1-day tour to Jiexiu Taihe Rock Memorial Archway + Jiexiu Houtu Temple + Aoshen Tower + Zhang Bi Ancient Fortress [8-person max with door-to-door pickup]

▲ The Taiheyan Glazed Memorial Archway in Jiexiu is a rare all-glazed structure nationwide, adorned with dazzling peacock blue glaze and exquisite carvings of dragons and phoenixes. This masterpiece of Qing Dynasty Jin merchants and glazing craftsmanship captivates at first sight, leaving a lasting impression for millennia.

▲ Jiexiu Houtu Temple was first built during the Northern and Southern Dynasties and underwent multiple renovations and expansions during the Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. The existing structures mostly date from the Hongwu era of the Ming Dynasty to the Daoguang era of the Qing Dynasty. It is one of the larger and well-preserved Taoist temples in North China, often referred to as the "Land of Taoism." The temple's roofs are entirely covered with glazed tiles and components, primarily in yellow, green, and blue hues, creating a vibrant and exquisite display. The craftsmanship of the glazed ridge ornaments, chiwen (roof-end figurines), and other decorative elements is exceptional, earning it the reputation of a "Glazed Art Museum." Currently, Jiexiu Houtu Temple offers free admission, but the final pricing is subject to the attraction's regulations.

▲ Jiexiu Houtu Temple was first built during the Northern and Southern Dynasties and underwent multiple renovations and expansions during the Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. The existing structures mostly date from the Hongwu era of the Ming Dynasty to the Daoguang era of the Qing Dynasty. It is one of the larger and well-preserved Taoist temples in North China, often referred to as the "Land of Taoism." The temple's roofs are entirely covered with glazed tiles and components, primarily in yellow, green, and blue hues, creating a vibrant and exquisite display. The craftsmanship of the glazed ridge ornaments, chiwen (roof-end figurines), and other decorative elements is exceptional, earning it the reputation of a "Glazed Art Museum." Currently, Jiexiu Houtu Temple offers free admission, but the final pricing is subject to the attraction's regulations.

▲ Jiexiu Houtu Temple was first built during the Northern and Southern Dynasties and underwent multiple renovations and expansions during the Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. The existing structures mostly date from the Hongwu era of the Ming Dynasty to the Daoguang era of the Qing Dynasty. It is one of the larger and well-preserved Taoist temples in North China, often referred to as the "Land of Taoism." The temple's roofs are entirely covered with glazed tiles and components, primarily in yellow, green, and blue hues, creating a vibrant and exquisite display. The craftsmanship of the glazed ridge ornaments, chiwen (roof-end figurines), and other decorative elements is exceptional, earning it the reputation of a "Glazed Art Museum." Currently, Jiexiu Houtu Temple offers free admission, but the final pricing is subject to the attraction's regulations.

▲ Jiexiu Houtu Temple was first built during the Northern and Southern Dynasties and underwent multiple renovations and expansions during the Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. The existing structures mostly date from the Hongwu era of the Ming Dynasty to the Daoguang era of the Qing Dynasty. It is one of the larger and well-preserved Taoist temples in North China, often referred to as the "Land of Taoism." The temple's roofs are entirely covered with glazed tiles and components, primarily in yellow, green, and blue hues, creating a vibrant and exquisite display. The craftsmanship of the glazed ridge ornaments, chiwen (roof-end figurines), and other decorative elements is exceptional, earning it the reputation of a "Glazed Art Museum." Currently, Jiexiu Houtu Temple offers free admission, but the final pricing is subject to the attraction's regulations.

▲ Jiexiu Houtu Temple was first built during the Northern and Southern Dynasties and underwent multiple renovations and expansions during the Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. The existing structures mostly date from the Hongwu era of the Ming Dynasty to the Daoguang era of the Qing Dynasty. It is one of the larger and well-preserved Taoist temples in North China, often referred to as the "Land of Taoism." The temple's roofs are entirely covered with glazed tiles and components, primarily in yellow, green, and blue hues, creating a vibrant and exquisite display. The craftsmanship of the glazed ridge ornaments, chiwen (roof-end figurines), and other decorative elements is exceptional, earning it the reputation of a "Glazed Art Museum." Currently, Jiexiu Houtu Temple offers free admission, but the final pricing is subject to the attraction's regulations.

▲ Jiexiu Houtu Temple was first built during the Northern and Southern Dynasties and underwent multiple renovations and expansions during the Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. The existing structures mostly date from the Hongwu era of the Ming Dynasty to the Daoguang era of the Qing Dynasty. It is one of the larger and well-preserved Taoist temples in North China, often referred to as the "Land of Taoism." The temple's roofs are entirely covered with glazed tiles and components, primarily in yellow, green, and blue hues, creating a vibrant and exquisite display. The craftsmanship of the glazed ridge ornaments, chiwen (roof-end figurines), and other decorative elements is exceptional, earning it the reputation of a "Glazed Art Museum." Currently, Jiexiu Houtu Temple offers free admission, but the final pricing is subject to the attraction's regulations.

▲ Jiexiu Houtu Temple was first built during the Northern and Southern Dynasties and underwent multiple renovations and expansions during the Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. The existing structures mostly date from the Hongwu era of the Ming Dynasty to the Daoguang era of the Qing Dynasty. It is one of the larger and well-preserved Taoist temples in North China, often referred to as the "Land of Taoism." The temple's roofs are entirely covered with glazed tiles and components, primarily in yellow, green, and blue hues, creating a vibrant and exquisite display. The craftsmanship of the glazed ridge ornaments, chiwen (roof-end figurines), and other decorative elements is exceptional, earning it the reputation of a "Glazed Art Museum." Currently, Jiexiu Houtu Temple offers free admission, but the final pricing is subject to the attraction's regulations.

▲ Jiexiu Houtu Temple was first built during the Northern and Southern Dynasties and underwent multiple renovations and expansions during the Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. The existing structures mostly date from the Hongwu era of the Ming Dynasty to the Daoguang era of the Qing Dynasty. It is one of the larger and well-preserved Taoist temples in North China, often referred to as the "Land of Taoism." The temple's roofs are entirely covered with glazed tiles and components, primarily in yellow, green, and blue hues, creating a vibrant and exquisite display. The craftsmanship of the glazed ridge ornaments, chiwen (roof-end figurines), and other decorative elements is exceptional, earning it the reputation of a "Glazed Art Museum." Currently, Jiexiu Houtu Temple offers free admission, but the final pricing is subject to the attraction's regulations.

▲ Jiexiu Houtu Temple was first built during the Northern and Southern Dynasties and underwent multiple renovations and expansions during the Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. The existing structures mostly date from the Hongwu era of the Ming Dynasty to the Daoguang era of the Qing Dynasty. It is one of the larger and well-preserved Taoist temples in North China, often referred to as the "Land of Taoism." The temple's roofs are entirely covered with glazed tiles and components, primarily in yellow, green, and blue hues, creating a vibrant and exquisite display. The craftsmanship of the glazed ridge ornaments, chiwen (roof-end figurines), and other decorative elements is exceptional, earning it the reputation of a "Glazed Art Museum." Currently, Jiexiu Houtu Temple offers free admission, but the final pricing is subject to the attraction's regulations.

▲ Jiexiu Houtu Temple was first built during the Northern and Southern Dynasties and underwent multiple renovations and expansions during the Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. The existing structures mostly date from the Hongwu era of the Ming Dynasty to the Daoguang era of the Qing Dynasty. It is one of the larger and well-preserved Taoist temples in North China, often referred to as the "Land of Taoism." The temple's roofs are entirely covered with glazed tiles and components, primarily in yellow, green, and blue hues, creating a vibrant and exquisite display. The craftsmanship of the glazed ridge ornaments, chiwen (roof-end figurines), and other decorative elements is exceptional, earning it the reputation of a "Glazed Art Museum." Currently, Jiexiu Houtu Temple offers free admission, but the final pricing is subject to the attraction's regulations.

▲ Xianshen Tower is a domestic cross-shaped Xieshan-style overpass building that combines glazed and wooden construction techniques, representing another masterpiece integrating these two crafts. It is a unique architectural treasure, not only being the only extant Zoroastrian building in China but also a wooden masterpiece embodying the wisdom and artistry of ancient craftsmen. Xianshen Tower, along with Feiyun Tower and Qiufeng Tower in Wanrong, and Guanque Tower in Puzhou, is collectively known as the "Four Great Towers of Shanxi." Together, they carry the profound historical heritage of the Shanxi region and the diverse characteristics of Chinese civilization. Currently, Xianshen Tower is under maintenance and not open to the public, but visitors can still admire its exterior.

▲ Xianshen Tower is a domestic cross-gabled street-crossing building that combines glazed tile and wooden construction techniques, representing another masterpiece integrating these two crafts. It is a unique architectural treasure, not only the sole surviving Zoroastrian building in China but also a wooden masterpiece embodying the wisdom and artistry of ancient craftsmen. Xianshen Tower, along with Feiyun Tower and Qiufeng Tower in Wanrong, and Guanque Tower in Puzhou, are collectively known as the "Four Great Towers of Shanxi." Together, they carry the profound historical heritage of the Shanxi region and showcase the diverse characteristics of Chinese civilization.

▲ Zhang Bi Ancient Fortress is a rare existing ancient miniature "castle" in China that integrates military defense, residence, production, astral worship, and religious activities. It is renowned worldwide for its unique structure of "visible fortress with hidden tunnels" and has been honored as "China's First Astrological Village" and "Ancient Underground Tunnel Museum." Zhang Bi Ancient Fortress is far more than an ordinary ancient village. It is an underground maze, a three-dimensional history book, and a unique treasure blending military, astrological, religious, and folk cultures. If you are interested in ancient military engineering, mysterious cultures, or historical architecture, Zhang Bi Ancient Fortress will bring you surprises and discoveries beyond imagination.

▲ Zhang Bi Ancient Fortress is a rare existing ancient miniature "castle" in China that integrates military defense, residence, production, astral worship, and religious activities. It is renowned worldwide for its unique structure of "visible fortress with hidden tunnels" and has been honored as "China's First Astrological Village" and "Ancient Underground Tunnel Museum." Zhang Bi Ancient Fortress is far more than an ordinary ancient village. It is an underground maze, a three-dimensional history book, and a unique treasure blending military, astrological, religious, and folk cultures. If you are interested in ancient military engineering, mysterious cultures, or historical architecture, Zhang Bi Ancient Fortress will bring you surprises and discoveries beyond imagination.