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7-Day Jin and Ji Culture Self-Driving Tour | Ancient Architecture Enthusiast's Secret Route Revealed

1️⃣: 【Beijing → Zhengding, 3.5h/277km】🚗 ✨Must-visit: ✅ Longxing Temple ⭐️ (Central Zhengding County) ✅ Kaiyuan Temple 🌟 (Changshan Road, Zhengding County) ✅ Linji Temple ⭐️ (Zhenxing Road, Zhengding County) ⚠️Tip: Longxing Temple's Great Compassion Pavilion is under renovation~ The ancient city is packed with attractions, recommended to explore by shared bike for food and sightseeing~🚴 Day 2️⃣: 【Zhengding → She County, 5h/337km】🏞️ 💫Highlights: ✅ Hebei Museum ⭐️ (Cultural Square, Shijiazhuang City) ✅ Yecheng Archaeological Museum ⭐️ (Xuanwu Avenue, Linzhang County) ⚠️Bonus: Don't miss the museum's treasure "Changxin Palace Lantern"! 🏺 Day 3️⃣: 【She County → Changzhi, 3.5h/139km】⛰️ 🔥Recommended route: 1️⃣ Longmen Temple ⭐️ (Northwest Pingshun County) 2️⃣ Yuanqi Temple (stairs climbing required~) 3️⃣ Tiantai Nunnery ⭐️ (East Pingshun County) ⚠️Mountain road alert: Novice drivers are advised to take main roads for safety~ Day 4️⃣: 【Changzhi → Gaoping, 4h/146km】🎨 🎯Stunning ancient architecture: ✅ Guanyin Hall ⭐️ (Amazing colored sculptures!) ✅ Faxing Temple ⭐️ (Cilin Mountain, Changzi County) ✅ Kaihua Temple ⭐️ (Mural ceiling!) ⚠️Note: Chongqing Temple is closed on rainy days, recommended to visit on sunny days☀️ Day 5️⃣: 【Around Gaoping, 2.2h/111km】🖼️ 🌈Fairyland spots: ✅ Yuhuang Temple Colored Sculpture Museum ⭐️ (Jincheng City) ✅ Qinglian Temple ⭐️ (Inside Jueshan Scenic Area) ⚠️Transport tip: Remember to take the scenic area shuttle bus to Qinglian Temple~ Day 6️⃣: 【Gaoping → Xingtai, 4.2h/320km】🏯 💎Hidden ancient architecture: ✅ Chongming Temple ⭐️ (Northwest Gaoping City) ✅ Kaiyuan Ancient Temple (Xingtai City) Day 7️⃣: 【Xingtai → Beijing, 4.2h/400km】🏙️ 🍃Return trip bonus: You can stop by Dingzhou Museum on the way (Top county museum nationwide!) ✨Trip highlights: 🚗 Self-driving freedom, daily driving under 5 hours 🏯 Visit 20+ nationally protected ancient buildings 📸 Stunning colored sculptures and murals concentrated experience 🍜 Plenty of hidden local delicacies along county towns! 👇Essential tips for ancient architecture beginners: 1. Remember to bring a telephoto lens for detail shots! 2. Attractions are scattered, prepare snacks and water 3. Some temples require advance booking
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