[2025 Taiyuan Attraction] Travel Guide for Jinyang Lake (Updated Jun)

Taiyuan Manlan Hotel (Jinyang Lake Branch) 1. Prime Location - Adjacent to Jinyang Lake Park, within walking distance, convenient for enjoying lake views, light shows, etc.; about 10 minutes by car from Taiyuan Ancient County City and Jinyang Li Commercial Street. - Convenient transportation: about 25 minutes by car from Taiyuan South Station, about 30 minutes from Taiyuan Wusu Airport. 2. Special Services and Facilities - Lake view rooms: Some rooms overlook Jinyang Lake, perfect for morning sunrise and evening lake views. - Family-friendly: Children's play area, family-themed rooms suitable for family stays. - Dining experience: Combination of local Shanxi cuisine and fusion dishes, recommended to try Shanxi specialty noodles. - Cultural experience: Possible intangible cultural heritage workshops (such as paper cutting) or Jin merchant culture-themed afternoon tea (recommend inquiring with the hotel in advance). 3. May Day Special Offers - Discounts for extended stays, family packages including attraction tickets, etc., available through official booking channels. II. Jinyang Lake Scenic Area May Day Travel Guide 1. Must-Visit Attractions - Jinyang Lake Park - Flower viewing: Tulips and cherry blossoms in full bloom during May Day, perfect for photos. - Water activities: Boating, kayaking (open in summer, check if operating during May Day). - "Dream of Jinyang" Water Show: Large-scale nighttime water performance (advance tickets required, prices from approximately 198 yuan). - Taiyuan Ancient County City - Reconstructed Ming Dynasty ancient city, filming location for "Full River Red," experience the county government office and city walls. - May Day activities: Possible folk performances and night markets (recommend following official announcements). - Jinyang Li Commercial District - Lakeside dining and shopping, recommended to visit in the evening for dinner by the lake followed by night views. - Jinci Museum (about 15 kilometers from the hotel) - China's oldest existing royal sacrificial garden, must-see "three treasures" (Nanlao Spring, Maid Statues, Zhou Cypress). 2. Itinerary Suggestions (1-2 day tour) - One-day compact version: Morning: Cycling/walking at Jinyang Lake → Visit Jinci Afternoon: Tour Taiyuan Ancient County City → Dinner and night views at Jinyang Li Evening: Watch "Dream of Jinyang" water show - Two-day leisure version: Day 1: Jinyang Lake Park (children's playground + picnic) → Jinyang Li night market Day 2: Taiyuan Ancient County City (Hanfu experience) → Mengshan Buddha (optional, about 8 kilometers from the hotel) 3. Practical Tips - Transportation: Taxis or self-driving recommended between attractions; sightseeing cars available in Jinyang Lake Park (fee required). - Tickets: Jinyang Lake Park is free, Jinci 80 yuan, "Dream of Jinyang" performance priced separately. - Dining: Recommended to try "Jinyang Lake Fresh Fish," Taiyuan Tounao (breakfast), Ancient County City snacks (Wantuo, Kaolao Lao). - Notes: - Peak visitor flow during May Day, recommended to arrive at attractions before 10 AM; - Large temperature difference between day and night, bring windproof jackets; - Check performance and activity times in advance through "Jinyang Lake Tourism" WeChat official account. - Nearby tours: - Mengshan Buddha: Mountain climbing and Buddhist worship, experience Northern Qi Buddhist culture. - Botanical Garden: Popular tropical rainforest pavilion, suitable for families. - Cultural experience: - Jin Merchant Museum (Taiyuan city center) to learn about Shanxi merchant group history. Through the comfortable accommodation at Manlan Hotel and the natural and cultural resources around Jinyang Lake, you can easily enjoy both relaxation and in-depth experiences during the May Day holiday. It's recommended to book hotel rooms and performance tickets in advance to avoid peak periods.

Taiyuan Mengshan is located in Jinyuan District, a national 4A-level scenic spot, famous for the Mengshan Great Buddha, which was founded in Northern Qi. The Great Buddha is 63 meters high and is the second largest stone Buddha in the world, 162 years earlier than the Great Buddha of Leshan. The scenic spot combines thousand-year-old monuments and natural scenery, with spring cherry blossoms and autumn apricot, and all seasons. 🚗Transportation Guide ▫️Bus: Take bus 58/329/Y3 from the city directly to "Mengshan Buddha Scenic Area Station" ▫️Driving: Navigate to “Mengshan East Gate Parking Lot”, parking fee 10 yuan/day ▫️ Travel Express: Take 3 express lines in series with Jinyang Lake, Botanical Garden, one ticket to play super convenient 📸 Must-check route 09:00 Visitor Center → Scenic Area Transportation Bus (RMB 6 one way) 09:20 [Han Yun Mountain Gate] Vermilion flying roof + gilt Zen couplet, ancient style blockbuster opening ground 09:40 [Northern Qi Relief Wall] Thousand-square stone wall recreates the scene of Buddha carving 1,500 years ago 10:10 [The Imperial Driving Bridge] Stroking the Kowloon reliefs and feel the majesty of the Imperial Driving 10:30 [Guanyin Hall] Listen to the Sanskrit sounds of wind chimes and touch the wood carvings from the Zhengde period 11:00 [Mengshan Dawn Moon] Mirror Lake in the morning mist, mountains and rivers are full of Zen 11:30 [Natural Oxygen Bar] Wooden canyon hiking, deep breath of fresh oxygen in the mountains and forests 12:00 [Mongshan Great Buddha] Looking up to worship the 63-meter giant Buddha, the scratches on the Buddha's clothes tell the story of a thousand years 13:00 [Tallinn Star Cloth] More than 300 towering monks, Songtao Sanskrit singing through time and space 13:30 [Peach Grove Zen] Spring apricot rain / autumn ginkgo forest, photography brings your own filter 14:00 [Kaihua Temple] Iron Buddha in the late Sui + Tang Dynasty architecture, feel the birthplace of the Pure Land Sect 14:30 [Lianli Twin Towers] The only double flower tower in the country, light show must be seen! 🌿Four seasons limited gameplay ▪️Spring (March-May): Mountain peaches are everywhere + a sea of ​​​​purple flowers in Lilac Valley ▪️Summer (June-August): Stream water gunfight + forest summer hiking ▪️Autumn (September-November): layers of forest dye + ginkgo leaves paved on the golden trail ▪️Winter (December-February): Silver blanket + Big Buddha snow scene blockbuster 🏨 Surrounding accommodation ▫️Rujia Selection (Gu County City Store): Walking distance to Taiyuan Ancient County City, near Jinyang Lake ▫️ Mongshan B&B: Open the window to see the mountain, early morning listening to the birdsong to wake up 🍜 Food map ✔️ Four Sisters Hotel: Jinyuan lamb soup + fried oil cake + distilled rice, locals queue king ✔️ Sanjin Ruyi Pavilion: vegetarian banquet + Shanxi specialty snacks, the environment is full of Zen ✔️ Gu County Town Night Market: Soba noodle dumplings + dipping skewers + bowl holder, carbohydrate happy pull full 💡Tips ▪️Night tour only open on Saturdays and holidays (18:30-21:30), lights big Buddha + twin tower night view is perfect ▪️ Non-slip shoes are recommended, some sections are steeper ▪️ Prices in the scenic area are slightly higher, you can bring your own water and snacks ▪️Children under 1.3 meters / seniors over 60 years old free of charge ✨Escape from the hustle and bustle of the city, come to Mengshan to talk to the thousand-year-old Buddha, let the mountain wind take away all the troubles ~ children under 3 meters / elderly over 60 years old free tickets ✨Escape from the hustle and bustle of the city, come to Mengshan to talk to the thousand-year-old Buddha, let the mountain wind take away all your worries ~

Do you think Taiyuan is like this? But in fact, Taiyuan still has such a side. Jinyang Lake Park is definitely a treasure place for leisure and entertainment for Taiyuan people. As soon as you enter the door, you will see a large lawn and flowers. Walking along the trails, you can really forget the hustle and bustle of the city for a while. If you like taking pictures, don’t miss the White Pigeon Square here, it’s really photogenic! At the end is the musical fountain, which starts at 19:00 in the evening, very spectacular! When you are tired of shopping, you can come and take a ride on the merry-go-round or the Ferris wheel. It is really girly! The park is very large and has many recreational activities, which is suitable for the whole family to come and play together! If you don’t want to go home, there is a whole row of oversized tents to choose from! In short, in this place full of childlike fun, adults and children can relax and enjoy a pleasant time!

Just checked out of a hotel in Taiyuan. It was so worth it! I stayed in a homestay in Taiyuan with my friends for three days. It was so worth it! ✅ Clean environment and facilities ✅ Close to Taiyuan Botanical Garden, Taiyuan Ancient County, and Taiyuan Jinci Park ✅ Jinyang Lake Park is just downstairs If you're coming to Taiyuan for business or leisure, don't worry. It's really quiet and clean. Who doesn't love a sunny room?

The first choice for accommodation when watching a concert at the Red Lantern Stadium, this coffee homestay located in Jinyang Lake offers a panoramic view of the lake. The sunset is beautiful, the room is very ins-style, loft room type, huge floor-to-ceiling windows with bathtub, any shot is particularly photogenic, walking distance to Red Lantern Stadium about ten minutes, surrounding ancient county town, Jinci, Taiyuan Botanical Garden, about 20 minutes drive from the core city area, the lobby has coffee and tea, a cup of coffee and a dessert by the window watching the sunset is really beautiful and poetic. The room is comfortable and design-conscious, with a large space, the hotel is very clean, smart toilet, washing machine, bathtub, bedding is very comfortable, there is a super large projection screen to watch movies! From the window you can see the panoramic view of Jinyang Lake, overlooking the water and sky! The staff service attitude is super good, parking is convenient! Watching TV also opened a member, there is a coffee bar, taking pictures is very beautiful! Camellia latte yyds! ❤Recommended reason Close to Taiyuan South Station (20 minutes drive, taxi about 20 yuan) Jinci (20 minutes drive, taxi about 20 yuan) Taiyuan Ancient County Town (15 minutes drive, taxi about 15 yuan) Taiyuan Botanical Garden (15 minutes drive, taxi about 10 yuan) (Recently very popular scenic spot, suitable for evening to punch in the elevator to the alien, Downstairs is Jinyang Lake, the scenery is super beautiful, there are bicycles and electric vehicles to rent, riding around the lake is leisurely and comfortable, you can also go for a morning run around the lake in the morning. There is a century-old shop called Linxiangzhai within 5 minutes walk from the hotel, which is a famous old shop in Taiyuan. It is delicious and not expensive. The century-old tradition of deep-fried meat, signature sweet and sour meatballs, roast duck; if there are many people, be sure to order his signature chef's heirloom dish - Tangtang fish, crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, sweet, sour, salty and fresh, delicious!

Taiyuan! Beside Jinyang Lake! Slide Family Hotel! Great stay. Finally came to Shanxi!! A hotel in Taiyuan suitable for staying with children Finally checked in! The environment is superb, and there is also a coffee shop There are many types of rooms, the family tour has a slide room, which is simply perfect! √ Beautiful scenery √ Slide room √ Fully equipped with smart facilities The super large floor-to-ceiling windows offer a view of the lake As soon as you enter, you are amazed by the large floor-to-ceiling windows, the sunlight fills the room, warm and cozy The view outside the window is superb, directly facing Jinyang Lake, sitting by the window and enjoying the scenery, the mood is indescribable The slide room is simply amazing Not only does it have a slide, but also a ball pit, the kids have a great time The room is equipped with Xiao Ai and smart toilet, as well as a washing machine and bathtub, very considerate Location: Xinjinci Road, Jinyuan District, Taiyuan

|. It is March again, when flowers are in full bloom all over the city. The mountain peach blossoms have arrived as promised, like a ceremony to welcome spring. It just so happened that I also received a book from a friend during this season. Everything was the best arrangement. In my mother’s camera, I always smile freely. I feel so good with my beloved mother. · Every spring when the peach blossoms are in full bloom, the entire Jinyang Lake is covered with a sea of ​​pink flowers, presenting a colorful scene, attracting many tourists and citizens to come and enjoy the spring flowers and experience the picturesque peach blossom scenery. · 🤳Photography: It is recommended that you take pictures among the flowers, the effect will be better. Wear light-colored clothes, full of the breath of spring. · 🔻Tips: 1️⃣ In addition to flowers, Jinyang Lake also has many other beautiful scenery and places where you can take pictures. After viewing the flowers and plants, you can return to Jinyangli and have a delicious meal. · 2️⃣ There are relatively few restaurants in Jinyangli, and there may not be a long queue during the week. It is recommended that you eat during off-peak hours or queue up in advance. · 📍Coordinates: Jinyang Lake

Previously, in the urban area of Longcheng Taiyuan, there were not many cost-effective and free tourist spots, perhaps apart from the old Yingze Park and the later transformed Fenhe Park, the attractions that could be listed in the hall of elegance were indeed few. However, this ancient city of Jinyang, which has experienced many changes, has become a truly beautiful Taiyuan Longcheng after several years of rapid development. The Jinyang Lake Scenic Area located in the ancient city of Jinyang is a bright card that Taiyuan and even Shanxi show to the world. The scenic area integrates mountains and lakes, ancient and modern, not only has a high cost performance, but also is suitable for the public to travel, suitable for all ages, and is open to the public for free all year round. Scenic Area Overview: Jinyang Lake Scenic Area is located in Jinyuan District, Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province, and is located near Dongru Village. It has the largest artificial lake in North China. The scenic area was initially positioned as leisure and modern as the main theme, with the ecological city as the entry point, fully reflecting the functions of the vibrant city and the dream city, and using the rare water resources to integrate the water tourism creativity of Dream Jinyang, combined with the ecological bird island and bird watching platform, to realize the desire and artistic conception of tourists to get close to nature and return to nature, and meet the needs of different tourists. Personally, I think the biggest highlight of Jinyang Lake Scenic Area is that it has four comprehensive functional bodies and seven scenic spots. Among them, the seven newly built scenic spots in the scenic area are the most eye-catching. Overview of the seven scenic spots in Jinyang Lake: Through water system landscapes such as waterfalls, streams, and water surfaces, combined with pavilions, towers, bridges, and Jinyuan garden culture, a cultural history corridor of Jinyuan style is formed. Among the seven scenic spots in Jinyang Lake, the Jinyang Lake West Mountain Linyun Scenic Area is a major highlight. It is located at the commanding height of the lake view. With the West Bank piled mountain as the carrier, tourists can climb to see the ice and snow covered lake. In Jingetai, you can see the West Mountain Chang and taste the white clouds. In addition, there are agricultural ecological characteristic farming culture and cultural popular science characteristic Mengshan terraced garden attractions, as well as reed wetland characteristic reed pond attractions, and wetland, small island and ecological bridge corridor characteristic Quxi wetland attractions, forming the seven sceneries of Jinyang Lake. At present, the main play projects in Jinyang Lake Scenic Area are: In this season, the ice and snow carnival in Jinyang Lake Scenic Area is definitely a beautiful parent-child paradise. Here is full of ice and snow, from snow circle ice car to snowmobile and banana boat, each activity can make you feel unprecedented fun, various snow play projects will make you return to childhood. Personally, I think the public bicycles in the scenic area of Jingyang Lake are definitely a beautiful scenery. The bicycles in the scenic area are novel and unique in design. Each bicycle is designed with four tires, mainly steering wheel type. Each seat has a pedal underneath, which can be controlled by multiple people at the same time, and can provide power for the car at the same time, which is effortless to ride. The appearance of the bicycle is like a convertible car, divided into two-person and multi-person structure types, mainly blue in color, yellow and blue in color, attached to a blue and white roof, rain and sun protection, dynamic and cool. In addition, after freezing, the surface of Jinyang Lake is like a mirror, like a huge gem embedded in the earth, shining under the sun, the once lively cruise ships are neatly arranged on the frozen lake, beautiful ice patterns crisscross, like the works of nature, it is spectacular. The long-lost Jinyang Lake Scenic Area, various children's favorite amusement facilities are on stage, the antique sightseeing car is refreshing, various performances are full of festive joy, it is indeed a cost-effective tourist spot, why not come to Jinyang Lake this holiday? It is very suitable for the public to travel. Ticket policy: Taiyuan Jinyang Lake Scenic Area is open to the public for free all day. Traffic strategy: Non-self-driving tourists can take bus No. 72 or No. 839 to get there. Departing from Taiyuan Railway Station, you can take bus No. 606, and then transfer to bus No. 5 to get off at Jinsheng Station. Self-driving tourists can directly navigate to the North Third Gate of Jinyang Lake Park. The parking lot is located near the North Third Gate, and the parking fee is ten yuan each time. Friendly reminder: During this year's Spring Festival holiday, there is also a New Year's Lantern Festival on Peach Blossom Island in Jinyang Lake. Peach Blossom Island is located near the East Sixth Gate of the scenic area. In the evening, tourists can visit the carnival in Peach Blossom Island and watch the provincial lantern exhibition ceiling.

#dreamdestination It's not that Iceland is unaffordable, but Taiyuan is more cost-effective I didn’t expect Jinyang Lake to be so beautiful in winter, and the sunset mouth is so beautiful that it’s so photogenic. No one around me could tell this was Taiyuan! P2 is at Tinglang Bay, watching the sunset at the Guanhu Promenade. Be sure to check the sunset time. The sunset is very early in winter, so don't miss it. #Taiyuan #Where to go in Taiyuan on weekends #Taiyuan Tourism

Check-in at Lake on Lake (accommodation in Taiyuan) 🔥Checked in at the recently popular Taiyuan homestay, Lake on Lake, located next to Jinyang Lake 🌼The view is great both day and night. The homestay comes with a coffee shop, which is usually empty in the morning and evening except for the crowded afternoons. You can sit by the window and daydream ❣️The view of the lake outside and the coming and going of cars is very healing 🌼The rooms have different themes. We booked the Tea House Story for over 300 a night. The room comes with tea sets and a projector, but you need to bring your own tea 🌼The room provides mineral water for 15 a bucket, and it seems to be the 4L size of Nongfu Spring 🌼The room decoration is also good with different themes. The most attractive points for me are the lake view outside the window and the overall recommendation of the projector tea set. You can give it a try

||| A winter limited edition romance unique to Taiyuan🫶. Glacier Sunset🌅||| A winter limited edition romance unique to Taiyuan🫶🏻 It's so photogenic, you can enjoy different unique sceneries at every moment🥳 Sunset📸 time: 5:00—5:30 PM (The orange sunset🍊 is the most beautiful moment) You can also go half an hour earlier, Jinyang Lake is quite big, you can walk around the lake and take pictures of other sceneries. 🧡 You can check the sunset weather in advance on the App Shooting location: Jinyang Lake No.5 entrance (pier), No.1 pier 🤗: It's a bit cold by the lake after sunset. Jinyang Lake is really a blessing for those who love photography. Unlocked another good place I want to go again next time, Check in different beautiful scenes

Don't miss the sunset in early winter if you have missed the falling leaves in autumn, The winter in Shanxi is very cold, but the scenery is really amazing! The Jin Yang Lake at five in the afternoon is really beautiful, the warm sun sprinkles on the sparkling lake, as if adding a beautiful filter, the gentle wind blows away tiredness and worries, sitting by the lake to enjoy the sunset is so comfortable~ The No.5 port is also a great place for taking photos! The blue sky and the lake complement each other, the blue is clear, the golden sunset glow is bright and warm, the cold and warm colors intersect, the color aesthetics is fully demonstrated~ Photo tips: Choose to take photos by the lake between 4 and 5 in the afternoon, facing the sun, the lake seems to have its own filter, the sunlight reflecting on the lake can fill light, and you can also save the reflector, the photos taken are clear and bright! After five o'clock, you can take backlit silhouettes, highlighting the characters and the environment, lowering the exposure, full of atmosphere! My photo location is at the right port of the No.5 gate of Jin Yang Lake, it is suggested to wear solid color clothes for better photos, both black and white effects are good

Taiyuan Natural Scenery Punch Card Jinyang Lake Jinyang Lake is located in Jinsheng Town, the southern end of Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province. It is adjacent to the Jinci Complex in the east, the largest Taiyuan No. 1 Thermal Power Plant in Shanxi Province in the west, and a long history in the south. Jinyang City and the famous Jinci tourist attraction in China and abroad. A power plant reservoir that was manually excavated in the early days of the founding of the People's Republic of China has been developed as a tourist attraction. It is the largest artificial lake in North China. The name "Jinyang Lake" has a long history. According to legend, the Taiyuan area in ancient times was a large piece of water, called Jinyang Lake. However, Jinyang Lake has been undergoing renovation recently, and only after taking it, I look forward to the beautiful scenery.