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Jin Memorial Temple was built in the Bei Wei Dynasty (386-534) in memory of Shuyu, the second son of Zhouwu kingdom. The Temple is in compound with hall, pavilions, and towers. They along with mountains and streams double back, historical relics, the trees reaching high up to sky set each other off beautifully and form a scenic picture of ancient building and garden. It is famous for its rare large-scale classical garden and ancient building. Inner part of the compound, Cypresses, Nanlao stream and Maid Statue which were enjoyed the reputation of "Three Treasures of Jin Memorial Temple" are great valuable in history, science and art. The compound, a dazzling pearl of China has been preserved as important relic by the state.
Located near Taiyuan, its climate is more or less similar to Taiyuan, therewithal, at foot of a hill and beside water, it is summer and tour resort. In these scenic spots, it is very convenient for accommodation. There are over tens of hotels and restaurant where would supply you local tasty foods and good services. The rice of here has been well known for its crystal clear and delicious.
Tianlong Grottoes:
It lies 40 km in the north west of Taiyuan. Having been a summer palace of Gaohuan, the father of Gaoxiang who was the emperor of the Beiqi Dynasty. Tianlong Mountain, another name of Fangshan is 1700 meters above the sea level. Tianlong Grottoes was built in the Dongwei Dynasty (531-550). After Gaohuan started to chisel the Grottoes, his son Gaoxiang continued, and then, it was chiseled in the Sui and Tang Dynasties time and again. Especially in Tang Dynasty, the construction came to the high speed and level. The sculpture skill in the Tang Dynasty was much precious and really true to life. For instance, in the upper part of the ninth grotto Manshange built in the Tang Dynasty, the sitting statue of Maitreya Buddha about 8 meters in high is the finest to be preserved among the grottoes of Tianlong mountain. The Guanyin standing statue in the lower part of it, 11 meters high is the cream of stone-carvings. Tianlong Mountain covered with pines and cypresses adds another splendid view for this spot.
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