gigantic Buddha right beneath its roof. Standing at the feet of the Buddha and looking upwards, I quickly felt the majestic and imposing aura radiating from its torso all the way to its head. One marvels at this pagoda more when it is made known that the structure has remained intact through several earthquakes and after being hit by cannon balls during war time.

An impressive ancient architecture and engineering... a holistic place too 😊 RECOMMENDED TO VISIT in the end of October... low season, less crowded

Amazing wooden structure tower with long and rich history