I thought Datong was already amazing, until I went to Yuncheng..

It was an instant wow‼
As an ancient architecture enthusiast, my discoveries in Yuncheng this time were stunning!
If Shanxi is the "Ancient Architecture Museum,"
then Yuncheng is the "top treasure" in that museum!✨
These 10 hidden gems in Yuncheng,
linked together in 3 days and 2 nights, each step is a surprise~

【3 Days 2 Nights Highlight Itinerary】
🚗 Clockwise loop with no detours

Day❶:
📍Jiexiu Guandi Temple (China's largest martial temple)
📍Yongle Palace (800 immortal murals are incredible)
📍Guangrenwang Temple (one of the only 4 remaining Tang dynasty structures)
🏨 Overnight: Ruicheng (Recommended: Ruicheng Grand Hotel)

Day❷:
📍Feiyun Tower (China’s first wooden tower, with dougong ceiling)
📍Fusheng Temple (inspiration for the character Black Wukong)
📍Taiyin Temple (11-meter-long wooden reclining Buddha)
📍Ji King Temple (Ming dynasty architectural marvel)
🏨 Overnight: Jishan (Recommended: Ji King Hotel)

Day❸:
📍Nanliu Taishan Temple (stunning glazed tile roof)
📍Nanfan Stone Archway (finest Qing dynasty stone carving)
📍Qiao Temple Stele Tower (top-tier stone carving content)
📍Salt Lake Road 006 (China’s version of the Dead Sea road scenic spot)
✈️ Return: Salt Lake Airport

💡Travel Tips:
✅ Transportation: Attractions are scattered and mostly in counties; self-driving or chartering a car is most convenient (charter about 800-1000 RMB/day)
✅ Clothing: Big temperature difference between morning and evening; bring a jacket in spring and autumn
✅ Photography: Best light is early morning or dusk
✅ Sun protection: Shanxi has strong sunlight; hats and sunglasses are a must

【Top 5 Must-Photograph Ancient Buildings】
1️⃣ Feiyun Tower (Photo 1)
"China’s first wooden tower" is no exaggeration!
345 sets of dougong spiral up like clouds,
the building with the highest dougong density in the country!
📍Address: Feiyun Tower Scenic Area, Jiedian Town, Wanrong County

2️⃣ Fusheng Temple (Photos 2-4)
Top Yuan dynasty colored sculptures!
The prototype of Black Wukong is here,
the most beautiful Guanyin statue will take your breath away!
📍Address: 1200 meters northeast of Xinjian County Town Temple

3️⃣ Jiexiu Guandi Temple (Photos 10-13)
The ancestor of China’s martial temples!
Symmetrical aesthetic at its peak,
the murals and coffered ceiling are stunning beyond words!
📍Address: Jiexiu Town, Yanhu District, Yuncheng City

4️⃣ Yongle Palace (Photos 14-15)
800 immortal worship murals,
a pinnacle of Yuan dynasty aesthetics!
Photography is prohibited, but your eyes will remember it~
📍Address: North Yongle Road, Ruicheng County

5️⃣ Salt Lake Road (Photo 18)
China’s version of Angel’s Tear!
Be sure to check in at the 006 road sign,
bring a telephoto lens~
📍Location: 006 Township Road, Salt Lake District

🌟 Didn’t expect Yuncheng to be such a treasure!
Already planning a second visit,
feel free to ask questions in the comments!