Pond Temple
by QuintessentialEff
Feb 7, 2025
Yuncheng is a hidden gem of a tourist city located in southern Shanxi. Not only is it affordable, but it also has many attractions. Check out this one-day tour guide for Yuncheng.
First stop
Salt Lake is the most stunning natural landscape in Yuncheng. If Dali has Erhai Lake, Yuncheng has Salt Lake. The blue lake water gives this inland city the illusion of being by the sea. Ride along Salt Lake, stroll along the salt flats, and admire the colorful Salt Lake. Free
Second stop
Visit the old street of the South City Wall by the Salt Lake River and the Salt Lake Museum to learn about the history of salt culture in Yuncheng.
Third stop
The Pool God Temple was built in the Tang Dynasty. It is a symbol of the ancient people's worship of natural gods and the inheritance of salt culture. The Pool God Temple is a well-preserved ancient temple site. The layout of the three courtyards and the style of the three main halls arranged side by side are also a major feature of the Pool God Temple.
Fourth stop
Visit Gu Street, themed around salt culture and Guan Gong culture, and visit the Yuan Dynasty Guan Wang Temple and the Qing Dynasty Bell and Drum Tower. At night, there is a food night market street where you can taste authentic Yuncheng flavors.
Food recommendations: Roujiamo, Yangrou Paomo, and Dapanji
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