Located by Qingquan Lake, at the foot of Zhongyin Mountain, 2 kilometers north of Qingxu County and 35 kilometers from downtown Taiyuan, The Romance of the Three Kingdoms City is a large-scale historical and cultural tourist attraction. It was built in the hometown of Luo Guanzhong, the author of Romance of the Three Kingdoms. Covering an area of over 200 acres, the city has a total construction area of 22,962.72 square meters. Its main...
Wenshu Pagoda (Fifth Batch of Provincial-level Protected Sites) Era: Tang Dynasty Location: Approximately 3 km northwest of Niandi Village, Mayu Township, Qingxu County, Taiyuan City Introduction: Wenshu Pagoda is situated on a hillside north of Fanyu Temple. It is the only remaining architectural relic from the establishment of Fanyu Temple in Qingxu to date. Covering an area of 101.40 square meters and facing south, it is a two-story square stone pagoda...
Located in Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province, Qingxu Baoyuan Traditional Vinegar Workshop is recognized as a "Taiyuan Youth Heritage Education Base." It has been honored by the Taiyuan Tourism Bureau as one of "Taiyuan’s First Batch of Industrial Tourism Demonstration Sites," designated by the Shanxi Provincial Department of Culture as the "Shanxi Qingxu Mature Vinegar Brewing Techniques Museum," and awarded the status of a "National AAA…" by the National Tourism Administration.
Yanxiang Temple (Second Batch of Provincial-Level Protected Sites) Era: Song Dynasty Address: Dugou Village, Ximayu Township, Qingxu County Also known as Dugou Grottoes. According to the Qingyuan County Annals, the stone cave was carved on October 15 of the third year of Yuanyou in the Song Dynasty (1088). During the Shaosheng era of the Northern Song Dynasty (1094–1098), Ciyun Chan Temple was built outside the cave, forming a cave worship space together with a nearby meditation monastery...
Qingxu Xiangyan Temple (Fourth Batch of Provincial-Level Protected Sites) Era: Jin Dynasty Address: Dongmayu Village, Mayu Township, Qingxu County Commonly known as the "Beamless Hall," it was built in the first year of the Mingchang era of the Jin Dynasty (1190) and underwent multiple renovations during the Ming and Qing dynasties. The temple is built against a mountain, with its main structures consisting of three stone beamless halls arranged from east to west, namely the Kṣitigarbha Hall, the Shakyamuni Hall…
Qingquan Temple (Fourth Batch of Provincial Protected Sites) Era: Yuan, Ming, and Qing Dynasties Address: Pingquan Village, Qingyuan Town, Qingxu County It is named after the clear spring that flows day and night in front of the temple. First built in the 24th year of the Zhi Zheng era during the Yuan Dynasty (1365), the temple has undergone multiple renovations during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Built along the mountain, it is divided into three courtyards. Major structures include the Mahavira Hall, Guanyin Pavilion, Main Hall, Five Blessings Cave, and Nine Lotus Cave...
Qingxu Yao Temple (Fourth Batch of Provincial-Level Protected Sites) Era: Ming Dynasty Location: Yaocheng Village, Mengfeng Township, Qingxu County Qingxu Yao Temple is located in Yaocheng Village, Mengfeng Town, Qingxu County. The exact date of its establishment is unknown. It was rebuilt in the third year of the Tianhui era of the Jin Dynasty (1125), reconstructed during the Zhizheng era of the Yuan Dynasty, and underwent multiple renovations during the Ming and Qing dynasties. The temple faces south and covers an area of approximately 4,200 square meters...
Temple of Hu Tu (Temple of Hu Tu / Sixth Batch National Heritage Site) Era: Song to Qing Dynasty Address: Ximayu Village, Qingxu County Built in honor of Hu Tu, an official of the State of Jin during the Spring and Autumn Period. The temple was first constructed in the first year of the Mingchang era of the Jin Dynasty (1190), renovated in the 26th year of the Zhiyuan era of the Yuan Dynasty (1298), and expanded in the 14th year of the Jiajing era of the Ming Dynasty (1535). The site faces south and consists of two courtyards. Existing structures include the Offering Hall, Main Hall, and Stele Corridor, covering an area of 1,875 square meters.
Qingyuan Confucius Temple (Qingyuan Confucius Temple [Sixth Batch of National Key Cultural Relics Protection Units]) Era: Jin to Qing Dynasties Address: Northwest corner of Zhaojia Street, Qingxu County Originally built in the third year of the Taihe era of the Jin Dynasty (1203), with renovations carried out during the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. The temple covers an area of 7,000 square meters. The temple faces south and has three courtyards. The Dacheng Hall dates back to the third year of the Taihe era of the Jin Dynasty. The central axis includes...
Xugou Chenghuang Temple and Confucius Temple (Fifth Batch of Provincial Protected Sites) Era: Ming and Qing Dynasties Address: Xugou Town, Qingxu County, Taiyuan City The Chenghuang Temple was originally built during the Dading era of the Jin Dynasty (1161–1189), was submerged by floods in the early Ming Dynasty, and was rebuilt during the Jingtai era (1450–1456). In the 12th year of the Kangxi reign of the Qing Dynasty (1673), apart from the stage, the buildings...
Nestled on the west side of Baishigou, where the mountains are green, the waters are clear, and the people are simple, lies an eco-agricultural tourism area—Pufeng Mountain Villa. Here, terraced fields stretch out in layers of lush green, and grapevines hang in clusters of vibrant vines. Here, you can gaze, taste, listen, reminisce, and be entertained—every one of your senses can enjoy the utmost delight. Come to Pufeng...
“In Xinghua Village there’s Old White Fen, in Taiyuan City there’s Liuwuzhai.” The time-honored Chinese brand Liuwuzhai was founded in 1738 (the third year of the Qianlong reign during the Qing Dynasty). Its braised meat series was once an imperial tribute, renowned throughout the capital. Now a famous delicacy of Shanxi, it enjoys nationwide fame. With its long history and refined craftsmanship, it stands unparalleled among national producers of Chinese-style meat products...
Zilin Vinegar Industrial Park is located in Qingxu County, known as the "Vinegar Capital of China." It was developed by Shanxi Zilin Vinegar Co., Ltd. and is a modern food industry tourism destination themed around "vinegar and health." The park showcases vinegar culture and traditional craftsmanship, offers vinegar wellness experiences, and features the "Vinegar Joy" recreational area as its main attractions. The site includes the Zilin Culture Exhibition, vinegar wellness experiences...
Qingxu County Martyrs' Cemetery is located between Pingquan Village and Beiy ing Village in Qingyuan Town, directly north of Qingxu County town, about 5 kilometers from the county seat. It lies against the Lüliang Mountains and faces Qingquan Lake, nestled by water and mountains with beautiful scenery. Established in 1958, the entire cemetery covers an area of 15,422.5 square meters, with buildings including houses, offices, and exhibition rooms spanning a construction area of 23…
Located on the beautiful shores of Donghu Lake in Qingxu County, the Shanxi Vinegar Culture Museum is a landmark building of the county, also known as the Wenyuan Tower. Standing 49.88 meters tall with nine floors, its shape resembles a golden turtle emerging from water with something on its back. The museum displays historical materials on the origins of Shanxi mature vinegar, along with over 200 artifacts related to vinegar brewing, consumption, storage, and transportation since the Ming and Qing dynasties...
Liuhe Village in Qingxu County, Taiyuan, Shanxi, is the largest Catholic settlement in mainland China. With a population of over 8,000, most residents have practiced the faith for generations, with family traditions dating back to the Kangxi era of the Qing Dynasty—over 300 years ago. In 1980, the Taiyuan Diocese underwent administrative adjustments...
Longlin Mountain is located in Mayu Township, Qingxu County, Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province, about 10 kilometers from the county seat of Qingxu. The area boasts lush vegetation, with verdant pines and cypresses, and enjoys fresh air. It features ancient sites such as the thousand-year-old Buddhist temple Fanyu Temple and the Tang Dynasty stone pagoda of Manjushri. At the mountain’s peak stands a monument commemorating victory in the War of Resistance against Japan. Along the way, you’ll spot daring extreme outdoor cyclists. The scenery remains picturesque all year round...
The Luochi Canal Massacre Site is located to the west of Luochi Canal Village, Dongyu Town, Qingxu County, covering an area of 1,300 square meters. From 1938 to 1939, Luochi Canal Village served as the site of the Qingtai-Xu Anti-Japanese Democratic Government. In May 1939, Japanese troops stationed in Qingyuan County attacked the Qingtai-Xu Anti-Japanese Democratic Government and killed...
The Former Site of the Qingtai Xu Anti-Japanese Democratic Government is located in Luochiqu Village, Dongyu Town, Qingxu County, covering an area of 822 square meters. On November 8, 1937, Taiyuan City and the three counties of Qingyuan, Taiyuan, and Xugou all fell to Japanese forces. The three county governments under Yan Xishan’s regime—Qingyuan, Taiyuan, and Xugou—withdrew to Luochiqu Village. In January 1938, the…
The site of the establishment of the Teachers and Students' Anti-Japanese Volunteer Corps at Chengcheng Middle School is located next to Chengcheng Middle School in Qingxu County, covering an area of 1,540 square meters. In 1937, after the fall of Beiping and Tianjin, secondary and higher schools in Taiyuan were evacuated and relocated. In August, Chengcheng Middle School moved to Qingyuan County. While continuing classes, teachers and students actively participated in anti-Japanese salvation activities and began planning to form...