Things to do in Yangcheng

The Huangcheng Xiangfu (Imperial City Prime Minister's Residence) exudes a profound sense of history, with the cultural essence emanating from every wooden plank. The architecture is remarkably scientific, built along the contours of the mountain for added stability. Surrounded by lush greenery and verdant hills, it forms a natural protective umbrella.

After visiting the Huangcheng Xiangfu (Imperial City Prime Minister's Residence), it's about a ten-minute walk to reach Guoyu Ancient City (Guoyu Castle). Guoyu Ancient City is a fortified village built during the Ming Dynasty, and also the ancestral home of Chen Tingjing, a famous prime minister of the Qing Dynasty. Within the ancient city, the well-preserved Yuan Dynasty Tangdi Temple boasts a rare nine-bay main hall and a 20-meter-high stage. The Yulou Tower, a "fortress within a fortress" built during the Ming Dynasty, could accommodate thousands of people for refuge, and climbing to the top offers a panoramic view of the entire ancient city. The 1400-meter-long Ming Dynasty city wall features three layers of 628 hidden military tunnels on its inner side, a unique feature in China. Guoyu Ancient City is a national key cultural relics protection unit, a national AAAA-level tourist attraction, and a famous historical and cultural village in China, also hailed as a gem of Chinese vernacular architecture.

Runcheng, you may have never heard of it Dijicheng, you may not have read it correctly Pork offal, you may not have eaten it This is Runcheng Town, Yangcheng County, Jincheng City, only seven kilometers away from the Imperial City Xiangfu 🌟Highlights: Dijicheng: National VI It is connected to Runcheng Town in the south and Qin River in the north. It is surrounded by water on three sides and is in the shape of a peninsula. From a distance, it looks like a rock-hard pillar standing in the middle of the stream, so it is named Dijicheng. This place is like a small maze, where every household lives This place is like a big castle, with iron shields guarding the outside The only bad thing is that the north gate has too many artificial traces because of the evening performance Runcheng Dongyue Temple Built before the Great Jin Dynasty, it was rebuilt in the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty. The glazed roof ridge, animal heads, and tiles are comparable to the Forbidden City. The caisson of the offering hall is unique and very beautiful. The harem in the backyard will be forgotten by many careless people Next to the bus station This is not a historical site, but a modern building corresponding to the historical site , you can take beautiful photos by looking up 🍲Food recommendation When the pig offal in front of Dongyue Temple is out of the pot, there will be a long queue. 10 yuan a bowl is not expensive, you can taste it The jujube cake in front of Dongyue Temple is cheaper and more delicious than the one in Dili City, 10 yuan for 4 🚉Transportation strategy: There is a direct bus from Jincheng East Station for 1 yuan per hour. Please note that the latest return time is 16:30, and 17:30 is for passing buses **For more travel notes in Southeast Shanxi and the whole country, you can click on the collection "Traveling in Southeast Shanxi on a Poor Budget, 0 Yuan Transportation" and the blogger's homepage**

Haihui Academy, located in Beiliu Town, Yangcheng County, Jincheng City, Shanxi Province, is a national key cultural relics protection unit that integrates a thousand-year-old temple, academy culture, and natural landscape. It produced 68 Jinshi (successful candidates in the highest imperial examinations) and was known as a "renowned academy in Shanxi." Key Highlights: Haihui Twin Pagodas: The Tang Dynasty Pagoda (built in 922) has leaned for a thousand years without falling and is hailed as "China's Leaning Tower of Pisa"; the Ming Dynasty Pagoda (a glazed tile pavilion tower), about 50 meters high, features a tenth-floor suspended pavilion, a rare feature nationwide, praised as "the only excellent example of a pavilion-style pagoda in northern China." Academy's Cultural Heritage: It nurtured 68 Jinshi during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Famous officials such as Chen Tingjing and Wang Guoguang studied here, and their portraits and deeds are displayed in the Jinshi Hall. Ancient Temple and Gardens: Includes the Grand Hall, Fish Pond Flying Bridge, and Winding Stream Pavilion, blending Zen philosophy with elegance. The temple contains nearly one hundred steles. Address: Daqiao Village, Beiliu Town, Yangcheng County, Jincheng City

The scenery is pleasant, the water is clear and the mountains are beautiful, there are many monkeys, it is fun to play in the water, there are many stones in the water, you can find some beautiful stones. But you can't eat, if you are seen by the monkeys, they will come over to ask for it immediately.

I won't post photos of the scenery because I've already introduced a lot of them. I'll post some pink photos, which are full of love. I especially like the swan shape, heart shape and pink sand. The boat trip experience is also good.

Strolling through Xiangyu Ancient Castle feels like stepping back 600 years to the Ming Dynasty. The mottled walls, the scattered cave dwellings, and the deep, secluded alleys—every brick and tile carries the weight of history. The honeycomb-style hidden troop tunnels are ingenious and awe-inspiring. Climbing the Yilan Tower offers panoramic views; the ancient castle at the foot of the Taihang Mountains possesses both the grandeur of a military fortress and the warmth of ancient village life. Free from the hustle and bustle of excessive commercialization, only the tranquility accumulated over time remains, allowing one to understand the wisdom and perseverance of the ancients. This trip was incredibly rewarding, leaving us wanting more. The tour guides were warm and attentive! A big thumbs up to our guide, Xiao Li, for taking such beautiful photos of us! 👇Photos of the lovely young lady!

It's just a general scenic spot. There are still many residents in the scenic area. The scenic area is not very popular and the signs are not clear. There is mainly one street (Guhe Street) with some old houses on both sides. Wangfu is the residence of Wang Guoguang in the Ming Dynasty. Go there when you have time, no need to go specially. It's not far from the Imperial City Xiangfu, about 15 minutes by car.

Located in Zhongzhuang Village, Yangcheng County, Jincheng City, this attraction was owned by Li Zhi, the Left Governor of Shandong during the Ming Dynasty. The residence comprises a Jinshi Residence, a granary, a teachers' and students' quarters, a chessboard courtyard, and secret passages, totaling approximately 38,000 square meters. The buildings, featuring exquisite brick and wood carvings, are well-preserved. It has been designated a National Scenic Village and a Famous Historical and Cultural Village in Shanxi Province.