4 Star Places To Visit in Shanxi, China (50)

51. 4.5 Dailuo Ding of Wutai Mountain (17 reviews)
    - Beautiful monastery
    Religious Sites
    
    
    There's a local saying that one cannot say to have been to Wutaishan for pilgrimage if one does not visit Dailuo Ding. Situated on top of one of the peaks - it has a good view of the Tayuan Monastery and the valley below. There's gondola lifts up to the peak. Pilgrims make a 45mins walk up. Some even prostrate every 3 steps up. Main shrine is dedicated to the Five Manjushris of the five Wutai peaks. See more..
    
52. 4.5 Fenhe Park (17 reviews)
    - Great Oasis in this polluted city
    Amusement & Theme Parks
    
    
    Firdt afternoon in Taiyuan spent with dxpats in tg he park. Clean and green. Kids played ball games as adults relaxed and talked. No crowds and plenty of space See more..
    
53. 4.0 Museum of Chinese "Weishengchang"Ancient Bank (17 reviews)
    - My favorite - Top 3 in Pingyao
    Speciality Museums
    
    
    There are so many escort banks that it is easy to miss one because you have already seen too many. This is THE one to visit. Much larger than the others, it is also easy to miss the basement, which is very interesting. See more..
    
54. 4.0 Pujiu Temple (16 reviews)
    - カップルが多いです
    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM Religious Sites
    
    
    恋愛小説がモデルになったお寺でもあるので、カップルが多かったです。
    回音は面白かったです。蛙の鳴き声が聞こえるまで、みんなむきになって石を鳴らしていました。私も鳴らしてみました。
    入場料は６０元でした。
    ショーも時間でやっています。 See more..
    
55. 4.5 Guan Di Miao (16 reviews)
    - Well maintain original temple devoted to Guan Di, the God of War
    Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Religious Sites
    
    
    Guan Di was a general who was elevated in Taoist and Buddhist religions as the God of War. You see temples with this god throughout Asia and even in the U.S. His image can be found in most police stations in Taiwan and he is revered by businessmen. The grounds are well maintained and the temple grounds are well worth the visit if you find yourself in Yuncheng, China. See more..
    
56. 4.0 Jinci Temple (16 reviews)
    - Outstanding and serene
    Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Architectural Buildings • Religious Sites
    
    
    I visited Jinci temple with a group and we spent several hours there which I recommend because the grounds are huge and beautiful and there are so many interesting very old structures to see and when you look inside there are many treasures to admire. The architecture is fascinating. The grounds are beautiful and peaceful. This is a great place for photographers. See more..
    
57. 4.0 Lin fen Yao Temple (15 reviews)
    - Very nice
    Wednesday: 6:30 AM - 8:00 PM Ancient Ruins
    
    
    I have visited this site twice since moving to China. I have to say that this temple is beautiful. There is many things to see in the area including a very large drum and bell. If you want to you can pay a small fee of 1 to 12 RMB to ring the bell and hit the drum. Its considered good luck to do so. Though I have been twice I have to say my favorite time to visit is in the winter when it is covered in snow. It takes on a whole new look when you visit during the winter, plus there are not that many people there because its cold. If you are lucky you can visit the fair they have outside the gates of the temple. It there that you can buy gifts for people. Don't be surprised if people look at you and ask for photos. As a forgiener in the area you will probably one of the first they have seen in real life. So just smile and go with it. See more..
    
58. 4.5 Shanxi Museum (15 reviews)
    - Nice place
    Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Speciality Museums
    
    
    Nice place, overview of the history. Especially days before AD2000. Lots of architecture, old currency and historical exhibition See more..
    
59. 4.0 Cangshan Scenic Resort (14 reviews)
    - The best glass bridge in the area
    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Mountains • Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
    Cangs Shan, (the hometown of Oriental HamLet- Zhao’s orphan)Cang Shan,it called Yu Shan in the ancient time ,AAAA historian attraction and located in the west foot of Tai Hang Shan moutain ,it’s only 100 km away from Both Tai Yuan ( the capital of Shan Xi province) and Shi Jia Zhuan ( the captital of HeBei province). People said that in ancient time,the duke of Jin kingdom ,zhaoshuo before he ws killed , he ask his best friend -Cheng Yin to look after his only son .In order to save this poor baby .Cheng Yin has to sacrify his own son and guide this orphan ( zhao wu ) to Yu Shan for hiden themsevles for 15 yearsIn to order memory this special event , the local citizes turned the name of Yu Shan moutian to Cang Shan moutain,It has 2600 years history and called the most famuous moutain in Shan Xi province. Covering the area of more than 10 squate meters, Cang Shan divided into 4 parts: Orphan-raising zone,hiding place of Zhao’s Orphan, Three-Religion Cutural Park and Immortal Peak of natural zoneIn canghan tourist not only enjoy the beautiful scenery but also can learn the Chinese Tradition of loyalty and justice by the story of Zhao’s orphan See more..
    
60. 4.0 Wulaofeng Peak (14 reviews)
    - amazing for mountain lovers
    Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Mountains
    
    
    I was there with my fiance. The mountains are stunning and the bridge between the two peaks really makes impression - for me it was the best attraction. I would recommend this place for everybody. If you want to look over all the spots around, you should reserve at least a few hours. One day trip to do the sightseeing leisurely would be perfect. See more..
    
61. 4.0 ShiPin Jie (MaoEr Xiang) (13 reviews)
    - Plenty choices of street food and culture
    Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
    It’s mostly foods that you probably would’ve never tried. A lot of things like octopus and sting ray! Very exciting ! I didn’t try any myself but I’d recommend going and trying something new. See more..
    
62. 4.0 Taihang Mountain (13 reviews)
    - Scenic Taihang Mountain range
    Mountains
    
    
    Beautiful scenic 400 kilometre mountain range and valley views. Much of the range can be seen by driving through the range and stopping at lookout spots. See more..
    
63. 4.5 Datong Museum (12 reviews)
    - Well Done
    Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Natural History Museums
    
    
    The Museum, as Museums go, is quite excellent. They have many pieces from different periods and peoples of Northern China, including weapons, money, pottery, and Dinosaurs. While we were there, they also had an exhibition of African art and masks, again, it is well done. Most pieces had an English title, but no in-depth description in English. Not really a place for little kids, unless you want to get them through the dinosaurs, the other stuff may bore them. No issue recommending this place for those that enjoy history. See more..
    
64. 4.0 The Coal Museum of China (12 reviews)
    - Interesting and well preserved museum
    Speciality Museums
    
    
    This place is great if you want to know more about the Shanxi Coal industry, and the coal industry in general. The place is well conceived, the staff is great, and there is even a floor reserved to old scriptures. This is really interesting! See more..
    
65. 4.5 Xian Tong Temple (11 reviews)
    - Appropriated Temple
    Spent More than 3 hours Religious Sites
    
    
    The white Stupa in front of the temple was originally part of Xian Tong Temple. But during the Ming Dynasty it was appropriated by the emperor to give credit to his mother so that she would have a better after-life. So the new temple beside is called Tayuan Temple. The Bell Tower was also cut out from the main compound of the temple and you have to enter Xian Tong Temple sideways. Anyway the emperor always get what he wants. The amazing feature of the temple would be the Guilded Bronze Hall. Striking in the sun. See more..
    
66. 4.0 Chongshan Monastery (11 reviews)
    - A Little Piece of History
    Religious Sites
    
    
    I visited Chongshan Monastery after visiting Shuangta Si. (It is about a 15 minute drive between the two). It is very small and takes about 5 minutes to see everything, but it is pleasant to see the monks lounging under the trees and playing with dogs. The temple itself has a dark, ancient air and is still used by locals and students praying for exam results. This temple is only 1/40th of its original size. It is a pity to think more of this could have been here to make it a more noteworthy attraction. Even the old houses around the temple were being demolished during my visit creating dust and traffic entry problems. I didn't see any beggars, maybe they were off for lunch, but I had my fair share of them in Shanxi province elsewhere. Note the 2 Yuan entrance fee which will be asked for by one of the monks. See more..
    
67. 4.0 Linfen Drum Tower (Dazhonglou) (10 reviews)
    - Very nice
    Points of Interest & Landmarks • Observation Decks & Towers
    
    
    This impressive red drum tower, located in the middle of a busy roundabout in central Linfen, is the second tallest drum tower in China. (At 43.75 meters tall, it is just a bit shorter than the one in Beijing.) Also known as Dazhonglou, this magnificent square tower was built in the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127). The structure has been damaged by several major earthquakes and has been rebuilt a number of times. The foundation is original, but the main wooden structure was completely rebuilt (to the earlier design) in 1984 after having been damaged in 1948 during the Chinese Revolution. This drum tower is supported by 12 massive wooden pillars, each one meter in diameter. The building contains no nails and is held together by a series of interlocking wooden pieces. The tower is several floors tall, and visitors are permitted to climb to the top, where they can enjoy a nice view out over the city, including of the eight-sized pagoda at Dayun Temple nearby. The drum on display on the lower floor is not the original one, but the bell on display in some 800 years old.Location: The Linfen Drum Tower (Dazhonglou) is located on Gulou Xi Dajie in central Linfen. See more..
    
68. 4.0 Beiyue Temple of Hengshan Mountain, Shanxi (10 reviews)
    - Taoist culture
    Architectural Buildings • Religious Sites
    
    
    After climbing the long and steep stairs, you will see a real Taoist temple. If you don’t believe their gods, no need to buy anything from them. See more..
    
69. 4.5 Guandi Temple Xian Palace (10 reviews)
    - Great day trip
    Religious Sites
    
    
    Really enjoyed this site and have to say it was good to share the experience with the locals Very good value for money and an interesting informative site See more..
    
70. 4.5 Pingyao Old Town Jixiang Temple (10 reviews)
    - Look at your astrological Chinese animal !
    Religious Sites
    
    
    it is a nice taoist temple with an alley of astrological Chinese statues and you will probably find your own one. The temple has a few interesting building, one is depicting on a very crude way the hell and the punishments of bad people ! See more..
    
71. 4.0 Wuyi Square (10 reviews)
    - The square is fascinating and there are lots of very friendly people hanging out there.
    Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
    It is almost impossible to miss this square, if you're in Taiyuan City. It is the landmark that I always use for taxi drivers. If you are a foreigner, like me, people will stop to chat to you. There is great shopping nearby. It is a fascinating place. Taiyuan is a sensational city. Make sure that you go to the Taiyuan Library: the architecture is exceptional. This is where China invests wisely. See more..
    
72. 4.0 Tianlong Mountain (10 reviews)
    - Fresh air and a nice hike
    Mountains
    
    
    I went to Tianlong Mountain in December, which was perfect because there were hardly any people there. The air is much cleaner up in the mountains, and we got lucky because it was a really sunny, windless winter day. Side note: Bring some food and drinks. I didn't see anything to buy, when I was there. There are plenty of little spots to have a nice picnic! Seeing the old Chinese buildings and the Buddhist shrines was really cool. Also, the caves in the mountains, that seemed to have been carved out so long ago for statues and worship, were really impressive. My negatives: The whole place is heavily under camera surveillance, which I found strange. It also made me a little uncomfortable, but it didn't stop me from climbing up into one of the caves to meditate in complete silence for as long as I wanted. The reason I gave Tianlong Mountain four stars is because of the giant (and I mean massive) pile of garbage I found in landslide form just off the path, on the side of the mountain. This was both disgusting and disappointing. Overall, I really enjoyed this place. It's perfect for a full day of exercise. I think it's a top attraction in Taiyuan. See more..
    
73. 4.0 Lijia Old Village (9 reviews)
    - Get there quick!
    Mountains • Caverns & Caves
    
    
    Li Family Mountain (Lijiashan) is small village on the side of hill alongside the Yellow River in Shanxi Province. The closest town is Qikou. The village is one of the better preserved examples of traditional cave houses that are built into the hillsides (called yaodong in Mandarin)). This place is getting ready to explode, not with the foreign crowd but with the domestic audience. A new five-star resort has just broken ground and a new highway is inching its way toward this out-of-the-way location. You will stay in a genuine cave house and the owners will cook for you, all included in the room price. But get here quick, before it's overrun. See more..
    
74. 4.5 Yanmenguan Pass (9 reviews)
    - Remote Chinese style Castle
    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 7:30 PM Architectural Buildings
    
    
    Yanmenguan Pass is the location of one of the most important fortresses in the Great Wall of China. Surounded by tall mountans peks and accessible only by an ancient road which works its way between the cliffs, this pass was the logical invasion point for foreigners (especially Mongolians) looking to pour into China. Over a 2000 year period, over 130 major battles took place at this strategically important mountain bottleneck. This sight is usually listed near Wutai Shan, which you already cover. As with the other applications, I'm happy to promptly provide a good description if this is accepted as a new sight by TripAdvisor. Thanks for your kind consideration of all of these requests. Shanxi is one of the most history-laden provinces in China, and I'd like to help you cover it better. ShanxiFan / Heather. See more..
    
75. 4.5 Changping Guandi Temple (9 reviews)
    - The temple is like a palace
    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Architectural Buildings • Religious Sites
    
    
    This temple is built over a huge compound, and even has its own 'summer palace'. It is worthwhile getting a local guide to explain the stories of Guan Yu. As its cold in Jan, the place is not crowded - which is a plus. See more..
    
76. 4.5 Shengmu Hall (9 reviews)
    - Must go visit the Sacred Mother
    Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings
    
    
    As this place has great historical significance, it is a mandatory place to go if you are a tourist. Get a good guide to explain this place to you otherwise it would just be an old temple with faded paint and a slanted tree. This temple turned into one for the Sacred Mother of Tang Shuyu because the Song emperor did not one a great leader to arise from here to defeat his dynasty as happened before. So in the aftermath of an earthquake, he used the excuse to change the temple as well as the surrounding Fengshui. It was a successful undertaking as no more great leader came from this place. See more..
    
77. 4.0 Taiyuan Chunyang Hall (9 reviews)
    - The old Shanxi Museum
    Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings
    
    
    Honestly, the architecture and the collection are marvellous. It really worths 30 yuan entry fee to hang about for more than 2 hours as there are bronze ware, ceramics, wall painting, status, you name it. However, with the new museum well designed without entry fee, this Taoist temple is like a relic hidden in a busy city. There is only simple illustration to a beautiful ware dating back to Tang dynasty and there is no official guide or souvaniour at all. It is really sad to see heritages left as this. See more..
    
78. 4.5 Taihangshan Daxiagu (8 reviews)
    - Nice place
    Mountains • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Canyons • Forests
    
    
    Nice place to visit after going to the glass bridge. Nice leisure walk after going to the glass bridge. Do note as big cameras are not allowed to be on the glass bridge, you might have problems if you only have a big camera / DSLR. Lockers are at the opposite entrance to this place from the glass bridge. See more..
    
79. 4.5 Niangzi Pass (7 reviews)
    - A nice place but need more investment to improve
    Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Historic Sites
    
    
    wetook the train to there and just 10 minutes walk from train staition and entrancee ticket is cheap and new builted river is nice and the boat can bring you to another side of this area and you can see many beaufiful waters and waterfall there but the most impressive is " shui shang ren jia " there is one spring cross one house and there is a 80 years old date tree there what's more this house also offer the food ,cheap but quite delicious it seems many things of area need to repair or build new things even the tempel if more invetment, maybe will be better and can attract more visitors See more..
    
80. 4.0 Shun Emperor Cemetery Temple (7 reviews)
    - Lovely setting
    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM Historic Sites • Religious Sites
    
    
    What a good trip we had here very lovely setting and interesting day trip. Lots of locals to say hello too very enjoyable a must when in this region See more..
    
81. 4.5 Jinci Plaque (7 reviews)
    - Amazing
    Historic Sites
    
    
    It is amazing to see so many reviews basically talking about the same place. Yes, you must go Jinci to understand the history then. See more..
    
82. 4.5 Two Dragon Mountain (7 reviews)
    - 美丽的二龙山
    Mountains
    
    
    二龙山位于太原市尖草坪区中北大学。不知道为什么，全国各地都有许多山都叫做二龙山，可能是觉得二龙山比较有名吧。这里所说的二龙山紧邻太原市著名学府----中北大学。这里有山有水有铁轨，是许多年轻人婚纱照的拍摄处。可能是在郊区的缘故吧，这里的空气没有市里的那么糟糕，而且由于山也不是太高，特别适合周末一家人爬爬山。 See more..
    
83. 4.5 Xiyang Dazhai Village Ecological Agriculture Zone (6 reviews)
    - Magic place to visit
    Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
    Very nice area, good mixture of preserved nature and local people and touristic place. But there is a high risk that in a few years the charm is gone, lot of buildings are built now. Choose a guest house run by local people requiring some walking, go hiking with guides, endavour local food. See more..
    
84. 4.5 Huguang Taihang Grand Canyon Eighteen Bends (6 reviews)
    - Amazing natural beauty of mountains & gorges
    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM Geologic Formations
    
    
    Many spectacular mountain and natural stone shapes, dramatically differing mountain peeks, waterfalls, limestone caves, pools, waterways, and much more to see. The mountains zigzag, change shape, and a portion looks like a stone forest. See more..
    
85. 4.5 Guangsheng Temple (6 reviews)
    - What an historic beauty
    Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Religious Sites
    
    
    Guangsheng Temple is a magnificent Buddhist temple built in south-central Shanxi Province in the year 147. The highlight of the temple is the spectacular Feihong Pagoda, the largest and best preserved glazed pagoda in China. Octagonal in shape and nearly 500 years od, this 13-storey pagoda really glimmers on sunny days. This temple has many other fantastic elements and could be a UNESCO World Heritage Site one day. I would be happy to provide a full write-up if you could give it a listing. (ShanxiFan--who recently provided you with thorough write-ups for many of your other Shanxi sites, many of which had no descriptions) See more..
    
86. 4.0 Susan Jail (6 reviews)
    - 慎人
    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Historic Sites
    
    
    初到山西就来到了这个小县城，早有耳闻有苏三这么个人便开车来到了苏三监狱
    地方不算大，进去之后就有阴森感看着那口小井上布满了绳子的勒痕便会想到当时的犯人每天都要在这挑水，比较出名的就是八丈墙，顾名思义就是墙高八尺不同的是里面灌注了流沙防止死囚越狱，总体来说此景点还算可以。 See more..
    
87. 4.5 Nanchan Temple (6 reviews)
    - Ancient temple from the Tang dynasty
    Religious Sites
    
    
    There is something magical about entering a temple that is 1200 years old. The ancient wooden structure with some peeling paint added to the mystique of the place. Though it is small in size, it is rich in history. Would love to go back! See more..
    
88. 4.5 Wanda Plaza (dry Simon Street) (6 reviews)
    - Pleasant mall with lots of restaurants
    Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Shopping Malls
    I was most surprised by the number of restaurants in the Wanda Plaza. The entire top floor of the plaza is restaurants. And on the ground floor a starbucks. See more..
    
89. 4.5 Chinese Sculpture Museum (6 reviews)
    - Really a very nice museum
    Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums
    
    
    It was raining that day in Datong so we spent several hours in this museum. Well worth a visit to see Chinese contemporary art. There were no crowds which was great. A nice quiet place. The art was really unique. See more..
    
90. 4.5 Yungang Forest Park (6 reviews)
    - 青翠欲滴，郁郁葱葱
    Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Amusement & Theme Parks
    
    
    寻一处清闲，寻一丝幽静，云岗森林公园绝对是一处好的去处，清净，悠闲，放眼望去，青翠欲滴，郁郁葱葱，花虫鸟兽在其中尽情徜徉，身在其中，身心都得到放松，闲暇的工作之余来轻松一下，也是个不错的选择。 See more..
    
91. 4.0 Fahua Pagoda (6 reviews)
    - Evening visit
    Observation Decks & Towers
    
    
    Super, beautiful, tranquil temple. Lovely construction and details on the inside walls of each section. We went toward evening time as it was closing and the monks were emerging to walk around the courtyard (3 times clockwise I believe is the tradition). Some unique gems as well. As the ladies were closing up the library at the very back of the temple, they invited us in to show us a phenomenal art work; they explained to my Chinese colleague that a famous book (I believe it was found under the base of the unique central tower, but I may have misunderstood) has been transcribed onto a huge fabric or paper in the shape of a Chinese temple - you have to see it to believe it. It took a 40 y/o monk 3 years and the whole thing is written in his own blood! I found the whole place captivating. See more..
    
92. 4.0 Tianjixiang Museum (6 reviews)
    - Mansión tradicional con figuras a tamaño real
    Speciality Museums
    
    
    Mansión tradicional china con salas en torno a patios, algunas con figuras a tamaño real desempeñando el trabajo propio de una compañía mercantil. See more..
    
93. 4.5 Park of Monuments (6 reviews)
    - 喜爱书法的朋友必去
    Points of Interest & Landmarks • Parks
    
    
    碑林公园在太原著名的汾河公园主入口对面（康乐街）交通十分便利，停车也方便，是山西大书法家、医家傅山的手迹碑林，集书法大成，公园亭台楼榭、小巧精致，绿树掩映、十分幽静，由于是书法主题公园，游客稀少，与对面的汾河公园对比强烈，是喜欢幽静的及好去处，门票只要2元耶。谈恋爱的极佳选择。。。 See more..
    
94. 4.5 Juewei Mountain (6 reviews)
    - 崛围山
    Mountains
    
    
    我们是坐公交车去的，不是太方便，到了以后还得自己步行好远才到山脚下， 崛围山有1008个台阶，有些地段没有围挡，有恐高症的人不要去。建议最好是上山的时候走台阶，下山的时候不要走台阶，走盘山路。这样对膝盖的损伤要小些。最好是秋天去，漫山的红叶，相当漂亮，有小香山的美名。 See more..
    
95. 4.0 Taiyuan Qinglong Ancient Town (5 reviews)
    - 青龙镇一日游
    Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
    正月十六，自驾去阳曲县青龙镇，一路非常顺畅，路标明显，很快就到达目的地。
    平时门票40元，节假日80元。这个是让人不能理解的，节假日门票翻倍涨，可以促进旅游业吗？
    道路两边都是古建筑，还有一条陕西食品一条街，游人很多，但是景观不错，推荐平时来，40元的门票值得来，节假日不建议来，人太多。 See more..
    
96. 4.5 Xinjiang Ancient City (5 reviews)
    - Within a completely different China
    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Ancient Ruins • Architectural Buildings
    
    
    This region , in the extreme North West of China , constitutes a unique experience ,with its wild landscapes , a population of Kazakhs , Russians , Arabs , Mongols and all possible cross-breeds , populated by a Muslim minority named Uigur . The ancient city of Kashgar is wonderful , with its old buildings made of mud and bricks , its narrow steep streets , houses built such in a way to look like they are airconditioned in the hottest weather , a Sunday market attracting hundreds of thousands visitors . The desert , the nomadic people , the mountains , everything gives the visitor the feeling of being in a different China . See more..
    
97. 4.5 Yanmen Pass (5 reviews)
    - Very famous pass in border fighting and commercial trading purpose.
    Ancient Ruins • Architectural Buildings
    
    
    Yanmen pass is part of early stage of great wall. A pass to Mongolian. It is a famous pass since thousand years ago since Han dynasty. Tour guide Bruce Zhang explains site history well in detail which made our trip lot more interesting. See more..
    
98. 4.0 Wujin Mountain (5 reviews)
    - 乌金山的风景
    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Mountains
    
    
    乌金山不错， 挺大的，风景很美丽，也是刚刚建好的，我自己骑行去的，觉得还不错，下面有几张不错的照片你们看下把！值得一去的地方！在太原榆次寿阳的交界处呢！ See more..
    
99. 4.0 Chishen Temple (5 reviews)
    - 幽靜的古建築寺廟
    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Ancient Ruins • Religious Sites
    
    
    鹽池旁邊，去死海養生城會路過，湖對面就是中条山脈。所以里面有座對着鹽池的望海樓，望着對面的鹽湖同山脈，看起來比較肅穆。
    裡面還带有鹽業博物館，可是两側偏房都關著門，整體地方挺大的但遊客只有我一个，綠樹不少幽静适合静心，門票30元門口也沒有售票處，走進去後旁邊院子出來一個人說要收門票，問幾錢答15,回去給我拿了張票一看是半價票，覺得蛮溫暖的可能人家當我學生。 See more..
    
100. 4.5 Wanfoge Temple (5 reviews)
     - Wuye Temple or "Five Uncle" Temple
     Religious Sites
     
     
     The rough story goes something like this. This region faces drought frequently and the people suffered. So one day, Manjusri went to borrow a "cool stone" from the Dragon King to cool this region and bring rain. The Dragon King was unhappy and lost his cool. Then his Five Dragon Princes came here to retrieve the cool stone but were placated by the Manjusri Bodhisattva. So this temple is a place now where many people come to pray for rain and for their wishes to come true. Because of his ability to grant wishes, this temple is the most popular temple in Wutai. May 13 (Lunar) is the birthday of Wuye and is said to be the date where your dreams declared to Wuye are most likely to come true. While the entrance to the temple is free, if you wish to pray, you have to pay a high price for the incense. (RMB 100, 200, 300 etc) candles, etc. There are also many privateer that will accost you when you try to pray. They will assist you to light your incense and teach you to pray in the four directions. They will then ask for a very high service fee like RMB 300-1000. I tried to pay him RMB50 but we settled for RMB100. In other parts of Asia, such a temple (with such services) would typically be considered a Taoist Temple but here it is combined with Buddhist Gods and the chinese here has consummate skills in commercialising both Gods and Buddhas. If your wish were to come true, then you are required to return to the Temple within 3 years to offer your thanks. At this temple, and other temples, you can find offerings and donations from people (typically HongKies) whose wishes have been granted by the Five Dragon Prince (Wuye). May you have a fruitful trip here and experience the power of Wuye. See more..