Shanxi's existing ancient buildings rank first in the country, with 50 national key protection sites and more than 400 provincial-level ones. Wutai Mountain, one of the four Buddhist holy places, has a thousand-year-old temple group. Among them, nanzenji is the oldest existing wooden structure building in China. Wuke Temple and Xiantong Temple, which integrate various buildings from the Northern Wei Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty, are the most famous. Mount Hengshan Hanging Monastery, built in the Northern Wei Dynasty, hangs on the precipice and is famous for its strange risks. Taiyuan Jinci is a tourist attraction with various forms of ancient buildings. Pingyao Ancient City is one of the three existing ancient cities in China, and it is listed in the World Cultural Heritage List. Ruicheng Yongle Palace is a typical Taoist temple complex in Yuan Dynasty, and the murals in the palace are the treasures of China's painting art; Yongji Pujiu Temple is the west wing. The place where the story of Yingying Biography takes place; Jiezhou Guandi Temple is the largest martial temple in China. Yungang Grottoes, one of the three major Buddhist grottoes in China, are magnificent. Carefully carved; Yingxian Wooden Pagoda was built in Wen Dynasty, with a height of 67.438+0 meters, which is the tallest ancient wooden structure in China. Qiao Family Courtyard in Qixian County, which is famous for filming "Hanging Red Lantern High", plus Qu Family Courtyard in Qixian County. The Wangs Courtyard in Lingshi, Sanduotang in Taigu and * * * together constitute the folk culture of quadrangles in Jinzhong, Shanxi. Shanxi is famous for its mountains and rivers, rich in natural scenery resources and beautiful. Hengshan Mountain in Beiyue is one of the five mountains and a national scenic spot. Mianshan has a pleasant climate and has been a summer resort since ancient times. A famous official of the state of Jin was burned to death on this mountain between pushing and hugging his mother. North Wudang Mountain, Lingkong Mountain and Guancen Mountain also have their own characteristics. Hukou Waterfall of the Yellow River is the second largest waterfall in China after Huangguoshu Waterfall. It is a national-level scenic spot: there are also natural reserves such as Pangquangou, Luya Mountain, Lishan Mountain and Manghe River in Shanxi with beautiful scenery. The scenery is different, including ancient and famous trees and rare animals. Brown eared pheasant is a national rare animal.
There are many kinds of local products in Shanxi. Xinghua Village Fenjiu is a famous historical wine in China, which is beautiful as crystal, fragrant and delicious, and sells well at home and abroad. Shanxi mature vinegar is sweet and sour, which is not only good for seasoning, but also good for digestion, beauty and sterilization. Qinzhou yellow millet is shaped like a pearl and is a royal tribute; Pingyao beef is full of color and flavor; Qingxu grape, Fenyang walnut. Willow and date palm. Tongchuan pear. Famous local products such as Taiyuan Brain also have different flavors and endless aftertaste.
Shanxi is an old revolutionary base area, with revolutionary sites and cultural relics all over the province. The former site of the famous Eighth Route Army Headquarters, the Eighth Route Army Arsenal in Huangyadong, Licheng and the Wenshui Liu Hulan Memorial Hall.