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Top 11 Best Things to Do in Jinzhong - 2024

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Updated May 2024
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    󰺂8.5
    4.5/5
    12958 Review
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 1371 reviews
    "I also grew up in the ancient city. I went to Pingyao, Shanxi. It was a different customs. Although the ancient city was close to the age, the style and humanities were different. It was also very interesting. Shanxi people were very enthusiastic and hardworking. I bought old vinegar. It is brewed in the vinegar workshop of the Zhenger Bajing ancestral. The building is also very distinctive! Stayed for one night at the gate of Jinshang's Mansion, and experienced the life of Jinshang's young grandmother through time and space."
    Pingyao.Inside Pingyao Old City
    73.5km from downtown
    Highlights: The Pingyao Ancient City is one of the most well-preserved ancient cities in China and a world cultural heritage site. It used to be China's financial center in the late Qing Dynasty. Now, the streets, shops, and houses in the ancient city still maintain its traditional layout and style. When you enter this once prosperous ancient city, you will be readily brought back to the period when Shanxi's merchant culture was at its peak. With regards to food, the beef of Pingyao is also well-renowned. Towards the end of the Qing Dynasty when Empress Dowager Cixi passed by the ancient city, she loved eatng Pingyao beef.
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    󰺂7.9
    4.5/5
    6889 Review
    From24.47
    "Qiao's compound Xiucai said that the tour guide Wang Shanshan explained clearly and meticulously. Qiao's family has a long history and beautiful sculptures. The royal palace and the private house are worth recommending."
    Qi County.Qiao Family Courtyard
    41.6km from downtown
    Highlights: Qiao Family Courtyard, also known as “Central Courtyard”, is located in the middle of Qiaojiabao Village, Jixian County. It was the residence of Qiao Zhiyang, a famous commercial and financial capitalist, during the Qing Dynasty. It was also the filming location of more than 30 film and television works, such as “Qiao Family Courtyard” and “Raise The Red Lantern”. If you have seen these movies, then you must be familiar with the scenes here: rows of high-hanging red lanterns, high brick walls, exquisite carvings, beautiful arched cornices and deep lanes, this is the famous Qiao Family Courtyard. In addition, there are three treasures in the Qiao Family Courtyard: the Ten Thousand Balls, the Rhinoceros Moon Mirror and the Kowloon Light, that are also worth a look.
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    󰺂7.7
    4.7/5
    6763 Review
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 167 reviews
    "Too powerful, a private compound presents such an appalling style, Jin was really the bustling of Central Plains at that time, now people go to the courtyard empty, the pace of the times is unstoppable, Shengji will decline, the sun and the moon will change."
    Lingshi.Wang Family Courtyard
    >100km from downtown
    Highlights: The Wang Family Courtyard is 35 kilometers away from the ancient city of Pingyao. Built by the Jingsheng Wang family during the Ming and Qing Dynasties, its construction took over 300 years to complete. Among Shanxi's courtyards, Its scale and grandeur are absolutely second to none. People who have been to the Wang Family Courtyard would exclaim that it is virtually a city! It is precisely because of its majestic grandeur, as well as its architectural and cultural achievements, it has always had the reputation "the Wang family does not return to see courtyards".
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    4.7/5
    4036 Review
    "Watch "See Pingyao again", a little personal suggestion! Watching the drama feeling: Seeing Pingyao is a marching performance, when the performance is sent to the teacher to travel, I don't know why, tears will flow unconsciously. The overall feeling is more shocking, but also very delicate. Self-watching drama tips: You don't have to rush forward when watching the drama, because you don't know which position the next scene is in, and finally when you enter the hall to watch the end scene, don't sit too far ahead, and shoot the whole scene in the back is more spectacular!"
    Pingyao.Outside Pingyao Old City
    74.6km from downtown
    Highlights: When visiting the ancient city of Pingyao, make sure to watch the large-scale live performance "Seeing Pingyao” in the UNESCO World Heritage Site. “Seeing Pingyao” tells a story from ancient times. This work by famous Chinese director Wang Chaoge. Unlike other performances in this series, “Seeing Pingyao” takes place at an indoor theater, as the weather in northern China in the winter can be below freezing. Visitors can stay warm and enjoy the performance. "Seeing Pingyao" is very special interactive performance, as the audience is encouraged to freely take part in many of the scenes.
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    4.7/5
    828 Review
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 117 reviews
    "Very good, in general, the sculpture needs some background to see the way out, but the Buddha statue of Shuanglin Temple is meticulous and vivid, and you can feel the charm of cultural treasures without being an insider. It is the most unmissable of all the attractions in Pingyao. It is also our favorite in this trip."
    Pingyao.Outside Pingyao Old City
    79.3km from downtown
    Highlights: Shuanglin Temple is an old temple listed on the World Heritage List along with Pingyao Ancient City Wall and Zhenguo Temple. The sculptures made completely of wood-tire clay in the temple are valuable, integrating the essence of Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties colorful lay sculptures. The Avalokitesvara of the Bodhisattva Temple is of high quality. She sat in front of the green background, and she was graceful and elegant, with a gentle and calm appearance. Each arm is rounded and plump, and the ratio to the body is just perfect. There is no feel of stiff, reaching the harmonious and perfect realm of sculptural art.
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FAQ

What are some Best Things to Do in Jinzhong?
Some Best Things to Do in Jinzhong include:Pingyao Ancient City|Qiao Family Courtyard|Wang Family Courtyard|“Seeing Pingyao”|Shuanglin Temple
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Jinzhong?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Jinzhong include:Pingyao Ancient City:4.5|Qiao Family Courtyard:4.5|Wang Family Courtyard:4.7|“Seeing Pingyao”:4.7|Shuanglin Temple:4.7
At what locations in Jinzhong can Best Things to Do in Jinzhong be found?
The Best Things to Do in Jinzhong are mainly located in:Pingyao Ancient City:Pingyao|Qiao Family Courtyard:Qi County|Wang Family Courtyard:Lingshi|“Seeing Pingyao”:Pingyao|Shuanglin Temple:Pingyao