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Best Things to Do
Top 50 Best Things to Do near Xiaoyi [2025]
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Longmen Grottoes
4.7
/5
50058 reviews
9.0
From AU$ 19.17
Based on 1,621 reviews
Longmen Station/Municipal government | >100 km from downtown
Phone +86037965980972
Address: 13 Long Men Zhong Jie, Luolong District, Luoyang, Henan, China, 471023
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-5 hours
Highlights:
View grottoes on 1 km of cliffs along the Yi River
1 km cliffs & grottoes
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Only after actually visiting the Longmen Grottoes did I realize they weren't nestled deep in the mountains, but on the banks of a river.
Entering them in person, standing at their feet, gazing up at the massive Buddha sculptures, gazing and being gazed at, I felt a grandeur and a sense of overwhelming power that can't be captured in videos or photos.
Walking along both sides of the Irrawaddy River, I realized Chiang Kai-shek and Soong Ching-kuo's villas were once located here, and that the Xiangshan (Fragrant Mountain) that Xiangshan lay Buddhists referred to was the Xiangshan Temple here.
Reading a thousand books is not as good as traveling a thousand miles; the answers are always on the road.
The scenic area is generally okay, but the battery car charges are not standard. The Vairocana Buddha is very magnificent! Many taxis near the scenic area do not use meters and charge a fixed price. The Didi I called did not reach the taxi station! I had to take the battery car out before I could take a Didi!
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The Hukou Waterfall Scenic Area
4.7
/5
16752 reviews
8.6
From AU$ 10.65
Based on 213 reviews
Hukou Waterfall Scenic Area | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8603577955000
Address: Yanhu Road, Hukou Town, Jixian County, Linfen City, Shanxi Province
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Spring & fall thunderous waterfall
See the Thundering Falls in spring and fall
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Although it was crowded during the May Day holiday, it was still worth a visit! You can queue up to go down to the Dragon Cave, and the scenery below is also unique. It is worth a visit, but be sure to go early! ! !
The Hukou Waterfall on the Yellow River is definitely worth seeing to experience the majestic power of the Mother River. Both the Shanxi and Shaanxi sides said they could feel the roar of the Yellow River more clearly on their side. So, I suggest building a bridge so we can visit both sides and compare the two.
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Jinci Museum
4.8
/5
13115 reviews
8.6
From AU$ 17.04
Based on 119 reviews
Taiyuan Ancient County/Jinci Temple | 85.7 km from downtown
Phone +864006088608
Address: In Jinci Park, Jinyuan District, Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
Highlights:
Growing Buddhist Relics Tower overlooking Jinci's panorama
Jinci's Three Treasures showcase ancient architectural charm
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It's very beautiful, especially seeing the Panlong Pillar, I was shocked. There are many ancient trees in the Jin Temple, the oldest of which is 3,200 years old. It's amazing! There are national treasures everywhere. It's worth it. I want to go again in the future.
The most worthwhile scenic spot in Taiyuan. I go there at least 6 times a year. It has rich cultural connotations and a lot of history to learn. It covers a wide range of history, including the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, the Tang Dynasty and the Song Dynasty, as well as modern history.
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Pingyao Ancient City
4.6
/5
20430 reviews
8.5
From AU$ 26.20
Based on 1,382 reviews
Inside Pingyao Ancient City | 36.4 km from downtown
Phone +8603545690000
Address: No. 58 Zhaobi South Street, Pingyao County, Jinzhong City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 days
Highlights:
Enjoy stunning sunset views from the city wall in the evening
World-class photography exhibition
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Pingyao Ancient City is quite large. There are electric cars (10 yuan per trip) that go from the parking lot at Xiaoximen to the ancient city. There are many of these cars at the entrances of the city's tourist attractions. You need to buy a pass to visit the attractions in the ancient city.
Compared to all the famous ancient cities in China, Pingyao Ancient City can truly be described as a truly ancient city. It retains the features of an ancient city, with its escort agencies, banks, government offices, City God Temple, and Confucian Temple all well-preserved. The only drawback is the lack of signage leading into the ancient city. I wonder if the scenic area is deliberately trying to encourage electric taxi drivers to take advantage of short journeys, but they're taking detours to justify the distance and charge a ten-yuan fare per person. The scenic area also has plenty of clean restrooms, which I commend for their management.
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Yingxian Wooden Pagoda
4.8
/5
14606 reviews
8.4
From AU$ 5.33
Based on 182 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8603495088889
Address: Northwest corner of Yingxian city, Shuozhou city
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
11-foot Buddha statue inside
Panoramic views of nature & history
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The thousand-year-old wooden tower, all wooden structure, is the filming location of the Black Myth Wukong game. It is really beautiful. Others find it boring. In order to protect the wooden tower, only one floor is currently open. It's a pity, but it is amazing. It seems that every scenery in Shanxi is amazing. I heard that the tower is slowly tilting and cannot be repaired. The mortise and tenon structure is too complicated. I suggest buying a ticket to go in and see it, not the appearance. It is worth seeing it inside to see this thousand-year-old wooden tower.
In terms of scenery, this tower is truly stunning. As for the story, it's definitely worth finding a guide to listen carefully and see the story carefully; otherwise, it's hard to understand why this tower is so famous.
The parking lot is spacious, and even during May Day, you can still get a tour guide. Although the line to enter the tower looked long, it didn't take long, and the inside is worth seeing.
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Little Western Paradise
4.8
/5
3545 reviews
8.2
From AU$ 7.46
90 km from downtown
Phone +8603576733033
Address: Xiaoxitian, Xicheng Qu, Beijing Shi, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 2 hours
Highlights:
Check out Black Myth: Wukong
Ancient Zen temple from Ming
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"Stories of buildings hanging high, clusters of flowers, auspicious clouds swirling, colorful waves flowing, light and shadow trembling" - Before Xiaoxitian, there was no hall full of hanging sculptures, and after Xiaoxitian, there is no hall full of hanging sculptures.
Even on a rainy Wednesday morning, off-season, there were still a lot of tourists! The attraction isn't large, but the main hall was packed, people pressed against each other, crowding in! The hanging sculptures are vibrantly colored, intricately layered, and dazzling, a visual feast!
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Hukou Waterfall tourist area of the Yellow River
4.6
/5
13066 reviews
8.2
From AU$ 19.17
Hukou Waterfall Scenic Area | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8609114838030
Address: Yanhu Road, Hukou Town, Yichuan County, Yan'an City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Feel waterfall's power up close
Hukou Waterfall panoramic view
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I stayed in Linfen and the navigation was wrong. I came to Hukou Waterfall on the Shaanxi side and felt a little dizzy. The scenic area is good overall. The car was parked at the visitor center and the bus was taken to the waterfall. The Shaanxi side is basically parallel to the waterfall and slightly downward.
Hukou Waterfall on the Yellow River is a Chinese wonder worth a once-in-a-lifetime visit. It's recommended to view it from either Shaanxi or Shanxi Province. From the Shaanxi side, traditional buildings are dotted with scattered red flags. Shaanxi offers magnificent views of Hukou, with its cascading rock formations along the shore. Stand by the river and marvel at the cascading, geometric structure of the waterfall.
Ke Zhenliang leaped over Hukou Waterfall on the Yellow River, watched by millions. A sculpture commemorates his impossible feat.
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Wutai Mountain
4.6
/5
8124 reviews
8.0
From AU$ 10.65
Based on 440 reviews
Wuye Temple | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8618634384269
Address: 205 Provincial Rd, Wutai Xian, Xinzhou Shi, Shanxi Sheng, China, 035515
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-3 days
Highlights:
Pilgrimage to five unique peaks
Panoramic view of Mount Wutai
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Mount Wutai is so big that you don't have to worry about the route when you join a tour group. Those who travel independently can take the free shuttle bus in the scenic area and play from stop to stop. When you are tired, you can get on the bus, and when you are not tired, you can walk around. It is quite suitable, but there are too many people. September is the off-season and there are not many people, but there are still crowds of people. The reception level in the scenic area is limited, and there are queues in the toilets. The queuing phenomenon in the scenic area is serious, so some people will go there again and again. Below Dailuoding, there is a slow slope when you come down. If people want to rest, there is a very small step on the side with an iron frame next to it to sit on. However, there is no sign on the step and the bricks on the ground are gray, which is particularly difficult to distinguish. I sat there for less than 20 minutes and three or four people sprained their ankles, but I forgot to take pictures. I hope the scenic area will consider being more humane when designing the rest platform.
I bought my Mount Wutai ticket and the Wuye Bodhisattva Body-Expanding Talisman on Ctrip. On the bus to Mount Wutai, the driver told me my Ctrip ticket might not work. I was apprehensive. Could Ctrip be so unreliable? Then I figured I could just buy new tickets at the customer service center. I was immediately able to enter after swiping my ID at the entrance gate. What a relief! Ctrip is trustworthy!
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Yanmenguan
4.7
/5
5513 reviews
8.0
From AU$ 18.11
Based on 5 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8603506100519
Address: Daixian, Xinzhou, Shanxi, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-4 hours
Highlights:
Yang Family's legendary statue
Walk ancient Great Wall path
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The round-trip sightseeing bus, entering and exiting from the north, costs 10 yuan. You'll need to get on the bus to reach the scenic area ticket office (though it's not necessary. I saw that the bus can be driven to the scenic area ticket office). If you're physically fit, you can hike the 2 kilometers, though the uphill slope is a bit tiring). The scenic area is famous, but there's not much to see. The mountain is foggy. The weather is unpredictable, and you can't predict which cloud will bring rain. Wear sneakers with non-slip soles if you're entering and exiting from the north. It takes about 2 hours. If you're walking the entire route, both north and south, it depends on your physical fitness.
I arrived at the Yanmen Pass that I had longed for. It has a long history and is magnificent. I felt the long history of Chinese culture. I climbed the Great Wall, walked from the North Gate to the South Gate, and then walked from the South Gate to the North Gate. The experience was simply too great.
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The Qiao Family Courtyard
4.6
/5
12371 reviews
8.0
From AU$ 24.50
Based on 258 reviews
Qiao Family Courtyard | 65.4 km from downtown
Phone +8603543831421
Address: Qiaojiabao Village, Dongguan Town, Ji County, Jinzhong City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Exquisite wood & stone carvings
200-year-old Jin merchant architecture
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The area is quite large. The first area is well-informed and worth a look. However, I wasn't very interested in the subsequent exhibitions. A tour guide would have been a good way to learn more.
The tour guide spoke very well and was very patient. I learned a lot about the history of Qiao Family Courtyard. She asked questions and took photos as we walked. There were also elderly people present. The explanation, which was supposed to last from one to one and a half hours, stretched to two hours without any impatience. I was very happy.
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