[2025 Zezhou Attraction] Travel Guide for Historic Dayang Town (Updated Jul)

#favouriteitinerary 📍 Dayang Ancient Town: Home to the largest existing Yuan, Ming, and Qing architectural complex in China, covering an area of 350,000 square meters. With a continuous history of over 2,600 years, it’s a town where the Qin Emperor established counties, Han rulers set up states, and the Western Yan Dynasty established commanderies. 🎫 Tickets: 60 RMB per person. 🏮Must-Visit Attractions: 🔹Dayang Ancient Town Walls: As an integral part of the Ming and Qing architectural complex, these ancient walls not only served military defense purposes but are also iconic landmarks of the town. 🔹Guan Di Temple: Since its establishment in the Yuan Dynasty, this temple has been a sacred place for merchants to worship. It also served as a guild hall for local businesses. 🔹Tianzhu Tower: Although you cannot enter the tower, you can take memorable photos outside and appreciate its unique charm. 💡Travel Tips: 🔸Wear comfortable shoes as you’ll be walking quite a bit to explore this vast ancient town. Enjoy your journey through the rich history and cultural heritage of Dayang Ancient Town! 🏯🌿😊 #travel #china

#favouriteitinerary During my visit to Daiyang Ancient Town, I was struck by its immense size and abundance of historical architecture. It's a great representation of Shanxi's traditional residences, though it doesn't have the fame of places like Pingyao. I even spotted a few unique cave dwellings, adding to the town's charm. The town wasn't crowded with tourists or commercial activities. Many houses were uninhabited, reflecting a common trend in many ancient towns. While the peaceful atmosphere was pleasant, a bit more commercial activity could help attract visitors and maintain the buildings. I also enjoyed a delicious bowl of noodles at a nearby restaurant. It was my first time trying noodles with fresh leek, which added a unique flavor. This local specialty was quite different from what I'd experienced in the south. Overall, Daiyang Ancient Town left a lasting impression with its rich history and unique atmosphere.

I went to Jincheng with my friends on the weekend. I visited a place with a thousand years of history - Dayang Ancient Town It's full of poetry! It's perfect for a leisurely stroll~ As far as the eye can see, it's all beauty and comfort~ - After arriving at the scenic spot, you can first do your hair and makeup, Put on a Hanfu for an immersive experience  It's like traveling through the ancient city streets, And it's super photogenic! ! ! - Dayang Ancient Town is a national 4A-level scenic spot, Known as "Living Fossil of Chinese Ancient Towns" Every old courtyard here has a little-known story, There are countless small streets and alleys, Every alley has a beautiful view~ - Here are the living fossils of ancient Chinese towns, ancient ironmaking and other historical intangible cultural heritages; Walking through the streets paved with bluestone slabs, it's like traveling back to ancient times a thousand years ago, you can also watch operas and listen to music, and experience the strong folk art atmosphere There are also many local snacks in the ancient town, Recommended Jishan Mahua, Niu Shifu's Noodles, Sanza Soup👍👍 - There are also performances at night🎭Light and shadow show❗️Yanwu Dance❗️Fire Cube Stunt❗️Iron flower is really shocking, the visual effect is quite good I don't know where to play! You can choose Dayang Ancient Town~ 📍Dayang Ancient Town Tourist Area

| A treasured ancient town 2.5 hours away from Zhengzhou. What I fear most during the long holidays is the crowds 🚶 This Zhengzhou in Shanxi can be reached in 2.5 hours by car An ancient town with a history of more than 2,600 years It must be the paradise you are looking for~ There is no trace of excessive commercialization here Quaint streets with cheap snacks everywhere The full atmosphere of fireworks makes people feel like they have returned to the old days~

Summer heat is unbearable, I've hidden away here! ~After the summer solstice, the scorching summer chapter begins The increasingly hot weather makes it necessary to find a cool place In Jincheng, Shanxi, there is such an ancient town for summer retreat, where you can live like a deity once you arrive 25 degrees Celsius at night is a must-have✈️✈️ 'Coolness' is its natural advantage, with a comfortable tourism period lasting 7 months, 'spring has flowers, summer has shade, autumn has fruit, winter has scenery', it's enjoyable in all seasons✅✅It is a 'living ancient town' that combines experiencing a thousand years of culture, intangible cultural heritage folk customs, and advocating leisure and health. 'Day+Night' opens up a deep tour experience--stroll through the ancient town during the day, understand its thousand-year history, feel the profound cultural heritage, and at night, when the darkness falls, the lights shine brightly, creating a colorful scene, enjoy a spectacle of fiery trees and silver flowers🎆 The ancient town has withstood the test of time for a thousand years, its bricks and tiles still majestic and solemn, with official mansions, temples, and wealthy courtyards all located within, walking on the streets with the charm of the Ming and Qing dynasties, browsing the street views while tasting delicious food, time seems to slow down infinitely As night falls and the lights come on, the dignified and elegant town is instantly illuminated, and the night view is even more splendid than during the day!🎆 At night, the iron flower performance and the city wall light show are very worth seeing, clusters of iron flowers fall from the sky like a rain of flowers, a unique and dazzling scene under the night sky. 'The east wind blows thousands of trees at night, they shed more blossoms than rain of stars.' Bring a touch of tranquility, a handful of coolness, rather than longing, come here~ With the evening breeze, there are more reasons to love life🎆

The most worthwhile ancient building ruins in Shanxi [Dayang Ancient Town] On the Taihang Mountains in Zezhou County, Shanxi Province, there is an ancient town with a history of more than 2,600 years - Dayang Ancient Town. Dayang was called Yang'a in ancient times. Historically, the Qin Emperor established a county here. The Han Dynasty inherited the Qin system and conferred a title of nobility here. The Western Yan Dynasty established it as a county. It has been the seat of a county, a marquisate, and a county for more than 800 years. The ancient town has preserved a large and well-preserved group of ancient buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties and is known as the "living fossil of China's ancient towns". During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the ancient town was crowded with officials. The local folk songs "No official can boast of being in Dayang" and "Dayang produced a small official with a salary of three dou and three liters" both truly reflect the flourishing literary fortunes and the large number of officials that emerged in Dayang at that time. At the same time, Dayang is known as the "Needle Capital of Kyushu" because of its developed handmade needle industry, which supplies every household in China and is exported to Central Asia. From the Western Han Dynasty to the Ming and Qing Dynasties, many legendary figures emerged in Dayang's history, including Zhao Feiyan, who was both beautiful and talented, Kong Sanchuan, who pioneered all kinds of palace tunes, Ru Taisu, who was upright and wrote ten thousand words, and Zhang Dajing, the top military scholar who sacrificed his life for his country. They have all made a significant contribution to Dayang's history. "In ancient times, there was a sword called Yang'a, which could cut cattle and horses on land and intercept wild geese on water." The rich mineral resources made Dayang one of the important birthplaces of my country's iron smelting industry. The ancient town of Dayang not only has the masculine spirit of smelting and casting, but also the graceful beauty of singing and dancing. From the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period to the Han, Wei and Jin Dynasties, Yang'a became a world-renowned hometown of song and dance, and "Yang'a Qi Dance" and "Yang'a Xie Lu" became the glory of Dayang culture and art. Dayang Ancient Town has a large-scale ancient building complex from the Ming and Qing dynasties and is known as the "living fossil of China's ancient towns." Wandering in the ancient town, you will see city walls, fortresses, crisscrossing streets and alleys, official residences and commercial residences, towers and bridges, temples and ancestral halls everywhere. Every brick, stone, blade of grass and tree exudes a sense of vicissitudes of life. The ancient town of Dayang is surrounded by mountains in the distance and has a magnificent scenery. Among the magnificent natural landscapes, the "Ten Scenic Spots of Xiangshan" are the most famous. In December 2008, it was awarded the title of "Famous Historical and Cultural Town in China" by the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development and the State Administration of Cultural Heritage. In November 2011, it was awarded the title of "Hometown of Chinese Folk Culture and Art" by the Ministry of Culture. Cultural excavation will focus on building a coal and iron town, a ritual and music town, a government official town, and the hometown of Feiyan. The water town of Dayang will gradually realize the spectacular scene of "east, west, south, north lakes connected by the front and back rivers; boats sailing through Ximen Pavilion, and water surrounding Jintang Village." Strolling through the ancient town of Dayang, you will see city walls, forts, official residences, merchant houses, towers and bridges everywhere. Every brick and stone, every blade of grass and every tree exudes a sense of vicissitudes of life, attracting visitors from all directions. The Town History Museum on the old street of the ancient town showcases the local people, history, and culture, allowing tourists to learn about the glorious history of the ancient town. In the Ancient Ironmaking Museum, visitors can experience blacksmithing skills, make small handicrafts, and experience the unique handmade needle making.

Spring Serenity in Dayang Ancient Town🌸 The footsteps of spring in Dayang Ancient Town are light and warm, making it the perfect season for outings, flower appreciation, and finding a peaceful haven for the soul. Historical Charm🏛️ Stepping into this beautiful and tranquil town, one can leisurely spend their days, experiencing the tranquility and beauty of spring. Dayang Ancient Town is a famous historical and cultural town in China, preserving a large number of well-preserved ancient buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties. Whispers of History📜 In spring, every brick and tile in the ancient town seems to be telling its past and present stories. The warmth of spring, the spring breeze, the colors of spring, and the length of spring, all under the bright sun and the gentle spring breeze, strolling through the ancient town, one can feel the reflection of the spring scenery on the ancient buildings, exuding an ancient charm. Spring Revival in Dayang Ancient Town🏞️ The ancient town awakens to the light and warmth of spring, inviting visitors to explore its serene streets and find solace amidst blooming flowers. Historical Preservation🏰 Dayang Ancient Town, renowned for its historical and cultural significance, boasts a wealth of well-preserved Ming and Qing dynasty architectural wonders. Echoes of the Past🌳 As spring unfolds, each brick and tile seems to recount tales of yore. Bathed in sunlight and caressed by the spring breeze, the town's ancient structures reflect the beauty of the season.

The ancient town retains a large-scale and well-preserved group of Ming and Qing ancient buildings, known as the \"living fossil of Chinese ancient towns\". During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, there were many officials in the ancient town, and the local folk songs \"There are officials who don't brag about Dayang\" and \"Dayang produced three dou and three sheng sesame officials\" truly reflect the prosperous literary movement at that time in Dayang, with a succession of officials. At the same time, Dayang is known for its developed handmade needle industry, supplying every family in China and exporting to Central Asia, and is known as the \"needle capital of the nine provinces\". Set off at five o'clock in the morning in the heavy rain to see the Chengtang Palace of the Yuan Dynasty, a typical \"three bright and seven dark\" structure, which should have inherited the \"reducing pillars and moving pillars\" architectural style of the Mongol Yuan Dynasty. According to my analysis, the Yuan Dynasty came from the northern nomadic people, and the trees for building beams in the Central Plains were difficult to grow and mature in the northern grasslands, so the buildings of the Yuan Dynasty generally advocated practicality, reduced the use of wood, and were simple in shape, full of free and easy and rough beauty. The naturally curved jingmu beam on the eaves is particularly eye-catching. This is the first time I have seen such an old and well-preserved jingmu hall beam in China. It should be the most famous one in China. I can't get enough of it, I can't get enough of it, I can't get enough of it! Transportation 313 Road half an hour a bus can go to Dayang Ancient Town, an hour on the road, passing through many villages, is a leisurely rural scenery.

Today, I'll give you a place in Jincheng where you can confidently check in. At the same time, it's also a paradise for ancient style enthusiasts. Da Yang Ancient Town located in Zezhou County, Jincheng, Shanxi. This ancient town is called Dayang Ancient Town, with a history of more than 2,600 years. It was formerly known as Yang'a and is also a famous town for Chinese history and culture, a base for international cultural exchange for Chinese overseas, a living fossil of ancient Chinese towns, and a national AAAA-level tourist scenic spot. During the day, visiting the ancient town, you can visit the five major pavilions, all of which are historic architectural and cultural sites: ①Town History Museum: Piece by piece of historical facts are recorded in history books and inscriptions. Here, you can see the origin and changes of the ancient town, and feel the long history and rich cultural heritage of Dayang. ②Ancient Iron Workshop: Experience traditional handicrafts such as blacksmithing and needle grinding using the thousand-year-old smelting technology of the coal and iron hometown. ③Zhang Family Mansion: Currently the highest specification private mansion discovered in Southeast Shanxi, the residence of Zhang Yangmeng, the Minister of Household during the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty, has a "deep courtyard" with three courtyards. ④Qipan Courtyard: a Ming and Qing dynasty ancient house, also known as "Four Courtyards of Qipan", each courtyard is independent but cleverly connected. Here you can see the Wanli Tea Road and feel the spirit of Shanxi merchants. ⑤Traditional Woodworking Hall: Experience the unique wood carving, participate in the martial arts examination, try your hand at sawing and planing wood, play with catapults, and enjoy riding wooden bicycles. You can also wander around various alleys and feel the tranquility and peace of the ancient town. There are many local elderly people sitting in the ancient town chatting and sunbathing. This is what peace on earth looks like! In the ancient town, there is a Hanfu museum where you can also dress up in Hanfu and take very picturesque photos. However, my favorite time is still at night. Dàyáng Ancient Town under the night sky The alley is long, the courtyard is deep. Night falls. The lights of the ancient town have come on. Rows of old houses made of blue bricks and gray tiles. In the halo, it appears more ancient and elegant. The gentle breeze sways the red lanterns. The later it gets at night, Old streets and alleys present a mysterious and diverse charm. In the evening, there are performances such as the Fire Festival, Thousand-Year Iron Flower, Flying Swallow Dance, and Aurora Show, which are very beautiful. For food, there are local specialties such as Zhuan noodles, Sanza, Heji cold noodles, and so on. They are delicious and affordable! By the way, the rapeseed flowers are blooming vigorously recently. With the ticket of the ancient town, you can visit the rapeseed flower sea for free! Take action instead of just being moved. Choose a good weather and go to Dayang Ancient Town!

Dayang Ancient Town (大阳古镇) is located in Jincheng, Shanxi Province of China. From the high-speed train station it is actually quite a long distance in the car, the older train station is therefore closer. It is accessible by bus also. Once inside, descend the steps and through the magnificent front gate. You will be greeted by numerous small alleyways and corners along with rows of well-kept old buildings of various purposes; from houses, through to temples and restaurants. The area is well signposted in both Chinese and English along with maps to use. The people here were very friendly and the whole place is very picturesque! The best time to come is definitely first thing in the morning during the spring or summer time, as there are few people and you can take photos much easier. Be sure to check the tourist information office at the front gate and get a free map, as this makes the visit much easier. #tripblazers #shanxi #ancienttown