Shanxi
Shanxi Travel Guide 2026: Top Cities, Places to Visit & Itineraries | Trip.com
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A new hidden gem hotel in Datong! Choose this for the National Day holiday, and you can even feast on knife-cut noodles for breakfast
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❄️ Yunqiu Mountain Ice Cave | A Frozen Wonder Hidden Beneath the Earth
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Daliangjiang Ancient Village in Jingxing | A hidden stone sanctuary deep in the Taihang Mountains, secluded and soul-soothing!
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🇨🇳 I Didn't Expect Yungang Grottoes to Impress Me This Much
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Autumn in the Taihang Mountains Grand Canyon: Free admission for ages 50+! The perfect time to take your parents to enjoy the golden autumn
Dr. Caden Wilkinson DVM
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🏞️⛰️ Huangyadong – Shanxi’s Hidden Canyon of History and Natural Beauty ⛰️🏞️
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Find a great alternative to the Greater Khingan Mountains in Shanxi
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The Hanging Temple was awesome and definitely one of the most unique temples I’ve visited! It was my first time seeing a temple literally built into the side of a cliff, which made the experience even more memorable. One tip: go early if you want to climb and explore the temple itself, as they only have a limited number of tickets available each day. We arrived a little later, so unfortunately, we didn’t get the chance to climb the Hanging Temple anymore. Still, it was absolutely worth visiting and incredible to see in person!
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Top 20 Gourmet Hotels in Shanxi
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Popular Types of Attractions in Shanxi
Historical attractions | Nature and wildlife | Natural scenery | Mountain climbing | Sightseeing tours | Night view | Boat tour | Outdoor activities | Exhibitions & events | Performances | Exhibitions | Concerts | Cultural institutions | Themed exhibition halls | Museums | Science & technology museums | Parks | Amusement parks | Ice and snow parks | Leisure activities | Farms and pastures | Camping and campsites | Water sports | Skybound experiences
Popular Attractions in Shanxi
Yungang Grottoes | Yingxian Wooden Pagoda | Xuankong Temple | Jinci Temple Museum | Shanxi Museum | Taiyuan Botanical Garden | Xinzhou Ancient City | Yanmenguan | Wu Tai Shan | The Hukou Waterfall Scenic Area | Hukou Waterfall tourist area of the Yellow River | Little Western Paradise | Pingyao Ancient City | WANG JIA DA YUAN | The Qiao's Family Compound | Guanque Tower | Yongle Palace | Yuncheng Guan Gong Hometown Cultural Tourism Scenic Area | House of The Huangcheng Chancellor | Situ Town | Gaoping Tiefo Temple | Eight Spring Gap | Taihang Grand Canyon Scenic Area | Huangyadong Scenic Area | Yingxian Wooden Pagoda | Jingtu Temple | Chongfu Temple | Xuankong Temple | Heng Shan Mountain | Yong'an Temple
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Popular Restaurants in Shanxi
杨记灌肠(食品街店) | FENG LIN GE | JIN WEI ER | Mr chai Noodle | Beibaoke Restaurant | HONGYA RESTAURANT | Qing He Yuan (Tongluowan Branch) | Laoyemiao Flavor Restaurant (Weidu Avenue Branch) | Kai Ge Jiu Lou (Datong Zhenxing Street Branch) | SHANXI HOTEL·Restaurant | Sliced Noodles Of Mr Ren's | Bingcui Restaurant | Shun Liu'er (Tongluowan Branch) | ZINI 369 CULIANG JI | THE FOOD GALLERY OF BINGZHOU | Tubaozi Taiyuan Cuisine (Changfeng Street Branch) | TaiYuan MianShi | Hao Ganggang Yangzage Dian (Liuxiang Branch) | PING RIVER TASTE | Lao Taiyuan Restaurant (Nangong Branch) | Parkview Hotel | Bingcui Restaurant | JIN YANG GU SHI | Shun Liu'er (Tongluowan Branch) | 王府至尊酒店·自助餐厅 | ZINI 369 CULIANG JI | THE FOOD GALLERY OF BINGZHOU | Tubaozi Taiyuan Cuisine (Changfeng Street Branch) | 喬家老號餐馆 | TaiYuan MianShi
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Popular Trip Moments
🤯 THIS KKV IS HUGE! The BEST Place in Beijing to Find Cheap Toys & Souvenirs! 🛍️🎁 | Wutai Mountain · Exploring the Cool Buddhist Kingdom 🏔️✨ | China Is Back on the Travel Radar 🇨🇳✨ | The ultimate guide to Mianshan Mountain, Jiexiu: cliffside hanging temples, scenic waters, and a perfect summer escape! | Mid-Autumn reverse travel to Hengshan Hanging Temple | Head to the Northern Mountain and snap a photo at the National Geographic cover spot | Must-visit cities for the National Day holiday? Add them to your itinerary now | The perfect 1-day Linfen–Jinzhong itinerary for your long weekend is right here | 7-day ultimate guide to Jinzhong and beyond—just copy this itinerary | Taking your parents out for National Day? These 6 slow-travel destinations are uncrowded and relaxing | A winding bridge across green waters, the city's bustling life by the lake | Hequ Xikou Ancient Ferry | A tranquil time by the Yellow River | 3-Day Linxian Travel Guide | September budget-friendly cities: less crowded and cheap, you know what I mean? | 7-day Shanxi guided tour: Tour guide Wang Huan made the trip full of surprises | Local specialty clothing in Pingyao Ancient City, Shanxi, is primarily based on the Jin merchant style | Escape Xi'an in October: 4 lesser-known cities reachable by high-speed rail in 1.5 hours | 5 budget-friendly cities for family trips, CNY 300 per person | National Day advice! Seriously, don't go to Datong | Yuntai Mountain 2-Day 1-Night Guide | Lüliang Anguo Temple | An Ancient Cliffside Complex of Buddhism and Confucianism | Visiting Xinzhou in September is amazing—see famous mountains, majestic passes, ice caves, and ancient cities all in one trip | The iron oxen no longer ferry. The Yellow River has moved far away. | Zhuozhang River Valley | Shanxi's legendary corridor of ancient architecture | After coming down from Mount Wutai, I checked into this hot spring courtyard hotel, and my mind instantly settled. | Walking along the Liaocheng Canal to the entrance of the Shanxi-Shaanxi Guild Hall, I realized what it meant to "almost miss out on a fortune". | Even on a tight budget, this place is still worth visiting; it's really affordable in September and October. | The Taiyuan Botanical Garden in Shanxi Province is jokingly called the "Taiyuan version of the Old Summer Palace" because it boasts a variety of exotic flowers and plants, as well as stunning garden landscapes. The botanical garden is even more beautiful at night. | Taiyuan's hidden gem garden stroll guide | Wondering where to go in September? This place has half the crowds