Things to do in She County

The ticket booth lady was incredibly responsible: she explained the transportation options up and down the mountain in detail and genuinely suggested we decide whether to take the cable car down after we got up (the extra fare was the same as the round-trip fare). Taking my parents, both over 70, up the mountain was painless, haha! I recommend taking the sightseeing bus and cable car up and then walking down. The walk from the cable car station to Wa Huang Pavilion is a gentle descent (including a long flight of stairs!). You can take beautiful photos of the cliffside at Wa Huang Pavilion during the cable car ride; the walk from the cable car station to Wa Huang Pavilion takes about 30 to 40 minutes (depending on your pace) and offers a panoramic view of the valley. The autumn foliage is currently turning red and yellow.

Aside from the crowds, there's nothing else wrong with it. It has a classic, old-fashioned feel, and the shops inside are bustling with activity – you can find everything you need for food, drinks, and entertainment. Some local specialties are worth buying. The overall planning of the scenic area is also good, blending traditional historical charm with modern flair. It's definitely worth a visit. My childhood dream of feeding the Monkey King came true! Hahahaha 😂

This is a newly opened guesthouse. It's clean and tidy, the mattresses are comfortable, it's nestled against Mount Kongzi, the owner is warm and attentive, the service is good, and there's free parking. I recommend this guesthouse to anyone.

Juxing Hall is an ancient building imitating the southern wooden structure. The building area is 1,000 square meters. The "Juxing Hall" in Chishuiwan Ancient Town has set the standard for ticket prices based on the market demand of the customer group. This includes early publicity and the creation of a fan circle during the operation period. In the initial stage of operation, the main customer group is the existing customer group (local customer group), supplemented by the incremental customer group (tourist customer group). The local customer group includes the customer group within the city of Handan and the 1-2 hour traffic circle around the project.

Although it is a square, it is actually just an open space, or a mountain gate. After entering, you can see the temple here. It is a temple built against the mountain. Overall, the style is quite Chinese.

On a sunny day, I came to the former site of the 129th Division Headquarters in Chi'an Village, She County, Handan with reverence. This was the command center of the 129th Division of the Eighth Route Army during the Anti-Japanese War, and witnessed the glorious journey of countless brave soldiers fighting for national liberation. Entering the old site, the first thing that comes into view is the quaint courtyard, which consists of three courtyards: upper, middle and lower. The lower courtyard is where the headquarters is located, the main room in the north is the meeting room, the west room is the war room, and the east room is the guard room. The two lilac and bauhinia trees in the courtyard were planted by Liu Bocheng, Deng Xiaoping and Li Da in 1941. Now they are lush and leafy, witnessing those difficult years. The middle courtyard is the residence and office of the leaders, and the south room is the former residence of Liu and Deng. The furnishings in the house are simple, but you can feel the hard work spirit of the older generation of revolutionaries. The upper house is an exhibition hall, which vividly displays the anti-Japanese war deeds of the 129th Division in the Taihang Mountains through pictures, real objects and sand tables. Walking out of the former headquarters site, we came to Jiangjunling, which is the cemetery of revolutionary martyrs, where some ashes of marshals such as Liu Bocheng and Xu Xiangqian are buried. Standing on Jiangjunling, overlooking the Taihang Mountains, my heart is full of respect. These revolutionary predecessors fought bloody battles for the liberation of the country and the happiness of the people, and their spirit will always inspire us. After visiting the former site of the 129th Division Headquarters, I was deeply touched. This is not only a red tourist attraction, but also a vivid patriotic education textbook. It makes me deeply realize that today's happy life is hard-won.

A very nice summer tourist destination, much cooler than other places, and the convenient transportation makes sightseeing less tiring. There's a long stretch of road leading to the scenic area that resembles a provincial highway, with very little traffic; I almost wondered if we were on the wrong road.

The Red Flag Canal, a man-made river hanging on the cliffs of the Taihang Mountains, is more than just a scenic spot; it's a three-dimensional history textbook. First, visit the Red Flag Canal Memorial Hall, where old photos, hammers, and chisels recreate the struggles of the people of Linxian County against nature. Walk along the cliffside canal to the Youth Cave, where the dense chisel marks on the rock face are clearly visible, making it hard to imagine that in an era lacking equipment, the entire mountain was carved out by hand. The Taihang Mountain canyon scenery is magnificent and breathtaking, blending the revolutionary history with the natural landscape. The mountain path has many steps and can be physically demanding; taking the sightseeing bus is recommended to save energy. It's well worth bringing family and children to experience firsthand the spirit of self-reliance and hard work embodied in the Red Flag Canal, leaving a profound and moving impression.

Longmen Temple, located in Pingshun County, Changzhi City, Shanxi Province, is a national key cultural relics protection unit (fourth batch) and the only ancient temple in China with wooden structures from six dynasties within a single temple. It is situated on the mountainside of Longmen Mountain in Yuantou Village, Shicheng Town, Pingshun County. Originally built during the Tianbao era of the Northern Qi Dynasty, it was named Longmen Temple by the Northern Song Dynasty. It is a national key cultural relics protection unit (fourth batch) and is known as a "three-dimensional museum of ancient Chinese architecture" due to its collection of wooden structures from the Five Dynasties, Song, Jin, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. Hidden deep in the mountains, the ancient temple enjoys a tranquil environment. Must-see ancient architectural highlights (one temple spanning six dynasties): 1. West Annex Hall (Later Tang Dynasty, 925 AD): A rare Five Dynasties style wooden structure with a gable roof, exhibiting a strong Tang Dynasty influence; 2. Mahavira Hall (Shaosheng 5th year of Northern Song Dynasty, 1098 AD): A single-eaved, nine-ridged roof, highly consistent with the *Yingzao Fashi* (Building Standards); 3. Heavenly King Hall (Mountain Gate, Jin Dynasty): The brackets show distinct Jin Dynasty characteristics; 4. Burning Lamp Buddha Hall (Yuan Dynasty): Simple beam structure, reflecting the free-style construction of the Yuan Dynasty; 5. East Annex Hall (Ming Dynasty), and other ancillary structures are mostly Qing Dynasty relics; 6. Ancient steles, stone sutra pillars, thousand-year-old cypress/white pine trees, and Ming and Qing Dynasty murals adorn the space.