Day 1 Taiyuan → Nanchan Temple → Foguang Temple → Taiyuan
·morning
【Special Reminder】
1. During the peak season of holidays, traffic jams and queues in scenic spots may occur from time to time, so we may depart early. The specific meeting time is subject to the notification of the tour guide. Please do not take pictures if you mind!
2. During peak seasons and holidays, we will not accept tourists who have major travel plans on the day. If you still sign up with major travel plans and miss your flight or bus, the travel agency will not be able to compensate you!
Meet at 07:50 and depart at 8:00. Please take the subway or taxi to the north gate of Yingze Park.
The specific address is: North Gate of Yingze Park, Da Nanmen, Yingze Street, 30 meters from Exit E of Taiyuan Metro [Da Nanmen] Station. Please be informed!
·morning
Visit Nanchan Temple from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Entering Nanchan Temple is like stepping back into the Tang Dynasty, experiencing the prosperity and splendor of Buddhist art. The 17 Tang Dynasty Buddha statues within the hall, still preserved in their original form, are all treasures of the period. The statues are arranged in order of rank, each fulfilling its own role. Although small in scale, the Great Buddha Hall of Nanchan Temple boasts refined craftsmanship and a simple, ancient style, embodying the grand and minimalist artistic style of the Tang Dynasty. The instructor will use a model of bracket sets to recreate the construction process, allowing participants to gain a clearer understanding of the characteristics of these structures.
Key points: "Tang Dynasty architecture, Tang Dynasty statues, and the reproduction of bracket sets
Lunch at a farmhouse on the way from about 11:30 to 13:00
·afternoon
Go to Foguang Temple around 13:00-13:30
Visit Foguang Temple from 13:30 to 15:30
Foguang Temple, having survived through millennia, defies the Japanese scholar's claim that "there are no Tang Dynasty buildings in China." It embodies the culmination of over 1,000 years of architectural decorative art, showcasing the styles of the Wei, Qi, Tang, and Song dynasties. This grand museum of architectural art preserves precious Tang Dynasty architecture, inscriptions, murals, and statues, known as the "Four Wonders." Liang Sicheng praised it, saying, "Each of these four elements is truly a masterpiece, and the collection of these four in one hall is truly a national treasure." Here, one can revisit its charm by referring to Liang Sicheng's architectural survey maps.
Key highlights: "Four Wonders" - Tang Dynasty architecture, Tang Dynasty inscriptions, Tang Dynasty murals, Tang Dynasty statues, and historical comparisons
Gather at about 15:30 and start the return journey
Arrive at [Xinzhou Railway Station West Square] at around 17:30. Xinzhou guests can disband here
【For customers who are disbanded in Xinzhou, please note Xinzhou disbanded when placing an order. If no note is made, it will be defaulted to Taiyuan disbanded.
If no one is disbanding in Xinzhou, we will go directly to Taiyuan to disband, and the disbanding time will be around 18:00.
Arrive at [Taiyuan Liuxiang] around 19:30 and disband
Special reminder:
During holidays and peak seasons, we will not accept tourists who have major travel plans on the day. If you still sign up with major travel plans and miss your flight or bus, the travel agency will not be able to compensate you!
