Taiyuan | Experience the beauty of ancient Shanxi architecture at Jinci Temple

"Among the victories of the three Jin, Jinyang is the best, and the victory of Jinyang lies entirely in Jinci." Jinci is not only the oldest and richest temple architectural complex in China, but also one of the most beautiful classical gardens in China . Location: Jinci Scenic Area, Jinyuan District, Taiyuan City 🎫 Ticket: 80 yuan /person Touring time: 1–3h The scenic area has a shuttle service for 10 yuan /person About transportation Taiyuan Station - Jinci Museum Bus: No. 856 direct, 27km, about 2h Taxi: about 50 yuan, 37min Taiyuan South Station - Jinci Museum Bus: No. 79 direct, 24km, about 2h Taxi: about 35 yuan, 27min Taiyuan Wusu International Airport - Jinci Museum Bus: Airport Express - No. 79, 26km, about 2h Taxi: about 40 yuan, 25min Recommended attractions Jinci is divided into two parts, Jinci Park and Jinci Museum. Main attractions The three wonders of Jinci: Zhou Cypress, Song Dynasty colored sculptures, Nanlao Spring The three treasures of Jinci: Holy Mother Hall, Fish Pond Flying Bridge, Xian Hall The three plaques of Jinci: Shuijing Platform, Duoyue, Nanlao Others: Tang Shuyu Temple, Guandi Temple, Shifang Fengsheng Zen Temple Recommended attractions around Jinci Tianlong Mountain Grottoes (Northern Qi grottoes, Buddha head national treasure returned) Taiyuan Ancient County (climb the city wall) Mount Tai (vegetarian meals) Longshan (the most concentrated Taoist grottoes in the country) Mengshan (Mengshan Giant Buddha) Botanical Garden (popular photo check-in spot)