Shanxi Hukou Waterfall + Wang Family Courtyard (self-paid) car day tour [Departing from Taiyuan]

Attraction introduction

Hukou Waterfall is a national scenic area and a AAAAA-rated tourist attraction. It borders Hukou Town in Ji County, Linfen City, Shanxi Province to the east and Hukou Town in Yichuan County, Yan'an City, Shaanxi Province to the west, making it a shared tourist destination between the two provinces. As China's second-largest waterfall and the world's largest yellow waterfall, the Yellow River rushes through steep cliffs on both sides, narrowing at the mouth like a pot's spout—hence the name Hukou Waterfall.

Wang Family Courtyard, also known as Zicheng Ancestral Temple, is located near Ciba'ao (Yantan New City) in Yantan District, Zigong City, Sichuan Province. Construction began in the 16th year of Emperor Guangxu's reign (1890) and was completed in the 22nd year (1896). It was built by the five Wang brothers, salt merchants led by Wang Hefu, in memory of their father. The Wang Family Courtyard covers an area of 7,588.67 square meters (over 11 mu) with a building area of 4,536 square meters, featuring the Chuan-dou style residential architecture of Sichuan. The courtyard faces southwest, surrounded by mountains on three sides and water on one. It preserves over 600 well-maintained stone carvings, wood carvings, and plaster sculptures, making it a well-preserved historical relic of salt merchants.

Itinerary

※ Early morning, take a bus to Lingshi (160 km via highway, approx. 2 hrs).

※ Visit the Wang Family Compound (CNY 55/person, self-funded, approx. 1.5 hrs)

※ Then, take a bus to Hukou Waterfall on the Yellow River (280 km via highway, approx. 4 hrs; shuttle bus is mandatory and at your own expense).

※ Visit the Yellow River Hukou Waterfall (approx. 1.5 hrs)

※ Return to Taiyuan by bus (390 km on the highway, approx. 5 hrs). Arrive in Taiyuan around 9:30 PM, concluding your pleasant Yellow River cultural tour! Return to your warm home!

Note: The itinerary and attraction visiting order are for reference only and may be adjusted based on weather conditions and actual visitor flow. The sequence of attractions can be modified.

Friendly reminder

Hukou Waterfall in Shanxi Province is currently closed due to climate change and policy adjustments at the attraction . The specific opening hours are subject to notification from the attraction. If the Shanxi attraction is closed, please visit the Shaanxi section. Transportation to the Shaanxi section is at your own expense.

Service standard

Transportation: Air-conditioned coach throughout the journey, guaranteeing one seat per person.

Accommodation: None

Meals: Includes 1 main meal (8 dishes and 1 soup served at a table for 10 people. If the group has fewer than 6 members, the meal fee will be refunded on the spot).

Admission ticket: Includes the first general admission ticket to the listed attractions (except for self-funded items), excludes Wang Family Compound admission ticket, excludes Hukou Waterfall shuttle bus, and headphones are at your own expense.

Guide: Full-time excellent guide service throughout;

Insurance: Includes Travel Agency Liability Insurance (subject to compensation from the insurance company)

Shopping: No shopping stops are included on this tour. (Attraction shops are not considered shopping stops.)

Adult fare does not include: round-trip transportation, personal expenses, expenses outside the itinerary, cable car, second admission ticket to the attraction, travel accident insurance, aviation insurance

Child fees included: Parking fee, half-board meals, and guide service

Note:

Mount Wutai has a mountainous climate with significant temperature differences between day and night. Please bring extra clothing to stay warm.

2. If weather conditions or icy roads require a detour from Wutai Mountain to Datong, resulting in additional mileage fees, these costs are not included in the quoted price. Travelers will need to pay the extra vehicle fees separately (shared equally based on actual costs incurred).