Jinci Park

Jinci Park

Jinci Park is a cultural tourism attraction.

Guide:

Fulong Mountain is an artificial hill in the park. Midway up the mountain, there is a stone inscription that reads “Fulong Mountain.” At the foot of the hill, there is a stone cave with flowing water, which pours out from the mouth of a stone dragon into a pool. Beside the pool, there are two stone-carved arhats, and in the pool there are stone carvings of a heavenly maiden and Magu. A stone tiger by the pool appears to be drinking water, with lifelike detail and delightful charm.

In the middle of the park is the Deyin Studio. In the northwest is the Xianweng Pavilion, also known as the Red Pavilion. It is named after Lü Dongbin, one of the Eight Immortals, who is enshrined here. The pavilion was built during the Hongzhi era of the Ming Dynasty (1488–1505) and was renovated in the 44th year of the Kangxi reign of the Qing Dynasty (1705). There is also the Beiji Pavilion, a building constructed in the Ming Dynasty and renovated in the Qing Dynasty, which is simple, dignified, elegant, and refined. The doorway of its base cave is inscribed with “Ancient Tang?” Taoran Village occupies a corner of its own, with charming pavilions and bright kiosks.

Highlights:

In the southeastern part of Jinci Park is the park’s water town area. Commonly referred to as South Lake, the water here is clear and beautiful. There is a three-arch bridge over the lake, with pedestrians on the bridge and boats sailing below, presenting a classic scene of the Jiangnan region.

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Jinci Park is located on the open ground in front of the ancient buildings of the Jinci Temple. To the east lies a lotus pond with blue water, to the west are the ancient buildings of Jinci, and to the north and south are vast expanses of rice paddies, farmhouses, and villages.

Transportation:

Take bus routes 308 or 848 from in front of Taiyuan Railway Station to get there directly (fare: 2–2.5 yuan, about 45 minutes by car).

Jinci Town: A town under the jurisdiction of the southern suburbs of Taiyuan City. Established as the Jinci Commune in 1958 and became a town in 1984. It is located in the southwestern part of the district, 10.8 kilometers from the district government. The town covers an area of 74.4 square kilometers and has a population of 27,000. It administers 29 village committees: Jinci, Suocun, Dongyuan, Changxiang, Nanda Temple, Beida Temple, Huata, Chiqiao, Xizhen, Yangjia Village, Xiaozhan, Xiaozhan Ying, Wangguo, Nanzhang Village, Xinzhuang, Dongzhuang, Dongzhuang Ying, Wanhuabao, Sanjia Village, Yezhuang, Niujia Kou, Qingyanghe, Yaotou, Xiashi, Wujiayu, Sanquantou, Wupo, Mingma, and Xinjian Village. Crops include wheat, corn... More detailed information about Jinci Town++

Jinci

Hall of the Holy Mother

Fish-Dragon Stone Bridge

Offering Hall

Zhou Cypress and Tang Locust Trees

Inscription Stele of "Inscription on Jinci"