Munich Travel Notes

Autumn always carries a fragrance and a poetic mood.

Fenyin Houtu Temple, commonly called Houtu Temple and also known today as Wanrong Houtu Temple, is located in Miaomiaoqian Village on the east bank of the Yellow River, 40 km southwest of Wanrong County, Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province.

More than a month before the holiday, I started planning this trip. There were so many places I wanted to go, changing my mind from one day to the next. I drafted several alternative routes, but in the end, Baby Meng decided she still wanted to visit Xi'an, all because of a TV drama 'Forever and Ever' she watched a few years ago—the main characters went to a scenic spot called Qinglong Temple. She had mentioned wanting to go before, but this year she was absolutely certain. Since I'm taking her out, of course I should go with her preferences; Xi'an was settled. Next, I built a route around Xi'an. The best part of a road trip is being able to sightsee along the way, and packing things is super convenient—it just puts all the hard work on Dad Meng.

In the afternoon, we left Guangwu Mountain and continued our journey back. We got on the expressway at Xishenba, switched from the Xi-Han Expressway to the Lianhuo Expressway, and arrived in Tongguan at 8:30 p.m., then chose...

Having visited northern and southeastern Shanxi, this time I'm heading to the southwest.

Bask in the sunshine, breathe the fragrance of flowers. No talk of joy or sorrow, nor days gone by. Pack your bags and bloom to your heart's content.

On the morning of September 18, an Iveco minibus with only two passengers pulled out of the station. Leaving Henan, we entered Shanxi again. The driver was warm and chatty.

The first half of 2021 is almost over. After half a year of hard work, did you meet your goals? Did you earn all the money you hoped for?

Continuing from the previous travelogue, after our trip to Shuozhou, we drove straight to the ancient city of Pingyao. However, our interest was not in the city itself, but rather in Pingyao

Time winds the mainspring

You love scenery, so you wind through mountains and waters, over hills and dales. You love stories, so you roam the world to hear them all. You love someone, so...

Situated on a mound in Longquan Village, 4 km north of Ruicheng County, Shanxi Province, next to the present site of Yongle Palace. This is the ancient Wei city site of the Rui State; the temple foundation lies at its northern corner, backed by the old city ramparts.

I knew little about Yuncheng before, only that it’s the hometown of Guan Di and has the largest Guan Di Temple in China. Even though I passed through often, I never stopped to explore.

Situated on a high mound at the northern end of Longxing Road, in the Sifu Street Community of Longxing Town, Xinjiang County. The temple faces south.

Xinjiang, known as Jiangzhou in ancient times, is the only National Historical and Cultural City in Southern Shanxi.

In Chinese archaeological circles, there’s a saying: For underground relics, look to Shaanxi; for above-ground relics, look to Shanxi. Shanxi’s above-ground relics

Yuncheng Yunxi Guli · Banmajia Resort is situated in Changping Village, Yanhu District, Yuncheng City, right in front of the Guan Gong Statue and next to the Guandi Family Temple.

Located on Mingtiao Hill, 15 kilometers north of Xia County, Yuncheng, Shanxi, Sima Guang (1019–1086), courtesy name Junshi, a native of Sushui Township in Xia County, was known as Master Sushui. During the reign of Emperor Zhezong of the Song...

A Qingming trip to the No. 1 City of National Treasures and the Lucky City – Yuncheng, Shanxi

A Hotel with Attentive Service. In Xi'an, a few families were chatting idly and decided on an impromptu trip! Where to go?