Things to do in Fenyang

A cultural relic protection unit of considerable weight, the colored sculptures are very exquisite, the expressions of the characters are vivid, especially the eyes are vivid. The original 28 star-shaped colored sculptures of the Ming Dynasty in the temple have now been put into the Shanxi Museum, which seems to be in the Tumu Huazhang Exhibition Hall on the top floor (may be slightly wrong). Don't miss it when you go to the Shanxi Museum. The little eyes, the big double eyelids, and the whispering expressions are beyond words. Taifu Temple is currently free, but you must check the opening hours in the second picture. The uncle will come to open the door on time with the key. The early bird does not necessarily catch the worm.

The long history and charm of the wine culture are highlighted everywhere here. Occasionally looking at the scenery created by nature will give people a different feeling and taste. It is very good and tourists like it very much.

The winemaking history here is very long. It is a high-quality wine-producing area. You can feel the wine culture here.

Pingyao Ancient City is truly worth the trip! As the best-preserved ancient county town from the Ming and Qing dynasties, walking on the city walls and overlooking the panoramic view, one is overwhelmed by the weight of history. The underground vaults of Rishengchang Exchange House and Xietongqing Exchange House are eye-opening, allowing one to deeply appreciate the wisdom of Shanxi merchants in "connecting the world through finance." The courtroom performance at the county government office is very interesting and highly interactive. Although commercialization is inevitable, the core cultural charm remains rich. The atmosphere is even better when the lights come on at night, and the local delicacies, such as Pingyao beef and bowl-shaped rice cakes, are also very authentic. It is well worth spending two days slowly exploring and savoring this "living ancient city."

Fenjiu Museum is an expansion of the original wine history museum. The vivid three-dimensional projection, lifelike Panama award-winning scenes, unique on-site brewing, and a wide range of wine vessels and wine utensils fully demonstrate the long history and brilliant achievements of Xinghua Village Fenjiu culture. Fenjiu Museum collects "Poetic Picture of Qingming Festival" by Guan Shanyue, "It's Easy to Find Without Asking the Shepherd Boy" by Wu Guanzhong, and "Li Bai Drinking" by Fan Zeng.

Shuanglin Temple comprises three courtyards and ten halls arranged in a staggered layout. The temple houses over two thousand painted clay sculptures from the Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties, encompassing round sculptures, suspended sculptures, and wall sculptures, earning it the title of "Oriental Treasure House of Painted Clay Art." Each painted clay sculpture is exquisitely lifelike, especially the Four Heavenly Kings in the Hall of Heavenly Kings, and the Weituo and Guanyin statues in the Hall of a Thousand Buddhas—these are considered classic examples. The sculptures are vividly expressive and remarkably realistic. Unfortunately, the gloomy weather prevented me from fully enjoying them!

What makes it special is that it's rare to find a temple that worships all three emperors together. The stage inside has a glass panel, hence its name, the "Glass Stage." However, the ticket price is quite expensive, making it not very cost-effective.

The Wang Family Compound, with its centuries-old history and grand scale, is often referred to as the "Folk Palace," bearing witness to the achievements of the Wang family. The currently open area represents only a small portion, yet it is still awe-inspiring!