Step Into History: Your Ultimate Guide to Taiyuan Ancient County!

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📍Taiyuan Ancient County, an early Ming Dynasty county town, was the residence of Emperor Liu Heng of the Han Dynasty for 16 years and the place where Tang Emperor Li Yuan raised an army.

💰 Tickets: Free entry to the ancient county. Admission to Manjianghong Film Studio is 20 RMB per person, and climbing the city wall is 20 RMB per person.

🏮Must-Visit Attractions:
🔹Jinyang Ancient City Archaeological Museum: Featuring five units—Founding of Jinyang, Famous Capital Bingzhou, Governor’s Residence, Grand Tang Northern Capital, and Beautiful Taiyuan—to illustrate different historical aspects of Jinyang Ancient City. Closed on Mondays, open from 9 AM to 5 PM.
🔹Manjianghong Film Studio: Dominated by dark colors, this studio retains many movie scenes such as the tower reciting "Manjianghong," the prison cell with Zhang's calligraphy, and the carriage hiding the letter. It’s perfect for photography enthusiasts. Open from 8 AM to 8 PM (hours may vary).
🔹Kuixing Tower: An ancient structure where people worshipped Kuixing, hoping for success in imperial examinations. The four-story tower with high ridges and lively eaves is topped with copper bells that ring in the wind, making it feel as if one could reach the stars.

💡Travel Tips:
🔸If you prefer not to walk, you can explore the ancient county by sightseeing car or horse-drawn carriage.
🔸Some attractions like the magistrate's office may be closed during the off-season, and there may be fewer performances and exhibitions.

Enjoy your journey through the historical and cinematic charm of Taiyuan Ancient County! 🏯🌿
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Post by Vivii_ | Feb 20, 2025