By the apricot blossom village, encounter Taifu Temple: a cup of Fenjiu, a hall full of immortals and Buddhas

Plan 1: Budget · National Treasure Introductory Line (Deep Tour for Around 100 Yuan) Suitable for: Ancient architecture enthusiasts, students, cultural check-in travelers Core principle: Focus on core cultural relics, use public transportation, see real national treasures at the lowest cost Itinerary Morning: Take the bus from Fenyang to Xinghua Village Town, walk to Taifu Temple → Focus on admiring the Ming Dynasty polychrome sculptures in the Haotian Jade Emperor Hall (the lineup of heavenly soldiers and generals is stunning) → Closely observe the suspended sculptures in the Wuyue Hall (Four Mountains Gods’ Patrol Painting) Noon: Taste authentic knife-cut noodles in Xinghua Village (about 15 yuan per person) Afternoon: Study Jin Dynasty inscriptions → Walk around to appreciate Yuan Dynasty architectural structures → Free viewing platform for a distant view of Xinghua Village distillery Budget details Tickets about 20 yuan, round-trip transportation ≤ 30 yuan Bring your own water bottle, rest by the ancient well inside the temple Average cost per person: ≤ 80 yuan Experience essence: Enjoy polychrome sculpture treasures comparable to Shuanglin Temple for the price of a fast meal Plan 2: Comfortable · Elegant Tasting Line (In-depth Experience Tour) Suitable for: Cultural deep travelers, photography enthusiasts, family study tours Core principle: Professional explanation + slow-paced tasting + special experiences Itinerary Morning: Drive to the scenic area → Specially hired cultural relics protector explains (interpreting polychrome sculpture craftsmanship and Taoist stories) → Focus on photographing details of the Twenty-Eight Mansions polychrome sculptures Noon: Try the “Wine Capital Banquet” at a specialty restaurant in Xinghua Village (Fenjiu used in dishes) Afternoon: Experience rubbing inscriptions technique (reservation required) → Taste Fenyang specialty walnut curd → Extended visit to Fenjiu Old Workshop Museum Quality upgrade Hire local experts to explain polychrome sculpture art (about 100 yuan/session) Stay at a hotel in Fenyang city, night tour of Wenhu Scenic Area Average cost per person: 200-300 yuan (including meals, explanation, tickets) Experience value: From “watching” to “understanding,” complete an in-depth appreciation of Taoist art Plan 3: Business · Customized Elegant Gathering Line (Cultural Exclusive Tour) Suitable for: Corporate elegant gatherings, cultural inspection groups, high-end photography groups Core principle: Private viewing + master interpretation + cultural elegant gathering Itinerary VIP privileges: Direct car to the temple front → Accompanied by cultural relics experts (authorized close-up viewing of polychrome sculpture details) → Professional cultural relic photography follow-up Customized modules: Taoist art class: Hold a lecture on “Comparative Study of Shanxi Temple Polychrome Sculptures” inside the temple Elegant gathering experience: Host a Fenjiu tasting event in the ancient temple courtyard (combined with Taoist health culture) Intangible cultural heritage workshop: Learn local Di Yangge mask making with intangible cultural heritage inheritors Extended design: Link with Xinghua Village Fenjiu Cultural Scenic Area, customize a “Soul of Wine, Rhythm of Sculpture” 2-day line Exclusive services Private viewing during non-open hours (polychrome sculptures in morning light are most enchanting) Customized “Taoist health cuisine” (local specialty ingredients combined with Fenjiu) Budget per person: 500 yuan+ (varies by customization level) Core value: Host a high-end cultural elegant gathering integrating cultural relics, fine wine, and intangible heritage in a thousand-year-old Taoist temple Travel tips Best time: Early morning or after rain, polychrome sculpture colors are most vibrant Photography tips: Bring a telephoto lens to capture suspended sculpture details, use a polarizing filter to eliminate glass reflections Cultural tip: Learn about the Taoist deity system in advance for a more interesting visit [From the national treasure shock of a 20-yuan ticket to a 500-yuan customized cultural feast, Taifu Temple has prepared three surprises for connoisseurs] Shanxi ancient architecture