Jiangzhou Old Town, Xinjiang
绛州古城
The old town of Jiangzhou in Xinjiang County, with a Yuan dynasty prefectural hall, the Sui dynasty garden Jiangshouju Garden and Pools, and the Bluish-Green Stele at Longxing Temple. The historic buildings are concentrated here.
Xinjiang, called Jiangzhou in ancient times, has an old town on a high terrace on the north bank of the Fen River, and it is rich in historic buildings. The Jiangzhou Hall is a Yuan dynasty prefectural government hall with rough timber structure. It is one of the earlier surviving prefectural government buildings in China and a national key cultural relic protection unit. Next to it, Jiangshouju Garden and Pools was first built in the Sui dynasty and is one of the earliest surviving classical gardens in China. Longxing Temple stands on the terrace and houses the Tang dynasty seal-script stele Biluo Stele. Climbing the terrace offers a view over the old town. Allow about half a day for walking. Ticket prices vary by site, so check each one. It is about 70 km from downtown Yuncheng, roughly 1 hour by car.
Opening hours
About 08:30–17:30
Nearby sights
- Qinglong Temple, Jishan
- Sima Guang Shrine and Tombs
- Feiyun Tower, Wanrong Dongyue Temple
- Mausoleum and Temple of Emperor Shun
- Li Family Compound (Yanjing)
- Yuncheng Museum
- Yuncheng Salt Lake
- Changping Guandi Family Temple