Xinjiang Travel Guide Places to Visit in Xinjiang

1. Places to play in Xinjiang

Wenxi

Literally, the title means to reunite first and then to feel festive. This place name is a format that has a reason and then a result, so I thought about it, looked at it, listened to it, played it, smelled it, and then I thought about smelling it, and I felt happy when I heard something.

Wenxi County belongs to Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province; Wenxi County is located in the southern part of Shanxi Province, at the junction of Yuncheng Basin and Linfen Basin, connected to Jiangxian County and Yuanqu in the east; connected to Beijiang and Linfen Houma ; Adjacent to Xiji Mountain, Wanrong and Salt Lake; adjacent to Xianan County. It is a major grain-producing county in China, a county for the protection and utilization of revolutionary cultural relics, and a food safety demonstration county in Shanxi Province.

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Yuncheng, also known as Yuncheng, is a prefecture-level city in Shanxi Province, located in the southwest of Shanxi Province. It borders Linfen City in the Luliang Mountains to the north, Zhongtiao Mountain and Jincheng City to the east, and faces Weinan City in Shaanxi Province and Sanmenxia City in Henan Province across the Yellow River in the west and south. It is at 11015-11204#039; east longitude and 3435#039; north latitude. It is 201.87 kilometers long from east to west and 127.47 kilometers wide from north to south, with a total area of ??14,182 square kilometers, accounting for 9% of the total area of ??Shanxi Province.

Yuncheng, called Hedong in ancient times, was one of the important birthplaces of Chinese civilization because it was the city that transported salt.

3. Where to find fun in Xinjiang

Longxing Tower is located on a high cliff at the top of North Street in Xinjiang County.

According to records, this temple was built in the Tang Dynasty and was named Lantian Temple because of the Buddha statue in the sky. In the first year of Xianheng (AD 670), Emperor Gaozong of the Tang Dynasty, it was renamed Longxing Temple. The temple architecture at that time was very grand and the scale was quite large. In the fifth year of Tang Huichang (AD 845), due to Li Yanwuzong's extermination of Buddhism, the trend of demolishing temples and destroying Buddhas became popular. All the buildings in the temple were destroyed, and only Tayuan Temple survived. Mao Zedong lived here during the Song Dynasty, so he converted the temple into a palace. Later, after the monks took over, the name of Longxing Temple was restored. The foundation of the palace is majestic, commanding and majestic. The original buildings mainly include the Main Hall and the high tower.

From the late 1980s to the early 1990s, with the support of the Shanxi Provincial Cultural Relics Bureau, the Xinjiang County Party Committee and County Government extensively raised funds, organized voluntary labor, recruited skilled craftsmen, reinforced temple foundations, and repaired temples. A gallery was built and a new wide passage leading directly to the temple was opened.

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Compared with surrounding counties, such as Xinjiang, Hejin, and Wanrong, housing prices are basically the same or slightly lower. If you work in Yuncheng or Taiyuan and live in Jishan, it’s so cool that you wouldn’t want it.

5. What are the scenic spots in Xinjiang?

The son-in-law of Yuncheng answered one.

The southernmost, hottest, lowest altitude and most populous city in Shanxi.

Yuncheng is located in the southwest of Shanxi. The most western part of Shanxi (Yanghan Wangchang Village, Yongji City) and the southernmost part (Nanzhang Village, Yongle Town, Ruicheng County) are both here.

Yuncheng’s annual average temperature is 13.3, with an extreme maximum temperature of 42.8 (the highest temperature in Shanxi). It is the hottest area in Shanxi, with an average altitude of 350-400 meters. The lowest point is Ma Tiwo (nearby) in Yuanqu County, with an altitude of 176.7 meters, the highest in Shanxi.

The Yuncheng Plain covers an area of ??8,621 square kilometers (100 square kilometers of salt ponds), accounting for 60.6% of the city's total area, and about a quarter of the area of ??Pingchuan in Shanxi Province.

Yuncheng is also the most populous city in Shanxi. At the end of 2016, the permanent population was 5.305 million. Taiyuan, the provincial capital, has 4.344 million people.

The largest number of prefecture-level city national security units in China.

Yuncheng has more than 1,600 cultural relics tourist attractions, including 90 national key cultural relics protection units and 57 provincial key cultural relics protection units. It is the prefecture-level city with the most key cultural relics protection units in the country. To what extent has the number reached? National Insurance in Yuncheng? The enemy province is rich and ranks 21st among the 32 provincial administrative units in the country. Yuncheng has the Stork Tower, one of the four most famous cultural buildings in China, the Jiezhou Guandi Temple, the largest existing martial arts temple in China, the Yongle Palace in Ruicheng County, the largest existing Taoist temple in China, the Wang Guangren Temple in Ruicheng County, China, and the tallest temple in China. The Yingying Pagoda of the Echo Pagoda Pujiu Temple has the Fenyin apse in Wanrong County, China. China The largest existing Taoist mural in China The largest clay Buddha statue in China The largest wooden reclining Buddha in Taiyin Temple Wooden Buddha.

The largest government office hall in Xinjiang County, the China Jiangzhou Guild Hall, only has the Sui Dynasty Garden, Xinjiang Jushu Garden and the only Northern Song Dynasty temple roof building in Chiwanrong County, China. Xihoudu Site in Ruicheng County, China, Yinxi Village Site in Xia County, China, Shehe Site in Ruicheng County, China, the largest Paleolithic stone artifact site, Western Zhou Cemetery Site in Hengshui, Jiangxian County, China, and Yongji, the largest existing iron group in China This is the first place in the world for Yellow River Tieniu and Pujin Ferry.

One of the birthplaces of the Chinese nation and the Chinese nation.

Yuncheng has a long history, rich culture and numerous historic sites. The Xihoudu people of Ruicheng County, Yuncheng City began living on this land 1.83 million years ago. In the 1990s, Chinese and American scientists discovered 45-million-year-old ape fossils in Zhaili Village, Yuanqu County, Yuncheng City, overturning the origin of humans in Africa. Yuncheng was once the center of Yao and ancient human activities. According to documentary records, Du Yao's capitals, Pingyang (today's Linfen), Puban (today's Yongji), and Anyi (today's Xia County), were later moved to Pingyang. This shows that starting from Yao Shunyu, Yuncheng was the capital of the emperor, which is what people unanimously recognized as the time between countries, that is, China; in 1998 and 2005, where was the first place called China? The correct answer is Yuncheng, Shanxi.

Wenchang has outstanding people.

Yuncheng has a long history and rich humanities; since ancient times, there has been no shortage of people from generation to generation. In ancient times, there were Shun plowing Lishan, Yu Chishao Longmen, Houji raising crops, Leizu raising silkworms, and the war between Huangdi and Chiyou. In the Shang Dynasty, Fu Yue governed the country; in the Spring and Autumn Period, there were some businessmen, and Xunzi advised them to learn from it. During the Warring States period, soldiers controlled floods, Zhang Yi was in power, and Wei Wenhou dominated; during the Han Dynasty, he was named a marquis; during the Three Kingdoms period, Guan Yu was posthumously granted the title; Peixiu's wife wrote a book in the Wei Wei Dynasty, and Peixiu painted a painting; in the Sui Dynasty, There were Wang Tong who talked about the classics; in the Tang Dynasty he wrote poems, Liu Zongyuan wrote prose, Wang Zhihuan recited poems, and Xue Dongzheng; in the Song Dynasty, Sima Guang smashed jars; in the Yuan Dynasty, Guan Hanqing composed music. There are countless celebrities throughout the ages. Wen Pei's name will be remembered forever. Pei's family is a famous family with many crowns and clothes. More than 600 people are included in historical biographies and columns; more than 1,000 people are famous for future generations; there are more than 3,000 officials above the seventh level. According to statistics in the "Pei Family Genealogy", the Pei family has produced 59 prime ministers, 59 generals, 14 Zhongshu ministers, 55 ministers, 44 ministers, 11 permanent ministers, 10 censors, 25 envoys, 211 censors, and 77 governors. There are 89 knights, 33 princes, 11 uncles, 18 sons and 13 males. There are 3 queens, 4 princesses, 2 princesses, 21 concubines, and 20 princesses married into the royal family. It can really be said that the prince and the prince are the same, hence the name Prime Minister Village in China.

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From 2010 to 2012, Yuncheng was dotted with scenic spots and historic sites, with more than 1,600 cultural relics and tourist attractions, including 90 national key cultural relics protection units. It was the prefecture-level city with the most national key cultural relics protection units. The tourist routes focus on root-seeking and ancestor-worshiping tours, Yellow River style tours, moral filial piety culture, and good culture. Famous temples at home and abroad include Jiezhou Guandi Temple, one of the four major buildings in China, Yongji Stork Tower, Ruicheng Yongle Palace, a world-class art palace, Yongji Pujiu Temple where the story of "The West Chamber" took place, China The holy places for worship include Wanrong Houtu Temple, Salt Lake Emperor Shun Mausoleum, Yellow River Iron Ox, Wanrong Qiufeng Pagoda, and Sima Guangxia County Tomb.

Important cultural sites include the Xihoudu site in Ruicheng; the Yuanqu Nanhai Fish Cave site and the hometown of Emperor Shun in Tongshan Town; the Mausoleum of Emperor Shun in Beixiang Town; King Yu’s City and Dongxia in Xia County Feng, Yin Xi; Yongji Dutou, Yao Wangtai; Jiang County Yao Yuanhe; Lu S Qilipo, etc. Important cultural relics include Ruicheng Yongle Palace, Jiezhou Guandi Temple, Yongji Pujiu Temple Yingying Pagoda, Wangu Temple, Wanrong Feiyun Pagoda, Qiufeng Pagoda, Jishan Shenglong Temple, Xinjiang Jiyi Temple, etc. Chen Yunhe's poem calls for the years not to be carried away, and the city not to be taken away. History, poetry, and a generation of heroes will always be here. Only the immortal Wu Sheng and the Shandong namesake Wen Sheng influenced China and the country.

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Pingyao Ancient City No. 1

Pingyao Ancient City is the best-preserved ancient county town in China and is a picture of extraordinary culture , a complete picture of social, economic and religious development. As long as you come here, you can see the birthplace of China's Wall Street hundreds of years ago and admire the best-preserved ancient city in China.

Address: Pingyao County, Shanxi Province.

Transportation: Pingyao County has the Tongpu Railway from north to south, reaching Taiyuan, Shijiazhuang and other places in the north, and Linfen, Yuncheng and other places in the south. There are trains in Beijing, Taiyuan and Xi'an.

The Second Zhangbi Ancient Castle

Zhangbi Ancient Castle is a well-preserved ancient pocket castle that integrates military, residential, production and religious activities. This castle has three major attractions. First, it has three lines of military defense: city walls, inner alleys, and back alleys; second, it is the rare King Temple, Kongwang Buddha Palace, Guandi Temple, Zhenwu Temple, Three Main Halls, Lu Zu Pavilion, Erlang Temple and other ancient buildings; Third, ancient dwellings, loess plateau scenery, and simple folk customs.

Address: Zhangbi Village, Longfeng Town, Jiexiu City, Shanxi Province.

Transportation: Get off at the Jiexiu exit of Dayun Expressway, turn left, drive to Longfengkou, turn left, go straight onto the expressway, go forward 50 meters, turn right onto the tourist highway, and go straight along the tourist highway to Zhangbi Castle scenic area.

The Third Qikou Town

Qikou Town is a famous historical and cultural town in China, and Xiwan Village in the town is one of the first batch of famous Chinese historical and cultural villages. The streets and shops in Qikou Town are examples of traditional mountain architecture in the Qing Dynasty. The main street runs along Wohu Mountain, starting from the east, going west to Qiushui River, and then north against the Yellow River, winding and twisting. The back streets of the ancient town are only more than 200 meters long, but they go around 18 times. The buildings were built entirely according to the terrain, with streets paved with stone and shops with flat doors and high terraces in front. There are two streets and three streets to the south of the main street, one is shorter than the other, forming a stepped architectural pattern.

Address: On the edge of Linxian County, Shanxi Province.

Transportation: There are only two flights from Taiyuan to Qikou every day, the first one is at 10:30 am and the second one is at 12:00 noon. The full ticket price is 68 yuan/person.

The fourth place is Qinglong Ancient Town

Qinglong Village is located in Yangqu Town, Yangqu County, about 20 kilometers north of Taiyuan City. It is an ancient building complex integrating military, ancient buildings, gardens, temples, ancient roads, tunnels and ancestral halls. It was also the first important market town for Shanxi merchants to enter and exit Jinyang City during the Ming and Qing Dynasties.

Address: Houcun Township, Jiancaoping District, Yangqu County.

Transportation: Take bus No. 904 from Taiyuan East Railway Station

The ancient city is located on the east bank of the Yellow River about 17 kilometers southwest of Yongji County, Shanxi Province. The legendary Shundu Puban is here. The ancient city is ruled by the state government and was established in the mid-Tang Dynasty. It is an ancient historical town in northern China and one of the six largest cities in ancient China. This small town with a history of 5,000 years is dotted with scenic spots and historic sites, including the Pujiu Temple where the legendary love story of Zhang Sheng and Cui Yingying took place, the national treasure of the Yellow River Iron Bull, and the mountains covering the sun and the sea flowing into the golden river

Address: About 17 kilometers southwest of Yongji City, on the east bank of the Yellow River.

Transportation: Take Dayun Expressway by car, then transfer to Yongji West Expressway. Or take a train to Yongji city and transfer to bus No. 2.

The seventh ancient city in Xinjiang

Gujiang, known as Jiangzhou in ancient times, has a history of more than 1,400 years. Overlooking Jiangzhou City from west to east, Jiangzhou Third Floor, Jiangzhou Hall, Gothic Catholic Church, and Tang Dynasty pagoda. These ancient buildings have become important symbols of ancient Jiangzhou with their clever use of space.

Although the ancient city is different from the general state and county system, it abandons the square city pattern with a cross-symmetrical central axis, but Linchuan Longshan adapts to local conditions. Streets, buildings, towers, gardens, temples, historic sites, three gates and five lanes, and two gates and sixty-two alleys are all built on site according to their nature, and interspersed among them, forming an overall lively architectural community.

Address: Xinjiang County, Yuncheng City.

Transportation: Take Dayun Expressway to Houma City Expressway and turn right to Xinjiang County.

No. 8 Guoyu Ancient City

Guo Ancient Village is adjacent to the Imperial City Prime Minister's Mansion, 500 meters apart. Compared with the bustling palace, Guoyu Village can be considered deserted. In fact, the Ming Dynasty residences in Guoyu Village are much larger than those in the Imperial City, and most of the villagers still live in old houses. The whole village is peaceful and peaceful, full of rich flavor of life.

Entering Guoyu Ancient City, quiet streets and bluestone roads polished by time extend out from the ruins. Ancient houses from hundreds of years ago flash by, and the city walls, city gates, turrets, ancient houses, and old streets are all full of ancient charm.

Address: Located in the east of Yangcheng County, Shanxi Province, one stone can keep us away. The auspicious talisman of the imperial city.

Transportation: After arriving from Taiyuan to Jincheng, you can take the shuttle bus directly to the Imperial City Prime Minister's Mansion at the Provincial Transportation Bus Station. The final stop of the shuttle bus is Imperial City Prime Minister's Mansion. After passing Guoyu Ancient City, you can tell the driver to get off at Guoyu Village.

Ninth Jingsheng Ancient Town

Shenggu Town is adjacent to Mianshan Mountain in the east, Fenhe River in the west, Jiexiu in the north, and intersects with Ma and Xiang in the county in the south. It is surrounded by ravines and terraces, with an altitude of more than 900 meters. Its terrain is like a chest, high but not exposed, low but not dehydrated. The land is fertile and the products are rich. It can be said that it occupies the tranquil mountainous and pastoral areas of Feng Shui treasure land.

The Wangjia Courtyard, Red Temple, Wenbi Tower and other ancient buildings scattered along the Xiaoshui River bear witness to the ancient town’s long history and culture, displaying its profound traditional cultural accumulation and rich cultural landscape. Existing shops, pawnshops, wells, stone roads, stages, etc. They are all large and small, and you can vaguely see the prosperous scene and unique cultural atmosphere of the year.

Address: 12 kilometers northeast of Lingshi County, Shanxi Province.

Transportation: Starting from Taiyuan, drive along the Dayun Expressway for about 1 hour, passing through Qingxu, Wenshui, Qixian, and Pingyao, get off at the Lingshi exit, and walk 2 kilometers to Jingsheng, Lingshi County town. There are direct trains and buses from Taiyuan to Lingshi County, which takes about two or three hours.

The tenth ancient city in Qixian County

The ancient city in Qixian County is rectangular, slightly longer from east to west (about 850m), slightly shorter from north to south (about 700m), and with a circumference of about 3km. In the southeast of the city, a corner is missing, and the entire city resembles the gauze hat worn by ancient officials, so it is called gauze hat city. The layout of the entire city is mainly criss-crossed, supplemented by twenty-eight streets and alleys.

There are rows of shops on both sides of the old street, and rows of buildings on the street

When you come here, you can fully feel the leisure of Lijiang, and it is purer, without a strong commercial atmosphere, and green. The simplicity of the brick courtyard. In these small courtyards, you can still find door lintels with strong cultural significance, doorsteps that can only be owned by dignitaries, and the ultimate wood carving art of the Fu family. This is our home.

The shadow of the city is the Millennium Steel Building. Walking through the small courtyard, you can imagine the scene where the iron masters used to forge iron. The cloth shop, teahouse, and candy shop on the house door are at a certain moment in history, and the bustling scene here seems to be right in front of you.

No. 12, Yuci Ancient Town

Yuci Ancient Town is home to the Chinese Folk Culture and Art Museum, with magnificent architecture, beautiful shapes, bright colors and exquisite structures. It is an excellent gathering place for China's urban culture, political culture, religious culture, commercial culture and residential culture with ancient buildings as the carrier.

Address: No. 225, Fuxing Road, Yuci District, Jinzhong City, Shanxi Province.

Transportation: Come to the train station from the direction of Taiyuan City and get off at 901 Passenger Terminal to reach the scenic spot.