[2025 Jincheng Attraction] Travel Guide for Yuhuang Temple (Updated Apr)

Itinerary Overview: * **Day 1: Taiyuan Exploration**—Jinci Temple, Tianlongshan Grottoes. * **Day 2: Dai County Ancient Charm**—Ayuwang Pagoda, Bianjing Tower, Confucian Temple, Yanmenguan Pass. * **Day 3: Ancient City Tour**—Taiyuan to Pingyao, Zhenguo Temple, Pingyao Ancient City, Tianyuankui Hotel, Shuanglin Temple, overnight in Xixian County. * **Day 4: Linfen Impressions**—Xiaoxitian, Guangsheng Temple, overnight in Changzi County. * **Day 5: Changzhi Scenery**—Chongqing Temple, Faxing Temple, Yuhuang Temple in Zezhou County, overnight in Changzhi. * **Day 6: Return Journey**—Visit Guanyin Temple, end of a pleasant trip. Travel Tips: 1. **Transportation Advice:** Shanxi's attractions are widely distributed, so self-driving or chartering a car is recommended, as public transportation is inconvenient. 2. **Winter Skincare:** Shanxi is dry in winter, so remember to moisturize and bring a thermos to replenish hot water at any time. 3. **Photography Tips:** Most indoor attractions prohibit the use of selfie sticks and flash. **Attraction Details: **✅Jinci Museum:** * The Water Mirror Platform from Journey to the West, the prototype of the Land Temple where Sun Wukong transformed. * The Golden Man Platform, with four majestic iron statues standing tall. * The Sacrificial Hall, an ancient "big refrigerator" showcasing the wisdom of the ancients. * The Fish Pond Flying Bridge, China's earliest overpass. * The Holy Mother Hall, with lifelike wooden dragon carvings and maid statues. * The ancient dragon cypress tree, witnessing the vicissitudes of history. * The Nanlao Spring, with its water telling stories of the past and present. **✅Tianlongshan Grottoes:** * One of the most severely damaged grottoes in China, with 25 existing caves and over 1,500 statues, none of which are complete. * **Combo Ticket Tip:** Purchase a combo ticket for Jinci Temple and Tianlongshan Grottoes to visit both places in one day. * **Ticket Price:** CNY 110/2 attractions **✅Dai County:** * The only "living" ancient city, just 1 hour by high-speed train from Taiyuan, a great choice for a day trip. **✅Zhenguo Temple:** * The Hall of Ten Thousand Buddhas houses 11 mysterious and solemn colored sculptures of Buddha from the Five Dynasties period. * **Ticket Price:** CNY 23/person **✅Pingyao Ancient City:** * Tianyuankui Hotel, an old brand lunch experience. * Stroll through the ancient city and taste the special hollow mooncakes. **✅Shuanglin Temple:** * A treasure trove of Eastern colored sculpture art, with over 2,000 colored sculptures that are breathtaking. * **Ticket Price:** CNY 33/person **✅Xiaoxitian:** * The Mahavira Hall covers an area of 169.6 square meters and houses over 1,000 Buddha statues. * **Ticket Price:** CNY 35/person **✅Guangsheng Temple:** * The Upper Temple's Feihong Glazed Pagoda, China's most exquisite glazed pagoda. * The Lower Temple's Water God Temple, with exquisite Yuan Dynasty murals. * **Ticket Price:** CNY 70/person **✅Chongqing Temple:** * An important part of the Ziyun Mountain Scenic Area. * The Thousand Buddha Hall, Great Earth Hall, and Dizang Hall are arranged in sequence. * The 18 Arhats in the hall are known as the "Crown of Song Dynasty Sculptures." * Try the award-winning chef's Changzi fried pancakes at the scenic area entrance. * Chongqing Temple is adjacent to Faxing Temple and can be visited together. * **Ticket Price:** CNY 25/person **✅Yuhuang Temple:** * The inspiration for characters in Black Myth: Wukong, with mysterious and unpredictable colored sculptures of 28 constellations. **✅Guanyin Temple:** * An ancient temple with over 400 years of history, with over 500 colored and hanging sculptures. * **Ticket Price:** CNY 10/person Shanxi, a province full of history and culture, awaits every adventurer. How can you appreciate its charm without a guide? This 6-day travel guide will help you explore Shanxi without regrets!

Preview My second trip to Shanxi, I chose Jindongnan Weekend trip (2 days) Day 1 Changzhi Guanyin Temple Changzhi Changzi County Chongqing Temple Changzhi Changzi County Faxing Temple Jincheng Gaoping Kaihua Temple Day 2 Jincheng Gaoping Tielu Temple Jincheng Zezhou Yuhuang Temple Jincheng Zezhou Qinglian Temple This trip is the best place to see painted sculptures Transportation: Study tour, bus

Jincheng, Zezhou Jade Emperor Temple ridge beasts are quite colorful and varied in shape, with various common ridge beasts, various gods, heroes, and ghosts, exquisite shapes, rich imagination, and dynasties covering Jin, Yuan, Ming, and Qing, with many treasures.

Explore Henan and Shanxi in 6 days! Visit all the must-see attractions and follow this itinerary to enjoy the best of both provinces. Start your historical and cultural journey now! -------- 📅 Itinerary: Day 1: Fly from Guangzhou to Anyang/Handan 🛫 Head to Henan, a province with a long history, and get ready to explore the treasures of Chinese civilization. Day 2: Yinxu Museum -> Wanxian Mountain Scenic Area 🏛️ Experience the profound culture of the Shang Dynasty at Yinxu Museum, then head to Wanxian Mountain Scenic Area to admire the beauty of nature. Day 3: Yuntai Mountain Scenic Area -> Luoyi Ancient City -> Yingtianmen Site of Sui-Tang Luoyang City 🏞️ Visit Yuntai Mountain, then take a stroll in Luoyi Ancient City. In the evening, visit Yingtianmen Site of Sui-Tang Luoyang City to experience the glory of the ancient capital. Day 4: Longmen Grottoes -> Laojun Mountain Scenic Area 🗿 Visit the magnificent Longmen Grottoes and experience the charm of Buddhist art, then head to Laojun Mountain to explore the mysteries of Taoism. Day 5: Imperial Prime Minister's Mansion -> Jade Emperor Temple -> Situ Town 🏰 Explore the history of the Imperial Prime Minister's Mansion, visit Jade Emperor Temple, and take a stroll in Situ Town to experience the local customs. Day 6: Red Flag Canal 🚜 Visit Red Flag Canal to learn about the story behind this great project and feel the ambition and power of humans to transform nature. -------- **Notes**: * Specialty prices: Shanxi has a wide variety of specialties. Compare prices at different stores to avoid being overcharged. 🛍️ * Airport transportation: From Henan to Shanxi, airport buses and trains are convenient options. Plan your route in advance for a smooth journey! 🚆 * Food exploration: Both provinces have a wide variety of delicious foods. Try knife-cut noodles and oil cakes to take your taste buds on a journey! 🍜 * Safety reminder: Take care of your personal belongings while traveling to avoid having your trip ruined by thieves. 🔒 * Cultural respect: Respect local customs when visiting historical sites and be a civilized tourist. 🏯 -------- Explore the charm of Henan and Shanxi, and don't forget to leave your footprints and stories! 👣✨

Zhengzhou - Southern Taihang Mountains self-drive route - Jincheng We set off at around 10:30 am on Saturday. Although the journey was long and the mountain roads made the elderly feel carsick, the trip was really fun. The water in Wujiayuan is very clear, perfect for skipping stones. There is a go-kart track by the water, which is much cheaper than those in the city, CNY 30 for 2 laps and CNY 50 for 4 laps. It sounds like a tractor, but the kids love it. Navigate to Heimaogou Grand Canyon, and you will see this small waterfall. There is a path to the water, which is very clear and fun. It must be great in summer. There are bamboo rafts on the way to Heimaogou Grand Canyon, CNY 60 per boat, with a maximum of five people. The boat is quite stable, and there is no time limit. It feels like a good deal, but it is a bit cold. Then we left the southern Taihang Mountains and went straight to Jincheng. We had dinner at Ten Small Bowls. There were not many people, so we ordered small portions, so we could try more dishes. The millet rice is not recommended, as it is tasteless, but the texture is okay. On Sunday, we had meatball soup and visited the Jade Emperor Temple and the Guandi Temple. They are very quiet places, but not recommended for kids. Overall, I don't recommend coming here. We wanted to go to the Royal Prime Minister's Palace, but we didn't have enough time. If you want to go, just go to the Royal Prime Minister's Palace. Overall, the Jincheng itinerary was a bit boring, not as fun as the southern Taihang Mountains, but it left some regrets, so we will want to come back next time.

The sun shines through the ancient eaves and falls on the bluestone slabs of Jincheng Jade Emperor Temple. I stepped into this long-standing Taoist holy land, full of expectation and curiosity. 🏛️ Echoes of History 🏛️ Standing in front of the temple gate, I looked up at the flying eaves and corners that still stand after the wind and frost, as if I could hear the echoes of the craftsmen in the Northern Song Dynasty. Every step forward is like crossing the gulf of time and having a spiritual dialogue with the ancients. 📸 Beauty of Architecture 📸 Walking among the temples, I was attracted by its symmetrical and harmonious architectural layout. The buildings on the central axis unfold in turn, like a beautiful picture scroll. Every carving, every line, reveals the superb skills of ancient craftsmen and the pursuit of beauty. 🧭 Find the Story 🧭 I shuttle between the halls, carefully examining the statues of the Jade Emperor and the colored sculptures of the 28 star monarchs. These lifelike images seem to tell me the legends of Taoism and the changes of history. 🎮 Intersection of Games and Reality 🎮 Speaking of "Black Myth: Wukong", I couldn't help but think of the impressive scenes in the game. It turns out that the sculptures of Kang Jinlong and Xu Rishu in the game are based on here! This blend of virtual and reality makes me have a deeper understanding of the cultural value of the Jade Emperor Temple. The trip to Jincheng Jade Emperor Temple made me deeply appreciate the charm of ancient Chinese architecture and the profoundness of Taoist culture. With the help of "Black Myth: Wukong", this ancient temple is rejuvenating. If you are also interested in history and culture, why not come here and feel it!

Among the 1,415 ancient buildings in Zezhou County, Jincheng City, Shanxi Province, Fucheng Yuhuang Temple is a shining "superstar". The temple's architecture, colored sculptures, murals, glazed tiles, wood carvings, and inscriptions are all outstanding, forming a huge art treasure trove. In particular, the "Twenty-Eight Mansions" colored sculptures, known as the "unique product in the sea", have won a place for Fucheng Yuhuang Temple in the national ancient buildings, making it famous all over the world.

This issue is a detailed explanation of the "4-day and 3-night Jin Southeast Line" of the "Black Myth: Wukong" tour in Shanxi! The route is themed on "Magical Shangdang and Exquisite Statues", covering the Shangdang area of Jin Southeast, including two cities, Jincheng and Changzhi, and a total of 11 attractions! Among them, three attractions have set up offline check-in points, where you can receive checkpoint certificates, themed souvenirs, etc.! Welcome all "Destiny People" to come and play! ↓ 📢4-day and 3-night Jin Southeast Line ——Magical Shangdang and Exquisite Statues 🚙Traffic suggestion: Self-driving (non-self-driving traffic strategy below) Day1️⃣Jincheng 🚥Traffic: Jincheng has opened two "Black Myth: Wukong" tourist lines. ①Jincheng East Station - Yuhuang Temple - Ju'e Mountain Via stations: Jincheng East Station, Yuhuang Temple, East Passenger Station, Ju'e Mountain Scenic Area Parking Lot (After arriving at the parking lot, tourists can take the scenic area's small transportation directly to Qinglian Temple) ②Jincheng East Station - Dayang Via stations: Jincheng East Station, Yuhuang Temple, Dayang Ancient Town ✅ Yuhuang Temple in the Imperial City / Yuhuang Temple Painted Sculpture and Mural Museum ‼️With checkpoint certificate‼️ 🎫Tickets: None 🕛️Opening hours: 9:00-17:00 🎮️Game-like scene: Twenty-eight constellations The date of construction of Yuhuang Temple is unknown, and it was rebuilt during the Northern Song Dynasty. The "top stream" in the temple is the Yuan Dynasty Twenty-eight Constellations painted sculptures in the Twenty-eight Constellations Hall in the west wing of the backyard, with different shapes and distinct personalities. In addition, there are ancient buildings, murals, inscriptions, and wood carvings from different periods such as Song, Jin, Yuan, Ming, and Qing Dynasties. ✅ Xiaonancun Erxian Temple 🎫Tickets: Free 🕛️Opening hours: Subject to the opening hours on the day 🎮️Game-like scene: Erxian culture Erxian Temple is a unique temple in Jin Southeast. The Xixi Erxian Temple that appears in the game is in Jincheng, just like Xiaonancun Erxian Temple. Erxian refers to the two sisters of the "Le family". The shrine in the main hall of Xiaonancun Erxian Temple is a "Tian Gong Lou Ge" building, which is a masterpiece. ✅ Qinglian Temple ‼️With checkpoint certificate‼️ 🎫Tickets: None 🕛️Opening hours: 9:00-17:00 🎮️Game-like scene: The official documentary mentions Qinglian Temple, but does not specify the specific shooting elements. Tourists with sharp eyes can explore. Qinglian Temple was first built during the Tianbao period of the Northern Qi Dynasty, and it was named after the Sakyamuni Buddha sitting on the lotus seat in the temple. It is divided into the upper temple and the lower temple. The lower temple is the old site of the Tang Dynasty reconstruction. There are six Tang Dynasty painted sculptures in the Maitreya Hall, which are unique in the sea of milk. Qinglian Temple is at the foot of Ju'e Mountain, and you can visit it together. ● Day2️⃣Jincheng-Changzhi 🚥Traffic: 🚄Take high-speed rail/EMU [Jincheng East] to [Gaoping East], the journey takes about 10 minutes. There is a bus line to Tiefo Temple at Gaoping East Station. 🚅Take high-speed rail [Gaoping East] to [Changzhi South], the journey takes about 18 minutes. 🚌It is recommended to rent a car or charter a car from Changzhi City to Pingshun County. ✅ Gaoping Tiefo Temple 🎫Tickets: None 🕛️Opening hours: 9:00-17:30 🎮️Game-like scene: Painted sculptures Tiefo Temple was first built during the Northern Qi Dynasty, and it was named after an 8-meter-tall iron Buddha statue in the temple. There are also twenty-four statues of the heavens in the Buddha Hall, each of which is impressive! Tiefo Temple was not open to tourists, but now there are 500 daily visitor quotas (closed on Mondays), which can be booked online. ✅ Faxing Temple 🎫Tickets: None 🕛️Opening hours: 9:00-17:30 🎮️Game-like scene: Not yet known Faxing Temple was first built in the first year of Shending of the Later Liang Dynasty, renamed Guangde Temple in the Tang Dynasty, and renamed Faxing Temple in the Northern Song Dynasty, which has been used to this day. The temple now houses relics such as inscriptions, Song Dynasty painted sculptures, Tang Dynasty stone pagoda, and Tang Dynasty lamp pagoda. The twelve Song Dynasty painted sculptures of the Yuanjue in the Yuanjue Hall are known as the "Crown of Song Dynasty Bodhisattva". ✅ Chongqing Temple (with checkpoint certificate) 🎫Tickets: None 🕛️Opening hours: 9:00-17:00 🎮️Game-like scene: Song Dynasty painted sculptures Chongqing Temple was first built in the Northern Song Dynasty. The existing Tianwang Hall, Thousand Buddha Hall, Three Great Bodhisattva Hall, Dizang Hall, Reclining Buddha Hall, etc. The temple houses more than 300 painted sculptures from all dynasties, including eighteen Song Dynasty painted sculptures of Arhats in the Three Great Bodhisattva Hall, known as the "Crown of Song Dynasty". ✅ Guanyintang 🎫Tickets: None 🕛️Opening hours: Not yet open, expected to resume at the end of September 🎮️Game-like scene: Hanging sculpture/painted sculpture (similar) Guanyintang was built in the Ming Dynasty. There are more than 500 statues in the hall of Guanyintang, which is only 60 square meters. There are painted sculptures and hanging sculptures on the three walls, roof, brackets, beams, doors, and windows of the hall, including gods from the three religions of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism. The colors are dazzling and visually stunning. ● Day3️⃣Changzhi ✅ Longmen Temple 🎫Tickets: Adult ticket reference price 20r/person 🕛️Opening hours: Subject to the opening situation on the day 🎮️Game-like scene: Not yet known Longmen Temple was first built in the Northern Qi Dynasty, and it has been renovated through multiple dynasties. It is the only architectural complex in China that brings together buildings from the Five Dynasties, Song, Jin, Yuan, Ming, and Qing Dynasties. ✅ Yuanqi Temple 🎫Tickets: Adult ticket reference price 10r/person 🕛️Opening hours: Not yet open 🎮️Game-like scene: Not yet known The date of construction of Yuanqi Temple is unknown. The Qinglong Pagoda was built in the Song Dynasty, and it was expanded and renovated many times. The existing buildings are mainly from the Tang and Song Dynasties, including the Xian Pavilion, the Mahavira Hall, the Side Hall, the Qinglong Pagoda, etc. ✅ Dayun Courtyard 🎫Tickets: Adult ticket reference price 20r/person 🕛️Opening hours: 9:00-18:00 🎮️Game-like scene: Not yet known Dayun Courtyard was first built during the Five Dynasties period, and it is one of the rare surviving Five Dynasties wooden structures. The Maitreya Hall houses the only surviving Five Dynasties Buddhist mural in China, the "Vimalakirti Sutra Transformation". The existing buildings include Tianwang Hall, Great Buddha Hall, Three Buddha Hall, East and West Wing Rooms, etc. ✅ Tiantai Nunnery 🎫Tickets: None 🕛️Opening hours: 9:00-18:00 🎮️Game-like scene: Not yet known The date of construction of Tiantai Nunnery is unknown. Some say it was built at the end of the Tang Dynasty, and others say it was built during the Five Dynasties. It is the earliest surviving Buddhist temple of the Tiantai Sect of Buddhism. Now only the main hall and a stone tablet remain. The beam structure and brackets of the main hall have a Tang Dynasty style. ● Day4️⃣Return 📌Food recommendation: 🥢Jincheng: Jincheng Top Ten Bowls, Jincheng Stir-fried Liangfen, Jincheng Rolled Thin Mo, Jincheng Pulled Noodles, Youmo, Clear Soup Hele, Gaoping Top Ten Bowls, Gaoping Fried Tofu, etc. 🥢Changzhi: Changzhi Liangfen, Huangmi Lianggao, Qinyuan Youmian, Changzi Stir-fried Cake, Changzhi Luomian, Wuxiang Stir-fried Millet, Guomian, etc. ● ❤️Changzhi also boasts the most magnificent section of the 800-li Taihang Mountains, the "Taihang Mountain Grand Canyon". Friends with ample time can enjoy the scenery of Taihang Mountain! Next stop, we will bring you the [8-day Self-driving Route] travel strategy! Picture source: Shanxi Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism Shanxi Cultural Tourism Media Center Shanxi·China