Set at the foot of Xuanweng Mountain about 25 km southwest of Taiyuan, Shanxi Province, this national 5A scenic area (el...
Jinci & Tianlong Mountain Scenic Area (Taiyuan)
Set at the foot of Xuanweng Mountain about 25 km southwest of Taiyuan, Shanxi Province, this nat…
🥇 5A Level ⭐ 4.6 🗺️ Shanxi 🏙️ Taiyuan 🏛️ Cultural
Spot Facts
| Level | 5A |
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| Rating | 4.6 |
Highlights
- Northern Song architectural treasures at Jinci and the thousand-year-old Tianlongshan grottoes
Practical Info
| Ticket | 晋祠博物馆80元，半价40元（以景区公告为准） |
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| Opening hours | 旺季08:30-18:00；淡季09:00-17:00 |
| Best Season | 4,5,9,10 |
Jinci & Tianlong Mountain Scenic Area (Taiyuan) Tour Guide
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Jinci TempleStart · Entrance
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Shengmu Hallabout 1010 m (straight line) from the previous stop · Sight
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Yuzhao Flying Bridgeabout 30 m (straight line) from the previous stop · SightVisit Jinci: the Sacred Lady Hall (Song-dynasty wooden structure, with painted clay attendant figures, one of the Three Wonders of Jinci), the Fish Pond Flying Bridge (a cross-shaped ancient bridge), and ancient Zhou cypresses. About 2 hours. Why this route: Jinci is a treasure of Chinese ancient architecture, and the Song-dynasty hall is extremely precious.
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Nanlao Springabout 50 m (straight line) from the previous stop · SightSee Nanlao Spring: one of the Three Wonders of Jinci, flowing for a thousand years, with the "Nanlao" inscription by Fu Shan. About 40 minutes. Why this route: living water for a millennium, the source of Jinci's life.
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Tianlongshan Grottoesabout 3600 m (straight line) from the previous stop · SightDrive to Tianlong Mountain to see the grottoes: caves from the Eastern Wei to Tang dynasties, with plump and graceful Tang sculptures and quiet mountain scenery. About 1.5 hours. Why this route: the grotto sculptures are the essence of Tianlong Mountain and complement Jinci.