Jincheng is a prefecture level city under the jurisdiction of Shanxi Province. It is also one of the South gates of Shanxi. It has been a battleground for strategists since ancient times. Jincheng is also one of the birthplaces of Chinese culture. It has a long history, many sites, pleasant climate and beautiful scenery. It attracts many tourists every year. So what are the interesting places in Jincheng? Here's a list of the top ten tourist attractions in Jincheng. Let's have a look.
10. Shanliquan natural scenery and Water Conservancy Scenic Spot
Shanliquan natural scenery and Water Conservancy Scenic Spot has a rare, magical and unique geological and geomorphic spectacle in the world. Its peaks stand on the wall, showing the majestic posture of Taihang. The surging Qinhe river twists and turns like a dragon in the depths of a mountain. With fresh air, pleasant climate and complete protection of primitive ecological environment, it is an ideal resort for people to travel and vacation.
9. Qizishan National Forest Park
Qizishan National Forest Park is located in the southwest of Liuquan Township, Lingchuan County, Shanxi Province. It is said that it was a fief of Jizi, an aristocrat of yin and Shang Dynasties. After King Wu of Zhou Dynasty destroyed the Shang Dynasty, Jizi once lived here, manipulated the stones and deduced astronomy. Therefore, Qizi mountain has become the memorial place of Jizi and the center of contemporary go culture and events.
8. Qinshui Liushi residential area
Located in Qinshui County, Jincheng City, Qinshui Liushi folk house scenic spot is the former residence of Liu Yuchun, the late ancestor of Liu Zongyuan, a great poet of the Tang Dynasty. As an ancient building of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, Liu's residence was included in the list of national key cultural relics protection units by the State Council in 2006.
7. Qinshui Lishan scenic spot
Lishan Mountain is a section of Zhongtiao Mountain range. Its highest peak, shunwangping, is 2358 meters above sea level. It is said that when King Shun cultivated this mountain, he compiled the phenological calendar of the Yellow River Basin - "72 phenology", so later generations call it Lishan. The scenic spot integrates natural scenery, virgin forest and ancient human culture. It is a comprehensive scenic spot integrating tourism, exploration, hunting and archaeology.
6. Yangcheng Manghe scenic spot
Yangcheng Manghe scenic spot is a National Nature Reserve mainly for the protection of macaques and subtropical vegetation. There are rare animals and plants such as macaques, giant salamanders, golden cats, leopards, white trees, Green Sandalwood and Taxus chinensis in the scenic spot, which has high play value and visit value.
5. Jueshan
The main peak of Jue mountain is 973 meters above sea level. It is known for its precipitousness and grandeur. It can be comparable to the magnificent and steep danger of Huashan Mountain and the beautiful scenery of Wudang Mountain. Therefore, it has been known as "little Wudang" and "little Huashan" since ancient times.
4. Guoyu Village
Guoyu village is a castle village at the foot of Taihang Mountain. It is known as "the treasure of Chinese folk houses" and "the first city in Chinese countryside". The folk customs in the village are simple. The villagers still use traditional tools such as spinning floats, looms and grinding. Tourists who want to experience traditional life might as well visit here.
3. Wang mangling
Wang mangling is the dividing point between Henan and Shanxi provinces. It is said that Wang mangling camped here when he chased Liu Xiushi in the Western Han Dynasty, so it was named Wang mangling. The highest altitude of wangmangling is 1732 meters, which is composed of more than 50 peaks. Looking from a distance, it has tall and straight peaks and vertical and horizontal gullies, which makes it feel very magnificent.
2. Baligou scenic spot
Baligou scenic spot is located in Shimen valley of Taihang Mountain. The forest coverage of the scenic spot is as high as 90%, and there are more than 1100 kinds of vegetation. There are seven dangerous valleys and 36 strange peaks in the scenic spot, which are full of mysterious and wonderful feelings everywhere.
1. Prime minister's residence of Imperial City
With a total area of 3.6 square meters, the imperial prime minister's residence is the former residence of Chen Tingjing, a great scholar of Wenyuan Pavilion of the Qing Dynasty. It is praised by experts as "the residence of the first cultural giant in northern China". The prime minister's residence in the imperial city is composed of inner city, outer city and ziyunqian. It is a rare Castle style official residential complex of the Ming and Qing Dynasties.