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Off-Peak 7-Day Pure Travel in Shanxi

🙋🏻‍♀️ If you want to visit Shanxi but wish to avoid the National Day crowds, come to Shanxi after the holiday to witness this city of ancient architecture! 🔥 Advantages of Off-Peak Travel in Shanxi: ✅ Fewer Crowds, No Jostling After the National Day holiday, it’s the low season for tourism. Attractions are less crowded, no long queues, and no worries about ticket reservations. ✅ Pleasant Weather In October and November, Shanxi enjoys clear and crisp autumn weather. It’s neither scorching hot 🥵 like summer nor freezing cold 🥶 like winter, making it suitable for travelers of all ages. ✅ High Cost-Effectiveness Traveling during the low season means cheaper ✈️ flight and train tickets, as well as lower costs for hotels, transportation 🚗, and dining 💰. ❤️ Must-Visit Iconic Attractions in Shanxi: - Xiaoxitian: A masterpiece of hanging sculptures and a treasure trove of Ming Dynasty painted sculptures. - Yingxian Wooden Pagoda: A wooden structure built without nails, one of the world’s three great pagodas. - Hanging Temple: A magnificent wooden temple built on a cliff. - Mount Wutai: One of the four sacred Buddhist mountains, a holy site for worship and prayers. - Pingyao Ancient City: One of the four most well-preserved ancient cities in China. ❤️ Lesser-Known Gems in Shanxi: - Shanhua Temple: The largest and most complete architectural complex from the Liao and Jin dynasties in China. - Huayan Temple: A temple complex from the Liao and Jin dynasties. - Wang Family Courtyard: Known as the "Forbidden City of Shanxi," a representative of northern China's ancient architecture.
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