Shouning Temple
Originally built during the Yuan Dynasty's Yanyou period, it was rebuilt during the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty. The temple faces south, and there is a pair of tall bluestone lions in front of the mountain gate, which are the largest stone lions in the county. The temple covers an area of 2500 square meters and is one of the larger existing temples in the county.
Jinci Temple
Jinci Temple is a temple located in Taiyuan, Shanxi Province, China. It primarily worships Shu Yu, the founding marquis of the Jin State during the Zhou Dynasty, and his mother Yi Jiang. Jinci Temple is one of the main tourist attractions in Taiyuan.
Baoyuan Old Vinegar Workshop
Qingxu Baoyuan Old Vinegar Workshop was a major business that emerged during the peak period of Shanxi mature vinegar. The mature vinegar it produced was once a tribute during the Ming and Qing dynasties, writing a glorious chapter in the history of Shanxi vinegar. 'Ancient vinegar brewing counts Shanxi, Shanxi vinegar brewing counts Qingxu.' As the birthplace of Shanxi mature vinegar, Qingxu has made great contributions to the development of vinegar brewing in China over its 3000-year history. Qingxu is therefore known as the 'Vinegar Capital of China.'
Located in the northern part of Taiyuan city, Taiyuan Zoo is a great place to bring children. The park is filled with flowers, plants, and trees, with potted plants and flowers everywhere.
Donghu Vinegar Garden is the first company-operated, factory-style museum in Shanxi Province that showcases the traditional and modern production processes of aged vinegar, as well as the historical and cultural significance of aged vinegar.
Mengshan Giant Buddha
In terms of height, the Mengshan Giant Buddha is the second largest Buddha in the world. In terms of age, it is the earliest large-scale stone carved Buddha statue in the world.
The China Coal Museum is the only professional museum in China's coal industry and a symbol of the reverence for science and civilization. Due to its special function and status, it has been awarded the title of 'National First-Class Museum' by the State Administration of Cultural Heritage.
Fenhe Park
Taiyuan Fenhe Park starts from the upstream of Shengli Bridge in the north to the downstream of South Inner Ring Bridge in the south, distributed in several districts of Taiyuan City including Yingze, Jiancaoping, and Wanbailin. It is a waterfront park formed after water conservancy management and greening and beautification in the urban section of Fenhe River in Taiyuan, with a total length of over 18 kilometers.
Taiyuan Forest Park is home to the province's first open bird park, making it an ideal place for citizens to get close to nature and enjoy leisure activities. Taiyuan Forest Park is a rare urban artificial forest park in China, built in recent years. The park has planted more than 100,000 trees, and visitors can also enjoy the peach blossoms planted along Binhe Road.
