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Taiyuan-Wutai Mountain-Datong: Uncover the ancient town customs and search for the footprints of history

The four-day tour of Taiyuan - Mount Wutai - Datong, exploring ancient towns and villages, feeling the weight of history and the charm of culture, is definitely not to be missed! -- 📅Route Suggestions Day 1: Jinci Museum Visit Jinci Museum to appreciate the beauty of ancient architecture and sculptures, and feel the profound historical and cultural heritage. Day 2: Baoyuan Old Vinegar Shop->Qiao Family Courtyard->Pingyao Ancient City->Pingyao Ancient County Government Walk through the aroma of vinegar at Baoyuan Old Vinegar Shop, then visit Qiao Family Courtyard to experience the Shanxi merchant culture, stroll through Pingyao Ancient City, and finally visit Pingyao Ancient County Government to experience the ancient legal system. Day 3: Mount Wutai->Shuxiang Temple Climb Mount Wutai to appreciate the beauty of the Buddhist holy land, and then go to Shuxiang Temple to experience the unique charm of Buddhist art. Day 4: Wuye Temple->Hanging Temple->Yungang Grottoes After praying at Wuye Temple, we went to the Hanging Temple to explore the ancient architectural wonders, and finally visited the Yungang Grottoes to appreciate the thousand-year-old Buddhist art treasures. -- Some tips: * Airport transportation🚗: Taiyuan Wusu Airport is not far from the city center, and it is very convenient to take a taxi or bus~ * Customs and customs🎉: There are many temples in Wutai Mountain, remember to respect local customs and religious beliefs, and dress appropriately. * February climate❄️: Mount Wutai is still very cold in February, so remember to bring a thick coat and warm clothes to avoid freezing yourself! * Food suggestion: Datong’s sliced ​​noodles and mutton offal soup are must-try delicacies, don’t miss it! * Itinerary📅: Mount Wutai and Yungang Grottoes in Datong are both must-visit places. It will take at least a whole day to arrange your time reasonably. -- Taiyuan-Wutai Mountain-Datong, the scenery and stories along the way, I look forward to your next visit to explore!
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