Top 50 Best Things to Do in Shanxi

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蓉归故里

Yungang Grottoes is one of the three major grottoes in China and a must-see scenic spot when visiting Datong. The grottoes and Buddha statues are magnificent and grand, making it well worth a day's visit. The only downside is that it gets very crowded with tourists during the summer vacation.

lzxy_jin

I recommend hiring a guide when visiting Jinci Temple; otherwise, it's just a rushed tour of the park and not very interesting. There's a third-party company affiliated with the scenic area at the entrance that provides guided tours.

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As the Yellow River bursts out of the Jin-Shaanxi Grand Canyon, its powerful momentum is halted at Hukou Waterfall. The immense force washes over the cliffs on both sides, like thunder, like the sound of pine trees, like a roar, shaking people's hearts. Looking down at Hukou Waterfall, one is awestruck by the magnificent sight of Mother Nature.

xiaowangcnjp

I've seen many ancient cities, but this one is still quite stunning. And it's not just about temples and the like; it contains many buildings representing daily life—it's a living, breathing ancient city.

e09141939

We booked discounted tickets for the children, and entry was quick and easy with just a scan-to-enter code. Seeing the Yingxian Wooden Pagoda was truly awe-inspiring; its mortise and tenon structure, standing for nearly a thousand years, is remarkably well-preserved. It's a testament to the wisdom and craftsmanship of the ancients.

Anonymous user

Reliable platform to book. Everything goes as planned. Highly recommended.

147xjy

Xiaoxitian is small in area, but the statues inside are very lifelike. It attracts many visitors, so you have to seize the opportunity to take photos. I was traveling independently, but I learned about Xiaoxitian by listening to the explanations of the tour guides of the tour groups next to me.

e09141939

The tickets I booked for the children were very convenient; we entered by scanning a QR code. "Of the nine strategic passes under heaven, Yanmen Pass is the foremost," and today we are at Yanmen Pass. Just as we arrived at the entrance of the scenic area, at the wall of famous figures and the statue of the Yang family generals, the park was playing "Eternal Chang'an City," which made me feel a little sentimental.

酷酷的哈士奇

The scenery is nice and the bus is very convenient, good reviews! But the consumption level in the scenic area is a bit high, especially in some farmhouse restaurants, where two people can eat more than 100 yuan, while other places in the mountains only cost dozens of yuan.

lenna123

Traveling during off-peak hours meant fewer crowds. I learned about the Qiao family's business empire and family precepts, saw the three treasures, and visited filming locations for movies and TV series… Aside from the slightly expensive tickets, everything else was great.