2025 Quwo Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in July)

The thousand-year-old "old internet celebrity" in Quwo County, built in the Song Dynasty and repaired in the Jin Dynasty, half of the earthquake collapsed, but the broken tower is still dominant! What are the highlights❓️ 1. Full of vicissitudes of life: There were originally 12 floors, but now there are only five floors left, about ten stories high. The cracks in the bricks are filled with the flavor of history. The tower has imitation wood brick carved windows and door frames. If you get closer, the details are super exquisite. The craftsmanship of Song Dynasty craftsmen is excellent! 2. Folklore Blessing: The older generation calls this tower the "Water Town Tower", which was built to control the floods in Quwo. Although you can't see where the water is now, the story sounds quite addictive. Practical information: Location: Northwest corner of Quwo County Town, navigate to find the "Sensor Temple Tower" to find it, the county town is not big, you can walk across it. Tickets: Free! free! free! (Important things need to be said three times) Surrounding eggs: There are Quwo Old Street and Si Pai House nearby. Take a walk and eat, and then have a bowl of Quwo Lamb Soup. Great! Warm reminder: Those who are not interested in history may think "that's it?", but those who like ancient architecture are definitely worth a look! You can go for a walk if you pass by Quwo, but don't expect so high if you are specifically looking at the tower 😉

🕰️【Business Hours】: The opening hours of Jin State Museum are 9:00-17:00, ticket sales stop at 16:00, and it is closed all day on Mondays. 🎫【Tickets】: The ticket price is 50 yuan/person, free for seniors over 60 years old. ⏳【Visit time】: The recommended visit time is 2-3 hours to fully experience the depth of Jin State’s history and culture. 🗺️【Tourist Route】: The Jin State Museum takes Jin culture as the main line and has created three basic exhibitions: the Jin State History and Culture Exhibition, the "Qucun-Tianma Ruins" excavation history exhibition, and the Jinhou Tomb Ruins Exhibition. 📜【Historical Introduction】: Jin State, one of the Five Hegemons of the Spring and Autumn Period, experienced 38 monarchs and lasted for more than 660 years. It had a profound influence on the development and evolution of Chinese civilization. 💎【Treasures of the Museum】: The treasures of the Jin State Museum include the Bird Zun, the Rabbit Zun and the Chariot and Horse Pit of Jin Xianhou Su. The Bird Zun and the Rabbit Zun are both precious cultural relics from the Western Zhou Dynasty. The Chariot and Horse Pit of Jin Xianhou Su is the largest chariot and horse pit with the most sacrificial vehicles discovered in my country during the Western Zhou Dynasty.

Xiaoxitian in Linfen is popular, Hukou Waterfall is popular... But the niche attractions next to the Jin State Museum are easily overlooked. That is the Dabeiyuan of Jinnan Stone Sculpture Art Museum. 🚉Transportation strategy: Self-driving: Locate Dabei Temple and you will arrive at Qucun, where a street full of people sell pastry. Public transportation: 1. Take the bus from Houma Bus Station at 8:00, 9:20, or 13:50, priced at 12 yuan and takes 60 minutes to arrive 2. Take the bus from Quwo Bus Station at 8:00, 9:30, 11:00, 12:30, 14:00, 3 yuan, 30 minutes to arrive 3. Take the bus from Quwo Bus Station to Wanhu or Xiayuan to the west gate of Qucun, and then walk here 📝Notes: 1. The main gate is not at the main gate you see, but in the Quwo Village Committee on the right. Of course, there is a T on the right side of the main gate. 2. This is not an open tourist attraction yet. You need to talk to the cultural relics protector when you enter the door. The old man is almost 80 years old and lives here. He will ask for some incense money, usually 10 yuan. As for whether to give it or not, it depends on your fate. 3. Dabeiyuan is also called Jinnan Stone Sculpture Art Museum. The stone carvings here are unique, but the wood carvings are also extraordinary. Remember to look up when watching. 4. It is recommended to come in the morning when the light is just right and the stone figures will look more spiritual. 5. The monkeys and lions in the courtyard are very unique. See if you can discover their quirky and clever tricks. 6. The visit takes about 30-40 minutes. If you like the inscriptions, it may take longer. 7. This place is on the same line as the Jin State Museum. Avoid visiting on Mondays and take a look at them together.

|. Dabei Temple was first built in the first year of the Dahe period of the Tang Dynasty (827). Dabei Temple faces south and has a rectangular layout. Its main buildings include the Offering Hall, the Passing Hall, the Heavenly King Hall, and the east and west wing rooms. The beams and brackets of the Offering Hall of Dabei Temple have completely preserved the architectural methods and styles of the Song and Jin dynasties. There are stone tablets such as "Record of the Newly Renovated Vairocana Buddha Temple in Dabei Temple" in the 20th year of Dading in the Jin Dynasty (1180), "Record of the Reconstruction" in the 14th year of Jiajing in the Ming Dynasty (1535), "Record of the Dabei Temple" in the 16th year of Wanli in the Ming Dynasty (1588), and "Record of the Reconstruction of Emperor Yao and the Offering of the Temple" in the 4th year of Chongzhen in the Ming Dynasty (1631). Standing in the courtyard of Dabei Temple, one can seem to hear the footsteps of time. Ancient buildings, long history, everything seems so peaceful and tranquil. Address: Qucun Center, Qucun Town, Quwo County, Linfen City, Shanxi Province.

[○]Location: Qucun Town, Quwo County, Linfen City, Shanxi Province [○]Dabei Temple was established in the Tang Dynasty, rebuilt in the Song and Jin Dynasties, and the Hall of Heavenly Kings and the Xian Hall were rebuilt in the 23rd year of the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty (1758). The plaque of Dabei Temple is hung outside the Xian Hall. It is the only surviving building after the Pingyang earthquake in the 7th year of Dade in the Yuan Dynasty (1303), and it is also one of the few wooden buildings in the Jin Dynasty in the region. [○]At present, many ancient stone carvings are placed in the temple, which is known as the Stone Carving Museum. [○]Dabei Temple faces south with the north behind, and is rectangular in layout. The main buildings include the Xian Hall, the Guo Hall, the Hall of Heavenly Kings, and the east and west wing rooms. The beams and brackets of the Xian Hall of Dabei Temple have completely retained the architectural style and style of the Song and Jin Dynasties.

Linfen Tour / Around Linfen City *Ganying Temple Brick Pagoda The brick pagoda of Ganying Temple in Quwo, built during the Jin Dynasty (1165), is a dense-eave style structure. The great earthquake of 1303 (Yuan Dynasty) caused the top of the pagoda to fall and the upper part of the pagoda body to crack. It has since survived two major earthquakes during the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty and the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty. During World War II, the Japanese army attempted to blow it up, but the stone pagoda stood firm. After more than eight hundred years, the stone pagoda is broken but still stands tall. In the 1970s, it was still the tallest building in Quwo, a landmark of the county, but now it is submerged in a residential area, next to a primary school. The matching Ganying Temple, once filled with the scent of incense, was sadly burned down by the invading Japanese army in 1941. *Dayun Temple in Linfen Founded in the sixth year of the Zhenguan period of the Tang Dynasty (632), it was destroyed by an earthquake in the thirty-fourth year of Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty (1695) and rebuilt in the fifty-fourth year of Kangxi (1715). Because an iron-cast Buddha head is enshrined in the pagoda of the temple, the locals call the temple 'Iron Buddha Temple'. The Iron Buddha head is completely of Indian appearance, an original from the Tang Dynasty. There is a small story about why there is only one Buddha head. It is said that there was a Buddha statue with a clay body and an iron head near the capital, majestic and spirited. One day, the Buddha closed his eyes to rest and dozed off. Suddenly, the heavy iron head fell to the high ground inside Pingyang City on the east bank of the Yellow River. Later, people built a temple and pagoda where the Buddha head landed, and the head was enshrined inside. *Houtu Temple in Dongyang The reason why Houtu Temple is a national treasure is because of its Yuan Dynasty architecture and Ming Dynasty colored sculptures. The Yuan Dynasty stage is the most beautiful, with a cross-hipped roof, grand flying eaves, and a three-layered inner eave beam frame forming an eight-trigram-shaped caisson. The overall image is dignified and atmospheric, with exquisite details. The door of the Holy Mother Hall is locked, and one can only peek at the Ming Dynasty colored sculptures through the broken window paper. *Niuwang Temple in Yaodu District The stage of Niuwang Temple is also Yuan Dynasty architecture. Its appearance is relatively simple, with a straightforward frame structure, uninspired caisson patterns, and an ordinary temperament. Inside the main hall, the Ox King, Horse King, and Dragon King are enshrined, very down-to-earth. Transportation: Rent a car for self-driving Accommodation: Fenyang City

Built during the Song Dynasty, this brick pagoda was split into two halves by a massive earthquake in the Yuan Dynasty It has since survived numerous earthquakes and the baptism of gunfire through the smoky years Yet it still stands tall With a history of over 800 years . Next to the pagoda is a middle school Students pass by it every day One can't help but marvel At the cultural relic that one would normally only see in books and on TV Right beside them Tangible and within reach Historical monument enthusiasts are openly envious . 🎫Free

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As the saying goes: Shanxi is the place to see the cultural relics on the ground In addition to the popular cities of Taiyuan, Xinzhou, Daixian, Datong, etc., some other unpopular cities in Shanxi are also full of national treasures. Linfen is a historical city that is seriously underestimated. It is not only the well-known birthplace of the Chinese nation, but also the capital of many dynasties. Every attraction here is stunning. Not only the famous Feihong Tower of Guangsheng Temple There are also exquisite Yuan Dynasty murals in the Water God Temple. There is not only the Little Western Paradise, which is known as the masterpiece of hanging sculptures There is also the stunning Jin State Museum Follow my footsteps and take a journey across thousands of years Linfen Travel Tips: DAY1: Drum Tower ﹣﹣Dongyang Houtu Temple ﹣﹣Wangqu Dongyue Temple-﹣Weicun Niuwang Temple ﹣﹣Guangsheng Temple DAY2: Xiaoxitian-Puxian Dongyue Temple-Huozhou Drum Tower-Wahuang Temple-Dayun Temple DAY3: Linfen City Museum ﹣﹣Fencheng Ancient Buildings Group ﹣﹣Jin State Museum ﹣﹣Dabei Temple

I wish to quietly seek a piece of history, to visit Quwo·Jin State Museum. 'Cutting the tung tree and dividing the thatch to establish the society' can be said to be a portrayal of this history. 🗺Preface Yang's water, white stones are sparkling. I have heard the command, but I dare not tell others. ✨The journey begins Continuing south along the Tongpu Railway is the small city of Houma in southern Jin, which used to be a small commodity city in the north is now somewhat desolate, but it still fills the lack of a center between the two cities of Linfen and Yuncheng. At the same time, Houma, together with the surrounding Quwo and Yicheng, hides the secrets of the ancient Jin State since the sealing of the tung leaves. 💡Past and Present Yicheng, Quwo and Xintian in Houma are the three capitals of the ancient Jin State in different periods. The Tang style in the fifteen national styles is the poetry of this era. The large-scale chariot and horse pit and the intact early Jin State king's tomb at the Qu Village site bear witness to the history of the early Jin State from the sealing of the tung leaves to the replacement of Quwo by Yicheng, which is the most worth seeing relic in Quwo. However, the not very convenient transportation nearby has become the biggest challenge of this trip. 🏛 Main attractions The second-level museum located in the field is really rare. The Jin State Museum does not focus on exhibiting movable cultural relics, but mainly displays the Qu Village site and the tombs and chariot pits of the kings of all ages. Visitors can even walk into the bottom of the tomb to explore, traveling back to that time thousands of years ago. This large-scale relic is visually shocking, not to mention the important position of many undisturbed tombs in the study of the early history of the Jin State. Among them, the archaeological significance of the tomb of Xie Fu, the first king of the Jin State, is the most significant, but the shocking number of tomb-robbing holes also shows the relentless race against time between the archaeological team and the tomb robbers. The museum has specially opened a cultural corridor to commemorate this archaeology. 🚩 Cultural relics summary The museum's cultural relics exhibition hall is quite aesthetic in its curation, but the number of cultural relics is indeed a bit small as rumored. However, appreciating the unearthed cultural relics and the brief report of the tomb excavation together can also imagine the admiration and surprise that the excavation of the Jinhou tomb brought to people. The famous Bird Zun was unearthed from the Jinhou tomb in Qu Village and is now the treasure of the Shanxi Museum. 🏔Ta'er Mountain and Tang Jin Wind and Cloud If you don't make an effort to come here on a trip to Shanxi, you won't understand the mystery of the source of the three Jin. Qu Village and Tao Temple look at each other across Ta'er Mountain. This high mountain, which is unknown today, was the location of the Tao Tang Kingdom and has the name of Chongshan. Tang and Jin, these two country names that almost run through the history of ancient China, sprouted and grew at the north and south ends of this mountain range that looks like the character 'Chong'. 🚗 Museum's transportation route Note: You can take the 304 bus to Quwo and Wanhu from Houma Bus West Station. The bus interval is long and the bus also serves the function of carrying goods, so be prepared for the time consumption. The place to get off in Qu Village is at the archway of 'Jindu Ancient Land'. It is still two kilometers away from the museum. There is currently no public transportation to go there. You can only walk or find a local tricycle. When returning, wait for the bus near 'Jindu Ancient Land' again. There are few buses returning to Houma. You can take the bus to Quwo County. The terminal Quwo Bus Passenger Station has a convenient direct bus to Houma High-speed Railway Station. The road conditions are not very good. It is not recommended to drive there.

The Ganying Temple Brick Pagoda, also known as the West Temple Pagoda, is located between Quwo County and Quwo Ancient City, west of Quwo County West Ring Road and south of Lechang No. 2 Middle School. It is a county-level key cultural relic protection unit. The brick pagoda of Ganying Temple was first built in the first year of Gandao in the Song Dynasty (1165 AD). In the seventh year of Dading in the Yuan Dynasty (1303 AD), the pagoda broke into two halves due to an earthquake.

The Great Compassion Temple covers an area of 4000 square meters and was first built in the first year of Tang Dahe (827 AD). The Great Compassion Temple faces south with a rectangular layout, and the main buildings include the Offering Hall, the Passage Hall, the Heavenly King Hall, and the east and west wing rooms. The beam frame and bracket set of the Offering Hall of the Great Compassion Temple have completely preserved the architectural style and style of the Song and Jin periods, which is of great value for studying the architectural technology of the same period in China. The Offering Hall of the Great Compassion Temple has a high scientific value for studying the structural style of Chinese architecture during the Song and Jin periods. The beam frame and bracket set of the Offering Hall have completely preserved the architectural style and style of the Song and Jin periods, which is a representative work of Song and Jin architecture and is of great value for studying the architectural technology of the same period in China. It is a key cultural relic protection unit of the fifth batch of the country. The Great Compassion Temple is now opened as the Linfen Stone Carving Art Museum, displaying a large number of exquisite ancient stone carving artworks.

In the midst of a cornfield in the Fu family stele tower of Baizang Village, Quwo, a cultural relic stands in the wilderness south of Baizang Village, Quwo Town. Due to lack of protection, it is severely damaged. The stele tower is 2.63 meters east-west, 7.51 meters north-south, covering an area of 17.8 square meters. It was built by the Fu family of Baizang Village under the imperial edict. According to the inscription on the stele, it was built in the ninth year of the Daoguang era of the Qing Dynasty (1829), facing east and west, three rooms wide and one room deep, with a single eave and a hipped roof. Each room has a rectangular doorway, and inside stands three steles from the ninth year of the Daoguang era (1829) (the stele and base on the south side have been stolen). The lintel of the building is adorned with exquisite brick and stone carvings, with a stone plaque in the middle. The middle book is 'Ying Feng Zhao', the south side book is 'He Tian Xiu', and the north side book is 'Mu Hong En'. The plaque is surrounded by brick carvings of flowers, plants and figures, and under the eaves of the stele tower are imitation wood brick carvings of colorful phoenixes and bucket arches. The original round brick carvings and lion stone carvings around the base have been stolen. The carvings of the stele tower are extremely intricate, making it hard to take it all in. The entire stele tower is about two zhang high, made entirely of brick and stone, with no wooden components. The bucket arches and other parts are all brick carvings, with brick and stone carvings of flowers, plants, grapes, the Eight Immortals, civil and military officials, monkeys, elephants, and bats, all of which are rich in symbolism and impossible to fully understand. Buildings like this single-layer small stele tower, also known as a posthumous title stele pavilion, are dedicated buildings for placing posthumous title steles. From the front of the remaining two steles, you can see the words 'Hao Zeng Chao Yi Da Fu Tai Xue Sheng Zi Han Fu Gong Shen Dao' and 'Gao Zeng Chao Yi Da Fu Yi Xiang Sheng Yuan Kun Bi Fu Gong Shen Dao'. The small characters on the back are illegible, and they should be the life achievements of the person who wrote the stele. The calligraphy of the stele is vigorous and powerful, and the carving skill is exquisite. From the content, it can be known that it was built by the descendants of the Fu family for their ancestors. Quwo·Linfen

🔶Museum Introduction: 1⃣️The Jin State Museum in Quwo County, Linfen, Shanxi, divides the history of the Jin State over more than 600 years into five units, namely: Tongye Fengtang, Quwo Daiyi, Duke Wen's Hegemony, Moving to Xintian, and the Three Families Dividing Jin, which are major events that have influenced the course of Chinese history. 2⃣️It has created three basic exhibitions: the Jin State Historical Culture Exhibition, the "Qu Village-Tianma Site" Excavation History Exhibition, and the Jinhou Tomb Site Exhibition. 3⃣️The museum has a collection of 3120 pieces/sets of cultural relics, of which 109 pieces/sets are precious. 🔶Main Highlights: 🔆Jinhou Su's Chariot and Horse Pit It is currently the largest chariot and horse pit discovered in China during the Western Zhou Dynasty. The chariots and horses in the site are clearly separated, and they are buried on the left and right sides of the partition beam, with 105 horses and 48 ancient chariots! Compared with the chariot and horse pit of the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor in Shaanxi, it is not only 600 years earlier, but also all are accompanied by real chariots and horses. In the chariot and horse pit, there are also war chariots, ceremonial chariots, and other chariots and horses for daily use. 🔆Jinhou Su's Ding The Jinhou Su's Ding is composed of five pieces. The belly of the Ding is hemispherical, with ears on both sides. The outer wall is decorated with convex chord patterns and heavy ring patterns. Dings with completely identical shapes and decorations, and sizes decreasing in order, are called column Dings! There are three lines of 13 characters cast on the back wall of the vessel, "Jinhou Su made a treasure Ding, its ten thousand years of eternal treasure use" 🔆Dragon Stream Human Foot Plate The dragon head flows, three three-dimensional corner dragons climb on the outer wall, the foot of the vessel is four half-squatting human figures, a round carved frog is cast in the center of the plate, the outer side is decorated with embossed fish patterns, and two bells are cast on the bottom of the foot of the vessel. The shape is unique and quite ingenious! 📍Address: Jin State Museum, Qu Village Town, Quwo County, Linfen City 📌Opening hours: Open from 09:00-17:00 (stop entering the park at 16:00), closed on Mondays 📌Ticket price: 48 RMB, free for those over 60 years old 🚌Transportation: Take bus No. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and get off at Jin State Museum Station.