I thought Datong was already beautiful enough, until I visited Linfen...

I believed Datong's scenery was stunning enough, but stepping into Linfen revealed ancient architecture hiding even more captivating surprises✔️👀 📝 2-day & 1-night itinerary 𝘿𝙖𝙮❶: Linfen Airport ➡ Guangsheng Temple ➡ Dongyang Houtu Temple ➡ Dayun Temple (didn't make it this time but heard it's worth seeing) ➡ Stay downtown 𝘿𝙖𝙮❷: Little West Heaven ➡ Dongyue Temple ➡ Fencheng Ancient Architecture Complex (Recommended to self-drive or charter a car, about 1 hour between attractions; with more time, you can visit Shanxi side of Hukou Waterfall - consider extending to 3 days if schedule feels tight) ❶ Guangsheng Temple A thousand-year-old monastery hidden deep in Huo Mountain, divided into Upper and Lower Temples. Upper Temple's Feihong Pagoda is China's most intact glazed pagoda - sunlight creates rainbow halos on its colored tiles; Lower Temple's Water God Temple murals are breathtaking, with every detail telling fascinating stories✨ ❷ Dongyang Houtu Temple A "hidden artistic treasure" in a village, known to few. The temple's opera stage is the highlight, with astonishingly delicate wood and brick carvings❗️ ❸ Little West Heaven A "hanging temple" atop a mountain, its red walls and yellow tiles striking against greenery. The summit view overlooks the entire county; interior colored sculptures and murals remain vibrantly preserved for centuries. Must arrive at 7:30am opening time❗️This is crucial~ ❹ Dongyue Temple Linfen's largest surviving Taoist temple with magnificent architecture. The rear courtyard's "Hell Transformation" murals uniquely depict ancient concepts of morality; sunset light on red walls creates perfect photo opportunities. ❺ Fencheng Ancient Architecture Complex Dubbed the "living ancient architecture museum" within an old town. Dozens of well-preserved structures including City God Temple, Confucian Temple, and Drum Tower. Walk cobblestone paths flanked by Ming-Qing era houses - don't miss the glazed screen wall at City God Temple with its lifelike dragon carvings. 💡 Pro tips These sites are relatively quiet, ideal for slow exploration; wear comfortable flats for temple steps; pack water/snacks for mountain paths; Dongyang Houtu Temple requires precise GPS - if closed, ask cultural protection staff for assistance.