Highlights

Jinci Temple
Located 25 kilometers of Taiyuan City, Jinci Temple is a combination of historical cultural relics and beautiful landscapes. Jinci Temple is world-famous because it is an ancient ancestral temple, something which is rare in China.The history of Jinci Temple could be traced back to 3,000 years ago (the Western Zhou Dynasty).

here are three wonders that attract people from across the world to the temple. These are: The Figures of The Maidservants, the Zhou Cypress and the Never Aging Spring. Each of the Figures of the Maidservants are colored clay sculptures made during the Song Dynasty (960-1279). Whether these statuettes are washing, sweeping or dancing, they are all sculpted in a vivid and natural way.

Twin Pagoda Temple

There are two 53-meter-tall pagodas standing in the temple, hence the name "Twin Pagoda Temple". History records reveal that the temple and two pagodas were built in 1608 during the Ming Dynasty.

Each of the pagodas has 13 stories and is made entirely of bricks and stone. The exterior was sculptured in the shape of an octagon and decorated with the exquisite flying eaves.The best time to visit the temple is in spring when all the peony flowers are in their full bloom.