Mount Heng, the northern pillar, unites the world as one

Datong, the second largest city in Shanxi, borders Inner Mongolia to the north and the capital to the east. Upon arriving in Datong, apart from experiencing the rich and diverse staple food culture, the most important thing is to feel the scenery and regrets left by the dynasties throughout history. How should I put it, if possible, I would like to set a few keywords for Datong: Northern Wei Dynasty, border town, knife-cut noodles. Let's start with the most famous Yungang Grottoes. Yungang Grottoes ❤Recommended reason: As a world-renowned stone carving sculpture, the Yungang Grottoes are firstly about understanding the imperial tactics behind the grottoes, which involve Zen Buddhism and the summoning of monks by scent. Only then comes the exquisite stone carvings and culture. When you come here, I still recommend joining a tour group in advance or looking up strategies beforehand, because there are many places that are not visible at first glance, some are on the left, some behind, some overhead, and some on the body. Huayan Temple ❤Recommended reason: I recommend looking up strategies for Huayan Temple in advance, with an entrance fee of 50 yuan, entering from the side door. I specifically bought an electronic guide for this, which cost 20 yuan, but it made me very angry. The software is on Alipay, and when I clicked on the explanation below, it started playing automatically. I pressed stop, then clicked on the route, and it started again automatically. I exited, but it kept playing, and in the end, I was listening to the explanation in the Bodhisattva Hall with two voices from my phone, almost driven mad . Because there is an introduction in each hall, except for some key parts, you can actually just look at it yourself. These key parts I think can be found online, such as something in front of the Puguangming Hall, I really forgot and can't remember, the Bodhisattva in the Bodhisattva Hall, I think it's still worth listening to the explanation. And the most important point, the statues in the Manjusri and Samantabhadra Pavilion are all carved from camphor wood, which is very fragrant. Mount Heng ❤Recommended reason: It's just about climbing the mountain to check in, collecting photos of conquering the Five Great Mountains, the rest is not interesting. There are two springs on the mountain, Sweet Spring and Bitter Spring, the sweet one for daily use, and the bitter one for brewing medicine, but now the bitter one has dried up, and the sweet one is only for the use of the people on the mountain. Hanging Temple ❤Recommended reason: You must check in, many places are no longer allowed to be seen, and it's very narrow, with people queuing up to walk through. It is said that in a few more years, perhaps for protection, they won't allow people to go up anymore. Datong Museum ❤Recommended reason: To deepen the impression, many things you heard and saw in other places these two days can be recalled here again, with the focus on the Northern Wei Dynasty, the entire second floor.