Shanxi

Shanxi is a "treasure trove of ancient Chinese architecture." Seventy percent of the wooden buildings predating the Yuan dynasty are in Shanxi; From the Tang architecture of Foguang Temple to the Ming city walls of Pingyao, a thousand years have passed

Suggested stay4-5 nights

Best monthsSummer and autumn

Travel rhythmCompact

In depth

Pingyao Ancient City and Wang Family Courtyard in central Jin tell stories of the wealth of Jin merchants; In the north, the Yungang Grottoes and the wooden pagoda of Yingxian are awe-inspiring by the craftsmanship of the Northern Wei and Liao dynasties; The Buddhist holy site of Mount Wutai stands dotted with halls. Following the Taihang Mountains and the Yellow River, Hukou Waterfall roars in Jixian; Yanmen Pass, Hukou, and Qikou ancient towns link the vastness of the frontier and the Yellow River. A bowl of knife-cut noodles and a plate of aged vinegar are the homesickness of Shanxi people.

Sample route

Shanxi: 4-5 nights

Day 1: Pingyao, Wang Family Courtyard
Day 2: Yungang Grottoes and Yingxian Wooden Pagoda
Day 3 Wutai Mountain
Day 4 Hukou Waterfall / Yanmen Pass

Shanxi

In depth

Shanxi: 4-5 nights

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