Shanchengmao Site (Shanchengmao Site) Shanchengmao Site (Fourth Batch of Provincial Protected Sites) Period: Neolithic Age Location: Jiulao Village, Loufan Town, Loufan County This is a site of late Yangshao culture and early Longshan culture. It features a dense distribution and large area, starting from the ancient city wall ruins of old Loufan Town on the western shore of Fenhe Reservoir, forming along the mountain and extending gently westward for about 80…
The Tomb of Zhu Gang is located in the northeast corner of Laofeng Village, Beiyng Subdistrict Office, Xiaodian District, and dates back to the Ming Dynasty. It is a municipal-level cultural relic protection unit of Taiyuan City.…
Venerable Wanyifeng’s Stupa for Longevity is located about 1,000 meters south of Shangguyi Village, Qingyuan Town, Qingxu County, and dates back to the Qing Dynasty. It is a municipal-level cultural relic protection unit of Taiyuan City. …
Tomb of Xu Congyun Tomb of Xu Congyun (Third Batch of Provincial-Level Protected Sites) Era: Liao Dynasty Location: Xintianbao Village, 7 kilometers southwest of Datong City This is the joint burial tomb of Xu Congyun, military governor of Datong during the Liao Dynasty, and his wife, dating to the fourth year of the Qianheng era (982 AD) under Emperor Jingzong of Liao. It was excavated in August 1986. The tomb is a single-chamber brick structure with wooden architectural imitation, facing south and situated to the north. It consists of a passageway, a tall...
Tomb of Sha Yanshen Tomb of Sha Yanshen (Second Batch of Provincial-Level Protected Sites) Era: Liao Dynasty Location: 500 meters east of Shajiasi Village, Zhuang Township, Shanyin County Sha Yanshen, whose birth and death dates are unknown, was a native of Shajiasi Village in Shanyin County. He initially served as the Commander of the Holy Capital and was later promoted to Prefect of Yingzhou and Military Governor of Pingjun under the Liao Dynasty. The tomb site stretches 500 meters from north to south and 300 meters from east to west. The earthen mound…
Tieluwa Underground Courtyard is located in Tieluwa Village, Donghu Township, Shenchi County. It is a Qing Dynasty structure. Facing south and situated on a north-south axis, it measures 14 meters in length, 10 meters in width, and 9 meters in depth, featuring seven cave dwellings. The front cave dwelling consists of one bright room and two dark rooms, with remnants of a heated kang bed and a stove inside; the east cave has a niche for storing miscellaneous items; the south cave was used for raising livestock; and the entrance gate is located directly to the south. (Xinzhou Cultural Relics...)
The ruins of the Dragon King Temple at Shiwa are located east of Shiwa Village, Yijing Town, Shenchi County. The exact year of its construction is unknown. The temple was destroyed in 1988, leaving only the foundation of the main hall. It faces south and is situated on a north-south axis, covering an area of 113 square meters. The foundation is 7.2 meters wide, 6.3 meters deep, and 0.4 to 1.1 meters high. The structure dates back to the Qing Dynasty. In 1987, the People’s Government of Shenchi County…
Huishan Temple Weituo Hall is located in Xinmin Village, Shentangping Township, Kelan County. The temple was destroyed in the 1940s, and only the Weituo Hall remains today. Its date of establishment is unknown, but the surviving structure features Ming Dynasty architectural style. It faces south and covers an area of 74 square meters. The hall sits on a stone base, which is 9.55 meters wide, 7.75 meters deep, and of unspecified height. The front is three bays wide...
Hui Feng Brick Pagoda, located about one li (approximately 500 meters) north of Hui Feng Village, roughly 13 kilometers northwest of Dingxiang County in Xinzhou City, Shanxi Province, was first built in the first year of the Yuanyou era of the Song Dynasty (1086 AD) according to historical records. The pagoda stands 17 meters tall and has seven stories. The lower level is square-shaped, with internal wooden beam supports. Its eaves feature a design of one row of flat bricks and four protruding brick corners, topped with tiled edges...
The site of Baizhi Temple is located on the mountainside of Baizhi Mountain, about 100 meters west of Xishentou Village, Dalin Township, Yuanping City. According to the county annals of Guo County, it was built during the Jianlong era of the Song Dynasty. It underwent renovations in the 23rd year of the Zhiyuan era of the Yuan Dynasty (1363), the 6th year of the Zhengde era of the Ming Dynasty (1511), and the 11th year of the Yongzheng era of the Qing Dynasty (1733). The temple was destroyed during the Cultural Revolution. The site stretches approximately…
Zhi Fang Temple is located in Weijiazhuang Village, Dalin Township, covering an area of over one mu. The main hall, known as the Zhi Fang Hall, faces south and measures 9 meters in east-west length and 5.9 meters in north-south width. It is a remnant structure from the Yuan Dynasty. The hall has three bays in width, five rafters in depth, a front eave supported by six purlins with a corridor, and a single-eave hanging gable roof. The bracket sets are five-curved with double downward ang, with one cluster per bay for the through-tenon sets; the central bay features 45-degree angled brackets. The original fittings are no longer extant. A vertical plaque inscribed with "Zhi Fang Hall" hangs from the center of the lintel. Two painted couplets are mounted on the porch columns. One reads: “Locusts and pests flee far away, all praising the saintly virtue; vermin and thieves hide deep, collectively repaying the divine grace.” The other reads: “By invoking the clay idol to dispel plague, we pray for joy and celebration; relying on the deities to drive away epidemics, we seek safety and peace.” To the left of the main hall is the Guanyin Hall. Though its design is somewhat simple—a mere two-meter-square brick cave—it exudes an unadorned, rustic charm.
Luo Hou Temple is located in Yanglin Village, Taibai Town, Wutai County. Facing south, it stretches 101 meters from east to west and 189 meters from north to south, covering an area of 19,000 square meters. Originally built during the Tang Dynasty and initially named Luofosi, it underwent repairs in the Song Dynasty. It was renovated in the fifth year of the Hongzhi reign of the Ming Dynasty (1492), and again during the Wanli era (1573–1620). In the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty...
The former residence of Xu Jiyu is located on Chao Yuan Lane, East Street, Dongye Town, Wutai County. This lane largely retains its original layout from the Qing Dynasty. A quiet, well-preserved bluestone path extends inward, connecting the grand mansions on both sides. During the Qing Dynasty, the residence covered a large area, but the original mansion has since been divided into smaller homes, most of which are occupied by residents surnamed Xu, many of whom are descendants of the Xu family...
The Shanxi Danzong Hot Spring Scenic Area was invested in and built by the Shanxi Shengtianyue Group, with a planned project area of over 1,000 acres and an investment of 2 billion yuan. The hot spring resort, as the first phase of the project, covers an area of more than 200 acres with an investment of 500 million yuan. It has been meticulously developed to national 4A-level tourist attraction standards, integrating hot spring bathing,...
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The Beiguang Ten-Thousand-Mu Ecological Park is located in Beiguang Township, Taigu County, known as a "natural oxygen warehouse." Nestled at the foot of the majestic Feng Mountain, the terrain is semi-hilly, covering areas such as Nan Zhang, Bei Zhang, Nan Guang, Jing Shen, and Xi Shan Di. With a total area of 15,000 mu, it is the finest exhibition area of the 50,000-mu green industry belt in Beiguang Township, and…
Meibao Agricultural Sightseeing Park is one of the Jin Merchant homeland’s most harmonious and ecologically charming economic and cultural leisure tourism destinations — part of the Golden Taigu Leisure Tourism Area. With a long and profound history, Taigu County was historically renowned as the “Golden Taigu,” “Little Beijing,” “Dry Port,” and “China’s Wall Street.” Meibao Ecological Park is situated...
The Yulou Ming-Qing Furniture Museum is located on the south side of East Avenue in Qi County Ancient Town. It was once the residence of the wealthy He family, prominent merchants during the Qing and Ming dynasties. Covering an area of over 1,000 square meters with 34 rooms, it is one of the rare quadrangle-style buildings with tower structures in Shanxi Province. With an investment of more than 2 million yuan, it has been privately developed into a museum showcasing Ming and Qing furniture from the merchant class. The museum primarily exhibits furniture, porcelain, calligraphy, and paintings used by wealthy Qing and Ming merchants. It also houses valuable pieces made of huanghuali wood, rosewood, mahogany, and osmanthus wood. To cater to collectors and enthusiasts, items may be viewed and in some cases, transferred. A teahouse has been set up on the second floor facing the street, offering visitors a pleasant place to enjoy tea and watch tea ceremonies. The museum also operates the “Haosan Teahouse,” where art, collection, and photography enthusiasts gather to share knowledge and explore the world of art together.
Changshengyuan Yellow Wine Shop, located near the Market Tower on Ming-Qing Street, is famous for its Pingyao yellow wine. The "Changshengyuan" Yellow Wine Shop is situated south of the Market Tower in the heart of the ancient city of Pingyao. It is a well-established local brand of yellow wine, currently managed by Mr. Guo Huai-ren, the sixth-generation successor. The "Changshengyuan" yellow wine is made from yellow glutinous rice produced in Pingyao, hence…
Qiangxiang Scripture Pagoda is located in Qiangxiang Village, Qiangxiang Town, Fenxi County. It dates back to the Tang Dynasty and is classified as an ancient architectural structure. The pagoda covers an area of 0.6 square meters. Made of bluestone, its top is shaped like a precious vase, while its base is missing. The octagonal column-shaped body consists of five tiers, stands approximately 9 meters tall, has a base diameter of 0.65 meters, and each side is 0.25 meters wide. Qiangxiang Scripture Pagoda is a county-level cultural heritage protection unit...