Xinzhou, Shanxi Plog - Dai County and Xinzhou Ancient City

Attractions: 1️⃣ Yanmen Pass: We recommend navigating to the north gate, which is closer to the main attractions. The route is Yang Family Sculpture - Bianmao Street - Yanta - Tianxian Gate - Zhenbian Temple, which takes about two hours. 2️⃣ Dai County: After visiting Yanmen Pass, head straight to Dai County. Be careful when driving through the Yanmen Eighteen Bends. Luckily, most of the snow from a few days ago has melted. Dai County Ancient City is small but worth a visit. Park your car at the Confucian Temple parking lot and go for a city walk. Confucian Temple - Martial Temple - Bianjing Tower - Ayuwang Pagoda, a dialogue with history. PS: A joint ticket for the Confucian Temple and Bianjing Tower is CNY 40. Ayuwang Pagoda is located inside the Dai County Government, so you need to enter through the government gate. 3️⃣ Xinzhou Ancient City: Parking is difficult. The ancient city is large, and the main streets are crowded with people. However, I think the ancient city is quite fun. Leave the main street and head towards Xiyuan. Pass by Xiurong Academy, and you will find an opera stage, iron flower show, lantern show, and more. You can get three free incense sticks at Taishan Temple. Food: We ate at a Dingxiang Restaurant near Taishan Temple in Xinzhou Ancient City (steamed meat, helao noodles, fried cake with pork, all delicious). There are also many snacks, such as yellow rice cakes and Shenchi mooncakes.