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Recommended trip: 5–10 day(s)

Recommended trip: 5–10 day(s)

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Ancient City of Ping Yao

Ancient City of Ping Yao

Mount Wutai

Mount Wutai

North Mount Heng

North Mount Heng

Datong

Datong

Taiyuan

Taiyuan

Taihang Mountains Grand Canyon

Taihang Mountains Grand Canyon

Mount Yun

Mount Yun

Wang Mang Ling

Wang Mang Ling

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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Yungang Grottoes

Yungang Grottoes

4.8/531,584 Review
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Jinci Museum

Jinci Museum

4.8/514,492 Review
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Museums
The Hukou Waterfall Scenic Area

The Hukou Waterfall Scenic Area

4.7/518,081 Review
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Natural scenery
Boat tour
Pingyao Ancient City

Pingyao Ancient City

4.6/521,706 Review
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Night view
Yingxian Wooden Pagoda

Yingxian Wooden Pagoda

4.8/516,367 Review
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Night view
Xuankong Temple

Xuankong Temple

4.7/510,021 Review
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Little Western Paradise

Little Western Paradise

4.8/54,291 Review
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Yanmenguan

Yanmenguan

4.7/55,998 Review
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Wutai Mountain

Wutai Mountain

4.6/58,263 Review
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Mountain climbing
The Qiao Family Courtyard 

The Qiao Family Courtyard 

4.7/512,958 Review
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Wang Courtyard

Wang Courtyard

4.7/510,881 Review
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Shanxi Museum

Shanxi Museum

4.8/52,941 Review
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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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百膳囍饭店

百膳囍饭店

5.0/5123 Review
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Shanxi Cuisine
Avg. QAR28/person
Ren Zai Bei Fang Restaurant

Ren Zai Bei Fang Restaurant

4.8/5106 Review
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Shanxi Cuisine
Avg. QAR31/person
YAO GONG GUAN FAN DIAN

YAO GONG GUAN FAN DIAN

5.0/518 Review
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Shanxi Cuisine
Avg. QAR31/person
复兴公饭店

复兴公饭店

3.2/5317 Review
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Shanxi Cuisine
Avg. QAR30/person
Hong wu ji Hotel

Hong wu ji Hotel

4.9/5559 Review
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Shanxi Cuisine
Avg. QAR32/person
山西潇河新城万达锦华酒店·品珍中餐厅

山西潇河新城万达锦华酒店·品珍中餐厅

5.0/511 Review
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Shandong Cuisine
Avg. QAR161/person
LiuWei Zhai (LiuXiang)

LiuWei Zhai (LiuXiang)

4.5/5353 Review
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China Time-honored Brand
Avg. QAR15/person
LIN XAING ZHAI RESTAURANT

LIN XAING ZHAI RESTAURANT

4.5/530 Review
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Shanxi Cuisine
Avg. QAR52/person
TIANYUANKUI

TIANYUANKUI

4.7/5933 Review
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Shanxi Cuisine
Avg. QAR34/person
FENG LIN GE

FENG LIN GE

4.4/51,430 Review
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Shanxi Cuisine
Instagrammable
Avg. QAR49/person
Shun liu'er

Shun liu'er

4.0/5102 Review
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Snacks
Avg. QAR11/person
Lao Pingyao Restaurant

Lao Pingyao Restaurant

4.9/59 Review
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Shanxi Cuisine
Avg. QAR26/person

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