Jinci Temple, Tianlongmen Grottoes, Shuangta Temple, Longshan Grottoes, Chunyang Palace, Duofu Temple, Doctor Dou Temple, Jinyang Lake, Mengshan Giant Buddha, Tongzi Temple Lighthouse

1. Jinci: The origin of Jinshui River at the foot of Xuanweng Mountain, 25 kilometers southwest of Taiyuan City. It was first built in the Northern Wei Dynasty to commemorate Shuyu, the second son of King Wu of Zhou Dynasty. In 1961, it was announced as a national key cultural relic protection unit by the State Council. Shu Yu was granted the title of Tang Dynasty, Zi Xie changed the name of his country because of the Jin River, and later generations named his temple after him. ?

2. Tianlong Mountain Grottoes: Located on the hillside of Tianlong Mountain 40 kilometers southwest of Taiyuan City. The surrounding mountains are undulating, and the spring water from the Dragon King's Stone Cave on the top of the mountain is rippling. The grottoes are distributed in the east and west peaks of Tianlong Mountain, with 8 caves on the east peak and 13 caves on the west peak. Each cave was excavated in different ages, from the Eastern Wei Dynasty to the Tang Dynasty, through the four dynasties of Wei, Qi, Sui and Tang. In the Tang Dynasty, there were the most number of caves, reaching 15. The stone carvings are vivid in body, refined in knife skills, and rich in texture. In the Song Dynasty, it was renamed Shengshou Temple, but the temple was destroyed. In front of the temple, the ancient Panlong pines are green and block out the sun.

3. Twin Pagodas of Yongzuo Temple (Twin Pagoda Temple): in the south of Haozhuang Village in the southeastern suburbs of Taiyuan City. Its real name is "Yongzuo Temple". It is only because of the two "towering and spectacular ancient pagodas in the temple that are so eye-catching that they tower into the clouds, so they are called the Twin Pagoda Temple by the world. In the 36th year of Wanli in the Ming Dynasty (1608), the eminent monk Fu Deng built it under the imperial edict. It is now in existence. The main buildings in the temple are all made of brick. It has 13 levels and is 54.7 meters high. There are stairs inside the tower, and you can climb to the top and see the scenery of Taiyuan clearly from the window. It has become a symbol of Taiyuan. There are peonies everywhere in the temple, which are said to have been planted in the Ming Dynasty.

4. Longshan Grottoes: The densely forested grottoes were excavated in the Yuan Dynasty on the top of Longshan Mountain, 20 kilometers southwest of Taiyuan City. At the beginning, Taoist Song Defang presided over the construction of Longshan Grottoes and Haotian Temple in the sixth year of Taizong. Now the temple is in ruins, but the grottoes still exist, with more than 40 statues in each niche, ranging in number. Most of them are well preserved, with simple carvings and solemn clothing, which are completely different from the artistic style of Buddhist grottoes.

5. Chunyang Palace: It is also known as Luzu Temple in the northwest corner of Wuyi Square in Taiyuan City. In the 25th year of Wanli in the Ming Dynasty (1597), Zhu Xinyang, the king of Jin Dynasty, re-planned the palace and built an unprecedented scale of 3 floors in the backyard. During the Jiaqing period of Qing Dynasty (1796-1820), the whole courtyard has a pleasant landscape. The layout is similar to the Bagua style, which is rare in China.

6. Dou Dafu Temple: On the left side of Shanglan Village, Fenhe Canyon, 20 kilometers northwest of Taiyuan City, there are green ancient cypresses in the temple. The feudal land of Taiyuan was once used for profit, and later generations built temples to worship here. The existing mountain gate, Xianting, and main hall were all rebuilt in the third year of the Yuan Dynasty (1343), and some of them still retain the style of the Song and Jin Dynasties. The pavilion is very large, and the rear eaves and pillars are replaced by the corridor pillars in the main hall. The structure is simple and rigorous, which is rare in Jin and Yuan architecture. "Fierce Stone Cold Spring" is one of Taiyuan's famous attractions.

7. Duofu Temple: Located on the top of Jueiwei Mountain, 24 kilometers northwest of Taiyuan City, it is one of the famous scenery in Taiyuan. It comes from the meaning of "many children bring blessings". The temple is located in a small valley on the top of the mountain and is very interesting as an ancient temple. The temple was built in the second year of Zhenyuan of the Tang Dynasty (786). The father and son of Tang Dynasty Li Keyong and Li Cunxu (Zhuangzong of the later Tang Dynasty) visited it. This Buddha burned incense, and the temple was in unprecedented condition. It was destroyed by war in the late Song Dynasty, and was rebuilt during the Hongwu period of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1398). Only the brick tower on the mountain in front of the temple is still the original structure of the Ming Dynasty. The reading place of Fu Shan, a thinker in the late Qing Dynasty and early Qing Dynasty.

8. Tongzi Temple Burning Lighthouse: Located on Longshan, it was built in the seventh year of Tianbao in the Northern Qi Dynasty. It was destroyed by war in the first year of Jin Tianfu and rebuilt in the first year of Jiajing in the Ming Dynasty. When two boys were practicing seclusion in this mountain, they saw the extraordinary power of the rocks, so they carved a 57-meter-high Buddha statue here. This is where the name of the temple comes from.

9. Jinyang Lake: Located in Jinyang Lake. Jinyang Lake is located in Dongru Village in the southwest of Jinyuan District, Taiyuan City. It is introduced by the Fenhe West Main Canal and has good water quality. The lake covers an area of ??48 square kilometers, with an average water depth of 4 meters and a maximum depth of 8 meters. The maximum water temperature in summer is 33°C and 5 in winter. ℃ ~ 15 ℃, does not freeze all year round, is the largest artificial lake in North China, known as the "North Lake of China".

10. Jue (Shanwei) Mountain: Jue (Shanwei) Mountain is located 24 kilometers northwest of Taiyuan. It is surrounded by pines and cypresses and is lush and green. In spring, the mountain flowers are in full bloom; in late autumn, the mountains are covered with red leaves. "Red Leaves on the Mountain" is one of the eight scenic spots in Taiyuan.

11. Mengshan Giant Buddha: Mengshan Giant Buddha is located about 20 kilometers southwest of Taiyuan City. It is a 63-meter-high cliff carved stone Buddha excavated by Emperor Gaoyang of the Northern Qi Dynasty in the second year of Tianbao (551). It is also known as Xishan Giant Buddha. The temple buried at its feet was once the early dojo of the Pure Land Sect of Buddhism.

12. Chongshan Temple: formerly known as White Horse Temple, it is located on the south side of the middle part of Shangma Street in Taiyuan City. It is a Buddhist temple founded in the late Sui Dynasty and early Tang Dynasty. It is historically known as the "Famous Temple of the Three Jin Dynasties". The Great Compassion Hall in the temple is a standard Ming Dynasty building. It houses the 11-faced Avalokitesvara with Thousand Arms and Thousand Eyes, the Bodhisattva Manjushri and Samantabhadra. The statue is 8.5 meters high. The style and shape are unique, and the colors are gorgeous. The lines are smooth. These three statues are rare works of art from the Ming Dynasty.

13. Northern Dynasties murals: Lou Rui’s tomb in the Northern Qi Dynasty, located 1 kilometer southwest of Wangguo Village, Jinyuan District, Taiyuan City. In the early 1980s, the unearthing of the murals from Lou Rui's tomb caused a sensation in the archaeological community in my country. There are murals on the walls of the tomb passages, corridors and tomb chambers. Most of them were well preserved when they were unearthed. There are 71 murals in existence, covering an area of ??200 to 55 square meters. The entire mural forms a magnificent picture that combines scenes of human life with legends of gods and monsters.

14. Jinyang Ancient City Ruins: Jinyang Ancient City Ruins are located in the ancient city camp area of ??Jinyuan District, Taiyuan City. The site covers an area of ??about 20 square kilometers and is divided into Xicheng, Dongcheng, Zhongcheng, Taiyuan Prefecture, Jinyang Palace, Daming Palace, Cangcheng, Luocheng, etc. The ancient city of Jinyang was built in the late Spring and Autumn Period (476 BC) and destroyed in the early Song Dynasty (979). It lasted more than 1,500 years. It is an important political, economic and military town in northern my country. Its ruins are included in the top ten protected sites in China and are national key cultural relics protection units. They are currently under development and protection.

15. Fenhe Scenic Area: Fenhe Park is a popular project of Taiyuan urban construction and was completed in October 2000. The scenic area is 6,000 meters long and 500 meters wide, with 2.6 million cubic meters of water storage, 1.3 million square meters of green space, and more than 7,000 various lighting fixtures. The park is filled with sparkling waves, clusters of flowers, lush grass, and beautiful scenery. It is the most beautiful scenery in Taiyuan.