Marvelous Architecture at Xiaoxitian
by Nengkh9
Jul 21, 2025
🚗🚗59 seconds to get the ultimate Shanxi travel guide! Packed with useful info👇
Day 1⃣️【First Exploration of Shanxi】
📍Bu'er Temple
No. 72 Shouyi West Road, Yangqu County, Taiyuan
🕒8:30-11:30 / 15:00-17:30
💰Free admission
🌟Highlight: The best-preserved among the three existing "Bu'er Temples" in China!
📍Zishou Temple
West side of Suxi Village, Lingshi County, Jinzhong
🕒9:00-22:00
💰Free admission
🌟A masterpiece of Ming Dynasty polychrome sculptures, the Eighteen Arhats are stunning!
🏨Haomeiju Hotel (Huozhou Branch)
Opposite Zhaojiacun Primary School, Kaiyuan Street
✅Smart rooms ✔️Large parking lot
💡Electric curtains + projector, great value at about 150 RMB per person!
Day 2⃣️【Mystery Tour of Xixian County】
📍Xiaoxitian
Top of Phoenix Mountain, Xixian County, Linfen
🕒8:00-17:30
💰35 RMB
🌟The pinnacle of suspended sculpture art! Warning: phone storage may run out⚠️
📍Guangsheng Temple - Lower Temple
Hongtong County, Linfen
🌟Stunning Yuan Dynasty murals, remember to bring binoculars🔭
......(Middle itinerary abbreviated)
💥Top 5 Must-Do:
1️⃣Jinci Museum: Three masterpieces that amaze! The Song Dynasty maid statue is heartbreakingly beautiful
2️⃣Xiaoxitian: The pinnacle of suspended sculpture art✨
3️⃣Shanxi Museum: A grand exhibition of bronze ware📿
4️⃣Guanque Tower: Climb the tower to enjoy the Yellow River sunset🌅
5️⃣Shuanglin Temple: Over 2000 polychrome sculptures that leave you speechless!
📌Tips:
✔️Big temperature difference in September, bring a light jacket
✔️Many ancient buildings are in the mountains, comfortable shoes are important
✔️Bring enough SD cards, you won’t stop taking photos
✔️Book hotels in advance! Especially during the peak season in Pingyao
(Due to word limit, only part of the itinerary is shown. Save the full guide⭐️)
Post by addison YTY | Oct 4, 2025















