7-Day Jin and Ji Culture Self-Driving Tour | Ancient Architecture Enthusiast's Secret Route Revealed

1️⃣: 【Beijing → Zhengding, 3.5h/277km】🚗
✨Must-visit:
✅ Longxing Temple ⭐️ (Central Zhengding County)
✅ Kaiyuan Temple 🌟 (Changshan Road, Zhengding County)
✅ Linji Temple ⭐️ (Zhenxing Road, Zhengding County)
⚠️Tip: Longxing Temple's Great Compassion Pavilion is under renovation~ The ancient city is packed with attractions, recommended to explore by shared bike for food and sightseeing~🚴

Day 2️⃣: 【Zhengding → She County, 5h/337km】🏞️
💫Highlights:
✅ Hebei Museum ⭐️ (Cultural Square, Shijiazhuang City)
✅ Yecheng Archaeological Museum ⭐️ (Xuanwu Avenue, Linzhang County)
⚠️Bonus: Don't miss the museum's treasure "Changxin Palace Lantern"! 🏺

Day 3️⃣: 【She County → Changzhi, 3.5h/139km】⛰️
🔥Recommended route:
1️⃣ Longmen Temple ⭐️ (Northwest Pingshun County)
2️⃣ Yuanqi Temple (stairs climbing required~)
3️⃣ Tiantai Nunnery ⭐️ (East Pingshun County)
⚠️Mountain road alert: Novice drivers are advised to take main roads for safety~

Day 4️⃣: 【Changzhi → Gaoping, 4h/146km】🎨
🎯Stunning ancient architecture:
✅ Guanyin Hall ⭐️ (Amazing colored sculptures!)
✅ Faxing Temple ⭐️ (Cilin Mountain, Changzi County)
✅ Kaihua Temple ⭐️ (Mural ceiling!)
⚠️Note: Chongqing Temple is closed on rainy days, recommended to visit on sunny days☀️

Day 5️⃣: 【Around Gaoping, 2.2h/111km】🖼️
🌈Fairyland spots:
✅ Yuhuang Temple Colored Sculpture Museum ⭐️ (Jincheng City)
✅ Qinglian Temple ⭐️ (Inside Jueshan Scenic Area)
⚠️Transport tip: Remember to take the scenic area shuttle bus to Qinglian Temple~

Day 6️⃣: 【Gaoping → Xingtai, 4.2h/320km】🏯
💎Hidden ancient architecture:
✅ Chongming Temple ⭐️ (Northwest Gaoping City)
✅ Kaiyuan Ancient Temple (Xingtai City)

Day 7️⃣: 【Xingtai → Beijing, 4.2h/400km】🏙️
🍃Return trip bonus:
You can stop by Dingzhou Museum on the way (Top county museum nationwide!)

✨Trip highlights:
🚗 Self-driving freedom, daily driving under 5 hours
🏯 Visit 20+ nationally protected ancient buildings
📸 Stunning colored sculptures and murals concentrated experience
🍜 Plenty of hidden local delicacies along county towns!

👇Essential tips for ancient architecture beginners:
1. Remember to bring a telephoto lens for detail shots!
2. Attractions are scattered, prepare snacks and water
3. Some temples require advance booking

Post by addison YTY | Sep 30, 2025

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