Day1, April 8th, Beijing--Datong, CA1119, Yungang Grottoes, Huayan Temple, Ancient City Wall, Chunyang Palace, Great Mosque, Fenglin Pavilion, Datong Hotel
Day2, April 9th, Hanging Temple, Mount Heng, Ying County Wooden Pagoda, Datong Hotel
Day3, April 10th, Wulongbi, Shanhua Temple, Drum Tower, Chunyang Palace, Four Pailou, Kuixing Tower, Wulongbi, Daiwangfu, Nine Dragonbi, Guandi Temple, Dijun Temple, Confucian Temple, Datong Hotel
Day4, April 11th, Datong Long-distance East Station--Wutaishan Bus Terminal, Dailuoding, Luohou Temple, Daxiantong Temple, Xianyaju Inn
Day5, April 12th, Shuxiang Temple, Wenshu Temple, Wanfo Pavilion (Wuye Temple), Tayuan Temple, Three Pagoda Temple, Bodhisattva Peak, Guangren Temple, Yuanzhao Temple, Shang and Xia Shancai Caves, Guanghua Temple, Pushou Temple, Seven Buddha Temple, Xianyaju Inn
Day6, April 13, Wutaishan Bus Passenger Station--Taiyuan East Bus Station, Taiyuan South Railway Station-Pingyao Ancient City Station, Rishengchang, Huiwulin, Weitaihou, Weishengchang, Tongxingqing, Tongxing Public Escort, Baichuantong, Red Lantern Inn.
Day7, April 14th, Wang Family Courtyard, Pingyao Ancient City, Red Lantern Inn
Day8, April 15th, Pingyao Bus Station--Lishi Bus Station--Qikou Bus Station, Qikou Ancient Town, Black Dragon Temple, Lijiashan, Cave Inn
Day9, April 16, Qikou Bus Station--Lishi Bus Station, Lvliang Railway Station--Taiyuan Railway Station, Shanxi Museum, Liu Lane, Food Street, Motel Hotel
Day10, April 17th, Jinci Temple, Liuxiang, Motel Hotel
Day11, April 18, Taiyuan South Railway Station--Linfen West Railway Station, Linfen West Railway Station--Weinan North Railway Station--Luoyang Longmen Station, Hukou Waterfall, Jinjiang Star
Day12, April 19, Longmen Grottoes, White Horse Temple, Shenzhou Peony Garden, Jinjiang Inn
Day13, April 20, Luoyang Bus Station--Dengfeng Bus Station, Songyang Academy Scenic Area, Linyuan Boutique Hotel
Day14, April 21, Dengfeng Bus Station--Zhengzhou East Railway Station--Shanghai Hongqiao Station
Tips: 1. Everyone has different concerns and preferences. The records in the travel notes are just a flow itinerary written according to personal ideas, and no more modifications have been made. If there is any inappropriateness, it only represents personal opinion.
2. Out of respect for Buddha statues, there are no photos of Buddha statues and temples throughout the process.
3. Domestic tickets are so expensive, I hope the government can lower the price again.
4. Traveling alone will bring you a lot of unexpected gains, and you will also make some strange donkey friends, which is very good.
Before the Ching Ming holiday in 2019, I left the company that I had served for 10 years. Even though I was very reluctant to give up, I still waved goodbye after all, and I gave myself a song of goodbye to the Little Tigers.
Finally, I can start the long-awaited Shanxi & Henan solo trip to find the historical relics there.
Since I went to Beijing to have a small gathering with my friends first, this trip started from Beijing, and I used my favorite Beijing Jiankou Great Wall as the title picture.
In the early morning of 4.8, my friend sent me to the airport. I said "Treasure" at the airport, and boarded the flight to Datong, Shanxi.
I set foot on the land of Shanxi for the first time at 8 o'clock, and the inexplicable excitement in my heart was replaced by the ensuing cold.
Take the airport bus and arrive at the urban area in about an hour. The bus stops at the entrance of Datong Hotel, near the city government, so first check in at Datong Hotel, and then go to the opposite Dongfang Datong Noodles to eat Datong Datong Noodles. Regardless of the hard work of getting up early, I took bus No. 17 and turned No. 3 to Yungang Grottoes. It was the first time I saw such exquisite sculptures and paintings. The scenic spot is very large, and there are also battery car connections.
I did something stupid today, because I was excited, I didn't pay attention to changing my shoes, so I set off in leather shoes. It was about 3 hours in the scenic spot, so I went back to the hotel to change my shoes in the afternoon. After changing the shoes, I felt too comfortable. I deeply realized that only the feet know how comfortable the shoes are.
According to the navigation, walk towards the city wall. The hotel is actually not far from the city wall. After walking for nearly 2 kilometers, I visited Huayan Temple. The ancient temple changed my concept again. It is still spectacular. The wooden Buddha statues are basically Xixia, Liao, Jin and Northern Wei The temples of the period are divided into upper Huayan and lower Huayan. When you climb the wooden tower, you can have a bird's-eye view of the panoramic view of the ancient city of Datong. The directions are different from east to west, north to south. The wooden pagoda has two floors underground and three floors above ground, which is exquisite. Well worth a visit.
A bird's-eye view of Huayan Temple from the top of the wooden pagoda
When you come out of Huayan Temple, you will encounter the Great Mosque, Chunyang Palace, and the ancient street along the path, just for a simple browse.
At 5:30, I came to Fenglin Pavilion for the first time to taste siu mai. Internet celebrities plus century-old shops, pork head meat, gourd shreds, siu mai, sea buckthorn juice, meat skewers, and of course siu mai, fish, and flowers. Still, it tastes good.
After dinner, climb up the ancient city wall and browse the night view of Heisei. It is really not easy to preserve the ancient city wall. I am getting more and more tired after walking. Think about taking a taxi or forget it. Continue to walk back to the hotel, walk more than 20 kilometers all day, and return to the hotel. just sleep.
4.9 Depart on time at 7 o'clock in the morning, and take a one-day tour with the wooden pagoda of Hengshan Ying County in Xuankong Temple. Because I learned in advance that it is not convenient to go to Hengshan by car.
It was snowing heavily in the sky, and the temperature dropped a lot. There was a special artistic conception, which can be said to be beautiful. After driving for 2 hours, we first arrived at the Xuankong Temple. When we got off the bus, we were shivering from the cold. Why was it so cold? I spent 100 yuan to climb up to the Xuankong Temple. The wooden structure of the Xuankong Temple is also the crystallization of the wisdom of the ancients, even after it has been renovated (guess ), is still a great building, and the scenery in the snow is beautiful.
After leaving the Hanging Temple, we headed to Mount Heng. The guide on the bus told us that we can’t climb the mountain today, we can only go up and down by cable car. As for whether we can climb to the top or not, we still don’t know. We arrived at Mount Heng at about 11 o’clock. The fly in the ointment is the reason for the snow. We can’t climb the mountain today, but we can only use the cable car. up and down. In the end, the main peak was also temporarily closed. Unfortunately, Beiyue Hengshan is the main itinerary this time. It is a pity, but it is a pity, and the right should be reserved as a reason for coming back next time.
After Hengshan came down, they had a simple group meal in Hunyuan County, and the group meal was not expected. After dinner, go to Yingxian Wooden Pagoda. The building of the Liao Dynasty is so spectacular. Due to its age and signs of inclination, it is no longer possible to climb the tower. You can only walk around the tower three times on the bottom floor. Even if it is only on the bottom floor, it is already Close contact with the Buddha statue, Amitabha, with good wishes and blessings.
Back to Datong at about 4 o'clock, have dinner at 369 Cuisine Restaurant. Due to the snow, I may not be able to go to Mount Wutai tomorrow, so I decided to stay in Datong for an extra day to relieve my fatigue.
4.10 Since there is no special itinerary, I sleep until I wake up naturally, and leave at 8 o'clock to go to the surrounding market for breakfast. Soy milk with egg sandwich, 4 yuan, is economical and delicious. After dinner, walk to the city wall to play alone, successively Wulongbi, Shanhua Temple, Drum Tower, Chunyang Palace, Four Pailou, Kuixing Tower, Wulongbi, Daiwangfu, Jiulongbi, Guandi Temple, Dijun Temple, Confucian Temple and Liang Sicheng The memorial hall, the memorial hall is not big, but I have a deep understanding of the master architects, and I know the relationship between Liang Qichao, Lin Huiyin and the masters. At noon, I invited friends to have lunch at the old hot pot on Gulou East Street. Datong hot pot is equivalent to a stew pot. We ordered assorted hot pot, three treasures, meat skewers and dim sum similar to sugar corners. We were happy and delicious.
4.11 I didn't expect that going to Mount Wutai had twists and turns.
Arrive at the East Passenger Transport Station early in the morning, and set off for Mount Wutai at about 8 o'clock. The fare is 75 yuan. There are snowflakes floating all the way, driving all the way, snowing all the way, and encountering a closed mountain. Later, I can finally go up the mountain. The road is icy and snowy. In addition to the snow and the mountain road, the driver went all the way to Amitabha, and finally crossed the dangerous road safely and arrived at the destination at 2 pm. It is still necessary to consider the weather when going up the mountain on the north slope, but it is indeed sunny when going up the mountain on the south side.
Since I booked the room in advance, I called the hotel, and the hotel came to pick me up. Xian Yaju Hotel is very clean, I feel good. Put down your luggage and climb the top of Dailuo, 1008 steps, very tired, very open-minded, and prayed to Manjusri of the five directions, fulfilling the wish of Xiaochaotai.
Down the mountain to Luohu Temple, Daxiantong Temple, Daxiantong Temple with a long and grand history is indeed the most important temple in Mount Wutai. The temple is very big and has a lot of stories. After an afternoon of meeting, I finally understood the name of Jin Wutai.
I won’t take pictures of the temple, let’s just look at the blue sky, white clouds and white snow.
4.12 Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, walk to Shuxiang Temple, Wenshu Temple, Wanfo Pavilion (Wuye Temple), Tayuan Temple, Three Pagoda Temple, Bodhisattva Temple, Guangren Temple, Yuanzhao Temple, Shangshancai Cave , Guanghua Temple, Pushou Temple, Seven Buddha Temple. I won’t introduce the temples one by one. It’s all due to the tired legs. I couldn’t walk anymore. There are still many places I haven’t visited. Let’s save it for the next time. Dachaotai, Zhenhai Temple, the temple where Yang Wulang became a monk, etc. , I am going to Pingyao Ancient City tomorrow, I wish you all the best.
After waking up on 4.13 refreshed, the hotel owner sent him to Wutaishan Coach Station.
Depart from Wutai Mountain at 8:45, arrive at Taiyuan East Railway Station at 11:45, then transfer to Taiyuan South Railway Station, and take the train to Pingyao. Waiting at Taiyuan South Railway Station to eat a bowl of Shanxi hand-rolled noodles.
Board the bullet train from Taiyuan South to Pingyao Ancient City, and it takes only half an hour to arrive at Pingyao Ancient City Station. After getting off the 108 North Ring Road, we arrive at the North Gate of Pingyao Ancient City. We stayed at the Red Lantern Inn recommended by friends. The conditions are not bad. Put down your luggage and buy tickets, and then visited Rishengchang, Huiwulin, Weitaihou, Weishengchang, Tongxingqing, Tongxing Escort, and Baichuantong. It’s all just looking around, and I can’t remember where it is. When I get to the county government, it’s almost closed, so I’ll stay tomorrow. It seems that Pingyao was very prosperous a long time ago, full of silver numbers, escort agencies, etc., which Shanxi merchants could not imagine. Had dinner at the husband and wife restaurant opposite the inn, Pingyao beef + haggis + cake.
4.14 Depart from the inn early in the morning, take the bus at Pingyao Bus Station at 7:30 to the Wang Family Courtyard, by the way, learn about the bus number to Qikou Ancient Town at the station, arrive at about 9 o'clock, buy tickets, rent a guide, Wang Family The compound is simply a representative of a large family in Shanxi. It is too big to imagine. Each house is basically a courtyard, with a front hall, an atrium, a backyard garden, east and west rooms, and a kitchen. I'm a little bit unfinished, and I really want to go shopping for a day, but it's too late. The Wang family doesn't visit the hospital when they come back.
The shuttle bus at 12:30 noon returned to the ancient city of Pingyao, and continued to stroll around the ancient city. I went to a lot of scenic spots on the ticket, the county government office, the Town God's Temple, etc., and it was very interesting to meet students for internships and explanations. Because the ancient city wall was damaged in Datong, the ancient city wall in Pingyao was abandoned. Tomorrow we are going to go to Qikou.
4.15 Today is a very special day. After eating a sumptuous breakfast at the inn, I bid farewell to the proprietress, gave me vinegar, and sent a heart-warming text message afterwards. I was very attentive and comfortable. It is said that the website has a lot of good reviews. Take the 8:30 long-distance bus to Lishi, then transfer at the monument to Qikou, chat with the driver brother, and finally live in his house directly. The driver brother is very enthusiastic and introduces him all the way, and I feel very kind. In the afternoon, I went shopping in the ancient town, a quaint town. In the evening, I followed the driver and a tour group from Beijing to Lijiashan to see the cave dwellings. The cave dwellings in Lijiashan are well preserved and are known as the Little Potala Palace, but the mountain road is also steep.
On the morning of 4.16, according to the driver’s recommendation, I went to Xiwan Village to take a look. The village has preserved the road structure of gold, wood, water, fire and earth. Although there are some damages, it still retains the original shape well. Of course, that is also due to the geographical advantages of Qikou at that time. .
When I came back, I took my luggage to the station directly. I wish the driver and his family a prosperous business, and I will return it if I have a chance.
I arrived at Lishi by car, took a taxi to Luliang Railway Station, and finally got on the train to Taiyuan at 10:56. I arrived in Taiyuan in less than 2 hours.
I checked into the Motel next to Taiyuan Station, took a shower quickly, took the No. 1 bus to Shanxi Museum, rented a guide, and visited until 4:30 to catch people. I had no interest in cultural relics, and I was deeply attracted. There are no words to describe Shanxi Museum. .
After coming out of the museum, I went to Liuxiang for dinner, and visited Liuxiang and Food Street. The mutton soup and shortbread that I ate at Hao Gang’s haggis shop for dinner tasted very good.
4.17 I woke up today feeling very tired, my knees and legs were very uncomfortable. I took the 804 road to Jinci Temple, and after visiting Jinci Temple for more than 2 hours, the sad reminder is that the exit is far from the station, so I can only walk. My tired legs are even more tired. It took a few kilometers to get to the station, which was too inconvenient. After 6 o'clock in the evening, I went to Haogang to have dinner, and fell asleep when I returned to the hotel.
Depart at 6:00 am on 4.18, take a taxi to Taiyuan South, take the bullet train to Linfen West, and transfer to a tourist bus for a day trip to Hukou Waterfall after arriving at the station for more than an hour, which is still very shocking. Return to Linfen West Station at 4:00, transfer via Weinan North to Luoyang Longmen Station.
Arrived at Longmen Station in Luoyang at around 9:00 p.m., took a taxi and stayed at Jinjiang Inn. The taxi service at Longmen Station was well managed. Since it happened to be the Peony Festival, the housing prices were not cheap, and the housing prices in Luoyang were not low.
After waking up on 4.19, I felt fine, and my body was a little tired, so I followed the one-day tour to Longmen Grottoes at 9 o'clock in the morning. Today I visited Longmen Grottoes, White Horse Temple, and Shenzhou Peony Garden. Although I was very tired at the end of the day, because I was with the group, although the scenic spots were a bit unfinished, my body got a good rest. I decided to get up early to go to Songshan tomorrow. I missed Hengshan, missed Dachaotai, and I don’t want to miss Songshan again. Zhongyue Songshan, I am coming.
I personally feel that Longmen Grottoes are not as spectacular as Yungang, but they are very famous, which shows the importance of publicity. Due to time constraints, both Longmen Grottoes and Baima Temple are just punch-in nature, especially the temples and Baiyuan in Longmen Grottoes, all of which are in a hurry, and there is no way to go with a group tour.
4.20 Arrive at Luoyang Bus Station at 7:00 in the morning. Due to the crowds on weekends, I only bought a car at 8:30. I arrived at Dengfeng West Expressway at about 10:10, took a taxi and checked into Linyuan Boutique Hotel.
Start to climb Zhongyue Songshan Mountain at 11:00, the route is as follows: arrive at Fengtian Palace at 11:22, Taishishan Square at 11:30, Laomu Cave at 11:35,
11:54, Xiaoyao Pavilion, 12:00 Guanyin Cave, 12:02 Junji Palace, 12:08 Juxian Pavilion, 13:10 Erxian Cave, 13:38 Dengfeng Altar, 13:42 Junji Peak, the top of Songshan Mountain, the weather station at 14:52, Laomu Temple at 15:36, Yixiantian at 15:40, Luya Waterfall at 16:13, and return to the hotel at 17:20. On the way down the mountain, I met two old brothers from Jilin and talked all the way down the mountain. The 7.8-hour journey did not feel tiring, it was very relaxing, and this is the meaning of travel.
I am going back to Shanghai tomorrow. In the end, I relied on Ctrip to grab the train ticket back to Shanghai tomorrow afternoon.
After waking up on 4.21, I found that it was starting to rain in Dengfeng. After breakfast, I resolutely gave up Shaolin Temple and took a taxi to the long-distance bus station. At 8:50, I rushed to Zhengzhou East Railway Station. After 4:00 pm, I took the high-speed train back to Shanghai. The long-distance bus here It's very interesting. I went around Dengfeng for a long time, checked in several places, and then had to check in at the service area halfway. On the road, I ran into a car that overturned. It took nearly 2 and a half hours to arrive at Zhengzhou East Railway Station. stand.
I got on the train soon, and found that 16 car 03A was the first row of the train, which was the first time I felt this way. I got in the car and prepared to take a nap first, but I couldn't actually fall asleep.
After leaving Shanghai for so many days, I feel homesick
