House of the Huangcheng Chancellor (Huangcheng Xiangfu)

There are many ancient mansions in Shanxi, and my personal favorites are Huangcheng Xiangfu and Wang's Grand Courtyard. The former is called "mansion", which always feels a bit higher than "courtyard", mainly because Huangcheng Xiangfu is a close minister of the emperor, the prime minister's mansion. Huangcheng Xiangfu is the former residence of Chen Tingjing, the Grand Scholar of the Wenyuan Pavilion and the Minister of Personnel of the Qing Dynasty, who was also a lecturer for Emperor Kangxi for 35 years, and the Chen family. Huangcheng Xiangfu dared to call itself "Huangcheng" because Emperor Kangxi stayed here twice. Huangcheng Xiangfu covers an area of 3.6 square meters and is mainly composed of the inner city and the outer city. It is a rare residential architectural complex of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The outer city is Chen Tingjing's private house, a Qing Dynasty architectural complex, with the prime minister's mansion, study, garden, steward's courtyard, inner house, imperial book tower, merit archway, etc. The inner city is a Ming Dynasty architectural complex, built in a staggered manner according to the mountain, and is the former residence of the Chen family. The most conspicuous and tallest building in the surrounding area is called Heshan Tower, which was built by the three Chen brothers in the fifth year of Chongzhen to resist the invasion of bandits, and can accommodate thousands of people for refuge. As a civilian military defense fortress, Heshan Tower has experienced 400 years of vicissitudes and still dominates one side. 🍁Travel tips The city wall is the best place to take panoramic photos. There are Qing and Han costumes for rent at the entrance, if you want an immersive experience, you can rent one. The Chen Daoming version of "Kangxi Dynasty" was filmed here, and you can still find the original scenes. Probably because it's the off-season, there's almost nothing to eat inside, there are many tea rooms, only one coffee shop, and a burger shop. Huangcheng Xiangfu and Guoyu Ancient City are very close, even the parking lots are adjacent, you can play all day. Please pay attention to the performance schedule and time of the day when you enter, if you are interested, you can watch all of them. The surrounding restaurants will take a break after mealtime. 🍁Huangcheng Xiangfu Address: No. 2 Huangcheng Village, Yangcheng County, Jincheng City, Shanxi Opening hours: Sunday-Thursday 8:00-18:00, stop admission at 17:00, Friday, Saturday 8:00-18:30, stop admission at 17:30 (summer) /Monday-Sunday 8:00-17:30, stop admission at 16:30 (winter) Tickets: 80 yuan/adult (75 yuan/adult if you buy tickets online one day in advance) Parking lot: 10 yuan/vehicle

The famous House of the Huangcheng Chancellor (皇城相府-总宪府) is located near to to the city of Jincheng in northern China's Shanxi Province. This place can be reached by car or bus and the best time to visit is Spring or Summer, as the warm sunshine allows for good photo conditions. Tour guides are available at the front gate, along with maps and souvenirs. The place itself is fantastic for exploring, as there are numerous small alleyways and courtyards. You can also go inside the many buildings and see the beautiful relics and artefacts. The architecture is stunning and mysterious at the same time. Climb to the upper terrrace to see the wonderful tower and a panorama of the surrounding countryside. I highly recommend a visit to this place because of it's historical importance and amazing feel. #tripblazers #shanxi #historicallandmarks

#cherryblossom2024 #SpringInXiangfu: 🌼🌸 Huangcheng Xiangfu is a true blessing in spring, adorned with magnificent blooms. 🌺 Magnolia stamens unfurl, apricot flowers paint branches, and willows burst forth, all heralding the arrival of spring. 🌿 The ancient city of Xiangfu becomes a vibrant Spring City, with flowers of every kind blooming under the gentle spring breeze, spreading fragrant joy. 👘 Wandering through the Imperial City Xiangfu in traditional Chinese dress, one can't help but be enchanted by the gorgeous spring scenery. Every moment, from the sunshine to the breeze, from the hanfu to the flowers, and the castle, is a beautiful scene worth cherishing. #HuangchengXiangfu #SpringBlessings #FloralBeauty

Imperial City Mansion + Guoyu Ancient City Tour Guide! You'll regret not saving this! Experience the culture of Shanxi, come to Jincheng to feel the profound cultural heritage of the ancient castle, you must visit the Imperial City Mansion, the residence of the first cultural giant family in the north, and you must walk in Guoyu Ancient City, a famous historical and cultural village in China. A weekend will do, you can finish visiting in two days! 【About the Attractions】 Imperial City Mansion and Guoyu Ancient City are very close to each other, these unique oriental charm Ming and Qing ancient castles have experienced hundreds of years of vicissitudes, with a strong cultural atmosphere around, suitable for health and wellness tourism. Imperial City Mansion 5A scenic spot!! The former residence of Emperor Kangxi's teacher, Chen Tingjing. There is a mansion in the mountains, a pavilion in the mansion, water by the pavilion, and mountains by the water, a summer resort. You can watch the performance of 'Return to the Mansion' the night before and then enjoy the mansion, which gives a stronger sense of immersion Tour Route: Yushu Building - Grand Archway - Grand Scholar's Residence - Inner Mansion - Miss Courtyard - West Garden - City Wall - Hidden Soldier Cave - Martial Arts Field - Chinese Dictionary Museum - Heshan Building - Imperial Censor Mansion - World Virtue Institute - South Academy Guoyu Ancient City This is a castle-style village. Inside the city is a group of unique Ming and Qing buildings, known as the 'Treasure of Chinese Residential Buildings'!! Night tour of the ancient city is a feature, the ancient city is very lively at night, and there are many snacks. Tour Route: Jinshi Residence Homestay - Yulou - Tunnel - City Wall 【About Ticket Prices】 Imperial City Mansion ticket: 120 yuan/person, free for children under 1.2 meters or under 6 years old, free for people over 65 years old, half price for student tickets Return to the Mansion performance: 49 yuan for Jincheng citizens, 99 yuan for people from Shanxi Province, 178 yuan for people from other provinces Guoyu Ancient City: 40 yuan/person, 20 yuan/person for night tickets 【About Transportation】 Self-driving: Depart from Taiyuan, navigate directly to Imperial City Mansion, about 5 hours by car; Public transportation: Take Taiyuan South--Jincheng East D3369, 1 hour and 35 minutes by train, arrive at Jincheng East Station at 11:00, then you can take a tourist bus to Imperial City Mansion, the tourist bus only costs 1 yuan, and the journey is about 1 hour. 【About Accommodation】 If you choose to watch the 'Return to the Mansion' performance, it is recommended to stay near the Imperial City Mansion, the hotel comes with a buffet breakfast, dine in the VIP building, there are quite a variety of dishes, if you want to taste the local specialty food, you can also order in the VIP building. 【Some Tips】 There are two 'Return to the Mansion' performances, it is recommended to choose the latter one when there are many people, the viewing experience will be better; It is recommended to hire a guide or eavesdrop when visiting the Imperial City Mansion, otherwise, you will really get lost, there is a performance in front of the Yushu Building of the Imperial City Mansion at 10:00 in the morning, about 10 minutes, worth watching; Night tour of Guoyu Ancient City has a different charm

Dear travelers, are you ready to embark on an exciting journey to Jincheng? 🤗 Here you will find intoxicating natural scenery and a rich and colorful cultural history, which is definitely a paradise for photography enthusiasts and history buffs! 📸👣 🌄 First of all, I have to tell you that the natural scenery of Jincheng is definitely one of its biggest highlights! Climb Wangwu Mountain and feel the magnificent landscape; walk into Jue Mountain, as if you are in a fairyland. Every corner you turn, you can encounter heart-stirring scenery. 💙 🏞️ Not only that, Jincheng also has a long history and cultural heritage. Visit the ancient city of Jincheng, feel the simplicity of the buildings and streets, as if you have traveled back to the historical moments of a thousand years ago. And the Jincheng Museum is a good place to understand the history of this city, with a wealth of exhibits that dazzle you. 📜 🍜 Of course, how can you miss the food during the trip? The local snacks in Jincheng can definitely satisfy your taste buds! Taste the local special dishes, every bite is the ultimate enjoyment of food. 🥘 💫 Come to Jincheng and feel this unique beauty and charm! Every scene here, every piece of history, every dish, is waiting for your exploration and discovery. 🌟

Within and beyond the high walls of the courtyard, the Qing Dynasty, through the changing and unchanging passage of time, is within reach. Through the cracks of loess and time, push open the door of the mansion, babbling: Look, the drama of Wuting Mountain Village has ended, but it still looks like a character in the play. Following its shadow, the mist is hazy, the wanderings are numerous, and it has been rolling in the world for four hundred years. This middle road manor that has stood for four hundred years, heaven, earth, door, wall, four in one, sitting north to south, east to the mountains, west to the river, the architecture is square, the halls are separate, pay attention to symmetry, in the embrace of mountains and water, it condenses the essence of traditional Chinese residential culture. Douzhu Residence, Heshan Building, Tunbing Cave, Chen's Ancestral Hall, Shude Courtyard, Stone Archway, Zhi Garden, every existence that has been seen and touched, reflects the stories of the past. Perhaps it is because the old house is old and new, perhaps it is because every brick and wall is filled with the master's infinite ingenuity, perhaps it is the supreme favor of time, that makes me feel like I am in the mansion, as if I am Chen Xiang returning to the mansion, allowing me to pass through the door of time and space, to see the continuation of the family spirit, family prosperity, descendants prosperity, that is the fruit of the efforts of generations of Chen family members to uphold the ancestral instruction of 'being virtuous when poor, and benefiting the world when rich', and only those who live in it and grow in it understand the true meaning of the family name. Born here, grown here, the loess nurtures us endlessly, the Yellow River nourishes us continuously. We are the children of this land, we deeply love this land far from the city, longing, yearning, because it is our eternal homeland. 📌TIPS： 📍Location: Navigate to search for Imperial City Mansion 💰Ticket: 120 yuan/person, Ctrip 96 yuan/person 🅿️Parking: The entrance of the scenic area is the parking lot, 10 yuan/time. ⏰Play time: 2-3 hours ⭐Historical and cultural famous residence, please hire a guide to listen to the explanation, let history jump in the text and leap into the new era. And the guide knows the route well, following the guide can turn the whole mansion's corners, and not go back. Visit the Imperial City Mansion during the day, listen to the guide tell you about the past and present of the Imperial City Mansion, and those interesting anecdotes. Return to the mansion at night, follow the actors through time and space in the bizarre night view of the mansion, return to the Qing Dynasty, and see the life of the famous minister Chen Tingjing. The situational drama 'Return to the Mansion' is based on the courtyard of the scenic area, and the whole drama is performed with the audience walking and being in the same scene with the actors, making the audience a part of the drama. 🔶'Return to the Mansion' ▶️Ticket: 166 yuan/person (Ctrip booking) ⏩Performance time: Tuesday to Sunday 19:30—21:00 🍜Food: Yangcheng roast liver, oil corner, meat jar meat, roast onion, millet pancake.

Jincheng, a temple, a city, a person I visited the former residence of Chen Tingjing, which has witnessed hundreds of years in the Imperial City Mansion. For ground relics, look at Shanxi, for underground relics, look at Shaanxi. The ancient castle in winter is less noisy and more peaceful. The staff of the scenic spot started to work at nine o'clock. When I walked to the front of the gate, I saw the rusty city gate, all of which were historical marks~ I heard the tour guide talking about the importance of door nails in a group of people. The more door nails, the more prosperous, so the Forbidden City has the most door nails and all of them are odd numbers...... As I entered the gate, the descendants of the Chen family were all listed above, and Chen Tingjing was promoted 28 times in 58 years of office. As Kangxi's teacher, he advocated Confucianism and compiled the first dictionary in Chinese history, the Kangxi Dictionary. The ancient city is full of historical charm. Walking on the city wall and looking down at the courtyards, I wonder if there were also people coming and going here hundreds of years ago......

The Imperial City Mansion, located in Beiliu Town, Yangcheng County, Jincheng City, Shanxi Province. The Imperial City Mansion (also known as Wuting Mountain Village) covers an area of 36,000 square meters. It is the former residence of Chen Tingjing, a great scholar of the Qing Dynasty, who was also the Minister of Personnel, the chief examiner of the Kangxi Dictionary, and the lecturer of the Kangxi Emperor for 35 years. It consists of the inner city, the outer city, and the Ziyun Qian. The Royal Book Tower is magnificent, the Zhongdao Village is majestic, the Douzhu Residence is continuous, the Heshan Tower is majestic and dangerous, and the Cangbing Cave is layered and wonderful. It is a rare Ming and Qing dynasties castle-style official residence architectural complex, praised by experts as the "first cultural giant house in northern China". The Imperial City Mansion is diagonally opposite the Guoyu Ancient City, and it takes 1 minute to walk from the Guoyu Ancient City. ⛰【Scenic Spot Strategy】 📍Detailed address: Huangcheng Village, Beiliu Town, Jincheng City, Shanxi Province 🚗Traffic strategy: Jincheng City Passenger Transport East Station 201 bus🚌 to the Imperial City Mansion 🕙Opening hours: 8-18 💰Ticket price: Peak season 120 ／person (April 1-October 31)·Off season 100 ／person (November 1-March 31) 🌟Highlights: The fusion of north and south architectural styles in Chen Tingjing's mansion 📌Small Tips: There is a bus at the bus stop opposite the parking lot of the Imperial City Mansion that can go to another scenic spot: Jiunv Xian Lake. You can also buy a scenic spot pass, which allows you to take the scenic spot electric car to the Haihui Temple.

"National Day departure from Taiyuan Jincheng three-day trip" Day one, depart at seven o'clock for a four-hour direct drive to Wangmangling Scenic Area, experience the magnificence of the Taihang Mountains. The scenic area is divided into two major attractions, Wangmangling and Xiyagou. The road to Xiyagou can pass by the cliffside highway which is pretty good. The overall scenery is not bad, the key is that there are not many people, about four hours should be enough to visit all. Then drive to Jincheng city area, at night you can take a night tour of Baima Temple, there are lantern shows and amusement parks which are pretty good. Day two, in the morning go to (Revisit Beef) to eat meatball instant noodles, the taste is absolutely amazing! The weather was not good in the morning, it rained all morning and we rested for a morning. At noon, we went to eat sand pot Hele noodles, I can only say I love noodles! In the afternoon, we set off for Jueshan and Qinglian Temple. Because of the rain, we only checked in shallowly at the foot of the mountain. Then we set off for Danhe Wetland Park, free check-in, unfortunately, we did not encounter the sunset... In the evening, we went to Situ Town to eat and watch the iron flower show, which was really shocking and worth seeing. Day three, in the morning, it takes about forty minutes to reach Huangcheng Xiangfu, which can be visited for about two hours. Don't buy a section ticket, the Huangcheng Manor is a charged project and it is not recommended to go! Then eat something in the scenic area and start the journey home. In terms of food, Jincheng's sand pot Hele, meatball instant noodles are really amazing, everyone just go for it, but the soup in the ten small bowls is too oily and the sweet and sour meatballs are really not acceptable to me. In terms of attractions, they are all above average and worth seeing. Jincheng's attractions are generally not far from the highway exit, which is really convenient, thumbs up! There are also many parks. If you have enough time, Jincheng is worth playing for four or five days, especially during holidays when there are relatively few people.

||| 1️⃣Travel🚗 ①Self-driving tour: Navigate directly to the entrance of the scenic area (parking fee is 10 yuan). There is also a visitor center at the foot of the mountain where you can park (10 yuan), but you have to pay for the shuttle service (from the visitor center to the entrance of the scenic area), which can be avoided. Of course, you can also walk up. ②Public transportation: You can take a bus from Jincheng Passenger Transport East Station (1 yuan) directly to the Imperial City Mansion (other scenic spots in Jincheng can also be reached directly, all for 1 yuan). 2️⃣Tour methods📢 ①Hire a guide: The guide has recommended routes and very detailed explanations (ranging from tens to hundreds of yuan). If you want to understand in detail, you must hire a guide. All the details will be explained clearly, and you won't take detours or get lost. ②Tour on your own: You can stop and take pictures at will, and tour the garden on your own. If you come for the first time, you may not recognize the way. The interior of the Imperial City Mansion is interconnected, and you may feel like you are taking some detours and then easily get lost (there are not many clear signs). But you can control your own tour time and don't have to stay at a boring point for a long time. 3️⃣Eating🍽 ①Eating inside the scenic area: It's more convenient and there are many types of food. There are more special products, but the price may be a bit expensive. ②If you drive by yourself, you can find some farther places nearby on the software, or there are some good restaurants on the way to other places. 4️⃣Souvenirs🏯The souvenirs inside the scenic area are not much different. Some can sit on the dragon chair, and taking pictures may be more interesting. 5️⃣Hanfu experience🧥As an ancient Chinese architectural scenic area with an ancient charm, the Imperial City Mansion certainly provides services for renting Hanfu for photos. There is a shop at the entrance where you can choose directly (starting from tens of yuan). 6️⃣Performances in the scenic area: If you follow a guide, it will be clearer. If you tour the garden by yourself, you may miss some performances, which are all in some corners. Different performances at different times and places, you can pay attention to the performance schedule of the scenic area. 7️⃣Combined tickets, package tours, and surrounding tours: There is Guoyu Ancient City nearby, but it is not much different from the Imperial City Mansion, and it is very small and not fully developed. There is also Haihui Academy, which are all niche. They are sold together with the reputation of the Imperial City Mansion. Choose by yourself.

On the first day, after getting off the high-speed rail, we took a taxi to the area near Orchid City where we stayed. There are pedestrian streets, South Street, People's Square nearby, with food, drink, and entertainment all around. Since we are a group of young guys who love to have fun, we went to FT bar at night, listening to music and drinking, which was quite good, and the consumption was not high! The next morning, we took a bus to the Imperial City Mansion, and in the afternoon we went to Jiunv Xian Lake. Overall, the trip was very enjoyable! Due to time constraints, we had to leave in a hurry. Otherwise, we would definitely go to Wangmangling, Jueshan, and Taihang No.1 Road

Most of China's ancient buildings are in Shanxi, and most of Shanxi's ancient buildings are in Shangdang, among which Jincheng is particularly prominent. The unique geographical environment, superior climate conditions, and suitable cultural atmosphere have enabled a large number of ancient buildings to survive. There are nearly 20,000 ancient buildings in Jincheng, 46 of which are wooden structures from the Song and Jin periods about a thousand years ago, accounting for one-third of the total in the country. It is a veritable museum of ancient architecture! Below I share with you the travel guide to Jincheng~ D1: Jincheng City Area → Jue Mountain → Qinglian Temple → Jade Emperor Temple → Stay in Jincheng D2: Jincheng City Area → Huangcheng Xiangfu → Xiangyu Ancient Castle . ★Stay, the most convenient or convenient transportation location near the scenic area. ★Eat, Shanxi, a large province of carbohydrates, a variety of pasta is countless. Clear soup Hele is a kind of pasta with the most characteristic of Jincheng. Yangcheng roast liver, Yangcheng meat jar meat, Ba Gong roast garlic, Codonopsis stewed chicken and other delicacies can be seen everywhere. . ★Travel, it takes about an hour and a half from Taiyuan to Jincheng by high-speed rail, which is very convenient. ★Huangcheng Xiangfu, the teacher of Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty, the chief reviewer of the 'Kangxi Dictionary', and the Grand Secretary of the Wenyuan Pavilion, the Grand Duke of Guanglu, Chen Tingjing, is the owner of this ancient castle. This is a huge ancient castle building complex with a total area of 36,000 square meters. The building complex as a whole integrates official residences, civilian houses, and military defense. There are 16 courtyards and more than 640 rooms, which are deep and winding. . ★Xiangyu Ancient Castle, the former residence of Sun Jufang and Sun Dingxiang, heavy ministers during the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty. The date of construction is unknown, and it was completed in the seventh year of Chongzhen in the Ming Dynasty in 1634. The ancient castle is not far from Huangcheng Xiangfu. There is a labyrinth-like soldier hiding cave in the ancient castle, which is known as the pinnacle of folk military engineering. . ★Jue Mountain, 'the first wonder of Jinwei River and Mountain', has the reputation of 'Little Huashan' and 'Little Wudang'. 'Jue Mountain Spits Moon' is one of the four famous sights in Jincheng. The main peak is 973 meters above sea level, and there are 360 stone steps in the Second Heaven Gate. . ★Qinglian Temple, originally named 'Xieshi Temple', is named after its terrain, located in the middle of the mountain cliffs. The temple is divided into two parts, the ancient Qinglian Temple and the new Qinglian Temple, the former is below and the latter is above. Because the Sakyamuni in the temple sits on the lotus seat, it is named Qinglian Temple, the third batch of national protection. . ★Jincheng Jade Emperor Temple, the best preserved and most complete Jade Emperor Temple in Jincheng area, the third batch of national protection. Not only is it known as the 'Astronomical Museum' of ancient times, but it also has many innovations and inspirations in the creation of colored sculpture art. The 260 or so Taoist gods and clay sculptures in it form a system on their own, artistically showing the system of Chinese Taoist gods. Especially the clay sculptures of the Twenty-Eight Mansions are unique in the ancient sculpture relics discovered in the country. . ★Some documentaries about Jincheng China in the Intangible Cultural Heritage 230603 (Shanxi) Between the Mountains and Rivers (Shanxi Travel Variety Show Guest Meng Man) Meet You in Shanxi Aerial Photography China Season 3 Shanxi Sanjin Flavor Shanxi Pasta Documentary Eight Hundred Miles Taihang This is Jincheng National Treasure Shanxi