On a whim, I decided to visit the Chunyang Palace in Taiyuan

Chunyang Palace is located next to May Day Square. The second courtyard is currently under renovation, so the ticket price is half off at 15 yuan. I went there on a weekday morning, entered through the main gate, and first climbed up the artificial hill on the right side, where there is a tomb. At the top, there is a pavilion with a statue of Guan Yu on horseback, as well as several large cannons. I then followed the signs to the very back of Chunyang Palace and toured it in reverse order. The palace has a long history and is a Taoist site. The stone carvings inside are very exquisite, spanning various dynasties. The most famous part is its main building, which serves both as a pavilion and a bridge passage. Its unique architectural style and form were a first for me to see. Inside, there are exhibitions related to the architecture, especially the contributions of Liang Sicheng and Lin Huiyin to ancient Chinese architecture, which are worth seeing.