The Juewei Mountain Scenic Area is located on the west bank of the Fen River, about 20 kilometers northwest of Taiyuan City, in the area around Huyan Village. With its steep and towering peaks winding around, hikers must traverse the mountain by walking along curved paths, which led to its ancient name “Quwei” (Curved Enclosure), now known as “Juewei” (Towering Enclosure). The mountain is covered in lush, emerald-green layers of forest, resembling a vast rolling sea of green that takes on different hues across the four seasons. Especially in late autumn...
Standing over a hundred meters high, Erlong Mountain boasts beautiful scenery with flowers blooming all over. It features attractions such as the Foot Therapy Path, Love Forest, Pleasant Terrace, Dragon Mountain Waterfall, Love Terrace, Corridor, and large grass paintings. These were built by work-study students from North University of China. The attractions are spread out in an artful layout, and at the foot of the mountain stands a stone tablet inscribed with “Dragon Garden.” On weekends and…
Taiyuan Forest Park, covering an area of 224 hectares, is 3.5 times the size of Yingze Park and is a rare urban artificial forest park built in recent years in China; its water area spans 386 mu, slightly larger than the 300 mu of Yingze Park. The park has planted over 100,000 trees, including evergreens and deciduous trees, and features a...
Zhonghua Fushan Garden is located in the northwest of Taiyuan City, in Xicun, Jiancaoping District, adjacent to North University of China. It is the hometown of Mr. Fu Shan. Mr. Fu Shan achieved remarkable accomplishments in social sciences, natural sciences, especially in medicine and literature and art. His works include *Frost Red Hermitage Collection*, *Fu Qingzhu’s Gynecology*, *Miscellaneous Notes on Male Medicine*...
Yuwen Mountain Villa Agritainment Manor is the largest agritainment leisure resort in Taiyuan City, one of the first agricultural tourism demonstration sites in the city, and a nationally recognized three-star leisure agriculture and rural tourism demonstration development park. The manor features traditional farmsteads, earthen cave dwellings, home-style farm meals, an agricultural exhibition garden, livestock farming areas, various vegetable...
North University of China is a multidisciplinary teaching and research university jointly established by the People's Government of Shanxi Province and the State Administration of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense, and managed by the People's Government of Shanxi Province. The university traces its origins to the Taihang Industrial School, the first military industrial school founded by our Party and Army in 1941 by the General Headquarters of the Eighth Route Army in the Taihang Anti-Japanese Base Area. It has since evolved through...
Chafang Temple has a long history. It was originally a ferry crossing on the eastern shore of Jinyang Lake, where merchant and fishing boats could dock. Devotees would stop here to enjoy tea, rest, pray, and make wishes. The current structures are reconstructions. Transportation: Self-drive. Location: Longjiao Mountain, Zhuangzishang Village, Jiancaoping District, Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province…
Taiyuan Nanzhai Park was renovated from the former Nanzhai Nursery. The park is shaded by lush trees and offers a tranquil environment, serving as a comprehensive public space for leisure, entertainment, and fitness. Address: Xinlan Road, Jiancaoping District, Taiyuan Type: Urban Park Suggested visit duration: 0.5–1 hour Ticket information: Free admission…
The Style Liang Battle Site is located in Style Liang Village, Yangqu Town, Jiancaoping District. With an elevation of 1,059 meters, Style Liang offers a panoramic view of the southern part of Yangqu County and the northern plains of Jiancaoping District. The high ground provided strategic control over north-south railway and highway traffic, making it a historically contested military location and one of the key defensive positions held by Yan Xishan during the defense of Taiyuan. Yan Xishan…
The former site of Shanxi Private Jinsan School is located at No. 3 Xueyuan Road, Huagong Community, Shanglan Subdistrict Office, Jiancaoping District, within the campus of North University of China. The building covers an area of 462.48 square meters. Shanxi Private Jinsan School was founded in 1922. In 1923, the Socialist Youth League branch was established at Jinsan Middle School, and in 1925...
The Site of Yongning Fort in Xindian is located within Xindian Village, Guangshe Subdistrict Office, Jiancaoping District. It dates back to the third year of the Wanli era during the Ming Dynasty (1575). The Site of Yongning Fort in Xindian is a municipal-level cultural relic protection unit of Taiyuan City. …
The Yangjiacun Longsheng Fort Site is located to the east of Yangjiacun in Chaicun Subdistrict Office, Jiancaoping District, dating back to the sixth year of the Shunzhi reign during the Qing Dynasty (1649). It is a municipal-level cultural heritage site under the protection of Taiyuan City. …
The Xiguanmen Pingtian Fort Site is located on a hill about 1,000 meters west of Xiguanmen Village, Bapan Township, Jiancaoping District, dating back to the Qing Dynasty. It is a municipal-level cultural heritage site of Taiyuan City. …
The Wang Family Courtyard at Xiguanmen is located in Xiguanmen Village, Bapan Township, Jiancaoping District. It dates back to the 57th year of the Kangxi reign during the Qing Dynasty (1718). The Wang Family Courtyard at Xiguanmen is a municipal-level cultural heritage site of Taiyuan. …
Majizhang Five Dragons Temple is located to the east of Majizhang Village, Matoushui Township, Jiancaoping District, and dates back to the Qing Dynasty. It is a municipal-level cultural heritage site under the protection of Taiyuan City. …
Shanglan Guangji Temple is located in Shanglan Village, Shanglan Subdistrict Office, Jiancaoping District, and dates back to the Qing Dynasty. It is a municipal-level cultural heritage site under the protection of Taiyuan City. …
Jixiang Temple in Zhitou is located in Zhitou Village, Chaicun Subdistrict, Jiancaoping District, and dates back to the Qing Dynasty. Jixiang Temple in Zhitou is a municipal-level cultural heritage site protected by Taiyuan City. …
Highlights: In the late Spring and Autumn period, Zhi Bo Yao, a noble of the Jin state, attempted to seize the fiefdom of the Zhao family by diverting the waters of the Jin River to flood the city of Jinyang. After his defeat, he was executed. His retainer, Yu Rang, sought revenge but failed in his first assassination attempt. He then disfigured himself with lacquer, ruined his appearance, and silenced his voice by swallowing charcoal. When Duke Xiang of Zhao visited the Jin Temple, Yu Rang hid beneath a bridge about a li to the north of the temple, dagger in hand. When the duke approached, his horse shied, preventing the attack. Duke Xiang captured Yu Rang and was about to execute him...
Qingxu Baishigou Ecotourism Area is located in Xifeng Village to the southwest, about 2.5 kilometers northwest of Qingxu County, and is a national-level ecological valley. The scenic area boasts beautiful mountains and clear waters, with vast stretches of vineyards and fruit orchards. Numerous ancient cultural relics and architecture from the Tang and Song dynasties—such as Mawei Temple and Wenshu Pagoda—coexist harmoniously with the nearly ten-kilometer Grape Corridor covering nearly 10,000 mu, as well as peach orchards, pine and cypress gardens, and 6,000 mu of water resources…
Nestled on the western side of Baishigou, where the mountains are green, the waters are clear, and the people are kind, lies an eco-agricultural tourism area — Pufeng Mountain Villa. Here, terraced fields stretch out in vibrant layers of green, and grapevines hang in clusters of lush vines. Here, you can gaze, taste, listen, reminisce, and be entertained — every one of your senses can enjoy the finest experience. Come to Pufeng...