After visiting Shuangta Park four times, I finally figured it all out!

Address:

Shuangta Park, Taifen Road, Jinyuan District, Taiyuan

Transportation:

🚇 Take Metro Line 2 to "Jihuying Station", then take a taxi or shared bike (about 3km).

🚌 Direct buses: 820, 831, 812 to "Shuangta Park" stop.

Introduction:

The heart of Shuangta Park is Yongzuo Temple, featuring the iconic 400-year-old Lingxiao Twin Pagodas (Wenfeng Pagoda & Xuanwen Buddhist Pagoda) - the symbol of Taiyuan🗼. Ancient architecture blends with lakes, especially the magnificent Ming Dynasty Peony Garden (one of the oldest peony varieties), a must-see from late April to early May!🌺

Tips:

🎫 Free areas: Lakeside trails, Jinxiu Taiyuan Gate Tower, waterside pavilions (great for walks/picnics).

🎫 Paid area: Yongzuo Temple ticket ¥30 (includes twin pagodas, main hall & peony garden; students half-price). Pro tip: You must enter the temple to see the pagodas up close! The exquisite brick carvings are best viewed by climbing (additional ¥20, up to 10 floors).

Recommendations:

✅ Must climb! Wenfeng Pagoda summit offers unbeatable city views with perfect twin pagoda photo ops📸.

✅ Wear comfortable sneakers👟! Stone paths and stairs dominate the core area.

✅ Arrive early during peony season/holidays! Crowds surge after 9am - come before 8am for crowd-free photos.

✅ Summer essentials: hat + water🥤, uneven shade coverage.

Food nearby:

🍜 500m east: "Old Taiyuan Restaurant" (authentic Shanxi cuisine - fried pork, sweet & sour meatballs).

🍲 Head to "Food Street" for: Yangji Guanchang buckwheat jelly & "Mouse Hole" sweet dumplings.

Hotels:

🏨 Convenient metro chain hotels: Hanting/Orange near Liuxiang/Wuyi Square (¥200-350/night, 15min taxi).

Nearby attractions:

🏯 Jinci Museum (4A): 25min taxi - Song Dynasty sculptures & "Three Wonders".

⛰ Tianlongshan Grottoes (4A): 30min drive - breathtaking cliff carvings + viral mountain road.

Final thoughts:

Four visits taught me - these pagodas aren't just architecture, but symbols of Taiyuan's resilience🗡️. The summit view captures Shanxi's millennia-old grandeur✨ - worth every step!🌄