For these few pictures, I specially flew to Shanxi

Five thousand years is far, but Shanxi is very close. No other province in the country can compare to Shanxi in having so many above-ground cultural relics. If you come to Shanxi, be sure to see more, from the exquisitely crafted Yungang Grottoes to the glazed ancient pagoda that has withstood an 8-magnitude earthquake without collapsing or damage, and to the legendary Shuanglin Temple, known as the "Eye in the Palm of the Gods"... You will find that "a glance spans a thousand years." In Shanxi, it really is an adjective! 🏯 . ✅ Shanxi 7-day tour itinerary Day 1: Arrive in Xi'an Day 2: One-day tour in Xi'an, stay in Xi'an Day 3: Take high-speed train from Xi'an to Linfen, stay in Linfen Day 4: Linfen Xiaoxitian - Guangsheng Temple, stay at Wang Family Courtyard Day 5: Wang Family Courtyard - Shuanglin Temple - Pingyao Ancient City - Datong South Station, stay in Datong Day 6: Huayan Temple - Shanhua Temple - Yungang Grottoes - Datong Ancient City, stay in Datong Day 7: Yingxian Wooden Pagoda - Hanging Temple (outside visit only) - Datong Museum, return trip . ✅ Must-visit attractions 1️⃣ Xiaoxitian A 170-square-meter main hall housing countless gods and Buddhas; the first glance inside is deeply shocking. 2️⃣ Guangsheng Temple Feihong Pagoda One of China's four great ancient pagodas and the world's best-preserved glazed pagoda, magnificent and stunning. 3️⃣ Huayan Temple One of the best-preserved Liao and Jin dynasty temple complexes in China, with murals as exquisite as those in the Mogao Caves. 4️⃣ Yungang Grottoes Built in the 5th century BC, with 53 caves and over 59,000 Buddha statues, each cave is breathtaking. 5️⃣ Yingxian Wooden Pagoda The entire pagoda was built without a single nail and has stood firm for a thousand years. .