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Anonymous userThe Wang Family Compound is an outstanding example of Qing Dynasty residential architecture in China. Located in Jingsheng Town, Lingshi County, Jinzhong City, Shanxi Province, it was built by the Jingsheng Wang family, descendants of the Taiyuan Wang clan, over a period of approximately 300 years, from the Kangxi to the Jiaqing reigns. It is hailed as "China's First Residence of Folk Architecture," "China's Folk Palace," and "Shanxi's Forbidden City." Its grand scale covers an area of 250,000 square meters, encompassing five alleys, five forts, and five ancestral halls. Currently, it contains 231 courtyards and 2,078 rooms. The open area centers on the three major architectural complexes of Gaojiaya (Phoenix), Hongmenbao (Dragon), and Chongningbao (Tiger), showcasing the traditional "front hall, rear chamber" layout and the overall "王" (Wang) shaped design.
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M30***69The Big Locust Tree is a place where one can forget their troubles and purify their soul. Its sacredness and tranquility soothe everyone who comes to worship their ancestors. If you also yearn for inner peace, then come to the Big Locust Tree; I believe you will find it rewarding. The景区 service is excellent! 👍💕
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156***02It's worth a visit. The murals from the Yuan Dynasty are exquisite. The Feihong Glazed Pagoda of the Upper Temple was built in the Ming Dynasty. The Zhaocheng Buddhist Canon was discovered here, and the cabinet that once housed the Tripitaka is still in the Amitabha Hall.
4.8/5Anonymous userThe main hall houses 1915 suspended Buddhist statues from the Ming Dynasty, the smallest being only the size of a fingernail. Using a combination of mineral pigments such as malachite from Wutai Mountain and cinnabar from Taihang Mountain, along with an egg white mixing technique, the colors remain vibrant even after nearly 400 years. The suspended sculptures, constructed using a wood-framed, clay-based technique, form 33 tiers of celestial palaces and pavilions, incorporating scenes of flying apsaras, musicians, auspicious clouds, and mythical beasts, creating a three-dimensional Buddhist world of varying heights. It is hailed as "the pinnacle of suspended sculpture in the history of Chinese sculpture art." Its artistic value is reflected in: 1 2
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大白The full-price ticket for Shuanglin Temple in Pingyao is 35 yuan. Tickets can be purchased online through the "Pingyao Ancient City Scenic Area Official Service Platform" with real-name registration, with a 2 yuan discount, bringing the price down to 33 yuan. Tickets can also be purchased on-site. Seniors over 60 years old and active-duty military personnel are admitted free of charge upon presentation of valid identification. Students receive a 50% discount. Tickets are valid only on the day of purchase.
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xiaowangcnjpA huge park was built specifically for this show, like a large movie studio. The idea was good, and the environment was nice, but the content felt a bit monotonous. In short, it's about watching the bodyguards take a bath, then watching the bride take a bath, the bride having a beauty pageant, and finally the bodyguards' souls returning home.
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_We***34This is a combined ticket, and you definitely can't see everything in one day; you'll need at least two days. The attractions are quite far apart, and if you don't visit these sites, the old town is basically just a commercial area. There's not much to see there. Try to avoid eating inside the old town. But the problem is, there don't seem to be many good restaurants outside either.
4.8/5xiaowangcnjpShanxi truly lives up to its reputation as the Central Plains, boasting a long and rich history. Even a random temple there can be hundreds or thousands of years old. To be honest, the items inside looked somewhat damaged, but they were undeniably genuine antiques.
4.7/5_We***34It's a bit of a journey from the hotel to Qiao Family Compound. If you're in Pingyao Ancient City, it's easy to get a ride there. But if you're on a group tour, it's not very comfortable, as the compound is quite large.
4.7/5Anonymous userHukou Waterfall, the second largest waterfall in China and the world's largest yellow waterfall, is renowned for its magnificent spectacle, described as "the Yellow River flowing for a thousand miles, all contained in a single pot." A visit here is definitely worthwhile!
