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Shanxi | Exploring the Millennia-Old Roots of Chinese Civilization at Wanrong Houtu Temple

Wanrong Houtu Temple truly deserves the title "The Crown of Temples in the Nation"❗ This is the oldest sacrificial site of the Chinese nation ➡ Dedicated to the Mother Earth, carrying a thousand-year history of worship from the Yellow Emperor to Emperor Zhenzong of Song ➡ The inheritance site of the national intangible cultural heritage "Houtu Sacrifice" ➡ One of the origins of the root ancestor culture of China! Stunning architecture recreated ➡ The wood and stone carvings are amazing! Every detail shows exquisite craftsmanship, and the carvings on the beams are incredibly delicate. ➡ The pinnacle of Chinese architectural aesthetics, every snapshot looks like a masterpiece. 📍Address: Wanrong County, Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province 🕰Opening Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM (slight adjustments in peak and off seasons) 🎫Tickets: 80 RMB/person in peak season, 60 RMB/person in off season (online booking available)
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