Scenic spot introduction:

The Dazhai Scenic Area in Xiyang, Shanxi Province integrates ecological scenery tourism, historical heritage and cultural tourism, and folk customs tourism. It is a revolutionary education base and the best place for rural tourism and forest tourism. In the past, Dazhai was a land of barren mountains and rivers, and life was very difficult. In 1964, Chairman Mao's words "Learn from Daqing in industry and Dazhai in agriculture" made Dazhai a model for self-reliance in farmland infrastructure, which was promoted by the government to all rural areas in China, thus making Dazhai famous in China and even the world for more than ten years. . Today, Dazhai has become a beautiful park mountain village and a mature agricultural tourism area, attracting more than 10 million people to visit, study and travel. Many national leaders and friends from all walks of life from more than 130 countries have also visited Leaving footprints here shows the charm of Dazhai.

Attractions distribution:

Dazhai Scenic Area is located in the south of Xiyang in central Jinzhong, at the foothills of Taihang Mountain. The main attractions include National Unity Forest, Educated Youth Forest, Military and Civilian Pool, Zhou Enlai Rest Hall, Supporting Farmers Pool, Lianjian Pool, Chen Yonggui Tomb, Tomb of Old Heroes, Guo Moruo Poetry Monument, Sun Qian Memorial Site, Dazhai Exhibition Hall, Chen Yonggui Statue, Unity Dazhai Aqueduct, Dazhai Cultural Square, Dazhai Strange Stone Exhibition Hall, Dazhai Rice Terraces (Langwozhang), Dazhai Forest Park (Hutoushan), Chen Yonggui’s former residence, Daliu Tree, train leather cave dwellings, Dazhai New Residence, Zhou Enlai Memorial Pavilion and other tourist attractions.

Scenic spot qualifications:

National 4A-level scenic spot

Scenic spot features:

Leisure, sightseeing, history and culture, red tourism, exhibition halls, former residences of celebrities, former sites, mountains, forests

Scenic spot map:

Scenic spot map
Attraction Address
Travel Guide

Travel Notes of Travellers:

  • Tiedan: The Edge of Mount Wutai

Best time to visit:

All seasons

Shopping recommendations:

Red souvenirs such as books and medals, Dazhai buckwheat cakes, Xiyang native eggs, and Dazhai flavor vinegar.

Scenic spot map:

Scenic spot map
Tourist Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China>Shanxi Province>Jinzhong City>Xiyang County>Dazhai Town

How to get there:

Bus route: Take a bus from Taiyuan or Yangquan to Xiyang County. After arriving in Xiyang, take a taxi to Dazhai, which is 7 kilometers away. The fare is 10 yuan for a Xiali car and 5 yuan for a motorcycle. You can also take minibus No. 4 at the bus station to Dazhai. Village. The ticket price is 1 yuan and the waiting time is uncertain. This kind of bus leaves from the bus station in one hour and reaches Dazhai in 30 minutes. From Dazhai back to Xiyang County, the earliest minibus arrives at 8:00 and the latest one arrives at Dazhai at 18:30
Self-driving route: follow G207 and turn to the Liuma Line to Dazhai .

Scenic area map:

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Attraction Tickets

Xiyang Dazhai ticket price:

Adults 58 yuan

Free admission: active military personnel, disabled people, seniors over 70 years old, children below 1.2 meters

Half-ticket: senior citizens aged 60-70, students above 1.2 meters tall

Scenic area opening hours:

Summer 08:00—19:00

Winter 08:30—17:00

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