2024 Xiangfen Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in September)

Fen City Chenghuang Temple, follow the Black Myth Wukong to tour the ancient buildings.

The oldest historical site in the Fen City ancient architectural complex is the Chenghuang Temple, which was built in the second year of the Hongwu period of the Ming Dynasty. The screen wall, mountain gate, and main hall are all well preserved, continuing the architectural style of the Ming Dynasty. Tour route Screen wall, mountain gate, stage, offering hall, main hall, bell and drum tower, wing room, side hall in the temple Screen wall The Ming Dynasty screen wall in front of the mountain gate, with exquisite dragon carvings, the color has not faded. Offering hall, main hall The building is well preserved, with glazed decorations on the eaves, exquisite wood carvings, and lifelike dragon carvings on the bucket arches Scenery There is a thousand-year-old ancient cypress in the courtyard, lush and full of vitality, witnessing the long architectural history of the Chenghuang Temple. Opening hours: 8:30-17:30 Address: Fen City County Ancient Residential Complex Center Ticket: Free Transportation: About CNY 16 by taxi from Xiangfen West High-speed Railway Station

Fanggu Scenic Area is bustling with people, but the original ancient ruins are deserted!

The ancient architectural complex of Fen City, Linfen is located in Fen City Town, Xiangfen County, Linfen City, Shanxi Province. It is the sixth batch of national key cultural relics protection units and has the reputation of "one of the top ten ancient architectural complexes in Shanxi Province". Here is some information about the ancient architectural complex of Fen City, Linfen: - Main attractions: The ancient architectural complex of Fen City, Linfen is centered on the Drum Tower, and from north to south are arranged in order: Chenghuang Temple, Confucius Temple, Drum Tower, Preschool Brick Tower, County Yamen Hall, Guandi Temple, Sheji Temple, Hongji Bridge and City Wall, etc., a total of more than 40 ancient buildings. Most of these ancient buildings are well preserved and have high historical and artistic value. - Architectural features: The architectural style of the ancient architectural complex of Fen City, Linfen is unique, integrating the architectural features of the Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. Among them, the glazed roof and thousand-year-old cypress of Chenghuang Temple, Confucius Temple, Minglun Temple and other buildings are particularly eye-catching. - History and culture: The ancient architectural complex of Fen City, Linfen witnessed the historical changes and cultural heritage of the Linfen area. Here, tourists can learn about the architectural layout and social customs of ancient county-level cities, and feel the profoundness of Chinese traditional culture. - Travel experience: Tourists can stroll on the streets of the ancient town of Fen City, appreciate the style of ancient buildings, and feel the precipitation of history. In addition, you can also taste local specialty foods, such as hollow moon cakes, tofu dishes, etc., and experience local folk culture. - Precautions: When visiting the ancient architectural complex of Fen City, Linfen, you need to pay attention to the protection of cultural relics and not touch or damage ancient buildings at will. At the same time, pay attention to safety and abide by the regulations of the scenic area. If you are interested in the ancient architectural complex of Fen City, Linfen, you can learn about relevant information in advance and make travel plans. I hope you can have a pleasant journey in the ancient architectural complex of Fen City, Linfen!

Xiangfen | Lingguang Temple Glazed Pagoda

| Lingguang Temple Glazed Pagoda. This pagoda, located in the fields, predates the Feihong Pagoda of Guangsheng Temple by 150 years. Also known as the 'Western Liang Brick Pagoda,' it was built during the Zhenguan period of Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty and was later renovated during the Huangtong period of Emperor Xizong of the Jin Dynasty, making it 880 years old. Originally, it had 13 levels, but due to an earthquake, part of it collapsed, and now only 7 levels remain. Ground structures like the Lingguang Temple Glazed Pagoda that have withstood multiple earthquakes over the past few hundred years without collapsing are rare. This pagoda is also a national key cultural relic protection unit.

A dialogue across a thousand years | The ancient architecture of Fencheng reappears in Black Myth: Wukong.

As soon as you enter Fencheng, you can see the Jianchafang Archway that appears in Black Myth: Wukong. Walking into the Six Dynasties County Yamen, you may travel through time and space and meet the famous general of the Tang Dynasty, Yu Chijingde. ❤Recommended reason: Fencheng Ancient Architectural Complex, this place was once the ancient Taiping City in the Tang Dynasty, the fief of Yu Chigong, and it has a history of nearly 1400 years. The city county hall is the handsome mansion of Yu Chigong. Coming to Fencheng, browsing the temples and pavilions, and savoring the brick, wood and stone carvings, you will find that the beauty of ancient buildings is unparalleled. The drum tower is towering, the Confucian temple is solemn, the city god is solemn, and the social temple is exquisite. Each ancient building presents a different style, and each cultural relic reflects the aesthetics of the past dynasties. 🌟Highlights: 🔸Ancient buildings are complete The layout of ancient county-level city buildings in China—official residences, academies, warehouses, temples, shops, houses, towers, buildings and other types of buildings are all available. 🔸Heavy history In the seventh year of Tang Zhen Guan, the ancient Taiping County was relocated here. It has gone through the Tang, Song, Jin, Yuan, Ming, and Qing Dynasties. The ancient county of the Six Dynasties has preserved historical sites intact. There are more than 10 existing buildings from the Jin to the Qing Dynasties, and more than 40 well-preserved historical buildings. It is a rare specimen of ancient county-level cities in China. 🔸Solemn architecture The Chenghuang Temple, Confucian Temple, Sheji Temple, and Guandi Temple are solemn and solemn; the preschool tower and the test institute are perfectly constructed, and the crows are silent; the county hall, Hongji Bridge corridor are large and large, and the Chinese are clumsy; shops and houses are shoulder to shoulder, and the floors are stacked. 🕙Opening hours: all day 🎫Scenic spot tickets: free 📍Detailed address: Fencheng Town, Xiangfen County, Linfen City

Fencheng Ancient Town: A tranquil journey through a thousand years.

📍 Location: Southwest of Xiangfen County, Linfen City, Shanxi Province 🏛️ Attractions: 1. Fencheng City God Temple - A Ming Dynasty building with a grand scale, exquisite screen walls, and wooden archways. 2. Fencheng Confucius Temple - Built in the Tang Dynasty and renovated in the Yuan, Ming, and Qing Dynasties, it is a standout among county-level Confucius temples. 3. Drum Tower - Rebuilt in the Qing Dynasty, it is a landmark building in the ancient town. 4. Sheji Temple - Founded in the Ming Dynasty and renovated in the Jiaqing and Daoguang periods of the Qing Dynasty, it is a hidden treasure. 5. Hongji Bridge - A five-bay wooden and stone gallery bridge built in the Jin Dynasty, which is rare in the north. 🎟️ Tickets: Currently open for free, no reservation required, and admission is allowed upon arrival. 🚌 Transportation: Self-driving: Fencheng is 40 kilometers away from Linfen City, about 50 minutes by car. Bus: You can take Xiangfen No. 7 Ring Line bus. 🎢 Must-try activities: Stroll around the ancient town and feel the precipitation of history. Visit the City God Temple and Confucius Temple to appreciate ancient architectural art. Try local food, such as baked buns, fried hot powder, and mutton soup. 💣 Pitfall avoidance guide: Some ancient buildings may not be open to the public. It is recommended to check the latest opening information in advance. There may be a lack of signs in the ancient town. It is recommended to download a map or ask locals. Pay attention to the protection of cultural relics. Do not carve or damage ancient buildings. 🍲 Food recommendations: Try local traditional food, such as Taiping rice vinegar, saozi noodles, and oil powder rice. 📸 Photo check-in points: The screen walls and wooden archways of the City God Temple are excellent photo spots. The Lingxing Gate and Zhuangyuan Bridge of the Confucius Temple are also beautiful scenes not to be missed.

Pearls of the Sea, Time Never Ages｜Ancient Architectural Complex in Fencheng, Linfen, Shanxi

【Jinshan Jinmei·Linfen·Time Never Ages Pearls of the Sea】50 kilometers south of Linfen, there is a corner forgotten by time. Here, there are almost completely preserved Confucian Temple, City God Temple, County Office, Drum Tower, Guandi Temple, Wenchang Pavilion, and many other ancient buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties. However, it is little known and was only discovered by ancient architecture enthusiasts in recent years. When we visited, many places were already cordoned off and not open for viewing, as large-scale restoration and protection were underway. We only took a brief tour of the core area. The weather was perfect, and the original ancient buildings looked magnificent against the blue sky. Come quickly, maybe in the near future, it will become a paid attraction. Fencheng Ancient Architectural Complex, YYDS! 📝Note tips: 1. Currently free🆓 to visit 2. Some areas are closed for construction

Ancient Architecture Travel | The Time Lock of Fencheng, Locked for 600 Years

The heavens crafted a special lock for the time entering Fencheng, locking it for six hundred years, preventing it from leaving the city. This miraculously preserved ancient district, in semiotic terms, is a "text" with structural integration, conceptual consistency, and interpretive contextuality... Here, observing ancient buildings is also observing "time". Of course, all the ancient buildings are locked as well. Peering through the locked doors of the City God Temple, one might feel a bit of visual fatigue from the journey through Shanxi: "It's fine not to enter, just take a few more glances and leave." Just then, a person leisurely approaches with a key, intending to enter, so I followed them in. Thanks to the person who opened the door, not too early or too late, just right, as if it was all arranged... Ha, observing ancient buildings here is indeed observing "time" ah~

This is the most time-traveling place in China!

The ancient architectural complex of Fencheng, Shanxi Located 16 kilometers southwest of Xiangfen County, it was the fief of Tang Dynasty's general Yu Chigong, named E Gong Fort Named Taiping County to praise the 'Zhenguan Reign' Fencheng town has perfectly preserved the layout of an ancient county-level city, having experienced the ancient county of six dynasties It's amazing that most of the buildings are still preserved to this day. In other places, they would have ceased to exist long ago. If it were restored without any commercialization, this would be a world-class ancient town

The 100-year-old village of Shanxi must-have card, well-preserved, handed down aesthetics Shanxi, Linyi, Ding villagers house. From the name, I know that this is a village with many Ding surnames. In 1988, the village was listed as a national key cultural protection unit. Although it has a history of 400 years, the village still maintains the appearance of the Ming and Qing residential buildings. More than 30 courtyards, hundreds of houses, the pattern is stable, the daily style is permeated in the style, and the life philosophy is interpreted in the simple. Hanging at the threshold of "diligence and rule-fighting", the little god on the side of the main entrance, the word "cultivation" can be seen everywhere... These details have been another kind of adherence to the rich life of the family since ancient times. In retrospect, Dingcuns neighbourhood atmosphere has long been a good thing. The courtyards run through the lanes and are cleverly connected. Walking on the rubble brick road, stepping on the road surface that has been polished away by the years, recalling the short visits, the stage, the flower bed, the paper-cut, the wedding and the funeral... everything that the Ding villagers show can be perfectly connected in a lifelike manner. The old rural landscape of Shanxi. In the autumn, it is really the season of harvest in the village. The corn on the drying ground is covered with ground. The pomegranate and jujube trees planted in several large houses are full of fruits and even fall into pieces of red dates. One of the yards planted two jujube trees on the ground, one left and one right, and flourishing. The jujube tree is planted in the ancient courtyard, which means that the early birth of the child is a quick step. The two jujube trees remind me of Lu Xun's description in "Autumn Night". "In my backyard, I can see two trees outside the wall, one is a jujube tree, and one is also a jujube tree..." Hh/ View summary: look at the courtyard and the building, look at the wood carvings on the building, see the folklore exhibits including paper-cut, flower garden, new house : Dingcun coarse cloth, handmade sachet , handmade fabric hanging ornaments village history: 400 years residential house tickets: 30 yuan / person Address: Linyi City, Shanxi Province, Ji County. It is accessible from Linyi by car.