Shanxi Travel Guide: A Must-Visit to Zhangbi Ancient Castle

👀What to See ✅Three-level underground military tunnels spanning ten thousand meters ✅Ancient castle architecture ✅Glazed feast ✅Yuan Dynasty stage ✅First village of astrology ✅Characteristic villages of Shanxi ✅Home of the stars from 'Where Are We Going, Dad?' 🚘How to Get There 1️⃣Tourists in Jiexiu City: Take bus 301 to Zhangbi Ancient Castle Station, about 50 minutes, taxi costs 40 yuan, about 25 minutes. 2️⃣Jiexiu High-Speed Rail Station: Take a bus to the city center for 4 yuan, then transfer to bus 4 to the castle, but taking a taxi is more convenient, about 50 yuan, around 30 minutes. 🎫Tickets: 75 yuan for adults / 37 yuan for students 🌟Opening Hours: Peak season 08:00-18:00 / Off-season 08:00-17:00. Visit duration: 4 hours (including photography/listening to explanations) 🏠Accommodation and Dining: There are farmhouse restaurants in the scenic area, mainly serving noodles, and inns like Guhuai Inn/Third Place Inn; in the city (10KM from the scenic area), there are chain hotels like Home Inn and Hanting. 🌈Tips: 1️⃣The castle can be visited together with Wang Family Courtyard. To save time, I took a taxi from Wang Family Courtyard to the castle for 50 yuan. It's best to keep the driver's phone number for a return trip, as it's hard to get a Didi ride. 2️⃣The castle is located on the Loess Plateau, with temperatures 3° lower than the city, and 5° lower in the tunnels. Wear a jacket and sports shoes when entering the tunnels. 3️⃣On the way from Wang Family Courtyard, you will pass by Jie Zitui's hometown and the entrance to Mianshan Scenic Area, the origin of the Cold Food Festival. 4️⃣For a detailed tour, you can hire a guide. Local high school and college students work as guides during holidays, costing around 60 yuan, which is very practical. 5️⃣There is an amusement park inside, suitable for parent-child activities.