Things to do in Qingxu

The old town was rather deserted. The art exhibition was quite nice, though a bit over the top. But the park at the exit was absolutely gorgeous. Winding paths led to secluded spots, and unexpected beauty unfolded.

I learned about Jinci Temple in junior high and high school Chinese classes, and 30 years later I finally got to visit it. I should have taken my time and spent the whole day exploring it, but unfortunately I only had half a day, and I had to rush to Pingyao the next morning.

The tour guide was attentive and incredibly friendly, covering everything he needed to, and explaining things in considerable detail. With so many people during the National Day holiday, his experience helped us squeeze in every possible moment, and surprisingly, the trip wasn't crowded at all. The Yungang Buddha and the VR tour of Wutai Mountain were definitely worthwhile, and the Yanmen Pass Great Wall and Wang Family Courtyard were also very enjoyable. The driver was fantastic, incredibly experienced, and knew many shortcuts to Xiaoxitian, taking us directly to the scenic area entrance and saving us a lot of walking. The small group size meant it wasn't crowded, and the hotel arrangements were quite reasonable. The Yingxian Wooden Pagoda, the Yanmen Sunset, and the Wang Family Brick Carvings were all breathtakingly beautiful. The local tour guide was completely transparent and honest. I highly recommend this Shanxi tour; if you want to see ancient architecture but are afraid of doing research, book this tour without hesitation.

The vinegar-making experience presented so far is too simplistic and crude. I hope it can be further optimized to include more scientific knowledge and engaging elements. Could you explain how the fumigation method was discovered, the detailed principles behind each process, the corresponding chemical reactions, and the role of microorganisms? And how does this compare to industrial vinegar-making processes?

Shuijingtai is located in Jin Temple, a famous cultural attraction in Taiyuan, not far from the famous Notre Dame Hall. It is an ancient stage built in the middle of the Ming Dynasty with exquisite shape. It has been well preserved after five hundred years of wind and rain.

Endless shopping spree. You'll need at leas half a day to get through the whole street, that is if you actually wish to shop at least. Didn't get to take much photos. Was too busy window shopping

It's connected to the Taiyuan City Museum; you can enter directly by swiping your ID card. It has four floors, with a huge number of exhibition halls. The layout is very reasonable, clean, and beautiful. Each artifact has its own space, so it's not crowded. The text descriptions are detailed, and you can also scan a QR code for a free guided tour. Following the signs, you won't get lost or backtrack. It's not crowded, making for an excellent viewing experience. There's also a reading and rest area on the first floor. Across the street from the museum is MixC shopping mall, which has a wide variety of affordable food and drinks. I visited twice to see everything; it's a very beautiful and atmospheric museum.

At the entrance of the Rice Field Park, a golden rice field came into view. The breeze blew, and the rice ears swayed gently, as if welcoming our arrival. Walking along the path in the field, the fragrance of the rice field came to your nose, making you feel relaxed and happy. In the rice field, the busy figures of the farmers were looming in the rice waves. They were diligently harvesting the mature rice, and their faces were filled with the joy of the harvest. The Rice Field Park not only has rice fields, but also many interesting projects. We came to the "Rice Field Maze", which was surrounded by rice fields. The winding paths made people feel like they were in a huge natural maze. We walked and looked for the exit, and found many interesting scarecrows on the way. They were standing or sitting, in different shapes, adding a bit of fun to the maze. After walking out of the maze, we came to the "Rice Field Train" station. Boarding the train, with the "woohoo" whistle, the train slowly started and shuttled between the rice fields. Looking out of the car window, the rice fields are like a golden ocean, sparkling, and the mountains in the distance are particularly magnificent against the blue sky. There are also many parent-child interactive projects in the rice field park. Children play in the sand pit beside the rice fields, and their laughter echoes in the fields. We tasted fresh farm dishes in the farmhouse beside the rice fields. The rice is sweet and the vegetables are fresh, which makes people have endless aftertaste. Taiyuan Rice Field Park is not only a harvest field, but also a place full of joy and natural beauty. Here, I feel the charm of nature and the profound heritage of farming culture.

Zhou cypress and Tang locust are both representatives of the thousand-year-old trees in Jin Temple. One is Zhou cypress and Tang locust. Zhou cypress is a cypress planted in the Western Zhou Dynasty, and Tang locust is a locust tree planted in the Tang Dynasty. They are still lush and green today. Zhou cypress is located on the north side of the Holy Mother Hall. There were originally two trees, named Qinian ancient cypress, but now there is only one left. Zhou cypress is more than 2,800 years old, and its trunk is so thick that it takes several people to surround it. In the eyes of local people, this ancient cypress is a symbol of immortality. Tang locust is located in front of the water mirror platform. Although it is not the oldest among the ancient locust trees in Jin Temple, it is the most luxuriant one. In spring and summer, the tree is green and shady.