Thought Datong was already stunning, until I came here....

Thought Datong was already stunning, until I came here.... Thought Datong’s awe was the peak, until stepping into this "City of Idioms Waiting for You for Three Thousand Years"! The collision of ancient Zhao’s majestic spirit and modern vitality echoes history with every step, even more breathtaking than imagined! Must-visit highlights for 2025 (with the latest guide) 1. Xiangtangshan Grottoes China’s fifth largest grottoes + the pinnacle of Northern Qi royal statues! Over 4,000 stone statues exude the feel of an "Eastern Sculpture Museum." The Shakyamuni Buddha in the Great Buddha Cave and the flying apsaras relief rival the Four Great Grottoes, and the "Xiangtang Echo" phenomenon is truly amazing~ Open until 5:30 PM in 2025, it’s recommended to take the electric cart (40 RMB) to save energy. Adult tickets start at 78 RMB, students/seniors half price at 40 RMB. Avoid shooting photos at 11 AM strong light for better shots! 2. Handan Dao Historical and Cultural Street District (Free!) A treasure street district fully upgraded with 2025’s new decorations! Walk the bluestone path in Warring States robes, enjoy the Gandan flower bouquet at the North Square, the lunar landscape, the "Stars Within Reach" night view at the South City Wall, the newly added idiom culture wall, and the Zhao Dance Jinghong sculpture—all perfect photo spots~ Must-visit: Huiche Alley (new story reliefs + horse sculptures), Golden Tower (night light show + live performances), Intangible Cultural Heritage Hall (Cizhou kiln pottery interactive experience) Must-eat: Fat Ni smoked chicken, Ban Jian Lou Handan noodles, donkey meat sandwich + Cizhou steamed jelly, authentic flavors all in one stop! 3. Handan Museum National first-class collection with over 50,000 treasures! 8,000-year-old Cishan culture millet fossils, Warring States bronze horse (400 years earlier than the Flying Horse of Gansu), the "Handan Smile" stone statue on the 4th floor is a must-see~ In November 2025, the "Praise the Prosperous Era" art and calligraphy exhibition will be held. Free reservation allows immersive unlocking of three thousand years of civilization secrets! 4. Congtai Park | Xuebu Bridge The command platform of King Wuling of Zhao’s "Hu clothing and horseback archery"! Climb Wuling Congtai Tower for a city-wide view, visit the Seven Sages Shrine to honor Warring States scholars, with lakes and green trees creating a picturesque scene~ Xuebu Bridge now features narrative illustrations. Standing at the birthplace of "Learning to Walk in Handan," this check-in spot naturally adds cultural buff, and fewer people in the early morning make for better photos!