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Shanxi Independent Travel Guide (2025): Top Things to Do, Popular Attractions, Itinerary Planning, Accommodation, Food, Transportation, Weather, and More - Everything You Need to Know (Updated June 2025) | Trip.com
About Shanxi
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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Shanxi Moments: Through Travelers' Eyes
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I've returned from Hanging Temple, it was truly spectacular and highly recommended
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It's no wonder that the "King's Wife" Kun Ling has checked in here!! Extraordinary.
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My First Trip to Mount Wutai: Almost Didn't Make It Back
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This isn't Iceland or Norway, it's
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I thought Datong was impressive enough, until I set foot in Taiyuan…
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The Most "Low-Key" Ancient City in Shanxi, Taiyuan Ancient County Town, Rarely Visited by Tourists
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Zhou Shen's Taiyuan Concert = A Dream Come True for Northern Fans
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Best of Shanxi
Top 9 Gourmet Hotels in Shanxi
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Top 20 4-Star Select Hotels in Shanxi
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Popular Types of Attractions in Shanxi
Historical attractions | Nature and wildlife | Natural scenery | Mountain climbing | Sightseeing tours | Cultural institutions | Museums | Themed exhibition halls | Outdoor activities | Parks | Amusement parks | Water parks | Ice and snow parks | Leisure activities | Farms and pastures | Camping and campsites | Spa/massage | Exhibitions & events | Performances | Concerts | Exhibitions | Water sports | Skybound experiences
Popular Attractions in Shanxi
Jinci Museum | Shanxi Museum | Taiyuan Botanical Garden | Yungang Grottoes | Xuankong Temple | Huayan Monastery | Pingyao Ancient City | “Seeing Pingyao” | Shuanglin Temple | Wutai Mountain | Wuye Temple | Shuxiang Temple | Guanque Tower | Yongle Palace | Yuncheng Guan Gong Hometown Cultural Tourism Scenic Area | Hukou Scenic Area | Little Western Paradise | Guangsheng Temple | Wutai Mountain | Yanmenguan | Xinzhou Ancient City | Grand Canyon of Taihang | Eight Spring Canyons | Tongtian Gorge Scenic Area | Pingyao Ancient City | The Qiao Family Courtyard | Wang Courtyard | House of The Huangcheng Chancellor | Situ Town | Wangmangling Mountain Scenic Spot
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Popular Restaurants in Shanxi
SHANXI HOTEL·Restaurant | Parkview Hotel | Fenglinge | LAO TAI YUAN KITCHEN | YIN XIANG GE | ZINI 369 CULIANG JI | 龙聚祥烧麦馆(鼓楼店) | SHAN XI GUILD HALL | KAI GE JIU LOU | Bingcui Restaurant | TIANYUANKUI | Hong wu ji Hotel | ShanXi HuiGuan (TaiYuan ShengLi East Street) | LAO YE MIAO FENG WEI MEI SHI FU | HAI DE LAO HUO GUO QIN XIAN BEI JIE DIAN | Huayuanda Restaurant | THE FOOD GALLERY OF BINGZHOU | Ren Zai Bei Fang Restaurant | LAO YUAN ZI | 德居源 | 梵 | 红旗大饭店(火车站店) | Xijiebeibaoke Restaurant | 洲际酒店源·咖啡西餐厅 | Howard Johnson Golden Land Hotel Chinese Restaurant | 十月·情侣主题咖啡馆 | 金鑫大酒店自助餐 | PING RIVER TASTE | Northern Wei family feast | Yong he hong qi mei shi cheng
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Popular Trip Moments
A museum where you can stay | If you want to sleep somewhere different, be sure to come to Yunxiju | Lüliang Fengshan Park - The Green Lung of the City and a Cultural Haven. | Shanxi Baxia Gorge! Sleeping at the foot of the Taihang Mountains! So city!
In Shanxi, I stayed at the homestay of a lifetime, perfect for a holiday getaway and relaxation.
1. | Datong 2 Days Travel Guide | Three Days and Two Nights in Jinzhong in June! Just 300 RMB per person for an epic trip that will shatter your spending expectations | Changzhi Specialty Food Guide | Spring brings peach blossom waters everywhere, but where to find the hidden paradise? The Red Cliff Hanging Waterfall in Taihang Mountains is Shanxi's own Shangri-La! | Sweet Dreams in Jinzhong! The Cozy Haven of Atour | Flying Rainbow Tower at Guangsheng Temple | Check-in! A must-stay homestay in Datong Ancient City - Qingyuan Xiaozhu (Datong Ancient City Wall Huayan Temple Branch) | Back from Lüliang, a local's genuine advice. | Shanxi's reverse summer escape! Off the beaten path and cool! | Are you sure you don't want to take a trip to Yuntai Mountain this holiday! | Ancient City Street Scenery | Shanxi is not just about Datong, Linfen has even greater potential—here’s a three-day, two-night guide for you | Wutai Mountain's Jinjie Temple | Help! This homestay in Datong Ancient City is a magazine-worthy photo spot with every shot! The wabi-sabi style is absolutely stunning! | Ancient City of Pingyao: A Fossilized Vibes of Imperial China | Linfen Tietou Temple | A City Wall, Half an Epic of Border History | Discover the beauty of Yanggao: Travel guide to avoid pitfalls | Departing from Beijing | Challenge to Travel Out Every Week: Datong Second Visit Full Record | An Iron Buddha, a millennium of watchful guardianship. Jincheng Iron Buddha Temple, where iron embodies the soul | Mount Wutai! Stay in a Life-Changing Mountain Retreat! | Help! I struck gold! Staying in a "talking" ancient-style private hot spring courtyard | Struck gold! This Taiyuan hotel has mastered the art of relaxation | The Great Iron Oxen of the Yellow River, forged with the strength of a nation, are truly worth seeing! | Yangquan Travel Guide for June-August: A Hidden Gem in Shanxi | The only ancient city in the country preserved because of poverty.
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