Things to do in Ying County

Buying on the go is very convenient. I'd been wanting to see the wooden pagoda for a long time, and this visit was truly breathtaking. The entire scenic area revolves around the wooden pagoda; you can enter from the first floor, and even then, it took almost two hours to see it.

Although Jingtu Temple is a lesser-known tourist attraction, it boasts a wealth of cultural significance. The murals on the ceiling of the main hall, in particular, are breathtakingly beautiful, making the trip worthwhile. Definitely worth seeing.

The Yingxian Wooden Pagoda, an ancient building bearing a thousand-year history, stands silently on the land of Shanxi. Its unique structure and exquisite craftsmanship showcase the wisdom and ingenuity of ancient artisans. Through the passage of time, it remains steadfast, seemingly recounting its past glories and vicissitudes. Every brick and tile bears the marks of time, every beam and pillar a testament to historical changes. Standing before it, one can almost hear the whispers of the wind through the pagoda and feel a profound sense of awe that transcends time.

太美了！简直太震撼了！世界之最！

The experience was very good! The service was also very good. I experienced both 3D and VR. VR's immersive feeling was more real, as if people were really on the wooden tower. You can see the full picture of each floor of the wooden tower, and there is a 20-minute explanation. Bringing children to see it not only systematically understands the structure of the wooden tower, but it will be more meaningful to see the wooden tower with knowledge! The cost performance is very high! Very worthwhile

Thật sự là mình đã nhầm lối đi lên chùa treo khi quay lại xếp hàng rất dài và chờ rất lâu. Ở Trung Quốc mọi thứ đều xếp hàng dài, nhưng chùa treo giới hạn lượt leo nên các bạn nên dành thời gian ở đây ít nhất 6 tiếng. Tránh xếp lịch dày

The highlight is the Yingxian Wooden Pagoda, one of the world's three great pagodas. Its pure wooden mortise and tenon structure, without nails or rivets, has stood for thousands of years and is a true architectural marvel. You can also connect it with Liao Dynasty relics such as the old Guangwu City and the "Moon Gate" of the Guangwu Great Wall to feel the profound history of the frontier.

This is a Buddhist temple rebuilt in the Qing Dynasty. It is located next to the Main Hall of Fogong Temple in Ying County. It is not large in scale and houses a seated statue of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva. There are also many painted clay sculptures and murals around it. It is open to the public free of charge.

The Yanmenguan Pass is an absolute masterpiece of ancient defensive architecture and one of those places that leaves a colossal impression in person. Standing on the walls wedged between the rugged, steep slopes of the Hengshan Mountains, you immediately feel the immense weight of history. For centuries, this was the strategic and incredibly bloody border between imperial China and the nomadic tribes from the north.What captivates about Yanmenguan is the incredible combination of raw nature and monumental architecture. The fortifications, massive gates, and watchtowers look as if they literally grew right out of the rocks. Hiking along these sections of the Great Wall delivers a huge rush of adrenaline—the climbs can be steep, but the view of the wild, empty mountain ranges completely makes up for it. It lacks the heavy crowds and commercialism found near Beijing, allowing you to absorb the raw, almost cinematic atmosphere in peace.

Before setting off, I watched a CCTV documentary, which gave me a general overview of the Northern Wei Dynasty's history, making the grottoes much more interesting. The scenic area was well-managed; a few grottoes were too crowded, which made the experience less enjoyable, but that's just how it is—Yungang is definitely worth seeing. I'd love to come back again if I have the chance.