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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 May 2025) | Trip.com
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Recommended trip: 5–10 day(s)
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Yuncheng
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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 Most "Low-Key" Ancient City in Shanxi, Taiyuan Ancient County Town, Rarely Visited by Tourists
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Datong 2-Day Family Fun Itinerary｜Explore the Ancient Capital with Ease
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Be sure to come and see, it's really amazing
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I thought Datong was impressive enough, until I set foot in Taiyuan…
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My First Trip to Mount Wutai: Almost Didn't Make It Back
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Highly recommended (Datong)
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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 | Specialty exhibition halls | Outdoor activities | Parks | Amusement parks | Water parks | Ice and snow parks | Exhibitions & events | Performances | Exhibitions | Concerts | Leisure activities | Farms and pastures | Camping · Campsites | Spa/massage | 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
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Popular Restaurants in Shanxi
FENG LIN GE | Parkview Hotel | YIN XIANG GE | ZINI 369 CULIANG JI | SHAN XI GUILD HALL | Bingcui Restaurant | LAO TAI YUAN KITCHEN | Fenglinge | TIANYUANKUI | KAI GE JIU LOU | ShanXi HuiGuan (TaiYuan ShengLi East Street) | HAI DE LAO HUO GUO QIN XIAN BEI JIE DIAN | Hong wu ji Hotel | Huayuanda Restaurant | THE FOOD GALLERY OF BINGZHOU | LAO YUAN ZI | 德居源 | LAO YE MIAO FENG WEI MEI SHI FU | 梵 | 红旗大饭店(火车站店) | PING RIVER TASTE | Howard Johnson Golden Land Hotel Chinese Restaurant | LI WAI YUAN | 十月·情侣主题咖啡馆 | 海天大酒店(四季西餐厅) | 金鑫大酒店自助餐 | Xijiebeibaoke Restaurant | 龙聚祥烧麦馆(鼓楼店) | 王府至尊酒店·自助餐厅 | 鱼酷活鱼烤鱼(柳北潮流汇店)
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Popular Trip Moments
Jincheng | Only stayed here would I dare to recommend this Linfen hotel—three days aren't even enough! | Slow Time at Xizhou Ancient City's Shisu Homestay | Exploring the Hidden Gem of Daizhou: A Small County with Big Treasures | This canyon is so beautiful! A must-see! | Mount Heng of the Five Great Mountains, the longest breath between heaven and earth | Shanxi! A Courtyard Homestay in Datong Ancient City | Shanxi Self-Driving 5-Day Travel Guide | Spend Dragon Boat Festival in an Ancient Courtyard, Savor Slow Life with Coffee Aromas | Successfully blind-booked Huairen Hotel and getting to Datong is so convenient! | Stay at this hotel in Linfen for an ultra five-star experience | 2-Day Zen Retreat in Wutai Mountain: Seeking Serenity in the Buddhist Pure Land | Yanmen Pass | Three-Day Detailed Travel Guide for Taiyuan | Jinzhong Manxin, a haven for the soul at night! | Changzhi 2-day 1-night guide｜Check in at the Intangible Cultural Heritage Pancake Festival | I thought Datong was already amazing, until I visited Yuncheng~ | Yellow River Wonder: Hukou Waterfall | Heavenly Wonderland: The Murals of Yongle Palace in Shanxi Are Absolutely Stunning | Qianna Guanshan Hotel: Lying Back to Gaze at the Vast Mountains and Rivers | West Taihang Hiking | Land with peace of mind! This "divine hotel" near Yuncheng Airport ensures ultimate travel comfort! | Travel Shanxi with Wukong | Private Hot Spring Room Relaxation Guide! Free Hot Spring and Starry Sky | Datong Huayan Temple: A Hidden Gem in the Ancient City | Pujiu Temple Pagoda, a Major National Cultural Heritage Site | Datong Travel | Stay in a Treasure LOFT Homestay in the Ancient City | QING She·Guixiuli Homestay: A Luxurious Choice Under Motianling in Zuoyun County | Shanxi Linfen | May-June Off-Season is Truly Amazing with Fewer Crowds and Beautiful Scenery | Shanxi Lüliang | May-June Off-Season is Truly Amazing with Fewer Crowds and Beautiful Scenery | 2-hr Direct Trip from Taiyuan! Exploring Shanxi's "Little Switzerland"
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