Linfen | Shijiagou Scenic Area: Less crowded and beautiful scenery, just go for it!

Where is it❓️ The 'hidden gem' of Shanxi Linfen! Navigate to 'Shijia Village, Fenxi County', step on the gas, and you'll be transported back to a wealthy village from 200 years ago! What's so special about this place❓️ ▶️ The 'mountain top mansion area' of Qing Dynasty tycoons: The Shijia family became wealthy through farming and studying during the Qianlong period, and later got rich through business, building 31 large courtyards on the hillside! Now, there are still many cave courtyards left, warm in winter and cool in summer, and also protected from bandits, showcasing the pinnacle of ancient wisdom. ▶️ Detail lovers rejoice: The brick-carved doorways are more expressive than your emoji collection—magpies bringing good news, grapes symbolizing abundance, the Eight Immortals crossing the sea... even the drainage slabs are carved with coin patterns! ▶️ Immersive script-killing venue: Explore secret passages hiding gold and silver, climb watchtowers for spotting bandits, and imagine a young lady throwing an embroidered ball from the window of the embroidery building (though this might not have actually happened, hhh). Must-visit spots ✅ Shijia Ancestral Courtyard: The most luxurious one with 'Ruiqi Ning' written on the door! Courtyards within courtyards, doors connecting doors, with elders living higher and juniors lower, embedding 'seniority' directly into the architecture. ✅ Embroidery Building: The VIP suite for young ladies! The wooden windows on the second floor are exquisitely carved, and it's said that unmarried girls could only secretly look outside from here. ✅ Stone-paved old alleys: The bluestone slabs are polished smooth, be careful on rainy days! But the photo atmosphere is perfect, wear Hanfu and transform into a Jin merchant's daughter. Lazy guide 💰 Tickets: Around 50 yuan (the price of a cup of milk tea for a time-travel experience) ⏰ Time: 2 hours is enough, recommended in the morning or after 3 PM for softer light and no sunburn 🚗 Transportation: Self-driving: 1.5 hours from Linfen, the latter part of the county road is a bit narrow, drive carefully Public transport: Take a bus from Linfen West Station to Fenxi County (1 hour), then a 10-minute taxi ride Who is it suitable for❓️ ✔️ Those who like less crowded, original ancient villages ✔️ Curious about old buildings/Jin merchant culture ✔️ Want to take beautiful, less crowded photos for social media Shijiagou Scenic Area