The ginkgo trees at Jinci Temple are stunning in the fall.

Jinci Temple is a must-see! The museum has a strong magnetic field that has formed over thousands of years, and you can feel its grandeur and depth. The architecture and plaques from different dynasties each have their own characteristics, and the thousands of years of Chinese civilization are embodied in Jinci Temple. There are two 500-year-old ginkgo trees at the exit of Jinci Temple, and you will be captivated by their beauty at first sight. This is the charm of traditional Chinese aesthetics! There are several huge ginkgo trees to the west of Nanlao Spring, the most famous of which are the two ginkgo trees in front of the Wang Qiong Temple, one male and one female, which are 500 years old and are said to have been planted by Wang Qiong, a minister of the Ming Dynasty. When you come to Taiyuan, you must visit the filming location of the 1986 version of Journey to the West, enjoy the autumn scenery, and see the thousand-year-old Zhou cypress and the 500-year-old ginkgo trees. Although the highlights are all in the Jinci Museum, the park outside Jinci Temple is free and also worth a visit. Even if you have watched the documentary about Jinci Temple in advance, you will still need at least half a day to visit. Although Jinci Temple is called a museum, it is an outdoor attraction. The Jinci Museum is located in Jinci Park. Walk along Jinci Park to reach the Jinci Museum. Route: Shuijing Terrace - Jinren Terrace - Duiyue Archway - Xiandian - Yuzhao Feiliang - Shengmu Hall - Tang Shuyu Temple - Tangbei Pavilion - Zhou Cypress - Nanlao Spring Tickets: Jinci Park is free to enter and does not require a ticket. The park is very large, and it is recommended to walk directly along the middle line after entering the main gate, about 600 meters to the Jinci Museum. The Jinci Museum is a national first-class museum and requires a ticket to enter. The current full-price ticket is 80. Jinci Temple is known as the Museum of Ancient Chinese Architecture, with a complete sequence of architectural eras. It is the only architectural complex that combines the essence of Song, Jin, Yuan, Ming, and Qing architecture, and there are many ancient and famous trees. Best time to visit Jinci Temple in autumn: October 20 to November 10.