Explore Shanxi with Wukong: Yingxian Wooden Pagoda

### 🏰 Yingxian Wooden Pagoda: A Cultural Journey to the Ancient Pagoda 🏰 **"Visit the world's oldest and tallest wooden pagoda and experience the thousand-year-old culture."** 📅 **Best Time to Visit**: Fall (September to October), when the weather is cool and the scenery is pleasant, making it the best time to visit historical sites. 🚗 **Transportation**: - **Self-driving**: Depart from Taiyuan, drive along the Erguang Expressway, turn to G208 Xishu Line, and reach the West Street Wooden Pagoda Scenic Area via Xinjian West Street and Yingbin North Road. - **Public transportation**: Take a high-speed train from Datong South Railway Station to Yingxian County, which takes about 30 minutes. After exiting the station, take a tourist bus directly to the scenic area, which costs about CNY 22 and takes about 20 minutes. - **Parking**: It is recommended to park your car in the free parking lot next to Guoli Holiday Hotel, which is a 2-minute walk from the scenic area. ⏰ **Opening Hours**: 8:00 am–8:00 pm (Ticket sales end at 5:45 pm, ticket checks end at 6:00 pm, and the park closes at 8:00 pm) timp **Recommended Duration**: 1–2 hours - **Tickets**: CNY 50 per adult. Free for children under 6 years old or under 1.2 meters tall and seniors over 60 years old. Half-price for minors aged 6–18 and full-time college students with valid ID. - **Ticket Purchase**: You can make an online reservation on the "Travel in Shanxi" platform or buy tickets on site. - **Scenic Area Regulations**: Pets and incense are not allowed in the park. Smoking, carrying prohibited items, and flying drones are prohibited in the scenic area. - **Weather**: The temperature difference is large in autumn, so it is recommended to bring a coat. 🌟 **Cultural Experience**: - **Visit the Wooden Pagoda**: Admire this ancient wooden structure up close and learn about its exquisite architectural craftsmanship. - **Visit Jingtusi Temple**: Located on the east side of the Wooden Pagoda, you can visit it together and feel the charm of ancient Buddhist culture. - **Taste Local Food**: Yingxian County has a wide variety of delicious food. You can try local traditional snacks such as cold noodles, dilu, noodles, beef kidney, and knife-cut noodles. 🌟 **Nearby Attractions**: - **Datong Ancient City**: If time permits, you can visit Datong after visiting Yingxian County to experience the charm of the ancient city. - **Yungang Grottoes**: Not far from Yingxian County, it is another cultural heritage site not to be missed.