Shanxi
Shanxi independent travel guide (2025): top things to do, popular tourism attractions, itinerary planning, accommodation, food, transportation, weather, and more - everything you need to know (updated September 2025) | Trip.com
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Recommended trip: 5–10 day(s)
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Things to do in Shanxi
What to do
Looking for things to do in Shanxi? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Where to stay
Discover the most popular places to stay in Shanxi, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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What to eat
Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Shanxi dishes and foodie spots.
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The clay sculptures of the Hell Mansion are truly shocking
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Popular Types of Attractions in Shanxi
Historical attractions | Nature and wildlife | Natural scenery | Mountain climbing | Sightseeing tours | Night view | Boat tour | Cultural institutions | Museums | Themed exhibition halls | Science & technology museums | Outdoor activities | Parks | Amusement parks | Ice and snow parks | Exhibitions & events | Performances | Exhibitions | Concerts | Leisure activities | Farms and pastures | Camping and campsites | Spa/massage | Water sports | Skybound experiences
Popular Attractions in Shanxi
Pingyao Ancient City | “Seeing Pingyao” | Pingyao Ancient City Wall | Xuankong Temple | Wutai Mountain | Yungang Grottoes | Xuankong Temple | Heng Shan Mountain | Yungang Grottoes | Jinci Museum | Shanxi Museum | Taiyuan Botanical Garden | Yungang Grottoes | Xuankong Temple | Huayan Monastery | Taihang Grand Canyon Scenic Area | Eight Spring Gap | Grand Canyon of Taihang | The Hukou Waterfall Scenic Area | Mount Yun Scenic Area | Hukou Waterfall tourist area of the Yellow River | Wutai Mountain | Yanmenguan | Xinzhou Ancient City | Yuntai Mountain Scenic Area | Taihang Grand Canyon Scenic Area | Millennium City Park | The Hukou Waterfall Scenic Area | Little Western Paradise | Guangsheng Temple
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Popular Restaurants in Shanxi
Qing He Yuan | LIN XAING ZHAI RESTAURANT | SHANXI HOTEL·Restaurant | JIN WEI ER | FENG LIN GE | 山西潇河新城万达锦华酒店·品珍中餐厅 | Bingcui Restaurant | 太原面食店(解放路店) | Hao GangGang YangZaGe Dian (LiuXiang) | SHAN XI GUILD HALL | 百膳囍饭店 | TIANYUANKUI | 恒義诚·老鼠窟国营饭店(桥头街店) | 山西潇河新城万达锦华酒店·北岸全日餐厅 | 龙聚祥烧麦馆(鼓楼店) | 鼓楼羊杂割(双塔西街店) | 杨记灌肠(食品街店) | BING RIVER TASTE | LAO YE MIAO FENG WEI MEI SHI FU | LAO TAI YUAN KITCHEN | Shun liu'er | GU LOU SLICED NOODLES | LAO TAI YUAN KITCHEN | Zhuoxi Hotel·Lan Yue Western Restaurant | 御·高级日料(湖滨店) | 伍贰赫兹·云上法餐厅(太原店) | 老刘蒸饺·清真餐厅 | LI WAI YUAN | XING HUA TANG | KAI GE JIU LOU
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Popular Trip Moments
Taihang Mountain Grand Canyon Baquan Gorge, a breathtaking encounter with mountains and waters | Datong Ancient City Highlights Travel Guide | Travel through five thousand years! Linfen's popular route: Touch the roots of Chinese civilization, savor the world of noodles | Hongda Hotel: Cleaner than home, cheaper than your budget! | The Three-Legged Cat's Rampage | 3-Day Self-Drive Tour with Kids in Hebei and Shanxi | China Tour Maoxian County Talpo Ancient Village Special Tourism | Luyashan | Ten-Thousand-Year Ice Cave, Alpine Meadows, Cliffside Villages, and the Source of the Fen River All Checked In | Encounter a Romantic Cloudscape at Wangmangling | A trip to Shanxi, China: Pingyao City, Pingyao City God Temple, and Mount Wutai | Recommended attractions around Beijing Airport, Taiyuan, China | ☕️ Tang Fang Hanyun Pavilion - Datong 🇨🇳 | 🕌 Datong Temple Day Trip Guide 🇨🇳 | Shanxi hides a "living history book by the Great Wall"! Spend a whole day exploring Daixian Ancient City, sore feet totally worth it | Taiyuan Night View Walking Tour – This route guarantees perfect photos! #TaiyuanCitywalk | Shanxi's Unique Attractions: Hanging Temple of Mount Heng and Yingxian Wooden Pagoda | China Shanxi trip Yungang Grottoes Great Buddha | Echoes of Time—The Valley Imprint of the Dazhai Spirit | Stay at Hunyuan State Office Inn and embark on a cultural journey through the ancient city! | Taiyuan Three-Day Must-See Travel Guide | Five Terraces Mountain 2-Day 1-Night Local Guide | Shanxi's Hidden National Treasure Guangsheng Temple｜Filming Location of "Journey to the West" + Stunning Yuan Dynasty Murals! | You won't believe it! Shuozhou hides an ancient city that has been "alive" for a thousand years, where every casual shot looks like a stunning ancient-style blockbuster📸
| Northern Shanxi Slow Life Guide! Check in to the Designer Hot Spring Secret Spot | Who gets it?! Shanxi hides a "mini Jiuzhaigou," so cool at 22℃ in summer you won't want to leave, 90% of people haven't discovered it yet!
| Hukou Waterfall is absolutely breathtaking | Who gets it?! Yangquan hides a "fairy mountain" that's 100% photo-worthy, and you can have a blast for just 50 per person. | You won't believe it! Yangquan hides a park with a "natural oxygen bar + red landmark" double buff, perfect for photos. Folks! I recently discovered a place in Yangquan
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