Jinji Village is located in Xijing Town, northwest of Licheng County, Changzhi City, Shanxi Province, about 32 kilometers away from the county seat, with a total area of 70 square kilometers. It is one of the core scenic spots of Taihang Red Mountain.
Jinji Village Scenic Area integrates "strange, majestic, dangerous and beautiful", with a geological wonder formed three billion years ago - Caishi Canyon, the empty mountain of deep mountain bathing and health, the Jinji Village where the rooster announces the dawn, the cliff ancient temple, the West Meditation Hall where incense is burned and prayed, and the Jiulong Mountain, Shamao Mountain and other scenic spots that climb high and look far away and view the high mountains.
Jinji Village is named after the independence of the mountain shape that resembles the golden rooster. Standing on the Jinji Village Observation Deck, you can watch the magnificent scenery of Taihang Red Mountain such as Emperor Yao's ploughing, Phoenix Mountain, Camel Peak, Nanweiquan Canyon from afar, and see the relics twin towers, cliff people's houses, and Xichan Ancient Temple up close, and you can also take pictures with the Xiongqi Dangerous Peak as the background.
In addition, there is a temple on Jinji Village, called Double Buddha Temple. The Twin Buddha Temple is built in a crescent-shaped cliff recess, which has the charm of landscape painting of "Deep Mountain Tibetan Ancient Temple", and even the shadow of the Twin Buddha Temple can not be seen outside, and the location is very ingenious.
There is no clear historical record of the establishment of Jinji Village and the builders. However, according to the local legend, "the golden rooster called three counties, and the hundred miles of newspapers responded", which is the legend of the golden rooster, that is, the origin of the name of the village.
In general, Jinji Village is not only a natural landscape, but also a place full of mystery and historical and cultural heritage. Whether it's admiring the magnificent natural scenery or exploring the ancient history and culture, it is a place well worth visiting.