[2025 Jincheng Attraction] Travel Guide for Jincheng Museum (Updated Apr)

⛰【Attraction Guide】 📍Address: Inside Jincheng Museum, 1263 Fengtai East Street, Zhongjiazhuang Street, Urban District, Jincheng City, Shanxi Province 🚗Transportation: Take bus routes 2, 16, 38, 50, or the outer ring of route 4, inner ring of route 8 to reach the museum from Jincheng city center 🕙Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday 9:00-17:00 💰Admission: Free 🌟Highlights: Jincheng traditional folk houses feature magnificent decorative arts. Brick carving, stone carving, and wood carving are the main decorative techniques. Almost every architectural component—column bases, door frames, windows, walls, retaining walls, and ridge tiles—is elaborately carved. The carving craftsmanship is exquisite, intricate yet orderly, abundant yet harmonious, with perfect unity between the whole and its parts, content and form, showcasing superior decorative artistry. 📌Tips: Free parking lot available

Zhengzhou-Jincheng, the first stop of the escape plan Day 1: Depart from Zhengzhou East Station at 9:20 am. Book tickets in advance on Yuzhouxing. Free on weekends. Arrive at Jincheng East Bus Station in about 2.5 hours. Lunch at Hehe Liu. Visit the museum in the afternoon. The museum is not big, 2-3 hours is enough. No entry after 4 pm. Remember to make a reservation on the official account in advance. Unlike other museums with underground cultural relics, the entire 4th floor is a collection of ancient architectural art treasures. It is recommended to start from the 4th floor and work your way down. Dinner at Shi Xiaowan opposite the museum. Dinner starts at 5:30 pm. You can wait inside after visiting the museum. We ordered black goji berry tofu, wild vegetable rolls, Mao Tou meatballs, and yellow pear sea cucumber with fried pork (recommended). Small portions are available, so you can try more dishes. Very good. Day 2: We didn't book a bus in the morning, so we took a taxi to Qinglian Temple. The fare is 20 yuan. You can pay the driver an extra 10 yuan for parking. The driver will take you directly to the lower temple. We didn't take the shuttle bus. We arrived at the lower temple before 9 am. There were few people and it was very quiet. There were a few dogs basking in the sun. The main hall has Tang Dynasty painted sculptures. There is a corridor in front and a front hall with 11 Song Dynasty painted sculptures. The clothing styles are different. Be sure to take a look. Continue climbing for 5 minutes to reach the upper temple. There were more people. It is currently the most beautiful season for ginkgo. Under the ancient temple, the leaves turn from green to yellow. It is beautiful and sacred. You can also take home a seasonal limited edition ginkgo book card for 9-16 yuan. You can DIY it yourself, which is very meaningful. Then take a taxi to Yuhuang Temple. The fare is 33 yuan. It is a gathering place for various gods. You can find a place to pray for anything. Peace of mind, evergreen pines and cypresses, and various gods in addition to the popular 28 constellations. After leaving Yuhuang Temple, walk for about 10 minutes to Fucheng Guandi Temple, a more modern temple with exquisite pillar carvings depicting four stories. The characters are vivid and interesting. Finally, take bus No. 19 from the entrance of Fucheng Guandi Temple. 1 yuan to Jincheng East Bus Station. Book a return trip to Zhengzhou in advance on Dama Taihang Jincheng Tour. Free return home.

Classic 3-day itinerary - Day 1: Visit Jincheng Museum in the morning to learn about the history and culture of Jincheng. The museum has a collection of more than 20,000 cultural relics. In the afternoon, head to Yuhuang Temple in Fucheng to admire ancient architecture and exquisite colored sculptures. The temple is a national key cultural relic protection unit and was built in the Northern Song Dynasty. - Day 2: Head to Wangmangling Scenic Area, a national 4A-level tourist attraction with natural landscapes such as a sea of clouds and sunrise. In the afternoon, visit Xixi Erxian Temple to admire the architecture from the Jin Dynasty. - Day 3: Visit the Grand Courtyard of the Chen Family, a national 5A-level tourist attraction and the former residence of Chen Tingjing. Food recommendations - Gaoping Grilled Tofu: Cut tofu into small pieces and grill over charcoal until golden brown. Serve with a special dipping sauce for a unique flavor. - Yangcheng Zage: Made with beef, vermicelli, and other ingredients, and cooked with a variety of seasonings for a delicious taste. - Lingchuan Wangmangling Stew: Made with a variety of ingredients, including cabbage, potatoes, vermicelli, and pork, for a rich flavor. Accommodation suggestions - Jincheng City: A variety of accommodation options are available, with convenient transportation to city attractions and public transportation to other scenic areas. - Near the Grand Courtyard of the Chen Family: Stay at a farmhouse or hotel near the scenic area for easy access to the Grand Courtyard of the Chen Family and nearby attractions.

In an ancient stone tomb in Doupo Village, Taiyang Town, Jincheng, the pottery figurines of ceremonial guards unearthed from the tomb of Zhang Guangkui, the Right Councillor of Shandong during the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty are still lifelike and exquisite, reflecting the prominent status of the tomb owner during his lifetime and the development of the exquisite handicraft manufacturing industry in ancient China. The painted glazed figurines unearthed from Zhang Guangkui's tomb are rich in colors and include daily life figurines, attendant figurines, servant figurines, housekeeper figurines, sedan chair bearer figurines, horse-leading figurines, ceremonial figurines, and performing arts figurines, which well reflect the living conditions of the people at that time.

Jincheng in Shanxi was the last stop of our self-driving tour and also the last day of the holiday. In order to understand the past and present of this small city located at the southeastern gateway of Shanxi in the shortest time, we chose to go to Jincheng Museum. Jincheng is an ancient city with a profound history. The 'Ancient Civilization of Jincheng' exhibition on the third floor of the museum and the 'Ancient Architectural Art of Jincheng' exhibition on the fourth floor, with a large number of prehistoric relics and existing famous castles, tell the story of the city's origin. The ancient city is located in the southeastern part of Shanxi Province, in a basin surrounded by mountains. In ancient times, it was successively known as Jianxing, Zezhou, and Zezhou Prefecture. The later name of Jincheng was derived from the relocation of Duke Jing of Jin to this place at the end of the Spring and Autumn period. Historical research shows that as early as 20,000 years ago, there were traces of human reproduction in the Dan River and Qin River basins flowing through the city. The unique geographical environment has preserved the historical relics left or unearthed in this region very intact, allowing later generations to understand the city's most commendable 'ancient architectural art'. The 'Ancient Civilization of Jincheng' exhibition starts from the late Paleolithic period 20,000 years ago, talking about the relics and sites distributed in the city such as Guoyu Fort, Xiangyu Fort, Ningyuanzhai, Xiwenxing Village, Lianghucun, etc.; it tells the story of the 'filial piety' culture in the golden tombs; it discusses the unique cultural phenomenon of colored glass figurines buried with the dead in ancient Chinese burial systems, as well as the culture of ancient temples, giving us a deep understanding of this ancient city. In the Ancient Architectural Art of Jincheng exhibition hall, the surviving wood and stone carvings are exquisite and grand, making us deeply feel the profound historical heritage of the city's ancient architectural art. The thematic exhibition 'Hometown of Coal and Iron' in the east and west exhibition halls on the second floor of the museum made us understand the city's rich coal and iron resources, thus filling us with confidence and expectation for its economic strength and development prospects.

The travel plan is as follows: Day 1: - 08:00 Departure, drive to Jincheng City, Shanxi, the journey is expected to be about 2 hours. - 10:00 Arrive in Jincheng City, first visit Jincheng Museum to understand the history and culture of Jincheng. The visit is expected to take about 1 hour. - 11:30 Taste local snacks in Jincheng City, such as Shao Mai, Tofu Brain, etc. - 13:00 Drive to Mang River Scenic Area, the journey is expected to be about 1 hour. - 14:00 Arrive at Mang River Scenic Area, enjoy the landscape and watch wild animals. The visit is expected to take about 2 hours. - 16:30 Drive to Jincheng City and check into the hotel for rest. Day 2: - 08:00 Departure, drive to Yangcheng County, the journey is expected to be about 1.5 hours. - 09:30 Arrive in Yangcheng County, visit Huangcheng Xiangfu to understand the architectural style and human history of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The visit is expected to take about 2 hours. - 12:00 Taste local delicacies in Yangcheng County, such as Shao Mai, Guo You Rou, etc. - 13:30 Drive to Jincheng City to visit Jincheng Ancient Street and taste local snacks. - 15:30 Drive to Qinshui County to visit Liu's Residence and understand the local folk culture. The visit is expected to take about 1.5 hours. - 17:30 Drive back to Jincheng City and check into the hotel for rest. Day 3: - 08:00 Departure, drive to Gaoping City, the journey is expected to be about 1 hour. - 09:00 Arrive in Gaoping City, visit Yan Emperor Mausoleum to understand the history and culture of Yan Emperor. The visit is expected to take about 1.5 hours. - 10:30 Taste local delicacies in Gaoping City, such as Tofu Brain, Liang Fen, etc. - 12:00 Drive to Jincheng City to visit Jincheng Park and enjoy leisure time. - 14:00 End of the trip, drive back to Jincheng. This travel plan avoids crowded places, mainly focusing on natural scenery and cultural customs, and also considers the needs of the elderly and children, hoping to bring you a pleasant travel experience.

Dear travelers, are you ready to embark on an exciting journey to Jincheng? 🤗 Here you will find intoxicating natural scenery and a rich and colorful cultural history, which is definitely a paradise for photography enthusiasts and history buffs! 📸👣 🌄 First of all, I have to tell you that the natural scenery of Jincheng is definitely one of its biggest highlights! Climb Wangwu Mountain and feel the magnificent landscape; walk into Jue Mountain, as if you are in a fairyland. Every corner you turn, you can encounter heart-stirring scenery. 💙 🏞️ Not only that, Jincheng also has a long history and cultural heritage. Visit the ancient city of Jincheng, feel the simplicity of the buildings and streets, as if you have traveled back to the historical moments of a thousand years ago. And the Jincheng Museum is a good place to understand the history of this city, with a wealth of exhibits that dazzle you. 📜 🍜 Of course, how can you miss the food during the trip? The local snacks in Jincheng can definitely satisfy your taste buds! Taste the local special dishes, every bite is the ultimate enjoyment of food. 🥘 💫 Come to Jincheng and feel this unique beauty and charm! Every scene here, every piece of history, every dish, is waiting for your exploration and discovery. 🌟