Things to do in Jinzhong

The old town of Yuci is worth a visit. The City God Temple is magnificent, with beautiful glazed tiles. The county government office is also quite large. With fewer people during the off-season, it's a very interesting place to stroll around at a leisurely pace. Both are national treasures.

The old town was rather deserted. The art exhibition was quite nice, though a bit over the top. But the park at the exit was absolutely gorgeous. Winding paths led to secluded spots, and unexpected beauty unfolded.

Admission is free. It's the only Zoroastrian building in China, with exquisite architectural style and stunning beauty, perfect for taking photos. Unfortunately, it's been closed for renovations for the past few months, so I could only photograph half of it. The courtyard is off-limits, so I couldn't see the other half, which was a bit of a disappointment.

The tour guide was attentive and incredibly friendly, covering everything he needed to, and explaining things in considerable detail. With so many people during the National Day holiday, his experience helped us squeeze in every possible moment, and surprisingly, the trip wasn't crowded at all. The Yungang Buddha and the VR tour of Wutai Mountain were definitely worthwhile, and the Yanmen Pass Great Wall and Wang Family Courtyard were also very enjoyable. The driver was fantastic, incredibly experienced, and knew many shortcuts to Xiaoxitian, taking us directly to the scenic area entrance and saving us a lot of walking. The small group size meant it wasn't crowded, and the hotel arrangements were quite reasonable. The Yingxian Wooden Pagoda, the Yanmen Sunset, and the Wang Family Brick Carvings were all breathtakingly beautiful. The local tour guide was completely transparent and honest. I highly recommend this Shanxi tour; if you want to see ancient architecture but are afraid of doing research, book this tour without hesitation.

Industry learns from Daqing, agriculture learns from Dazhai, what a kind slogan! The natural conditions in Dazhai were very bad back then, but even in the most difficult period, the hardworking and brave people of Dazhai, led by Chen Yonggui, transformed nature through self-reliance, not only did they not need state aid, but they also handed over a lot of commercial grain to the state. In the end, Dazhai got rid of poverty and became rich, creating a miracle of transforming nature in human history! If all the old, young, remote and poor areas in China can popularize Dazhai County, they can get rid of poverty and become rich by their own strength without state aid. Therefore, the spirit of Dazhai will never be outdated. The slogan of learning from Daqing in industry and learning from Dazhai in agriculture should be mentioned again. At the same time, it is strongly recommended that Dazhai apply for World Heritage!!!

The vinegar-making experience presented so far is too simplistic and crude. I hope it can be further optimized to include more scientific knowledge and engaging elements. Could you explain how the fumigation method was discovered, the detailed principles behind each process, the corresponding chemical reactions, and the role of microorganisms? And how does this compare to industrial vinegar-making processes?

Wang's Courtyard is indeed a representative work of Ming and Qing Dynasty residences, with a magnificent momentum. The decorations and stone carvings are very exquisite, worth a visit, recommended. It is also very convenient to take the high-speed rail from Taiyuan to Lingshi East.

Speaking of the Twin Pagodas in Taiyuan, what impressed me most was the weather forecast that aired after the evening news program. When the weather forecast for Taiyuan was shown, a picture of the Twin Pagodas appeared, haha! This time I was going to see them in person, but unfortunately I arrived too late. The Twin Pagodas are inside a temple, which closes in the evening, so I couldn't go inside and could only see them from the outside, which was a real pity!

Jiexiu Museum is located on Sanxian Avenue, next to Sanxian Square. The museum is quite large. Although there are not many exhibits, they are very distinctive. The colored glaze exhibition and the production process on the underground first floor are very vivid and worth a visit.

Endless shopping spree. You'll need at leas half a day to get through the whole street, that is if you actually wish to shop at least. Didn't get to take much photos. Was too busy window shopping