Taiyuan Travel Guide

🌟Attractions Jinci Temple: The oldest existing royal garden in China, where ancient architecture and natural landscapes are perfectly integrated. The Saint Mother Hall and Flying Bridge over the Fish Pond are architectural masterpieces, and the 3,000-year-old Zhou cypress has witnessed the vicissitudes of history. Admission: CNY 80. Shanxi Museum: The museum has a rich collection of artifacts, from ancient stone tools to Ming and Qing porcelain, showcasing the history and culture of Shanxi from all angles. The bronzes are particularly exquisite. Free admission. 📅Itinerary Day 1: Visit Jinci Temple in the morning to experience the historical charm. You can hire a guide to learn more about the stories behind Jinci Temple. The visit takes about 3–4 hours. In the afternoon, visit Shanxi Museum to appreciate the profound historical and cultural heritage of Shanxi. The visit takes about 3 hours. In the evening, go to Liuxiang, where you can find a variety of delicious food and enjoy shopping. Day 2: Visit Taiyuan Ancient County during the day. The ancient county is full of ancient charm and has many specialty shops. The city wall is magnificent. Free admission. In the evening, go to Jinyang Lake Park to enjoy the beautiful lake view and the splendid light show. Free admission. 🍜Local Food 1️⃣Tounao: A traditional Taiyuan delicacy made with mutton, yam, lotus root, and other ingredients, and yellow wine is added to the dish. It is warming and nourishing. A bowl of tounao for breakfast will warm you up. 2️⃣Guoyourou: A classic Shanxi dish with a golden color and a salty and fresh taste with a hint of vinegar. It is soft on the outside and tender on the inside. It is perfect with rice. 3️⃣Qiaomian Guanchang: Made from steamed buckwheat noodles, it has a smooth and chewy texture. It can be served cold or stir-fried. It is refreshing and delicious in spring, and the sour and spicy seasoning is very appetizing. 4️⃣Taohua Noodles: Noodles served with braised pork, meatballs, eggs, and other ingredients. The soup is fresh and delicious. The dish is named after the peach blossoms in spring and has a beautiful meaning.