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A Hidden Gem City Endorsed by Su Shi as the "Backbone of the World" That 99% of People Don't Know About

While everyone is crowding beaches like dumplings in boiling water, I've escaped the hustle and bustle to enjoy a 22°C heavenly retreat in Changzhi, Shanxi! This isn't just China's "Fan-Free City"—it's also a severely underrated "living museum of ancient architecture"! Even Su Shi praised it as the "Backbone of the World." Are you sure you don't want to see it? ✅ About the Cool Climate Forget about "AC bill shock"! Changzhi, China's "Fan-Free City," lives up to its name with an average temperature of 22.5°C—basically a natural walking refrigerator. Summer here feels like a comfortable autumn, and nights can even get chilly. ✅ About the Scenery Stop thinking Shanxi is just about coal—think bigger! The Taihang Mountain Grand Canyon here is hailed as "Zhangjiajie when you look up, Jiuzhaigou when you look down." A landscape painting unfolds before your eyes, and every breath is filled with priceless negative oxygen ions! Every frame is wallpaper-worthy! ✅ About the Heritage This is a paradise for ancient architecture lovers! Ranking third among China's prefecture-level cities for national cultural heritage sites is no joke. Even a small village temple might be an authentic relic from the Song or Yuan Dynasty! The thrill of unexpectedly bumping into millennia of history is absolutely spine-tingling! Take a stroll along the Zhuozhang River, and you'll easily journey through time—from the Tang, Five Dynasties, Song, Jin, Yuan, Ming, to Qing dynasties—visiting Yuanqi Temple, Tantan Nunnery, Dayun Temple, Fotou Temple, Longmen Temple... Turning a corner and stumbling upon Tang-era wooden architecture isn’t just a dream! Escape the 9-to-6 grind and forget KPIs. Sitting quietly before ancient temples, listening to the wind whistle through the eaves, you'll feel utterly purified—all traces of work stress vanish instantly!
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Posted: Aug 11, 2025
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