[2024 Taiyuan Attraction] Travel Guide for Bell Tower Street (Updated Sep)
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Address:
太原市迎澤區鐘樓街與柴市巷交叉口東10米
Recommended sightseeing time:
1-3 hours
You're spoiling tourists! | Zhonglou Street Citywalk gets a new look! Taiyuan Zhonglou Street gets a new look. Take a deep tour and discover. Take a random photo and it's a masterpiece!
You're spoiling tourists! | Zhonglou Street Citywalk gets a new look!
Taiyuan Zhonglou Street gets a new look.
Take a deep tour and discover.
Take a random photo and it's a masterpiece!
Photo spots: 📷
East and west entrances of Zhonglou Street
Middle section of Xue Alley
North entrance of Xue Alley
North entrance of Second Market
Zhonglou Street's 3rd anniversary celebration will be held from September 20 to 22.
A birthday celebration will be held on September 21.
Lucky participants can get a DJI Mini 4 Pro!!!
Many new stores will open, including Shanxi's first stores of Guanfen, Shanxi Travelogue (Wukong Exhibition), Man Coffee, Cosmepro, etc.
EnchantedValley
Shanxi Tour - Taiyuan.
Shanxi Tour - Taiyuan
Day 1 Check in at Taiyuan Nan Zhonghuan Intercity Hotel (very satisfied) at noon. The front desk upgraded us to a deluxe double room, which was very large.
In the afternoon, we took our child for a nap and left for the Coal Museum at 3 pm. We had to queue up at the entrance to make an appointment for a guide, which cost CNY10 per person. Everyone had to make an appointment, and no one could enter alone. This museum mainly introduces the formation of coal, and there is a 4D short film that you can experience. Then you can go down the mine and let your child experience the environment and mining equipment of the coal mine. PS: There is a "Jinhuagong Underground Adventure" near Yungang Grottoes. Friends who have been there said it was also amazing, so if you haven't arranged a Taiyuan itinerary, you can consider going to Datong.
In the evening, we went to Zhonglou Street. Taiyuan really invested a lot in Mayday, and their presence was felt everywhere on Zhonglou Street. I personally think Zhonglou Street is better than Wuhan's Jianghan Road. The architecture is more distinctive, and there are a lot of "Jinli" cultural and creative products.
Day 2 It rained all day. We were originally going to Tianlongshan Grottoes in the morning and then to Jinci. As the rain didn't stop, we finally couldn'
Oliv3r_Hart
Taiyuan | A street named after a clock tower
My journey through ancient buildings in Shanxi started in Taiyuan, with stops in Shuozhou, Datong, Yichuan, and other places, and ended in Taiyuan. As the starting point, my impression of Taiyuan was completely renewed. Besides Jinci Temple and Shanxi Museum, this clock tower street full of historical charm also left a deep impression.
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I strolled from the afternoon until the lights came on at dusk. If you don't have enough time in Taiyuan, then choose to visit at night. The nightlife here is bustling, and the night scenes are very photogenic 📸.
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👀 Places worth checking out
✅ Clock Tower Academy
✅ The uniquely named 'Mouse Den Lantern Festival'
It is said to be an intangible cultural heritage of Shanxi Province and a nostalgic spot for Taiyuan locals
✅ A Starbucks filled with traditional Chinese elements
✅ Take a photo with the 'Snow King'
✅ Hunt for treasures at the Jin-Sui Old Market
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ALEXA WELLS
Taiyuan Bell Tower Street | Complete Play Guide
🔔Introduction:
Bell Tower Street is a bustling market street with a long history in Taiyuan, named after the bell tower. Strolling through it, you can feel the fusion of ancient architecture and modern civilization, and personally experience the accumulation of Shanxi's thousand-year history.
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📷Main Check-in Spots:
✅Jinli:
A cultural and creative store, bookstore, and coffee shop combined, integrating Shanxi characteristics into each product, with Shanxi elements visible in every item.
✅Bell Tower Academy:
A quadrangle-style academy, quaint and quiet amidst the hustle and bustle.
✅Dazhong Market:
The commercial origin of Bell Tower Street.
✅Kaihua Temple:
The main gate takes the shape of southern temples, while the interior has a market layout, with shops in the center and interconnected stores.
✅Bell Tower Street Post Office:
The beginning of Taiyuan's modern postal service.
✅Shanghai Hotel:
Formerly known as 'Hongyunlou Restaurant', it has a history of nearly a hundred years.
✅Daning Tang Pharmacy:
Established in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, it is a famous traditional Chinese medicine wholesale store in Shanxi.
✅Kaiming Photo Studio:
Formerly 'Guangming Photo Studio', it continues the architectural style of the Ming and Qing dynasties, with both beauty and technology.
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🍰Recommended Food:
✅Old Taiyuan Restaurant:
A must-visit Jin cuisine restaurant in Taiyuan, recommended dishes include braised meat, sweet and sour meatballs, crispy chicken, king eggplant, Hunyuan cold noodles, mixed oat noodles, and yellow rice cake.
Tips🌟The Bell Tower Street store has a high volume of customers. If there are too many people waiting, you can go to the Fuxi Street store, Binhe West Road store, or Nangong headquarters, which are relatively less crowded.
✅Mouse Hole Sweet Dumplings:
Taiyuan's own dessert shop, recommended mature sweet dumplings, cold noodles, stuffed intestines, donkey rolls, and green dumplings.
✅Liuweizhai:
Liuweizhai is a century-old brand in Shanxi, recommended for its sauce meat, lamb skewers, and meatball soup.
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📍Address:
Bell Tower Street, Yingze District, Taiyuan City.
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🚗Transportation:
Subway Line 2, Fuxi Street Station Exit C.
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🕙Opening Hours:
All day.
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💰Ticket Price:
Free admission.
EE. Liv 26
Taiyuan Bell Tower Street | Complete Guide
🔔Introduction:
Bell Tower Street is a bustling market street with a long history in Taiyuan, named after the bell tower. Strolling through it, you can feel the fusion of ancient architecture and modern civilization and personally experience the sediment of Shanxi's thousand-year history.
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📷Main Attractions:
✅Jinli:
A cultural and creative shop, bookstore, and coffee shop combined, integrating Shanxi characteristics into each item, with Shanxi elements visible in every product.
✅Bell Tower Academy:
A courtyard-style academy with an antique charm, a quiet place amidst the hustle and bustle.
✅Dazhong Market:
The commercial origin of Bell Tower Street.
✅Kaihua Temple:
The main gate is modeled after southern temples, with an interior market layout, shops in the center, and interconnected stores.
✅Bell Tower Street Post Office:
The beginning of modern postal services in Taiyuan.
✅Shanghai Restaurant:
Formerly known as 'Hongyunlou Restaurant,' it has a history of nearly a hundred years.
✅Daning Hall Pharmacy:
Established in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, it is a famous traditional Chinese medicine wholesale store in Shanxi.
✅Kaiming Photography Studio:
Formerly 'Guangming Photography Studio,' it continues the architectural style of the Ming and Qing dynasties, with both beauty and technology.
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🍰Recommended Food:
✅Old Taiyuan Restaurant:
A must-visit Shanxi cuisine restaurant in Taiyuan, recommended dishes include braised meat, sweet and sour meatballs, crispy chicken, king eggplant, Hunyuan cold noodles, mixed oat noodles, and yellow rice cake.
Tips🌟Bell Tower Street can get crowded. If there are too many people waiting, you can go to the Fuxi Street branch, Binhe West Road branch, or Nangong headquarters, which are relatively less crowded.
✅Mouse Hole Sweet Dumplings:
Taiyuan's own dessert shop, recommended mature sweet dumplings, cold noodles, stuffed intestines, donkey rolls, and green dumplings.
✅Liuweizhai:
Liuweizhai is a century-old brand in Shanxi, recommended for its sauce meat, lamb skewers, and meatball soup.
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📍Address:
Bell Tower Street, Yingze District, Taiyuan City.
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🚗Transportation:
Metro Line 2, Fuxi Street Station, Exit C.
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🕙Opening Hours:
All day.
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💰Ticket Price:
Free admission.
WhisperingStellarGlow
Taiyuan- A city where history blends with modernity
Taiyuan is the capital city of Shanxi Province and is one of the famous places in China in terms of history and landscapes. It is situated in the Northwestern side of China bordering Inner Mongolia and Gansu Province. It's history can be traced back thousands of years ago. Their food and delicacies are specially handcrafted and with a unique taste. Travel and transportation is accessible boosting more tourists. Hotel accomodations aren't as expensive as in Shanghai or Beijing. Discover Shanxi! Discover Taiyuan! #shanxiadventure #chinalifestyle #travelinspiration
Loree
Travel Diary
I had a very happy trip, visiting the museum, Bell Tower Street, and more.
⭐Bell Tower Street: The ancient-style Bell Tower Street looks amazing at night, with trendy food shops gathered here. It's a nice place for shopping if needed.
⭐Food Street: It brings together a large number of Taiyuan's time-honored delicacies, really so many delicious options, definitely worth a try.
⭐Museum: To understand a city, you must visit their museums, and I highly recommend it!
🏨Hotel: Jinyang Lake Residence Apartment Hotel. When visiting Taiyuan, it's essential to choose a hotel that is cost-effective in all aspects. After much consideration, I finally chose this one, and it was really great. I must praise their service; the front desk lady was especially nice, the room was clean and tidy, the surrounding environment was good, dining was convenient, and there were delicious options right downstairs. Overall, I highly recommend it to friends visiting Taiyuan.
I had a very happy trip and would love to visit Taiyuan again if I get the chance!
DeliciousDining
Taiyuan Zhonglou Street|Romantic Republic of China style, the night view is stunning
|Romantic Republic of China style, the night view is stunning.
Taiyuan Zhonglou Street|Romantic Republic of China style, the night view is stunning
🐔If you want to hear the old stories of Taiyuan, you must visit Zhonglou Street, where the architecture of the Republic of China era and modern art blend perfectly, making the whole street exude a romantic Republic of China ambiance.
💞Zhonglou Street is a historic and bustling market street in Taiyuan, connected in a 'cross' shape with Liuxiang, Qiaotou Street, and Liuxiang South Road, serving as Taiyuan's commodity distribution center for over a hundred years.
🌹Old brand shops on Zhonglou Street: Zhonglou Street Post Office, Kaiming Photo Studio, Shanghai Restaurant, Mouse Hole Yuanxiao, Danningtang Pharmacy, Laoxiangcun
Culinary Conquest
The romantic Republic of China style of Taiyuan Bell Tower Street
Taiyuan Bell Tower Street | The romantic Republic of China style.
🌺 The night view is stunningly beautiful. If you want to hear the stories of old Taiyuan, you must visit Bell Tower Street. The architecture of the Republic of China era perfectly blends with modern art, making the whole street exude the romantic charm of that period.
🌹 Bell Tower Street is a bustling historic market street in Taiyuan, connected in a 'cross' shape with Liuxiang, Qiaotou Street, and Liuxiang South Road, serving as Taiyuan's commodity distribution center for over a hundred years.
🌷 Old brand shops on Bell Tower Street: Bell Tower Street Post Office, Kaiming Photo Studio, Shanghai Restaurant, Mouse Hole Yuanxiao, Daning Tang Pharmacy, Old
TechRider
A city, a bell tower, a street, a prosperity
Taiyuan Bell Tower Street, an ancient street that has been around for a thousand years
Although it was rebuilt in the last two years
The beauty of Bell Tower Street truly emerges at night
With dazzling lights and splendid walls
Strolling through Bell Tower Street, one can feel the combination of ancient architecture and modern civilization
Any spot is a great place for taking photos and checking in ✌️
Thalia_Eclipse
Taiyuan-Jinzhong Travel Guide
🌟 Taiyuan-Jinzhong Travel Guide 🌟
Due to changes in the New Year's plan, I chose the journey from Taiyuan to Jinzhong. Shanxi gives me the impression that it is low-key, with many historical sites and low consumption; the people are enthusiastic and real, and the kind drivers and tour guides add color to the journey; the New Year's atmosphere is strong, and the festive atmosphere can be felt everywhere.
🏯 Twin Tower Temple 🏯
👍 Fun part: Climb the tower to experience the heaviness of history and overlook the beautiful scenery of Taiyuan.
💼 Preparation: Dress comfortably and pay attention to safety when climbing the tower.
💔 Pitfall to avoid: The stairs inside the tower are narrow and it is not easy to pass side by side when there are many people.
🍜 Liuxiang, Bell and Drum Tower, Food Street 🍜
👍 Fun part: Taste various foods and feel the architectural style of ancient and modern fusion.
💼 Preparation: The taste of food is diverse, prepare a good appetite.
💔 Pitfall to avoid: There are a lot of people on weekends, it is recommended to avoid peak hours.
🏛 Pingyao Ancient City 🏛
👍 Fun part: Rent a car for sightseeing, take less detours, and understand the history of Jin merchants.
💼 Preparation: Prepare a good itinerary, and the car rental cost needs to be considered in advance.
💔 Pitfall to avoid: There are many people in the ancient city, and renting a car can save time.
🕌 Jinci 🕌
👍 Fun part: Feel the ancient culture and appreciate the historical relics.
💼 Preparation: The cost of the tour guide needs to be understood in advance, and the time arrangement should be paid attention to.
💔 Pitfall to avoid: The cost of the tour guide is relatively high, and it needs to be weighed whether it is worth it.
🏺 Shanxi Museum 🏺
👍 Fun part: Visit the museum and understand the history and culture of Shanxi.
💼 Preparation: The visit time should be arranged as early as possible, and the interpreter can be rented.
💔 Pitfall to avoid: Reserve enough time for the visit to avoid missing the closing time.
🏨 Accommodation recommendation 🏨
Hilton Huanpeng: The rooms are spacious and the breakfast is rich, but the coffee taste is average.
Lifeng Hotel: High cost performance, the price is suitable during the New Year, and there are gifts for check-in.
🍽 Dining recommendation 🍽
Food Street: Try Shanxi delicacies such as gold silk beef pie, the price is moderate.
🚗 Traffic advice 🚗
High-speed rail: Convenient travel, early booking can enjoy discounts.
Taxi: Flexible travel, but pay attention to traffic congestion.
The journey from Taiyuan to Jinzhong, where historical sites and food coexist, and culture and history shine each other, is an unforgettable trip to Shanxi!
ANIYAH YATES
An ancient street that you can't get enough of in one visit
The Bell Tower Street is named after the ancient bell tower. The Taiyuan Bell Tower, built during the Ming Dynasty, was extensively renovated in the mid-Ming period under the advocacy of Fu Shan's grandfather, Fu Lin. Bell Tower Street, combined with Da Zhong Market and Kai Hua Temple Street, forms the layout of Bell Tower Street, which was the commodity distribution center of Taiyuan City before the year 2000. It is said that you haven't really been to Taiyuan City if you haven't visited Liu Xiang and Bell Tower Street. Nowadays, Bell Tower Street has merged the early Bell Tower Street with An Si Street and Dong Yang Market into one.
🌟Highlights:
The whole street is a photography hotspot, with every angle offering a great shot.
【Attractions and Food Recommendations】
✅Must Experience:
Jin Li, a cultural and creative tourism boutique shop, offers Shanxi tourism souvenirs where you can stamp and check in.
✅Must Experience:
Li Ji Department Store on Bell Tower Street, a nostalgic and retro-style grocery store that instantly takes people back to the distant past.
✅Must Experience:
MINISO Dun Dun Chicken Theme Store, which is particularly large, and you won't want to leave once you're inside, with a wide range of products and high aesthetic value.
✅Must Experience:
Coal Ball Coffee, located next to Jin Li, features Shanxi's special coal and vinegar, offering unique coal ball coffee and aged vinegar coffee.
✅Must Experience:
Old Taiyuan Restaurant, serving authentic Taiyuan cuisine with an ancient-style decoration, unique and elegant, with warm and thoughtful service. Recommended dishes include sweet and sour meatballs, braised pork, oat noodles, sea buckthorn fermented rice soup, Fenjiu flamed potatoes, Old Taiyuan yellow rice cake, mixed hot pot, and Old Taiyuan stir-fried meat with sauce noodles.
✅Must Experience:
Rat Hole Yuanxiao, a traditional local snack of Taiyuan City. With thin skin and full filling, the delicious 'Rat Hole Yuanxiao' is a local favorite and has been selected for the second batch of intangible cultural heritage list in Shanxi Province.
📍Detailed Address:
Bell Tower Street is located at the intersection of Chai Shi Lane and Bell Tower Street in Yingze District, Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province
🚗【Transportation Strategy】
✨Subway Travel: Take Taiyuan Metro Line 2, get off at Fu Xi Street Station, exit from Exit D, and walk for about 10 minutes.
✨Bus Travel:
👉Jiefang Road Bell Tower Street bus stop routes: 610, 809, 863;
👉Fu Dong Street Liu Bei Kou bus stop routes: 602, 19, 828, 864, 3, 61, 4 on Fu Dong Street;
👉10, 25 routes in the middle section of Liu Xiang;
👉Yingze Avenue Qingnian Road bus stop routes: 1, 859, 618, 618 branch, 65, 65 branch, 6, 308, 804, 808, 51;
👉Wuyi Road Qiaotou Street bus stop routes: 4 inner loop.
【Nearby Attractions Recommendations】
🌟Food Street: Adjacent to Bell Tower Street, the Ming and Qing style food street hosts several intangible cultural heritage food shops, and Yi Qu She offers Taiyuan's unique Lianhua Luo comic dialogue performances every night, which are very interesting.
🌟Causeway Bay Shopping Plaza: A large comprehensive shopping district that turns into a food paradise at night.
🌟Ninghua Mansion: Shanxi's century-old brand of aged vinegar, with endless queues for vinegar, attracting visitors from afar.
🌟Shanxi Merchants Museum: Originally the location of the People's Government of Shanxi Province, it was later transformed into the Shanxi Merchants Museum, a cultural and historical museum that integrates cultural relics, ancient architecture, garden landscapes, and exhibition displays.
🌟Liu Xiang: An old commercial street in Taiyuan with a business history of more than 300 years.
🌟Yingze Park: A large comprehensive park in Taiyuan City, also an important place for the people of Shanxi Province to rest, gather during festivals, and engage in cultural and entertainment activities.
🌟Chunyang Palace: Shanxi Ancient Architecture Museum, also known as Lvzu Temple, located at No. 1 Qifeng Street, Qifeng Street Community, Liu Xiang Sub-district Office, Yingze District, Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province, covering about 10,000 square meters. Originally built to worship Lv Dongbin, the 'Chunyang' in its name is derived from Lv Dongbin's appellation.
Explore the unique charm of the ancient capital and ancient streets in the Dragon City of Taiyuan!
NoahO Donnell06
Taiyuan·Take her to Jay Chou's concert|
6 super-sized Zhou classmates gathered in Taiyuan!
As a super fan, you must go to take pictures and check in!
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6 giant Zhou classmates gathered in Taiyuan, steam punk Zhou landed in Taiyuan Maoye Tiandi, time and space shuttle Zhou landed in Taiyuan Zhonglou Street, interstellar pioneer Zhou landed in Taiyuan Tianmei Shanshan Outlets.
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6 different styles of giant Zhou classmates, different shapes, cool, the atmosphere of Jay Chou's concert in Taiyuan in September is instantly full, many people have checked in and left a souvenir.
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If you like Jay, go take pictures and check in!
elliot_finnegan_thorne
Taiyuan, Shanxi
Shanxi's capital Taiyuan, a tourist-friendly city.
Jinci, you must go!
Taiyuan Botanical Garden, the internet-famous elevator is very beautiful, as for the plants, children from the south don't need to see, all are plants from the south, haha!
Jin Merchant Museum, if you have time you can go, no need to go specially.
Bell Tower Street pedestrian street, food street, the two places are next to each other, go, there is endless food, the pedestrian street is also very, very beautiful.
jasminda_6679
Zhonglou street 钟楼街 can make you forget you are in Taiyuan if you are local. The atmosphere is definitely different. Lots of tourists, food shops and stalls, branded shops, even a shop selling Russian food (at least, according to the sign). There is 3D mapping projection on the buildings which I liked (the dragon one). Overall, the place is good for a one time stroll #tourist #touristic #foodstreet #钟楼街