Jinci Temple, Shanxi: A historical and cultural gem of Shanxi

📍Location: Jinci Town, Jinyuan District, Taiyuan, Shanxi Province 🎫Tickets: - Adult: CNY 80/person - Student: CNY 40/person 🕙Opening hours: - Peak season (Apr 1–Oct 31): 8:00–18:00 - Off season (Nov 1–Mar 31): 8:30–17:30 ✨Tour route: Jinci Park Entrance - Shuijing Platform - Zhibo Canal - Jinren Platform - Duiyue Archway - Xiandian Hall - Yuzhao Feiliang Bridge - Shengmu Hall - Zhou Cypress and Tang Pagoda Tree - Nanlao Spring - Shuimu Tower - Jinci Museum Exit 🌟Must-see attractions: 1. Shengmu Hall: The main hall of Jinci Temple, built in memory of Yi Jiang, the mother of Tang Shuyu. The Song Dynasty painted sculptures in Shengmu Hall are one of the highlights of Jinci Temple, and are known as one of the "Three Wonders of Jinci Temple". 2. Yuzhao Feiliang Bridge: An ancient stone bridge, the oldest surviving cross-shaped stone bridge in China. The ingenious design and beautiful shape of Yuzhao Feiliang Bridge make it an outstanding example of ancient Chinese bridge architecture. 3. Zhou Cypress and Tang Pagoda Tree: Ancient trees in Jinci Temple, the oldest surviving cypress and pagoda trees in China. With a history of thousands of years, they are witnesses to the history and culture of Jinci Temple. 4. Nanlao Spring: A famous spring in Jinci Temple, the oldest surviving octagonal stone spring in China. The spring water is clear and sweet, and flows all year round, making it one of the most important attractions in Jinci Temple. 🍜Food recommendations: Jinci knife-cut noodles, Jinci head soup, Jinci fried pork, Jinci glutinous rice balls, etc. 🛍️Shopping recommendations: Jinci souvenirs, Shanxi specialties, handicrafts, etc.