Compared to the Yingxian Wooden Pagoda, I highly recommend this timeless Glazed Tile Pagoda

Traveling along the rural roads of Hongtong County, Linfen, Shanxi, the distant Huoshan Mountain is lush and green, and a colorful glazed tile pagoda pierces the sky—the millennium-old Guangsheng Temple in Guangsheng Town 🌿 finally comes into view! A 3-hour deep tour offers the shock of national treasure-level cultural relics and the satisfaction of authentic Shanxi flavors. Please keep this immersive guide～ As soon as I arrived at the scenic area entrance, I was stopped by the Hongtong steamed rice on a small stall 🍚! Glutinous rice wrapped with plump red dates and sweet bean paste, steamed to soft and fragrant perfection, drizzled with a spoonful of honey, sweet but not greasy, eating while walking is super healing～ Enter the temple and head straight to the Feihong Pagoda, a 7-story tower inlaid with colorful glazed bricks 🌈, shining like a spilled palette under the sun. Each eave corner has wind chimes ringing with the breeze 🔔. For 20 yuan, you can climb to the top, where the spiral staircase lets you touch the delicate texture of the glazed tiles and enjoy a magnificent view of Huoshan! Inside the temple’s Mahavira Hall, the wooden carved brackets fit perfectly, and the painted beams remain bright and fresh after thousands of years 🎨. Incense curls in front of the Buddha statues 🕯️, and calming down here lets you feel the millennium-old Zen spirit. The Water God Temple downstairs holds surprises! Yuan Dynasty mural paintings "King Yao Visits the Wise" and "Fishing Scene" feature delicate brushwork and vivid expressions, seeing ancient painting skills up close is truly speechless 🤯～ Outside the temple, the crystal-clear Huospring water 💧 flows gently beside ancient cypresses. Sitting down to rest and listen to the water instantly dispels travel fatigue～ After the tour, head straight to Hongtong County for amazing food! Beef meatball noodles are a must 🌶️, with a sour and spicy red oil broth, chewy beef meatballs paired with handmade noodles soaked in the flavorful soup that makes you stomp your feet; street-style fried cold noodles are crispy outside and tender inside, sprinkled with garlic and chili powder, sour and spicy to whet your appetite; and freshly fried oil cakes, wrapped in hot dough and fried golden with brown sugar, burst with juice in every bite 💥, sweet, fragrant, crispy, and super satisfying～ 📝Tips: Tickets are 55 yuan (half price for students), book in advance via the official WeChat account and enter with ID 🎫; wear comfortable walking shoes 👟 as there are many stairs in the temple; free guided tours are available at fixed times, or rent an electronic guide for 15 yuan if you miss them; remove hats and avoid stepping on thresholds when entering the temple to respect religious customs 📸～ The glazed light and shadow of the millennium-old temple, legendary murals, paired with authentic Shanxi snacks, will fill you with happiness to the max.