Top 10 Best Things to Do in Jinzhong
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Top 10 Best Things to Do in Jinzhong

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  • Pingyao Ancient Citytop_1
    󰺂8.5
    279070
    Pingyao.Inside Pingyao Ancient City73.5 km from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 2-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    Enjoy stunning sunset views from the city wall in the evening
    󰀆World-class photography exhibition
    󱨠Saved by 497 users󱨠13821 positive reviews
    4.6/5
    xichengpaomoxichengpaomo

    It's pretty good, valid for three days, so you can split the trip into several visits. I personally recommend the Ma Family Courtyard, the County Government Office, Xietongqing, and Rishengchang. Just scan the QR code. If you want paper tickets, you can buy them offline.

  • The Qiao Family Courtyard top_2
    󰺂7.9
    267442
    Qi County.Qiao Family Courtyard41.6 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoThe Qiao Family Courtyard is back in session, with integrity and aesthetics classes waiting for you
    Highlights:
    󰋄Exquisite wood & stone carvings
    󱓊200-year-old Jin merchant architecture
    󱨠8936 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    136***19136***19

    When visiting Shanxi, a trip to Jinzhong is incomplete without a visit to the Qiao Family Compound. However, the ticket price is not very friendly and is generally quite expensive. But strolling around the compound is still a worthwhile experience!

  • Wang Courtyardtop_3
    󰺂7.9
    41861
    Lingshi.Wang Family Courtyard>100 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱨜Paper cutting & clay crafting
    Northern homes' charm & history
    󱨠6885 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    Anonymous userAnonymous user

    We went during the Chinese New Year holiday, so parking was quite tight, and the sightseeing route felt a bit scattered.

  • Shuanglin Temple
    4
    󰺂7.4
    76745
    Pingyao.Outside Pingyao Ancient City79.3 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoThe Painted Sculptures of Shuanglin Temple in Shanxi: An Artistic Treasure
    Highlights:
    󱓊Castle-like courtyards & 10-foot guardians
    󱨜2000 exquisite ancient painted sculptures
    󱨠Saved by 172 users󱨠2151 positive reviews
    4.8/5
    Dr.JhouDr.Jhou

    Located southwest of Pingyao Ancient City, the temple houses numerous clay sculptures from the Ming and Qing dynasties, their forms solemn and lifelike. This temple gained popularity after being featured in the filming of the classic Chinese mythological story, *The Legend of Zelda*, but even if you don't play the game, its ancient architecture and Buddhist statues are highly recommended.

  • Zhenguo Temple
    5
    󰺂6.8
    53489
    Pingyao61.2 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󰀆Millennium locust & Ten Thousand Buddha Hall
    󱓊Valuable resources for studying history
    󱨠837 positive reviews
    4.8/5
    春秋战神春秋战神

    There is bus route 209 outside Pingyao Ancient City that goes directly to Zhenguo Temple, so transportation is quite convenient. This ancient temple, with a history of over a thousand years, has retained its original style despite being damaged and repaired many times during wars. The artifacts on display are still intact, and those who are interested can take a look.

  • Mianshan Scenic Spot 
    6
    󰺂6.6
    297675
    Jiexiu.Mian Mountain Scenic Aera>100 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󰀆Canyon streams & waterfalls paradise
    Origin of Qingming Festival culture
    󱨠1170 positive reviews
    4.6/5
    神经蛙9527神经蛙9527

    Mianshan is fun, especially Qixian Valley, which is fun and exciting, but there are many people and you have to queue. The management of the scenic area is not in place, and many people who cut in line are ignored. Tourists almost got into a fight. I told the police and the staff, but no one cared.

  • Zhang Bi Ancient Fortress
    7
    󰺂6.5
    155814
    Jiexiu>100 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoZhang Bi Ancient Fortress featured on CCTV, ancient fortress with a thousand-year history goes viral
    trip best small logoNo. 1 of Family-friendly Attractions in Jinzhong
    Highlights:
    󱨜Dragon & lion dances during festivals
    󱓊Well-preserved Ming military & civilian architecture
    󱨠1036 positive reviews
    4.6/5
    Anonymous userAnonymous user

    Zhangbi Ancient Castle, a national key cultural relics protection unit in Jiexiu City, Shanxi Province, is famous for its military defense system and astronomical culture. Below is a travel guide. Must-See Highlights: Underground Tunnels: A three-layered structure (upper level for sentry duty, middle level for troop deployment, lower level for food storage). 1500 meters of the tunnels are currently open to the public, containing ancient military facilities such as horse kilns, command kilns, and communication tubes. Wearing non-slip shoes is recommended. Glazed Glass Art: The peacock blue glazed glass stele (Ming Dynasty tricolor glazed glass decoration) at the Kongwang Buddha Temple is one of only two remaining in the country. The Erlang Temple Glazed Glass Exhibition Hall displays glazed glass statues of the twelve zodiac animals and the twenty-eight constellations. Locust Tree Embracing Willow: A thousand-year-old locust tree with a hollowed-out willow branch symbolizes vitality and is a landmark of the castle. Astrological Layout: The castle is designed according to the twenty-eight constellations. The north gate corresponds to "Bi" (壁) constellation, and the south gate corresponds to "Zhang" (张) constellation. Climbing the city wall offers a panoramic view of the "Star Village".

  • Yuci Old City
    8
    󰺂5.9
    Jinzhong.The old city of Yuci1.1 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 2 of Night Attractions in Jinzhong
    Highlights:
    󱓊Famous film location
    󱓊Climb tower & enjoy ancient city
    󱨠Saved by 174 users󱨠373 positive reviews
    4.4/5
    富得🥑油富得🥑油

    Yuci Old Town boasts a high proportion of buildings, yet receives very little traffic. It's so deserted during the day that even dogs can lie down and sleep in the middle of the street. It only becomes lively at night, when more businesses open. Weekdays are generally deserted by tourists. The architecture is beautiful, both grand and sophisticated. The night view of the old town is quite stunning, and the flow of people is also higher.

  • The Mansion of the Changs
    9
    󰺂5.4
    174419
    Jinzhong18.9 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    600,000 sq ft manor complex
    󱓊Serene garden with unique styles
    󱨠405 positive reviews
    4.6/5
    Ahoy ciaoAhoy ciao

    It's a very interesting mansion. After generations of construction, it has become like a city. The content is very rich, and there are many carved stone statues. It would be better to listen to the explanation, otherwise it is too big and you don't know what to visit.

What Best Things to Do are there in Jinzhong?
These are all Best Things to Do in Jinzhong:Pingyao Ancient City, The Qiao Family Courtyard , Wang Courtyard, Shuanglin Temple, Zhenguo Temple
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Jinzhong?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Jinzhong include:Pingyao Ancient City:4.6, The Qiao Family Courtyard :4.7, Wang Courtyard:4.7, Shuanglin Temple:4.8, Zhenguo Temple:4.8
At what locations in Jinzhong can Best Things to Do in Jinzhong be found?
The Best Things to Do in Jinzhong are mainly located in:Pingyao Ancient City:Pingyao, The Qiao Family Courtyard :Qi County, Wang Courtyard:Lingshi, Shuanglin Temple:Pingyao, Zhenguo Temple:Pingyao
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