Taiyuan Diantou Ancient Village Travel Guide
Jinyuan District
Scenic spot introduction:
Diantou Village is located at the east entrance of Fengyugou, only 5 kilometers away from the ancient city of Jinyang. Historically, it was the only way from Jinyang City to Shaanxi, Gansu and Ningxia. It was an ancient military castle that was easy to defend but difficult to attack. The entire village is centered on Zizhulin Temple, with a total of more than 3,100 interconnected stone cave dwellings and houses. Currently, more than 360 of them are relatively complete. The ancient village of Diantou has profound historical and cultural heritage. It is not only a corner of Jin culture, but also the carrier of the ancient villages of the Jin Dynasty.Scenic spot features:
leisure, history, cultureTransportation
Scenic spot location:
China>Shanxi Province>Taiyuan City>Jinyuan District
How to get there:
Self-driving route:
From the city, go south along Old Jinci Road, pass the Luocheng Expressway intersection for about two kilometers, and turn west onto Taikoo Road; or go straight from Xiaodian to West Street via Tangcheng Highway. Go west to Old Jinci Road and then turn onto Taikoo Road. Drive about four kilometers along Taikoo Road and you will see the "Diantou Castle".
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Tickets
Ticket prices for Diantou Ancient Village:
none
Scenic area opening hours:
All day
Travel Tips
Best time to visit:
spring, summer, and fall
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