I discovered a big secret in a hidden gem of a city in Shanxi.

📍Attraction address: Zezhou Road North, Chengqu District, Jincheng City, Shanxi Province 🚗Attraction transportation: Car, Bus 28 👍️Must-see attractions: Baima Temple Dragging, Baima Zen Temple, Jinggong Tower, Stone Buddha Statue, Heilongtan, Tourist Slide In the ancient and mysterious land of Shanxi, there is a place called Jincheng Baima Temple, which is like a shining pearl, exuding a unique light. Baima Temple is located on the top of Baima Temple Mountain, 5 km north of Jincheng City. Baima Temple Mountain is also known as Sima Mountain, and it is said that Sima Yi, the Marquis of Changping, climbed this mountain during the Three Kingdoms period, hence the name. Later, a temple was built on the top of the mountain, named Baima Zen Temple, so it was renamed Baima Temple. Legend has it that the Black Dragon King here married a woman from Niushan Village, so the elders said that the people of Niushan should call the Dragon King "uncle" here. It is also said that praying for rain here is very effective. In the past, a "Zhu official" with the surname "Zhu" in Zezhou Prefecture, in order to thank the Black Dragon King, stipulated that official opera should be performed here, and so on. The Black Dragon Temple in Heilongtan has been destroyed, and in recent years, the villagers have raised funds to rebuild a small temple on the old site. Heilongtan, together with the development of the 100-acre rose garden in Niushan Village, will become a unique and beautiful landscape in the forest park. When you step into Baima Temple, it feels like you have traveled through time and space. The first thing that catches your eye is the ancient and solemn architecture, with red walls and green tiles shining brightly in the sunlight, and the flying eaves and dougong are exquisite and unique. Every detail shows the unparalleled exquisite craftsmanship of the ancients. The carefully carved patterns seem to tell stories of the past, and you can't help but imagine the countless craftsmen who poured their hearts and souls into creating this amazing architectural style in the distant past. The natural scenery around Baima Temple is also breathtaking. Surrounded by green mountains and shaded by green trees, it complements the temple's architecture, creating a picturesque scene. In the early morning, the mist lingers, and the temple seems to be in a fairyland; in the evening, the afterglow of the setting sun shines on the temple, adding a touch of golden color to the whole picture. According to incomplete statistics, the number of tourists to Baima Temple can reach tens of thousands during holidays. Here, you can feel peace and tranquility, and the hustle and bustle of the world seem to be left behind. Baima Temple is like a haven for the soul, allowing the weary soul to rest for a moment. Whether you are a scholar interested in history and culture or a traveler seeking spiritual comfort, you can find your own insight and tranquility in this temple.