Highlights of Shanxi tourism itinerary
Pilgrimage to Wutai Mountain: Visit the first of the four famous Buddhist mountains in China and feel the depth and tranquility of Buddhist culture.
·Night tour of Pingyao Ancient City: Stroll through the quaint streets and experience the unique charm of the thousand-year-old ancient city and the beauty of the night.
·Art appreciation of Yungang Grottoes: Watch the exquisite carvings of one of the four major grottoes in China up close and appreciate the splendor of ancient art.
·Shocking trip to Hukou Waterfall of the Yellow River: Stand in front of the waterfall and feel the magnificence of the mother river and the uncanny workmanship of nature.
·In-depth cultural experience: Stay in a Shanxi characteristic inn, taste authentic food, communicate with local residents, and fully integrate into Shanxi culture.

Shanxi travel itinerary
Day 1: Departure to Taiyuan
Morning: Take a flight from Xiamen/Quanzhou/Fuzhou to Taiyuan, and be picked up by a special person upon arrival and taken to the hotel.
·Afternoon: Check in to a three-diamond hotel in Taiyuan. After a short rest, you can visit the Shanxi Provincial Museum, Fenhe Park and other places on your own to experience the charm of Taiyuan.
·Evening: Taste Taiyuan's specialties, such as Qingheyuan's Tou Nao, Liuweizhai's braised pork, etc.
Day 2: Taiyuan to Datong
·Morning: After breakfast, take a bus to Dai County and visit the Yanmen Pass Scenic Area to experience the majesty and steepness of this Great Wall pass.
·Afternoon: Continue to Ying County, look at the Ying County Wooden Pagoda from the outside, and appreciate the architectural miracle of this thousand-year-old tower. Then go to Datong and check in to a three-diamond hotel rated online.
·Evening: Free activities, you can visit the ancient city wall of Datong and experience the local nightlife.
Day 3: Datong to Mount Wutai
Morning: After breakfast, head to the Hanging Temple. This temple built on a cliff is breathtaking.
·Afternoon: Drive to Mount Wutai, visit Buddhist temples such as Zunsheng Temple and Luohou Temple, and feel the Buddhist cultural atmosphere of Mount Wutai.
·Evening: Check in to a hotel near Mount Wutai for rest and adjustment.


第四天:五台山平遥古城
Day 4: Mount Wutai to Pingyao Ancient City
Morning: Continue to visit major temples in Mount Wutai, such as Shuxiang Temple and Longquan Temple.
·Afternoon: Take a bus to Pingyao Ancient City and stay in a special inn. In the evening, start a night tour of the ancient city, appreciate ancient buildings such as the ancient city wall, county government, and ticket houses, and feel the historical charm of the ancient city.
·Evening: Taste authentic food such as Pingyao Jinshang Banquet in the ancient city.
Day 5: Pingyao to Hukou Waterfall
Morning: Visit the Pingyao Beef Museum to learn about the production process and history of Pingyao beef.
·Afternoon: Go to Xi County to visit Xiaoxitian Temple and feel the tranquility and peace of Buddhist culture. Then drive to Ji County to visit the Hukou Waterfall of the Yellow River and appreciate the magnificent beauty of the mother river.
·Evening: Check in to the Xiangfen Three-Diamond Hotel and rest to restore your strength.
Day 6: Return
·Morning: After breakfast, visit Wangjia Courtyard. This Shanxi merchant house, which has been built for 300 years, is breathtaking.
·Afternoon: Take a bus back to Taiyuan and send off according to the flight time, ending a pleasant trip to Shanxi.


Shanxi Tourism Q&A
A: The must-see attractions in Shanxi include Wutai Mountain, Pingyao Ancient City, Yungang Grottoes and Hukou Waterfall of the Yellow River. These attractions have their own characteristics, whether it is Buddhist culture, ancient city charm or natural scenery, they can leave you with a deep impression.
A: Shanxi has a rich variety of food. The Pingyao Jinshang Banquet, Buddhist Vegetarian Restaurant, Northern Shanxi Farmhouse and Yellow River Carp Banquet are worth trying. These foods are not only unique in taste, but also allow you to have a deeper understanding of Shanxi's food culture.
A: Shanxi is suitable for traveling in all seasons. You can enjoy flowers and scenery in spring, escape the heat in summer, enjoy red leaves in autumn, and experience ice and snow in winter. No matter which season you travel to Shanxi, you can feel different charms.






