I thought Datong was already amazing, until I visited Yuncheng~

✨When "Yuncheng" Meets Your Travel Bucket List I thought Datong was Shanxi's top attraction, until I stepped into this underrated gem—102 national heritage sites hidden in its streets, even *Black Myth: Wukong* filmed here! Few crowds, stunning scenery, and sweet fruits—it's the perfect off-the-beaten-path National Day getaway. 📍Location: Yuncheng, Shanxi (Hometown of Guan Yu • Cradle of Chinese Civilization) ✈️Transport: Yanhu Airport serves 20 cities; high-speed rail to Yuncheng North Station 🚗Recommended: Rent a car (attractions are scattered, driving offers more freedom) 🍜「Day 1 • Where Local Life Meets Mythology」 🌅06:30 Donghu Morning Market - Must-try: Spicy soup with pan-fried buns (fiery deliciousness), ring-shaped bread with eggs (carb heaven) - Fruit stalls: Fresh grapes/winter jujubes/figs—¥10 for 3 jin, sweet enough to melt your heart! 📚09:00 Yuncheng Museum - Treasures: Tang Dynasty stone carvings of foreign figures, replicas of Yongle Palace murals (photos allowed!) - Hidden gem: Interactive screens in the basement "bring to life" bronze patterns 🏯11:30 Xiezhou Guan Yu Temple - The ancestral temple of Chinese martial gods! The wooden caisson in Chunqiu Tower is one-of-a-kind, and its red walls + yellow tiles make perfect Hanfu photo ops - Fun fact: Guan Yu’s true likeness is hidden in the inner chamber—kneel reverently to "see his face" 🎨14:30 Yongle Palace - Inspiration for *Black Myth: Wukong*! The *Chaoyuan Tu* mural in Sanqing Hall leaves you speechless—every brushstroke tells Lü Dongbin’s story - Note: No photos of the real murals, but replicas at the museum are fair game 🌄18:30 Salt Lake Sunset Drive - Landmark #006: The road stretches into the salt lake—capture "mirror of the sky" shots at sunset - Bonus: Buy "Lu salt" black mud masks as souvenirs 🌃20:30 Yellow River Night Market - Carb paradise: Lamb paomo, fried jelly noodles, Wenxi baked cakes - Adventurous eaters: Try lamb offal stew with flatbread—the broth is so rich you’ll want to take it home 🏛️「Day 2 • A Dialogue with Ancient Architecture」 ⛩️08:30 Longxing Temple - Climb the Song Dynasty "Writing Brush Pagoda" for panoramic views—its body houses a Jin Dynasty iron bell 🏺10:00 Macun Brick Carving Tombs - Dubbed the "Underground Forbidden City"! These 800-year-old Jin Dynasty tombs feature *24 Filial Exemplars* carvings—detail lovers’ dream 🌉13:00 Feiyun Tower - Built without nails! Four pillars support three tiers of eaves—wind chimes tinkle as you spot *Black Myth*’s "South Tower" prototype Houtu Temple - China’s first earth-worshipping temple! The Autumn Wind Tower preserves Emperor Wu of Han’s stele inscriptions—feel ancient rituals at the Yellow River’s "Sweeping Altar" 🏨Top Stay: Shenzhen Airlines International Hotel - ~¥150/person for 5-star perks: Free airport shuttle + executive lounge, with salt lake views - Breakfast highlight: Local lamb soup with fried dough twists—don’t miss it! 📌Travel Tips ✅ History buffs: Download the "Tour Shanxi" app for expert audio guides (¥50 at Yongle Palace/Guan Yu Temple) ✅ Photo ops: Wear plain Hanfu/New Chinese-style outfits—red walls at Yongle Palace, blue tiles at Feiyun Tower are perfect backdrops ✅ Seasonal magic: Salt lake turns "rosy" in Sep-Oct; Zhongtiao Mountain’s red leaves peak in Nov ✅ Heads-up: Spotty signal in rural areas—download offline maps; temples are buggy—bring repellent 💡Why Love Yuncheng? While other cities chase trends, Yuncheng cradles millennia of history—savor street life at dawn, marvel at Yongle murals, watch the Yellow River swallow the sun… This "chapter missing from history books" is worth a dedicated trip.