Shuangta Temple in Taiyuan, ancient charm and modern style, one temple and two towers, a thousand years of heritage.

Shuangta Temple in Taiyuan, originally known as Yongzuo Temple, is a landmark building in Taiyuan and the main pattern on the emblem of Taiyuan. It is located in the southeast of Taiyuan, about 4 kilometers from the city center, at the foot of Xiangshan Mountain, south of Haozhuang Village. Shuangta Temple was built in the middle of the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty (1597-1602). There are two tall towers in the temple, so it is commonly known as Shuangta Temple. Here is a detailed travel guide: Address and Transportation: Address: Southeast of Taiyuan, at the foot of Xiangshan Mountain, south of Haozhuang Village. Opening hours: 08:30-17:30 (entry stops at 17:30). Transportation: Take bus No. 812, 820, or 873 and get off at Shuangta Temple Station. If you drive by yourself, you can drive along Jianshe South Road to Chaoyang Street, turn right and drive south along Shuangta South Road, turn left at the intersection and drive along Yongzuo Temple Road to Shuangta Temple. Recommended Tour Route: 1. Enter from the north gate and visit the Peony Garden first. 2. Then you can see the Broken Arm Lion and then go to the Daxiong Hall. 3. Daxiong Hall is a brick imitation wooden building, without any wood, all made of bricks, it is worth seeing. 4. Then you can climb Xuanwen Tower (East Tower), the tower is 13 stories high, you can climb the tower to visit, but the stairs are narrow, please pay attention to safety. 5. Wenfeng Tower (West Tower) is currently not open for climbing, only for external viewing. 6. Visit Baoxian Hall and the Stele Gallery, where there are about 260 stone carvings, including famous calligraphy works such as Su Shi's "Chibi Huai Gu". Tickets and Precautions: Tickets: Adult tickets are CNY 30, student tickets are half price with a student ID card, and need to be booked in advance. Opening hours: Summer 8:00-19:30, winter 8:30-17:30. Precautions: Tickets may need to be booked in advance on holidays to avoid queuing on site. Wear comfortable shoes, because there are some slopes and steps in the temple, especially for visitors who plan to climb the top of the pagoda, try to wear non-slip shoes. Featured Experience: There are hundreds of years of "Ming Dynasty Peony" in Shuangta Temple, named "Zixia Xian". Every year at the turn of spring and summer, about 20 days before and after the beginning of summer, the peony in the ancient temple Shuangta Temple is in full bloom, the entire Fan Temple is gorgeous and brilliant, and the fragrance is overflowing. Standing on the top of the tower, you can overlook the scenery of the whole city of Taiyuan and experience the spectacular "Lingxiao Twin Towers". Nearby Attractions: Taiyuan Botanical Garden: The architecture is peculiar, it is a must-visit internet celebrity attraction in Taiyuan, and the night view is super beautiful. Shanxi Museum: The first batch of national first-class museums, rich cultural relics, understand the 5,000-year history of civilization in Sanjin. Jin Merchant Museum: The original site of the Shanxi Governor's Mansion, understand the culture of Jin merchants, and witness the prosperity of the Jin merchants' legend for more than 500 years. I hope this guide can help you better plan your trip to Shuangta Temple in Taiyuan!