【Preface】
Shanxi's culture is extremely thick and vast without trace. The deeper you probe, the more bottomless you feel. There is such a saying that the Chinese civilization has been five thousand years, and Shanxi is viewed from the ground. As soon as the summer vacation comes, I plan to take the children out to play. Traveling can not only cultivate the relationship between parents and children, but also broaden the children's horizons and broaden their knowledge.
I chose Wutai Mountain, Dacha Ancient Village, Pingyao Ancient City, Shanxi Museum, and Taiyuan Fantawild as the five-day and four-night edutainment route. Maybe children don’t like solemn and solemn cultural landscapes, but the influence of this culture is subtle. As a parent, it is necessary for children to see a diverse world.
This year, I have learned a lot from traveling. Children are growing up, and walking with babies is getting more and more worry-free.
【schedule】
Day 1: Gather in Taiyuan—Check in at Mount Wutai
Day 2: Visit the Temples of Mount Wutai—Dacha Ancient Village—Stay in Yangquan City
Day 3: Pingyao Ancient City—Qikou Ancient Town
Day 4: Qikou Ancient Town (Yellow River Gallery)—Shanxi Museum
Day 5: Taiyuan Fantawild Mythical World
[Scenic Spot Tickets]
Tickets for Mount Wutai: 135 yuan
Pingyao Ancient City: Pingyao Ancient City implements a one-ticket system, the ticket price is 150 yuan per person, and the half-price student ticket is 75 yuan. Free of charge under 1.2 meters
Qikou Ancient Town (Yellow River Gallery): Ticket + speedboat ticket 50 yuan.
The three scenic spots of Shanxi Museum, Qikou Ancient Town and Dacha Ancient Village are free of tickets
Taiyuan Fantawild Mythical World: Tickets are 280 yuan.
[Practical strategy and preparation before departure]
1. Try to bring as little cash as possible, and keep valuables safe. Mobile payment is very convenient now. Therefore, try to choose as little cash as possible when traveling abroad. At the same time, when traveling, try not to leave valuables such as cameras and computers, and keep them properly. You must bring your ID card with you. ID card verification is required for booking rooms and tickets when you go out.
2. Ticket category: Determine the travel time, choose the means of transportation in advance, whether it is a plane or a train, it is best to download a travel app, so that booking tickets is more convenient. It is best for students to bring their student ID cards, and there are corresponding discounts on scenic spot tickets and bus tickets.
3. Digital category: SLR cameras, mobile phones, laptops, mobile hard disks, chargers, mobile power supplies, power strips.
4. The temperature difference between morning and evening in the mountains is relatively large, and it is relatively sunny during the day. Short-sleeved + sunscreen shirts or thin long-sleeved shirts are worn at noon, and a jacket is required in the morning and evening.
5. Medicines: Take some medicines for motion sickness, cold, fever, constipation, diarrhea and headache.
6. Wear comfortable and non-slip sports shoes, preferably with waterproof function;
7. Going down the mountain sideways, the sideways body has a large area of force and can stabilize the upper body;
8. Pay attention to safety, the mountain road is steep, the road is slippery, do not run away because of rushing;
9. The beautiful scenery in the mountains, friends who like photography, remember to bring good photography equipment.
[Traveling in Shanxi with a baby｜Mount Wutai, a temple complex]
Shanxi, known as the "cradle of Chinese civilization", ranks first in the country in terms of the number of existing national key cultural relics protection units.
The best education is on the road, allowing the children to experience the scene. This time, we chose Mount Wutai, Shanxi as the first stop of our trip with our children.
Mount Wutai, a famous Buddhist holy place, ranks first among the four famous Buddhist mountains with its long history and culture and large-scale temple complexes. It is the dojo of Manjusri Bodhisattva.
"The climate in the mountains is cold, there is ice on the top of the platform all year round, and the weather is cool in midsummer." This is Wutai Mountain, which is also known as Qingliang Mountain.
Overlooking the entire temple group of Wutai Mountain, the temples are colorful, the mountain scenery is majestic and magnificent, and the cultural and natural landscapes are beautiful. The cultural landscape is mainly composed of two parts: Qing Temple and Huang Temple, and there are many temple architectural attractions.
Wutai Mountain has always been a place for parade of royal ashrams. Beginning with Emperor Xiaowen of the Northern Wei Dynasty, many emperors from the 5 dynasties of the Northern Wei Dynasty, Sui Dynasty, Song Dynasty, Yuan Dynasty and Qing Dynasty visited Mount Wutai successively.
In fact, this is the first time I have taken my baby on a long-distance long-distance trip. Before that, I always chose islands and hotels with easier itineraries. This time I chose Mount Wutai as the first stop, and let her exercise. Let children fully participate in all aspects of the activity, encourage them to complete relatively difficult outdoor activities such as hiking and mountain climbing, and exercise their will.
Let's talk about some of the must-see attractions in Mount Wutai.
Wuye Temple: The most spiritual one, the incense is very strong every day, no open fire is allowed to line up outside the temple to worship, Wuye is the fifth prince of the Dragon King, remember to fulfill your wishes if you ask.
Xiantong Temple: The largest one, dedicated to Manjusri Bodhisattva of the five directions, the ticket is 10 yuan.
Tayuan Temple: The iconic White Pagoda is here. Inside the White Pagoda is the relic of Sakyamuni, and there is a prayer wheel inside. Remember that the small tube needs to be turned 3/6/9 times, and one circle of the big tube = three small tubes lock up.
Dailuoding: Known as the "Little Chaotai", it is dedicated to Manjusri Bodhisattva of the five directions. There are 1080 steps in total, and you can choose to take the cable car if you can't climb it.
Shuxiang Temple: Studying is very effective.
Bodhisattva Peak: The largest Lama Temple.
When traveling to Mount Wutai, you can experience the vegetarian food here. The vegetarian food in Mount Wutai is extremely particular, the ingredients are natural and healthy, and the production process respects the original taste of the food. Soy products, vegetables and fruits are used as raw materials, and various delicacies are cooked through careful craftsmanship.
The Vegetarian Banquet is healthy, nutritious, delicious, exquisite in materials, and realistic in shape. It is a vegetarian delicacy that is appreciated by both monks and laymen. It has the characteristics of "fresh, tender, hot, crisp, and fragrant", bringing children a refreshing vegetarian culture and A freshness back to nature.
[Travel Shanxi with baby | Dacha Ancient Village in Yangquan, Shanxi]
Dacha Ancient Village is an ancient and quiet peculiar ancient village with a history of 1,500 years. In addition to being called "the Potala Palace in the deep mountains of Yuxian County" by tourists, it is also known as "Yungui Plateau-style cottage" and "Stone City".
There are only 11 households living in more than 50 small courtyards. The youngest villagers are in their 60s, and some are in their 80s.
The houses here are built on the hills, layer upon layer, row upon row, and the houses are all built of stones, forming a unique and exquisite shape.
Although this place is not as exquisite and delicate as the ancient houses in the south of the Yangtze River, the ancient here is another kind of beauty, especially when the sun sets, the faint yellow sunlight shines her most gentle light on this ancient village.
The lanes are curved. Walking in it, touching the courtyard walls made of mud, it seems that you can feel the traces left by the years here.
This is also a good place to escape the summer heat. The children are very interested in this kind of ancient village and ancient buildings, and they learned about crops and some farm tools during the play. It is also a good choice to bring children to experience the humanistic environment of the ancient village.
[Travel Shanxi with baby | Luliang Qikou Yellow River Gallery]
On the bank of the Yellow River in Luliang Mountain, Shanxi Province, there is an ancient town named Qikou. Due to going downstream from Qikou, there are hidden reefs and torrents in the Yellow River channel, and the drop is huge, so it is not suitable for boats to pass. Merchant ships from upstream can only berth at Qikou, and the goods are transported by land. Therefore, Qikou was once an important water and land transportation hub, which contributed to the prosperity of Qikou.
The ancient dwellings have become the first local landscape. The residential houses of the Ming and Qing dynasties here are built into streets, and these streets stand beside the Yellow River. In today's Qikou, there is a thousand-year-old civilization of Greater China. The precious simplicity and nature, like well-preserved buildings, have not been impacted by modern civilization in the slightest.
Once "a small city with floods and droughts, the first town of Jiuqu Yellow River", such a small town on the bank of the Yellow River has a history of magnificence and heavy traffic. Today, it has become the best place for people to pursue their dreams.
The Yellow River Gallery, not far from Qikou Ancient Town, is a precious natural heritage in the world. The sandstones on the bank are continuously washed and weathered by the water of the Yellow River, and the naturally formed relief murals have strong artistic appeal.
Here, because the thick sandstone contains a large amount of orthoclase and quartzite, the orthoclase gradually decomposes and decomposes under the conditions of water dissolution, river erosion, wind erosion and sunshine, and the quartzite falls off from the thick layer of sandstone, so in the sandstone Natural reliefs in the shapes of stone ditches, stone niches, grottoes, stone books and various animal forms have been formed. Different people will see different artistic conceptions from different angles, and lament the uncanny craftsmanship of nature.
The Yellow River Gallery is half an hour's drive from Qikou Ancient Town. After arriving, you can take a speedboat to watch the natural reliefs. During the play, the children not only experienced the experience of the speedboat, but also saw reliefs in different shapes like calligraphy or patterns. The children were very interested.
After arriving at the end point, disembark to take pictures and check in. You can take interesting pictures from different angles. Be careful when taking pictures on the rocks.
【Travel Shanxi with baby | Ancient City of Pingyao】
When it comes to ancient cities, the first thing that comes to mind is Fenghuang Ancient City and Lijiang Ancient City. It is precisely because of the development of these ancient cities that the ancient city has become a place full of romance.
Pingyao Ancient City, as the only ancient city in Shanxi Province, is also the only existing and complete ancient city of the Chinese Han nationality in the world. People who have never been there will think that there are some ancient buildings everywhere, which must be full of history; but when I walked into the ancient city, I was shocked by the sight in front of me, which was different from what I imagined.
From the introduction board at the entrance, I learned that the city wall was originally built in the Western Zhou Dynasty. After expansion in the Ming and Qing dynasties, the city wall with a total circumference of 6163 meters and a height of about 12 meters was built. This city wall also divides Pingyao County into Two worlds with very different styles.
Come down from the city wall, slowly enter the middle of the street, and find that there are many ticket shops on both sides of the street, and merchants gather here. Pingyao's boldness is due to Shanxi merchants, and it also planted the seeds for the modern financial industry. Here is the most prosperous street in the ancient city: South Street, where there are many handicrafts, museums, clothing stores, snack bars...
After a half-day tour, I saw the characteristic historical buildings of Pingyao, and felt the beauty of history and culture; at night, maybe you want to rest in the inn, but what I want to tell you is that you must come out for a walk, and don’t ignore the Pingyao night. beautiful. Perhaps the pace of life of the northerners is faster than that of the south, and the night in Pingyao is quiet with a little taste of the old city.
Every brick and stone in the ancient city of Pingyao has the imprint of time. They have traveled for thousands of years with their own style. You can listen to the ancient city tell its past, sigh its bitterness, and share its past Joy, moved by its once luxurious.
[Travel Shanxi with baby | See five thousand years in one day]
As a cultural symbol of a city, museums carry rich cultural connotations, and each museum has its own meaning and symbol. Calm down, calm down, you can learn a lot in the museum.
The so-called "Looking at Shanxi with five thousand years of civilization", if you want to see five thousand years in one day, then there is a place that can satisfy this wish - Shanxi Museum.
Take your child to the museum, let the child experience the civilization and history preserved here, and feel the fun and charm of the museum. The meaning of visiting museums is not to follow the trend and check in on the Internet celebrities, but to promote children's thirst for knowledge and exploration through our effective guidance, so that museums can become good friends who accompany children for life.
Shanxi Museum can be said to be the culmination of Shanxi culture, with a collection of more than 500,000 cultural relics, gathering the essence of cultural relics in the whole province. The collection mainly comes from archaeological unearthed and accumulated collections since the 1920s, especially bronzes, porcelain, stone carvings, Buddhist statues, murals, calligraphy and paintings, etc. are the most distinctive.
There are so many things to see in the museum, and it takes about two hours to browse through them; if you want to visit in detail, it takes at least half a day. The permanent exhibition halls are on the second to fourth floors (the first floor is the temporary exhibition hall). Generally speaking, you can visit in the order of the second floor, the third floor, and the fourth floor, with the focus on the seven exhibition halls on the second and third floors.
There are eight treasures in Shanxi Museum: Jin Hou bird statue, Han Hufu wine bottle, animal-shaped toast, Miaodigou painted pottery pot, painted copper lamp with wild goose and fish, wood panel lacquer painting of Sima Jinlong's tomb in the Northern Wei Dynasty, and bronze sacrificial standing figure in the Warring States period. , The stone coffin of Yu Hong's tomb.
However, among them, only the wood panel lacquer painting of Sima Jinlong's tomb in the Northern Wei Dynasty was included in the "National Treasure".
【Travel Shanxi with baby | Taiyuan Fantawild Oriental Heritage】
Finally, I came to Taiyuan Fantawild Oriental Heritage, an amusement park with a creative theme of traditional Chinese culture in the entire park. In addition to thrilling and exciting projects, there are also immersive experience projects suitable for all ages.
The magic of Taiyuan Fantawild Paradise lies in its creation of a vertically traversing world through participation, experience, and interaction through leading technologies such as dynamic dome flying theater, panoramic AR, and program-controlled magic bricks. The ancient and modern oriental legendary world makes dreams come true.
What is different is that the theme of the park is the inheritance of Chinese history and culture, and it strives for excellence. Through brand-new content creativity, technological innovation and exquisite layout, it integrates Chinese myths and legends, historical allusions, folk customs and Taiyuan's characteristic culture, allowing people to experience modern technology and The infinite charm of cultural fusion and collision.
In Taiyuan Fantawild Oriental Heritage, you can not only experience the long and profound history of China, but also experience the splendor of modern technology. Fantawild Park offers diversified and personalized themed amusement experiences, and one-stop services for shopping, entertainment and food.
It is very important to download the app of the scenic spot. It is necessary to combine the performance time and the queuing time to play. It rained heavily on the day we came, and many outdoor projects were cancelled. Items are all about personal preference!
Fly with you: flying cinema, immersive travel!
Nvwa Butian: Scenario-style 3D movie, the experience is very good! You can see the colorful stones in the first row!
Kunlun Quest: Queue for an hour! Advance bravely in the torrent, the moment of rushing down is too enjoyable! (The raincoat has no obvious effect)
Deer Clan: The Big Roller Coaster! Need to line up! One of the most exciting projects in the park!
Big Pendulum: Arrive in more than ten minutes at 6:00 pm! Gradually increase the angle, still a little nervous!
Flying over Gou Xiong Ling: mini roller coaster, about one minute!
Flooding Jinshan: The plot of The Legend of the White Snake, in the end Flooding Jinshan will really have water spraying out, so stand a little behind!
Shenzhou Tower: Queue King! jumping machine! There will be some vibes!
Kyushu Shen Yun: You can go with children, the movie looks at China for 5,000 years.
Cowherd and Weaver Girl, you can lie down and watch, the best choice when you are tired in the afternoon!
Dream carousel: pass by and play, no girl can refuse! Almost no one!
Play order:
If you enter the park early, go to the popular projects first!
If it's raining, go outside first, because it may stop at any time, and the indoors are basically open.
【postscript】
Taking children out to increase their knowledge is of great benefit to their development. Taking more children out to increase their knowledge can make their hearts richer and richer. Only by being well-informed can a child's inner world become richer.
Every parent wants to bring better education to their children. In fact, the best education lies in ourselves. Take more children to travel and let them see a farther and bigger world. Let the combination of reading thousands of books and traveling thousands of miles make children's vision to a higher level.
