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Suide Shuangshui Village
Suide Shuangshui Village is the filming location for the TV series "Ordinary World." Today, Guojiagou has become a popular tourist destination for many fans of "Ordinary World." When the weather is nice, many tourists come here to see its past and present for themselves. To help outsiders get to know this place, the local villagers did not tear down the walls and gatehouses built for filming. They even left the interior sets and exterior signs untouched, and kept the nameplates used during the filming of the TV series on display. Naturally, the TV series also showcased the unique cuisine of northern Shaanxi. Seeing the influx of tourists, the local villagers took the opportunity to introduce local specialties like wantuo, cold noodles, and yangyu chacha, and began selling them to visitors. Some villagers also created handicrafts with distinct northern Shaanxi characteristics, such as paper cuttings and cloth shoes, and displayed them in prominent locations for tourists to purchase.Suide · 14.2 km from downtown
Suide Museum
Suide · 345m from downtown
Shanxi Museum
"Five thousand years of history can be seen in Shanxi." Located on Binhe West Road in Taiyuan, the Shanxi Museum showcases the essence of Shanxi's cultural relics. The museum consists of a main building and four corner annexes, with the main building resembling both a dipper and a ding vessel, serving as the primary venue for travelers to view the collection. The main building has four floors. The first-floor lobby features a general service desk, while the second and third floors host thematic exhibitions on history and culture. The fourth floor showcases art-themed exhibitions, which together form the permanent displays of the Shanxi Museum. After entering the first-floor lobby, proceed to the second floor via the stairs to begin the historical journey themed "Soul of Jin." The cultural and historical thematic exhibition showcases the highlights of Shanxi's five-thousand-year civilization through numerous precious artifacts, ranging from ancient human relics to the rise and fall of Shanxi merchants during the Ming and Qing dynasties over five centuries. During your visit, several exquisite artifacts are not to be missed. The bird zun, a bronze ritual vessel from the Western Zhou period, was used in the ancestral temple sacrifices of the Jin marquis. The bird zun features an exquisitely crafted design with a phoenix as its main form. On the phoenix's back rests a small bird, serving as the handle for the vessel's lid. At the tail of the phoenix, an elephant is depicted, with its long trunk perfectly balancing the phoenix's two legs to form a stable tripod base. This artifact is a representative piece among the bronze collections in the museum. In addition, you can also admire: the Houma covenant texts, which are oath documents from the Spring and Autumn period used by the ministers of the Jin state; the lacquered wooden panel paintings, a painted screen from the Northern Wei dynasty depicting colorful stories from the "Biographies of Exemplary Women"; the white marble sarcophagus, a relic from the Sui dynasty, belonging to a tomb occupant who was a member of the Central Asian Yu people, with intricate carvings both inside and outside the sarcophagus, featuring figures with deep-set eyes, high noses, and black hair, characteristic of the Mediterranean Caucasian race. In the cultural thematic exhibition, you can also learn about the origins and development of Buddhism and traditional opera in Shanxi. The fourth floor of the main hall features an art thematic exhibition area. Among them, the "Timber and earth splendor" - ancient architectural art thematic exhibition showcases Shanxi's status as a province rich in cultural relics and ancient structures. "For above-ground relics, look to Shanxi" - Shanxi is renowned as the "treasure trove of ancient Chinese architecture," boasting over half of China's above-ground ancient structures with comprehensive categories, especially in the quantity of religious buildings. If you're a fan of ancient architecture, this is a must-visit. The Shanxi Museum also hosts temporary exhibitions periodically. At the first-floor lobby service desk, services such as hiring on-site guides (Chinese and English) and renting audio guides are available. The main building also houses a restaurant and a tea house for visitors.China · Taiyuan
Qikou Ancient Town
Qikou Ancient Town, located 50 kilometers south of Linxian County, Shanxi Province, is a famous historical and cultural town in China. Xiwan Village in the town is a famous historical and cultural village in China. Moraine (sound qi) mouth is located in the middle of the Shanxi-Shaanxi Gorge of the Yellow River, 48 kilometers south of the county seat, and adjacent to the ancient town of Mengmen in the south. The Yellow River comes from the north, the Qiushui River comes from the east, the Crouching Tiger Mountain is across the north of the town, the Black Dragon Temple stands on the east of the river, the mountains are surrounded by the water, the yin and yang meet, the momentum of the mountains, and the majesty of the river, condensed into "The Yellow River roars with tigers, The magnificent picture of Longyin Moraine Mouth.Lin County · 49.1 km from Suide
Xinzhou Ancient City
Xinzhou was called Xiurong in ancient times. It is located between Taiyuan and Mount Wutai. It is the seat of Xinzhou Administrative Office and Prefectural Committee. In the Spring and Autumn Period, Xinzhou belonged to Jin State. In the Warring States Period, it belonged to Zhao State. In the Qin and Han Dynasties, it belonged to Taiyuan County, Yanmen County, and Taiping County. In the Sui Dynasty, it was Xinxingdu and Yanmen. During the Tang, Five Dynasties and Song dynasties, it was called Dingxiang Prefecture of Xinzhou. During the Jin, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties, it was called Xinzhou, Daizhou and Baodezhou. During the Anti-Japanese War and the War of Liberation, most of the area belonged to Jinchaji, and the area to the west belonged to Jinsui. In 1949, Xinzhou Prefecture was established. The cultural relics and historical sites in Xinzhou City include: Xinzhou North Gate Tower. Located in Xinzhou City, on the Gongchen Gate of the old north city wall. The North Gate Tower was built in the 24th year of Wanli in the Ming Dynasty. The tower is located on the 12-meter-high city wall, which makes it more majestic and magnificent. The city wall stands tall and is painted red on the outside. There is a Voucher doorway below, with a very high top and a bottom width of more than 3 meters.China · Xinzhou
Shushu Mountain Scenic Area
Suide · 104m from downtown
Taiyuan Ancient County
The ancient county seat of Taiyuan is located in Jinyuan District, covering an area of about 0.8 square kilometers. There are many relics of historical buildings in the city, the pattern of cross streets is clear, and the texture of streets and alleys is perfect. It follows the ancient architectural pattern of Jinyang ancient city "Phoenix Flying in the City", just like a phoenix with its head north and tail south. It has the reputation of "Phoenix City" since ancient times. It is the continuation of the 2500-year-old Jinyang ancient city. There are 79 existing cultural relics buildings in the city, and 49 historical buildings listed for protection by the Taiyuan Municipal Government. Among them, the Confucian Temple is listed as a national key cultural relics protection unit.China · Taiyuan
Mizhi Yaodong Ancient City
The Mizhi Cave Ancient City is located in the southeast of Mizhi County, covering a total area of about 2.4 square kilometers. The ancient city was built in the early years of the Northern Song Dynasty, and was later repaired and expanded by the dynasties. It is a historical and cultural city that has lasted for more than a thousand years. The entire ancient city is surrounded by mountains and water, and overlooked by two mountains, which conforms to the traditional settlement site selection. The ancient city is mainly based on four main streets in the east, south, west and north. Thirteen alleys such as Confucian Alley, Shipo and Sikou Alley are distributed on both sides of the streets, forming an overall pattern of "two mountains surrounded by three waters, and four streets with ancient charm" that looks like a phoenix spreading its wings. Professor Jin Zhilin of the Central Academy of Fine Arts praised the ancient city as "the soul treasure of the Chinese nation." Mizhi Cave Ancient City, a historical and cultural city that integrates the architectural features of the Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties and the Republic of China, has formed three sets of ancient city patterns, showing rich historical changes and folk customs. The ancient city is about 1.5 hours' drive from Yulin City. Tourists can choose to drive or take public transportation.Mizhi · 29.4 km from Suide
Baota Mountain
Baota Mountain is located in the center of Yan'an city, by the side of the Yan River, and is named after the pagoda on the mountain. The pagoda was first built in the Tang Dynasty, and the existing structure is a pavilion-style brick pagoda rebuilt in the Ming Dynasty. The pagoda, together with the mountain, the Yan River, and the bridge, forms the city skyline of Yan'an and is also a symbol of the revolutionary holy land in people's hearts. The poet He Jingzhi wrote in "Returning to Yan'an" the famous line, "How many times in my dreams have I returned to Yan'an, embracing Baota Mountain with both hands," adding emotional weight to this mountain. The mountain is densely scattered with historical sites, including Song dynasty cliff carvings, Fan Gong Well, beacon towers, Star-gazing Tower, Jialing Academy, ancient city walls, and the former site of the Japanese Workers' and Peasants' School. Among them, the inscriptions "Jialing Mountain" in clerical script and "My chest harbors tens of thousands of armored soldiers" by Fan Zhongyan of the Northern Song dynasty have long been renowned. An iron bell cast in the Ming dynasty still hangs beside the pagoda, which was used for timekeeping and alarms during the CPC Central Committee's Yan'an period. Ascending the mountain path to Star-gazing Tower and beacon tower areas offers panoramic views of Yan'an city and the Yan River. After nightfall, the mountain and pagoda illuminate, and gazing back at the lit pagoda from near Yan River Bridge remains a favorite photo spot for many travelers.China · Yan'an
Donghu Vinegar Garden
Explore Donghu Vinegar Garden and discover the history of vinegar brewing in Shanxi. As a national AAAA-level tourist attraction, a national industrial tourism demonstration base, and a provincial research and practice education demonstration base for primary and secondary schools, Donghu Vinegar Garden covers a total construction area of approximately 16,667 square meters. Rooted in Shanxi's long-standing Yellow River farming culture, it preserves and innovates the history of the "Meiheju" vinegar workshop founded during the Hongwu period of the Ming Dynasty, the national intangible cultural heritage "Meiheju" aged vinegar brewing technique, and Shanxi's vinegar history and culture. Based on the ancient brewing process of "steaming, fermenting, smoking, filtering, and aging," it truly embodies "inheriting traditional craftsmanship and realizing a health-oriented philosophy." Since its opening in 2000, Donghu Vinegar Garden has launched distinctive "intangible cultural heritage" vinegar culture study tours, offered Shanxi aged vinegar DIY courses, added "intangible cultural heritage" vinegar-making experience programs, and developed traditional Shanxi vinegar-themed banquets. It has welcomed over 5 million visitors from home and abroad, with annual visits by minors exceeding 30,000, making it a highlight for promoting traditional Chinese agricultural culture and vinegar culture in China's condiment industry. The garden features twelve specialized exhibition halls including "Donghu Meiheju Development History Museum," "Vinegar Therapy Garden," "Vinegar Museum," "Vinegar Cellar," and "Craft Brewing Workshop," each displaying agricultural tools and vinegar-making equipment from different historical periods. Donghu Vinegar Garden showcases the unique charm of "National Intangible Cultural Heritage - Traditional Vinegar Brewing Techniques" to visitors from around the world through displays of ancient and modern utensils, vinegar product exhibitions, and hands-on experiences of intangible cultural heritage vinegar-making techniques. It opens a time tunnel for people to understand Shanxi's vinegar culture, deeply experience the intangible heritage vinegar-making process, and recognize the health benefits of Shanxi aged vinegar. Visitors can not only explore the profound history of Shanxi vinegar culture, breathe in the rich aroma of Donghu vinegar, enjoy a "Donghu vinegar sauna," and taste authentic Donghu aged vinegar, but also deeply engage with the national intangible cultural heritage of traditional vinegar brewing techniques. Visitors can also sample various vinegar-infused specialties like vinegar-soaked beans and vinegar snacks, as well as traditional Shanxi vinegar banquets, gaining a deeper understanding of Shanxi aged vinegar. Over its 20+ years of operation, Donghu Vinegar Garden has earned honors such as the "Certificate of Origin Registration," "National Silver Quality Award," and inclusion in China's "Intangible Cultural Heritage" protection list. It is highly revered by domestic and international biology experts as the "Living Fossil of Chinese Grain Vinegar Brewing" and the "Finest Vinegar in China." Praised by Europeans and Americans as the "Secret of China" and by Japanese merchants as the "Chinese Mystique," it has evolved into an immersive vinegar experience center integrating production, tourism, dining, and research, becoming a cultural landmark of Shanxi with distinct ethnic charm.China · Taiyuan
Free things to do in Suide
Suide Shuangshui Village
Suide · 14.2 km from downtownSuide Museum
Suide · 345m from downtownShanxi Museum
China · TaiyuanQikou Ancient Town
Lin County · 49.1 km from SuideXinzhou Ancient City
China · XinzhouShushu Mountain Scenic Area
Suide · 104m from downtownTaiyuan Ancient County
China · TaiyuanMizhi Yaodong Ancient City
Mizhi · 29.4 km from SuideBaota Mountain
China · Yan'anBook now for tomorrow, Cancel anytimeDonghu Vinegar Garden
China · Taiyuan
What travelers say about Suide
早春二月November 6, 2024
5.0
Great, it seems to be a stone slab village hidden for a thousand years. Every inch of land in the village is telling the changes of the times. The quaint cave houses and the uneven stone slabs have experienced the vicissitudes of time. Tall ginkgo trees and wild flowers blooming everywhere. There is a tall tree in front of almost every courtyard. It is the Garden of Eden in my dreams.
Suide Shuangshui Village
M42***07November 17, 2020
5.0
Architectural style, design, reasonable matching and elegant configuration
Suide Museum
Anonymous userOctober 7, 2026
5.0
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.
Shanxi Museum
320***35August 31, 2026
5.0
Definitely worth seeing! With over thirty actors, every movement and every line was incredibly professional and dedicated – not at all perfunctory! A fantastic live performance! The stage is movable, and the scenery and stage design were meticulously crafted! Thumbs up! 👍 Everything was very well-conceived, and the content was incredibly rich! I learned so much more about the history of Qikou!
Qikou Ancient Town
Anonymous userSeptember 17, 2026
5.0
This is the most spectacular iron flower display I've ever seen! The program was diverse and engaging, the host was witty, the audience interaction was lively, the iron flower workers were incredibly skilled, and the iron flowers were dazzling and colorful – the effect was absolutely stunning! Thumbs up! 👍👍👍
Xinzhou Ancient City
楚云霁月August 21, 2026
4.0
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.
Taiyuan Ancient County
迪肯孔裴矩March 30, 2023
5.0
Mizhi Ancient City is actually Mizhi Old City. Since the establishment of the county in the early Song Dynasty, this has been the seat of Mizhi County. In recent decades, Mizhi has opened up a new urban area, but the old city has not been "abandoned". People still live there, and there is a smell of fireworks everywhere. Walking in it, you can even feel a little crowded and noisy. However, the deeper you go, the more you can understand the cultural heritage behind this thousand-year-old ancient city.
Mizhi Yaodong Ancient City
夜阑月色溶溶October 7, 2026
5.0
Because we had children with us, we opted to take the sightseeing bus up and down, which was very relaxing. We got a close look at the pagoda, took photos, and learned about its history, especially the plaques at the north and south gates: "Soaring high above the heavens, overlooking the mortal world"—for over 1000 years, the pagoda has achieved this.
Baota Mountain
酷姐驾到September 28, 2026
4.0
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?
Donghu Vinegar Garden
