Historical culture and tourist attractions in Shanxi

24 key tourist attractions in Shanxi: Hukou, Wutai Mountain, Hengshan Mountain, Pingyao Ancient City, Jincheng Imperial City Xiangfu, Yingxian Wooden Pagoda, Qiao Family Courtyard, Wang Jia Courtyard, Hongtong Sophora japonica, Pujiu Temple, Mianshan Mountain, Yuncheng Dead Sea, Yangquan Tibetan Mountain Tourist Area, Yuci Ancient Town, Taihang Mountain Grand Canyon, Yungang Grottoes, Ningwu Wannian Ice Cave, Linfen Yao Temple, Changjia Manor and so on. China's splendid culture, Shanxi, a famous historical and cultural city, has left us a rich cultural heritage. 1982, 1986 and 1994, the State Council successively announced three batches of national historical and cultural cities. There are 24 seats in the first batch, 38 seats in the second batch and 37 seats in the third batch, totaling 99 seats. A famous historical city refers to a city that is particularly rich in cultural relics and has great historical value or revolutionary commemorative significance. They are like bright pearls scattered on the land of the motherland, emitting dazzling light. Among the three national historical and cultural cities announced by the State Council, there are five in Shanxi. Datong: the first batch of famous historical and cultural cities announced by the State Council, ranking third, approved by the State Council on February 8th, 1982. Datong was called Pingcheng and Yunzhong in ancient times, the capital of the early Northern Wei Dynasty, and the capital of Liao and Jin Dynasties was called Xijing. Known as the political, economic and cultural center of northern Shanxi. There are many cultural relics, including Yungang Grottoes excavated in 453-495 (Northern Wei Dynasty), and national key cultural relics protection units such as Upper and Lower Huayan Temple, Puhua Temple and Jiulongbi. Pingyao County: the second batch of famous historical and cultural cities in China, ranking eighth, approved by the State Council1986 65438+February 8. Pingyao, the Yangshao painted pottery culture discovered in the ancient city, proves that people lived here as early as the Neolithic Age. The Spring and Autumn Period was the capital of Jin State and Jingling County of Han State. In the Northern Wei Dynasty, Taoping County was ruled, and Pingyao County was changed to avoid the name of Taizu. There are many cultural relics in Pingyao city. The existing ancient city wall is one of the four existing ancient city pools in China. Founded in the Western Zhou Dynasty, Ming Hongwu expanded for three years, with a history of more than 2,000 years. The streets and houses in the city are full of ethnic characteristics, as well as the style of the northern houses in China in the Ming Dynasty. Shuanglin Temple and Zhenguo Temple outside the city are famous at home and abroad for their exquisite colored sculptures. Daixian: China is the third batch of famous historical and cultural cities, ranking fourth. Located in the north of Shanxi Province. Daixian County in Guzhou is an important political, military, cultural and economic town in northern Shanxi. The scenic spots and historical sites include Yanmenguan, Bianjing Tower, Ashoka Tower, Yangjia Ancestral Hall and Zhaogaoguan. There are Chen Ziang, Li Bai, Wang Changling, Wang Wei, Li He, Fan Zhongyan and Yuan Haowen in history. They all left excellent works about the scenic spots and historical sites in Daixian County. In addition, exquisite paper-cutting art, lifelike dough sculpture making, exquisite embroidery technology and other folk culture and arts are dazzling, especially folk painting. Qixian County: China is the third batch of famous historical and cultural cities, ranking fifth. As early as 6000 years ago, ancestors settled in the Neolithic Age of Yangshao culture. Qixian County was built during the reign of Emperor Xiaowen of the Northern Wei Dynasty, with a history of 1500 years. There are many celebrities in Qixian County, including Qi Huangyang, Wang Yun, Wen Qiao, Wen and Dai. Qiao Family Courtyard and Qu Family Courtyard in Qixian County, which are well-known at home and abroad, are fine houses in the late Qing Dynasty and the early Republic of China. The ancient temples in the ancient city of Qixian are all over the streets, and the brick carvings and stone carvings in the city are antique. The collection of ancient books, historical relics and folk art is rich and colorful. Qixian Yangko has a long history and Yuanxiao Shehuo is popular. Wax figures, dough sculptures and paper-cuts are lifelike, which fully embodies the profound accumulation of ancient Yellow River culture in Qixian County. Xinjiang County: the third batch of famous historical and cultural cities in China, ranking third, approved by the State Council199465438+1October 4th. Jinnan Mall, founded in the Northern Wei Dynasty, is a famous ancient city and commercial port in southern Shanxi. It is a collection of cultural relics from Sui, Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties in one city, mainly including Jiangshou Garden Pool, Jiangzhou Lobby and longxing temple Inner Chamber Tower. The well-preserved "Jiang Tie" is one of the four famous posts in China. In addition, there are murals of Jiangzhou Drum Tower, Bell Tower, Music Building and Jiyi Temple. Xinjiang is an outstanding place, where Xunzi, Wang Zhihuan, Gao Keming and Li Yuxiu were born. Datong and Taiyuan, excellent tourist cities in China, Shanxi Province.