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Top 50 Family-friendly Attractions near Gujiao [2025]
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Jinci Museum
4.8
/5
14324 reviews
8.6
From AU$ 17.24
Based on 119 reviews
Taiyuan Ancient County/Jinci Temple | 32.1 km from downtown
Phone +864006088608
Address: In Jinci Park, Jinyuan District, Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province
Recommended sightseeing time: 2–4 hours
Highlights:
Panoramic view of Jin Shrine from Growing Buddhist Relics Tower
Jinci Museum's three treasures showcase the charm of ancient architecture
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The Jinci Scenic Area is divided into Jinci Park and Jinci Museum. The Jinci Museum charges an entrance fee. Its ancient architectural complex is laid out symmetrically along a central axis. The central area, from west to east, includes the Holy Mother Hall, Fish Pond Flying Bridge, Offering Hall, and the Duiyue Archway; the northern area includes the Tang Shuyu Ancestral Hall and the Tang Stele Pavilion; and the southern area includes the Water Mother Tower and Shengying Tower. All are highly recommended. Guided tours are available at the scenic area service center, and group tours are possible. The tours are detailed and the service is enthusiastic.
Highly recommended are Jinci Park and Jinci Museum, including the Holy Mother Hall, Fish Pond Flying Bridge, Offering Hall, Duiyue Archway, Tang Shuyu Temple, Tang Stele Pavilion, Water Mother Tower, and Shengying Tower. The autumn scenery of the ginkgo trees is particularly picturesque.
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Yanmenguan
4.7
/5
5939 reviews
8.0
From AU$ 11.86
Based on 5 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8603506100519
Address: Daixian, Xinzhou, Shanxi, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 3–4 hours
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Yanmen Pass, the first pass of China. This trip with my parents was a bit cold, the temperature dropped suddenly, but thankfully I brought down jackets! You really need to bring some warm clothes when visiting Shanxi in November, otherwise you really can't stand it!
Yanmen Pass is an important pass on the Great Wall, renowned for its strategic importance and hailed as "China's First Pass." The Tianxian Gate is the south gate of the pass, with its original Ming Dynasty bluestone slabs inside. The Dili Gate is the north gate, originally housing the Ningbian Tower, now the Yang Liulang Ancestral Hall, showcasing the evolution of ancient cold weapons. Within the pass are also historical sites such as the Li Mu Ancestral Hall and Jingbian Temple.
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Taiyuan Botanical Garden
4.7
/5
3972 reviews
7.7
From AU$ 6.47
Taiyuan Ancient County/Jinci Temple | 31.2 km from downtown
Phone +8603516995666
Address: Jinyuan District of Taiyuan City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2–3 hours
Highlights:
Over 3,000 plants & 25 gardens
Seven themed areas & bonsai
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Taiyuan Botanical Garden has become a newly popular tourist attraction, largely thanks to its starry sky-top elevator observation deck. The three hemispherical tropical museums opposite, reflected in the water, resemble an alien base. Now that it's winter and the off-season, the crowds are concentrated here! You could easily spend a whole day here in the summer. There are electric shuttle buses and small electric cars available for rent, so it's not tiring for the elderly or children!
The botanical garden is large and boasts a rich variety of species. In winter, visitors can only view the exhibits inside the buildings, but during other seasons, the entire garden is open to visitors. I was fortunate enough to see the firefly exhibition this time, which was quite a nice way to relive childhood memories. It's truly amazing how such tiny fireflies can emit such bright light. The plants inside the exhibits are as beautiful as ever.
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Baoquan Tourist Resort Area
4.5
/5
6067 reviews
7.4
From AU$ 8.62
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8603736515555
Address: Beibaoxia Road, Xishenzhuang Village, Bobi Town, Huixian City, Xinxiang City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 day
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Buying a ticket to Cliff World also grants access to the Grand Canyon, making the ticket well worth it. There are many attractions inside, allowing you to explore at your own pace. The scenery is beautiful, and the staff are incredibly welcoming, greeting you along the way. I visited in winter, and each season offers a different kind of beauty. Highly recommended!
As expected of the majestic Taihang Mountains, Baoquan boasts the most beautiful section of the mountain range. A little over an hour's drive from Zhengzhou along the highway allows visitors to escape the city's "concrete jungle" and plunge into the secluded paradise of Baoquan, enveloped by waterfalls, red cliffs, and a sea of clouds. Here, a 368-meter-high "L"-shaped cave elevator cleaves through the rock like a giant axe; the 716-square-meter Xiangyun viewing platform hangs atop a 300-meter cliff; the Luojia Temple cable car, capable of accommodating 200 people, weaves through the valleys like an "airbus"; and there are also Ferris wheels and cliff swings available for unlimited rides.
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Dai Wang Fu
4.5
/5
1722 reviews
7.1
From AU$ 16.81
Ancient City Tourist Cultural Area | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8603522992699
Address: Heyang Street, Pingcheng District, Datong
Recommended sightseeing time: 1–2 hours
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I went there to see the sparks; seeing them live was amazing, especially since it was my first time! 🥰 I explored the place during the day first, and there was a lady offering free guided tours, which were fantastic. I really enjoyed it and learned a lot. 👍
It's pretty good. Although the price is not cheap, you can enter twice in two days, which is not bad. The iron flower show in the evening is worth seeing. It starts at 8 o'clock. You need to go early to reserve a seat, otherwise you will be in line at the back and can't see it.
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Yinxu Museum
4.8
/5
1310 reviews
7.1
From AU$ 8.62
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8603725993308
Address: Intersection of Textile Road and Yafang Road, Yindu District, Anyang City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2–4 hours
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(The old Yinxu Museum, which I had visited before, was a revisit.)
The new Yinxu Museum, located on the banks of the Huan River in Anyang City, Henan Province, faces the Yinxu Palace and Temple Ruins across the river. It covers an area of 51,000 square meters.
The new museum focuses on the theme of "The Great Shang Civilization."
Exhibition Layout:
1. Basic Exhibitions:
First Floor: "Exploring Shang Civilization" Showcasing the development of Shang civilization.
Second Floor: "The Great Shang Civilization" Displaying political, military, and handicraft achievements.
Third Floor: "Shang Civilization in the World" Explaining its international influence.
2. Special Exhibitions:
Including:
"Yinxu Chariot and Horse Relics Exhibition" (exhibiting 23 chariots)
"Where Did the Chief Come From? - Special Exhibition on the Tomb of the Chief," etc.
Nearly 4,000 sets of artifacts, including bronzes, pottery, jade, and oracle bones, are on display.
Notable cultural relics:
Tunnan oracle bones, Shang Dynasty Simuxin Ding (a bronze vessel),
"Yachang" ox-shaped zun (a type of bronze vessel), dragon-shaped jade ring,
inscribed divination bones, etc.
Currently a major national thematic museum.
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Opening hours: 8:30—17:30
Ticket price: 80 yuan.
Transportation information: (For reference)
By bus:
From Anyang city:
Take bus routes 18, 11, 1, or 14.
Then begin your visit.
By car:
Navigation location:
Yinxu Museum New Building Parking Lot.
The new museum, opened 24 years ago, boasts excellent environment and facilities. The guides were knowledgeable, professional, patient, and meticulous, answering many of our questions and sharing fascinating facts and anecdotes in a lively and engaging manner. The experience was wonderful, and the service was impeccable. It was clear the guides had a deep passion for the Yin Ruins and oracle bone inscriptions; a definite thumbs up!
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House of The Huangcheng Chancellor
4.6
/5
4931 reviews
7.0
From AU$ 17.24
Based on 55 reviews
House of the Huangcheng Chancellor | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8603564858062
Address: Yangcheng, Jincheng, Shanxi, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 2–4 hours
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The Huangcheng Xiangfu has a performance called "Weeping Time". The mansion is quite large and impressive, with exquisite architecture and well-organized rooms. However, the ticket center is located far from the attraction, which is to cater to the business of the tourist attractions!
I recommend going in as soon as it opens at 8:00 AM – there will be fewer tourists then. You can finish exploring in a little over an hour and then return to the entrance to secure a good spot. Tour groups will gradually gather here before the 10:00 AM performance starts, and they will then converge into the Huangcheng Xiangfu after the performance ends in about ten minutes!
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Longquan Ancient Town · Drama Illusion City
4.4
/5
1166 reviews
7.0
From AU$ 21.12
West Changqing/Longquan Ancient Town | >100 km from downtown
Phone +86031182225888
Address: 石家庄市鹿泉区槐安西路与山前大道交汇处东南侧
Recommended sightseeing time: 3–4 hours
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Perhaps because of the rain, there weren't many people. It's a small ancient town with almost no interactive activities. There were only a few shows, which weren't as good as the online reviews suggested. The food at the small shops was expensive and mediocre. More importantly, while it's a half-hour taxi ride there, it took ages to get back. I finally managed to get a shared ride, but they wouldn't even charge extra. Transportation is inconvenient. The 98 yuan entrance fee only covered the night view.
I love this place so much! I haven't had enough fun this time. The ancient buildings and museums are amazing. I learned a lot and experienced the life of the Republic of China... There are also various snacks and treasures.
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Hongdong Dahuaishu Ancestor Memorial Garden
4.4
/5
2852 reviews
7.0
From AU$ 16.17
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8603576658066
Address: Gongyuan W St, Hongtong Xian, Linfen Shi, Shanxi Sheng, China, 041600
Recommended sightseeing time: 2–3 hours
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The environment is beautiful. I brought my child here on the weekend and hired a tour guide who explained things very well and was quite professional. The service was excellent and attentive; they even helped me and my child take photos. The staff inside were also very friendly. I would recommend it to my friends!
Yesterday, I visited the Big Locust Tree with my family. The wonderful performances captivated us, and I was truly excited to discover the origin of my surname! It's a relatively uncommon surname, rarely seen in other places. The cultural and creative products inside were beautiful; it took me ages to choose just a few. The food was delicious and affordable, and the free, fun rides made every moment filled with joy, as if I had returned to the innocent days of childhood. I wholeheartedly recommend this joyful place.
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The Coal Museum of China
4.4
/5
2355 reviews
6.8
From AU$ 12.93
Based on 12 reviews
Shanxi Museum/Taiyuan New Town Wuyue Plaza | 31.4 km from downtown
Phone +8603516180108
Address: No. 2 Yingze West Street, Wanbailin District, Taiyuan City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2–3 hours
Highlights:
Coal map & Jurassic forest
Ride & mine like miners
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There is a manual explanation, the fee is 50, you can see the exhibition on the ground and go underground to visit the mining process, the cost-effectiveness is high, you can learn about coal mines, it is worth recommending! ! ! ! !
Shanxi, a major coal-producing province, has a dedicated museum, which is great, but it feels a bit underwhelming. The museum looks like it's preparing for a commercial trade show, making it bustling. The entrance has been pushed to the side, which I found a bit strange.
After entering, I asked for a tour guide, and the professionalism was quite good. The guide was good. There's also an elevator that goes down to the mines, and the exhibits on coal mining from ancient times to the present day are quite good. It fully satisfied my curiosity. The exhibition halls offer detailed information on coal types, and there are also coal-based artifacts that I found quite novel. Overall, I feel like there's room for further exploration of coal. After the tour of the coal process, the museum transitioned to a special topic on Shanxi murals, which felt like a crossover and a bit overwhelming.
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