Things to do in Hejin

Climb the ladder up, take the elevator down. Definitely don't take the elevator up and go down the stairs! Your legs will go weak! Climbing the ladder isn't as difficult as you might imagine, but you've only climbed about a third of the way; you have to keep going to reach the top. It's worth it! By the way, the prices in the scenic area are very reasonable; items at the top are only one yuan more expensive than usual, which is perfectly acceptable. Also, the scenic area's special performances are really good; the people performing so gracefully at such a height are truly admirable.

The Yellow River Longmen Ancient Ferry Scenic Area is located in Hancheng. Two Longmen Mountains stand tall, with a river flowing out of them. The upper part is a hundred steps wide, and the lower part is a thousand miles long, like a gate that only a dragon can cross, hence the name Longmen. Standing on the top of the mountain and overlooking the Yellow River, the panoramic view looks like a silver dragon spitting water. It is said that Longmen was carved by Dayu for flood control. The canyon from Hukou to Longmen has spectacular waves and northern scenery. There are wonderful myths and legends circulating here. The most famous one is "Carp Jumping over Dragon Gate", which is a household name.

Wanrong Feiyun Tower, hailed as the No. 1 wooden tower in China, is a pinnacle of ancient Chinese wooden architecture. The entire tower is constructed entirely of wood, without a single iron nail, relying solely on mortise and tenon joints for connection – a testament to its ingenious design. While appearing to have three stories, it actually contains five, with four colossal pillars extending from the ground floor to the roof, supported by 32 auxiliary pillars forming a stable framework. Beneath the eaves are 345 sets of uniquely shaped brackets, layered like clusters of clouds, both sharing the load and possessing aesthetic appeal. Thirty-two upturned eaves gracefully extend into the air, their chimes ringing in the wind. Standing below and looking up, the orderly arrangement of the wooden components, standing firm through centuries of wind and rain, fully demonstrates the superb construction skills of ancient craftsmen, making it a must-see wooden architectural marvel in Shanxi.

The temple is dedicated to Houji, the god who taught people agriculture. The main hall has a hip roof, with dougong brackets and a hall-style beam frame. Because it does not have a continuous beam, the locals call it the "Beamless Hall." In 2011, when the School of Archaeology and Museology of Peking University surveyed the main hall, they found traces of ink writing "Tiansheng First Year" (1023) on the outer surface of the beam in the lower part of the front eaves. Based on the structure, they determined that it was a building from the Northern Song Dynasty. A stone tablet on the east wall records that in the eighth year of Zhiyuan (1271) of the Yuan Dynasty, the Jiwang Temple "built a dance hall." In front of the hall is an iron bell from the fourth year of Xuanhe (1122) of the Northern Song Dynasty, which was originally from the Puzhao Temple in the area.

It is worth a visit. When I went there, the scenic spot was preparing for the Spring Festival activities. It looked pretty good. The more than 3,000-meter tunnel was so shocking. You can't imagine the shocking power. The staff were also very enthusiastic! ! Like

The best route to explore the Yellow River culture, the Great Wall culture, the Taihang culture and the ground cultural relics of Shanxi

Many courtyard house complexes are nestled in quiet valleys, each building possessing its own unique character. After 6 PM, the staff at the entrances leave, allowing pedestrians free access. Wenxing Pavilion, Qianlou, and Kanjialou are all quite nice. As for Sichuan pepper yogurt, it's best to try it in Hancheng Ancient City; it's available everywhere.

The brick-carved tomb in Macun is the best brick-carved tomb I've ever visited. It has a very mysterious feel to it, and some people might not dare to go down alone. But once you go down, you can understand the ancients' vision of what their afterlife would be like. The area inside is relatively narrow, so only a large number of people can go down at a time.

Quanzhou Zhenwu Temple was an official site for worshipping the sea god during the Song and Yuan dynasties, and an important testament to "Quanzhou: the World's Maritime Trade Center of Song and Yuan China." The temple, nestled against the mountain and facing the sea, features existing buildings in the Ming and Qing styles. It primarily enshrines Zhenwu the Great and is a protected cultural relic of Fujian Province. This place is not only a physical testament to the Maritime Silk Road trade but also the ancestral temple of the Xuanwu Emperor faith in Fujian and Taiwan. Today, with its serene and ancient atmosphere, it stands as a unique historical and cultural landmark of Quanzhou.

If I were to make a recommendation, I would definitely recommend you to visit the Qinglong Temple in Yuncheng. Although this temple is not as well-known as other temples, the sculptures and towers inside are worth seeing. This is also a more recommended attraction in the northern part of Yuncheng.