Jinzhong Travel Guide

Basic information Telephone area code: 0354 Travel complaint: 0354-2636528 Medical treatment Jinzhong City First People’s Hospital Address: No. 85, Shuncheng Street, Yuci District, Jinzhong City Tel: 0354-2053396 Yangquan First People’s Hospital Address: No. 167, South Street, Yangquan City Phone: 0353-3030018 […]

Basic information

Telephone area code: 0354
Travel complaint: 0354-2636528

Medical treatment

Jinzhong City First People’s Hospital
Address: No. 85, Shuncheng Street, Yuci District, Jinzhong City
Tel: 0354-2053396

Yangquan First People’s Hospital
Address: No. 167, South Street, Yangquan City
Phone: 0353-3030018

Luliang People’s Hospital
Address: No. 2, Binhe North Road, Lishi District, Luliang City
Phone: 0358-8245001

Destination overview

Destination sketch

The history of Jinzhong can be traced back to thirty thousand years ago. In the late years of the Shang Dynasty (16th – 11th century BC), cities and towns had taken shape in this area. During the Spring and Autumn Period (770BC-476BC ), county level administrative units started to be established here. Since the Eastern Han Dynasty (25AD-220AD), shires and prefectures have appeared. Historically, this region was usually subordinate to Taiyuan, Fenzhou or other prefectures.

Language help

Most of local people can not speak English.

Best travel season

Enjoying a temperate continental monsoon climate, Jinzhong has dry and chilly winters, torrid and wet summers. The annual average temperature of Jinzhong weather falls to around 9 degrees centigrade (48.2 degree Fahrenheit). On the whole, its rainfall is mainly concentrated in summer. As to the spatial distribution, the rainfall in southeast Jinzhong is more than that in the northwest. Autumn is the most ideal period to pay a visit.

Consumption level

In the budget, in addition to transportation costs, mainly accommodation, ordinary accommodation is about 100 yuan per person, you can live very clean and comfortable, the average price of Samsung hotel is about 200 yuan. In addition, the consumption of eating in Shanxi is not high, the price of a bowl of noodles is not high, you can eat very full, and it is delicious.

Practical information

Jinzhong Tourism Bureau
Address: No. 199, Xinhua Street, Jinzhong City
Tel: 0354-2636533

Intercity traffic

Aircraft

Taiyuan Wusu International Airport, TYN
Address: No. 199, Taiyuan Road, Taiyuan City
Tel: 0351-7286462
Arriving and leaving the airport
Yuci District of Jinzhong City is only 14 kilometers away from Taiyuan Wusu Airport and is a transportation hub of Jinzhong District.
Airport bus
Airport bus line 1
Route: Wuyi Square – Longcheng Street – Taiji Road – Jianshe Road – Yingze Street – Railway Station – Wuyi Square
Operating hours: 6:00-20:30 Tel: 0351-7286994
Airport bus line 2
Route: Yingze Street Xishan Building – Longcheng Street – Binhe West Road – Yingze West Street – Taiyuan West Railway Station
Operating hours: 6:00-20:30 Tel: 0351-7286994
Bus No. 901 bus from Yuci Old Town to Taiyuan Railway Station, passing Taiyuan Airport, the full fare
3 yuan.
Airport taxi
Take a taxi from the airport to Yuci City for about 25 yuan. To go to other areas in Jinzhong, you can transfer to other places in Jinzhong City, Yuci Railway Station and other places.

Train

Jinzhong City Yuci Railway Station
Address: Next to Yingbin Bridge, Yingbin Road, Jinzhong City
Arrival method: 901 bus can arrive, the fare is 3 yuan
Tel: 0354-3062207

Jiexiu Railway Station
Address: Intersection of Xinxi West Road and Nanhe Street
Arrival method: Bus 11 can be reached
Tel: 0354-3532422

Yangquan Railway Station
Address: Desheng Road, downtown of Yangquan City
Phone: 0353-4252172

Luliang Railway Station
Address: 4 km from Shibei
Arrival method: Bus 6 can be reached

Long distance bus

Jiexiu Bus Station
Address: 100 meters diagonally opposite the train station
Tel: 0354-7588134

Yangquan Passenger Terminal
Address: 200 meters east of Yangquan Railway Station
Tel: 0353-2598206, 2025540

Luliang Long-distance Bus Station
Address: Longfeng South Street, Lishi District
Tel: 0358-8229337

Traffic in the city

Bus

There are 26 bus lines in Jinzhong City, and bus stops are all over the city. Among them, bus No. 901 runs from Yuci Old Town to Taiyuan Railway Station and passes through Taiyuan Airport. The fare is 3 yuan.

Taxi

The starting price of taxis in the city is 4 yuan during the day and 5 yuan during the night.

Attractions

Pingyao ancient town

The past prosperity of Shanxi lies in Pingyao, while the soul of Pingyao lies in its Old City. Founded during the Western Zhou Dynasty (1046 – 771 BC) and rebuilt in 1370, the Ancient City of Pingyao is nowadays one of China’s four best preserved It has no unique landscape, green mountain or clear waters. What is unique there, is the well-preserved ancient city with a grand City Wall, traditional residences, former Security guard companies, time-honored shops, and even the previous government office. In 1997, it was inscribed as a world cultural heritage.
Address: Pingyao County, Jinzhong City, Shanxi Province
Arrival method: all the attractions in the ancient city can be reached on foot.
Opening hours: the ancient city can be accessed all day, the attraction opening hours are 8:00-17:30
Tickets: The ancient city is free to open, visit the attractions need to buy a joint ticket, 120 yuan in the peak season, 90 yuan in the off-season
Tel: 0354-5690000

Qiao’s Compound

Located in Qiaojiabao Village 12 kilometers (7.5 miles) northeast of Qixian County, the compound of the Qiao Family was first built during the regime of the Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). Going through over 250 years of growth and decline , the Qiao’s Compound, together with many other compounds of the big families in Shanxi, tells us vivid stories about Shanxi businessmen.
Address: Qiaojiabao Village, Ji County, Shanxi Province
Arrival method: Trains from Taiyuan to Pingyao, Yuncheng and other places pass through Jixian County. Taiyuan, Pingyao, Yuncheng and other places have shuttle buses to Jixian County.
Tel: 0352-2053768, 2052898

Wang’s Compound

It is located in Jingsheng Town, Lingshi County, about 35 kilometers (22 miles) from Pingyao Ancient City and about 140 kilometers (87 miles) from Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province. This scenic area is a luxurious mission built during 1762-1811 by the Descendants of the Wang Family.
Address: Jingsheng Town, 12 km east of Lingshi County
Arrival method: There is a bus No. 11 to Jiejia Courtyard in Jiexiu Railway Station Square, the fare is 4 yuan.
Opening hours: 8:00-19:00 (summer), 8:00-17:00 (winter)
Tickets: 55 yuan
Tel: 0354-5596666, 5596789
Www.sxwjdy.com

Jinzhong City

Chang Family Compound

Like the other family compounds, the Chang Family Compound was built over several generations by a wealthy merchant family to house the many branches of this successful clan. The Chang Family Compound is the largest of the Shanxi merchant family Mans; despite its impressive size, however, what remains today is just one quarter of the original 600,000 square-meter compound, which contained over 1500 rooms. As the family prospered and grew in size, the Changs placed a great emphasis on education. Academic focus produced many scholars, painters, and calligraphers, and for this reason this compound is more interesting artistically than some of the other compounds in the region. Each of the courtyards, which are laid out along a 1 km long road, is somewhat different , the themes throughout are very similar, with grey buildings, archways, smaller courtyards, and gardens in each one. The courtyards are filled with carvings in brick, stone , and wood, and there are many examples of carving which are of very high quality. The garden in one of the courtyards contains a collection of carved stone lions of various shapes and sizes. Originally there were 108 lions in the collection; today only 50 + remain. Behind these courtyards is a large garden, designed in both the northern China and southern China styles, purportedly because the Chang family had to entertain visitors from both north and south.
Address: Chetun Village, Dongyang Town, Yuci District, Jinzhong City
Arrival method: Changjia Manor is 17.5 kilometers away from Yuci. There is a shuttle bus from Taiyuan to Jinzhong (Yuci) or a bus No. 901 from Taiyuan to Yuci in front of Taiyuan Railway Station.
yuan. After arriving at the terminal, the old town, transfer to the bus No. 12 and go straight to Changjia Manor.
Opening hours: 8:00-18:30
Tickets: 60 yuan
Phone: 400-0354-800
Www.cnchang.com

Zhangbi Ancient Fortress

Zhangbi Ancient Fortress, a rare, 1,600-year-old ancient multi-functional fortress that was used for military defense, housing, production, and worship, is located in Jiexiu city, Shanxi province, around 140 kilometers (87 miles) southwest of Taiyuan And 40 kilometers (25 miles) southwest of Pingyao Ancient Town. With an area of ​​only 120,000 square meters (143,000 square yards), Zhangbi Ancient Fortress is also called a miniature castle. The entire fortress was constructed based on Chinese astrology.

The area also contains ancient cultural sites of the Xia (21st – 17th century BC) and Shang (17th century BC – 1046 BC) dynasties , tunnels of the Northern Dynasties (386 – 581 AD), tombs of the Jin Dynasty (1115 – 1234 AD), opera stages of the Yuan Dynasty (1271 – 1368 AD) and dwellings of the Ming (1368 – 1644 AD) and Qing (1644 – 1911 AD) dynasties.
Address: Zhangbi Village, Longfeng Township, 10 km southeast of Jiexiu City
How to get there: Take Bus No. 4 from Jieshang City Bus Stop and get off at Zhangbi Ancient Fort Terminal.
Tickets: 60 yuan
Tel: 0354-7086002

Mianshan Mountain

Mianshan Mountain is 12 miles (20 kilometers) away from Jiexiu City, Shanxi Province. It has also been named Jieshan Mountain after Jie Zitui, a famous official in the Spring and Autumn Period (770 – 476 BC). The mountain is famous as the Location of both Buddhist and Taoist temples, and also famous for its unique natural scenery. Covering an area of ​​113.8 square miles (294.75 square kilometers), the highest peak of Mt. Mianshan is 8,420 feet (2,566.6 meters).
Address: Wingjiazhuang Village, Jiexiu City
Arrival method: There are round-trip coaches in Taiyuan and other places. After entering the mountain, you need to transfer to the scenic spot shuttle bus to various attractions. Jiexiu Railway Station Square has Mianshan Tourist Line car, the fare is 5 yuan, the journey takes about 50 minutes. Tickets: April to October 110 yuan, November to March 90 yuan
Tel: 0354-7055001
Www.cnsanjia.com

Zishou Temple

Zishou Temple is situated at Suxi Village, which is close to Pingyao Ancient Town. It was first built over 1,100 years ago and has a history of more than 1100 years. It includes 15 halls and buildings on 15,000 square meters, such as the Classics Collection The Buddhist Hall Courtyard; the Buddhist Abbot ́s Courtyard and the Bell and Drum Building.

It is famous for its graceful colored statues, especially the exquisite statues of the eighteen disciples of Buddha. The name “Zishou” originally meant “ensuring the longevity of all creatures.

Public Buddhist worship and ceremonies have been actively held in the temple since ancient times, but Zishou Temple is famous mainly for its large Ming Dynasty frescoes and colourful sculptures of the 18 Buddhist Saints. Zishou was rated a National Cultural Relic Preservation Unit in 2001 and is Included in the “Dictionary of Scenic Spots in China”.
Address: Take the Lingshi 1 Road car to the Suxi Village exit at the Wang Family Courtyard, walk for 10 minutes.
Tickets: 10 yuan

Dazhai

It is a village and former commune of several hundred farmers in Xiyang County in eastern Shanxi province, chiefly known for Mao Zedong’s directive, “Learn from Dazhai in agriculture”, which set up Dazhai as the model for agricultural production throughout China during the 1960s and 1970s, amid the Cultural Revolution.
Address: Dazhai Village, Dazhai Town, Xiyang County, Jinzhong City
Arrival method: Yangquan Bus Station has a shuttle bus to Xiyang every 15 minutes, trip 38
In about 40 minutes, the fare is 10 yuan. Dazhai is located 7 kilometers southeast of Xiyang County, and Xiyang is 168 kilometers away from Taiyuan. Taiyuan long-distance bus to Xiyang, from Taiyuan to Taijiu Expressway, 3 hours up to. Xiyang Bus Station has a direct bus to Dazhai, and the fare is 1 yuan. Dazhai is about 1 km from Hutoushan Dazhai Forest Park and is within walking distance.
Opening hours: 8:00-19:00 summer, 8:30-17:00 winter tickets: 58 yuan

Yangquan city

Niangzi Pass

The Niangzi Pass of the Great Wall lies in northeast Pingding County in Yangquan, where Shanxi Province meets Hebei Province. The present pass was constructed in 1542 during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), built against the Mianshan Mountain in the east, with the Taohe River flowing to its west. Owing to its strategic location, the pass was always the point of battle in ancient times. moreover, it is known as the “Ninth Pass under Heaven”.
Address: 45 km northeast of Pingding County
Arrival method: Yangquan to Niangzi Guanzhongba, the fare is 10 yuan. From Taiyuan, Yangquan and Shijiazhuang, you can reach Niangziguan Station by train. Taiyuan – Niangzi off train, fare 10 yuan
Opening hours: 9:00-17:00
Tickets: 56 yuan

Guguan Great Wall

The Guguan Great Wall is the only well-preserved stone Great Wall. It is located in Pingding County, Yangquan, Shanxi Province, about 9 miles (15 kilometers) from the grand Niangzi Pass. Owing to its strategic location and difficulty of access, the Guguan Great Wall served as an important military strong hold in east Shanxi Province, together with Niangzi Pass and Jiuguan Pass.
Address: Xinguan Village, Pingding County, Shanxi Province
Arrival method: about 6 kilometers away from Niangzi, 15 yuan from the Niangzi customs car
Tickets: 30 yuan

Lvliang city

Qikou Old Town

It is an unsophisticated old town on the east bank of the Yellow River. It was once in prosperity during the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties. The town rose in the Qianlong reign of the Qing Dynasty and acted As a vital trading township in North China during the following two hundred years. Old streets and resident building expose a profound aura of antiquity that would not be found in any metropolis.
Address: 50 km south of Linxian County
Opening hours: open all day www.qkou.icoc.cc

North Wudang Mountain

Also Zhenwu Mountain, it was known as Longwang (Dragon King) Mountain. It is located in Fangshan County, 32 kilometers (20 miles) south of downtown Luliang. In the scenic area, there are in total seventy-two peaks, thirty-six cliffs and twenty-four gullies. Like a pearl inlaid on the middle section of the Luliang Mountains, North Wudang Mountain is one of the most famous Taoist shrines in Northern China.
Address: Beiwudang Town, Fangshan County, Luliang City
Arrival method: Fangshan County has a bus every day to the foot of the North Wudang Mountain. The car that is issued at 7:00 and 10:00 every day only goes to Caojiagou Village. From Qikou and Caojiagou, you can charter the car up the mountain.
Opening hours: 6:00-18:00 Tickets: 72 yuan
Tel: 0358-6071189, 6071199

Itinerary

Jin Merchant Culture Tour

Yuci (Yuci Ancient City, Chang family courryard) – Taigu (Caojia Courtyard San Duo Tang, Kong Xiangxi’s old residence) – Qi County (Qiao Family Courtyard, Qujia Courtyard) – Pingyao – Lingshi
(Wang Family Courtyard)

Food

There are many food and snacks in the Jinzhong area, mainly pasta. Pingyao beef is famous.

Accommodation

The accommodation price in Jinzhong area is relatively cheap. The price of general express hotel is around 100-150 yuan, the standard room of five-star hotel is about 500 yuan, and the inn in the ancient city is charged by bed. High, medium and low grades can be selected.

Shopping

Fen jiu (famous local Spirit)
)Jinzhong vinegar

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