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Popular Best Things to Do Near Xiyang [2025]
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Yungang Grottoes
4.8
/5
23867 reviews
8.8
From £12.42
Based on 990 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone 0352-7992622
Address: No. 1, Yungang Town, Yungang District, Datong City, Shanxi Province
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-4 hours
Highlights:
Stroll through the grottoes and explore Forty Caves
59,000+ stone sculptures inside caves
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Yungang Grottoes are located in the south of Wuzhou Mountain, about 16 kilometers west of Datong City, on the north shore of Wuzhou River, at an altitude of 1169 meters, and stretching about 1 km from east to west, with a scale beyond imagination. There are 45 main caves in Yungang Grottoes, 209 affiliated caves, more than 59,000 large and small statues, entering the grottoes, as if through time and space, came to a Buddha world. Yungang Grottoes are mainly divided into three districts: East, Central and West. Among them, the central grottoes are the essence of Yungang Grottoes. Must see grottoes: 1. Lingyan Temple Cave (Grotto 3) 2. Fifth and Sixth Grottoes 3. Five Grottoes (Grottoes 16-20)
The Yungang Grottoes scenic spot is very comfortable and atmospheric. Outside the gate of the scenic spot is the sculpture of the monk, which is very well carved. The gate goes in, and there are some Buddhist allusions in the surrounding area. A large hall was built on the water, pavilions and pavilions. Some statues carved with aromatherapy wood inside are very simple. Although they are imitated, they are very solemn and simple, and the imitation is also very good. After that, everyone can enjoy the surrounding scenery along the way, and they came to the grotto without realizing it. I came to Yungang Grottoes more than 20 years ago. At that time, the wind was serious. The surrounding area was full of coal trucks passing by. Now the repair is particularly beautiful, and there is no feeling of sand and dust rolling in the past. There are several caves, wrapped up with some antique buildings, and one visit can also enter it, not too sun. It also plays a role in protecting the caves. Each cave is very exquisite, the tour guide is also very dedicated, and the explanation is very careful. 18 caves, look at it carefully, it will take at least an hour to see. After visiting the 18 caves, there is a sightseeing car in the scenic spot for 10 yuan per person, and everyone needs to sit. If the weather is good, you can take a walk out of the scenic spot. The surrounding environment is good. Just like the park, the benches, the ticket office, the cultural and creative service shops and the bathroom are very beautiful, and the scenic spot is very integrated.
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Pingyao Ancient City
4.5
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17444 reviews
8.5
From £12.73
Based on 1,378 reviews
Inside Pingyao Ancient City | >100 km from downtown
Phone 0354-5690000
Address: No. 58 Zhaobi South Street, Pingyao County, Jinzhong City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 days
Highlights:
Enjoy stunning sunset views from the city wall in the evening
World-class photography exhibition
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It is worth it. Almost every house in the well-preserved Ming and Qing county town is a historical building. And the renovation is also based on ancient techniques and materials. It is worth a visit.
In fact, it is free to enter the ancient city, but the pass is still worth it.
Several courtyards are worth a look, both in terms of layout and architecture. Of course, Rishengchang Bank, as the ancestor of China's banking industry, must be seen. The county government is very large, and it is indeed unusual for a county to have such a large government office.
There are not many tourists in the off-season, and it is worth a slow tour.
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Jinci Museum
4.8
/5
10001 reviews
8.4
From £8.28
Based on 119 reviews
Taiyuan Ancient County/Jinci Temple | >100 km from downtown
Phone 4006088608
Address: In Jinci Park, Jinyuan District, Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
Highlights:
Growing Buddhist Relics Tower overlooking Jinci's panorama
Jinci's Three Treasures showcase ancient architectural charm
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As an iconic attraction in Taiyuan, Jinci has a deep historical and cultural heritage and the overall experience is not bad. The ancient buildings are well preserved, especially the core attractions such as the Notre Dame Temple and the Difficult Old Spring are quite valuable, the environment is quiet, and the greening is better. However, the management of the scenic spot needs to be strengthened, some facilities are slightly outdated, the signs are not clear enough, and tourists are slightly crowded for many times. The ticket price is moderate, suitable for tourists interested in history, but the entertainment is weak, and it may not be suitable for young people who pursue an interactive experience. If there is plenty of time, you can visit the surrounding attractions together. Overall, it is "worth a visit, but don't expect too much" traditional cultural scenic spots.
In June, I came to Shanxi for a trip, the first stop was Taiyuan, and the first stop after arriving was Jinci. Entering Jinci, you have to cross Jinci Park, which is a test of physical strength. When entering Jinci, I immediately felt that it was very aura and the building was old and old. There are also many plants that have been tree-age for thousands of years. It makes people feel the weight of history. This must be a must-check in place in Taiyuan. The cultural relics on the ground look at Shanxi. This place is the number one.
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Xuankong Temple
4.6
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7591 reviews
8.3
Based on 786 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone 0352-8327795
Address: At the foot of Hengshan Mountain in the southeastern suburb of Wuyuan County, Datong City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Admire Exquisite Wood Carved Murals Along the Plank Road
Cliffside's breathtaking architecture
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After watching more videos, it is better to go to the scene to feel the shock of the wisdom of the ancients. The tickets that start to board in mid-June are not easy to grab, and you need to queue for at least an hour to get up. Reported to the tour group, they can understand in advance whether there are many people in Hengshan or there are many people in the hanging temple, and then separate the rows.
The hanging temple is an architectural miracle. It is a wonderful half-plugged fly beam as the foundation, and it is still stable after thousands of years of wind and rain. Its layout is exquisite, integrating the Buddha, Tao, and Confucian three-teaching culture, and more than 40 temples are compact and orderly. The statues and murals in the temple are exquisite and show the ancient superb skills. Standing in the temple overlooking the canyon, the view is excellent and amazing.
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Yingxian Wooden Pagoda
4.8
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9292 reviews
8.2
From £4.97
Based on 180 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone 0349-5088889
Address: Northwest corner of Yingxian city, Shuozhou city
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
11-foot Buddha statue inside
Panoramic views of nature & history
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Before I came, I saw the video and studied. No matter how much I saw, I sat under the wooden tower and watched it quietly. The heavy history came. Fortunately, I was able to witness this recent dry-year wooden structure, the dazzling arches, and the exquisite design of the dark room. It was really wonderful. Yingxian Station and Yingxian West Station have buses to and from, a single trip of five yuan, the best choice for individual passengers.
Yingxian wooden tower is very worth seeing, spectacular and magical. Yingxian wooden tower, located in Yingxian Buddha Palace Temple in Shuozhou City, Shanxi Province, was built in Liaoqingning two years (1056), is the world's largest and oldest pure wooden structure pavilion building, with the Italian Pisa Leaning Tower, Paris Eiffel Tower and called "the world's three major chittals." Since its completion in 1056 AD, the wooden tower in Yingxian County has stood for nearly a thousand years, and it has experienced many earthquakes, war and natural disasters, but it is still immobile.
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The Qiao Family Courtyard
4.6
/5
11205 reviews
8.1
From £11.90
Based on 258 reviews
Qiao Family Courtyard | >100 km from downtown
Phone 0354-3831421
Address: Qiaojiabao Village, Dongguan Town, Ji County, Jinzhong City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Exquisite wood & stone carvings
200-year-old Jin merchant architecture
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Located in Qi County, Shanxi Province, Qiao Family Courtyard is the residence of the Qiao family, a Shanxi merchant. It was built in 1756 and is known as the "Pearl of Northern Residential Architecture". This magnificent castle-like complex witnessed the glorious history of Shanxi merchants and was also the filming location for Zhang Yimou's film Raise the Red Lantern.
The scenic spot I had been thinking about finally came. I booked a tour guide at the door. The tour guide lady gave a very detailed explanation, which gave us a deeper understanding of the historical and cultural background and development trajectory of Qiao's Courtyard. I feel that the trip was worthwhile. 👍👍👍
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Wutai Mountain
4.6
/5
7797 reviews
8.1
From £5.18
Based on 439 reviews
Wuye Temple | >100 km from downtown
Phone 18634384269
Address: 205 Provincial Rd, Wutai Xian, Xinzhou Shi, Shanxi Sheng, China, 035515
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-3 days
Highlights:
Pilgrimage to five unique peaks
Panoramic view of Mount Wutai
Saved by 107 users5390 positive reviews
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The temples related to "Yunfeng Shengjing" are located on the top of the Bodhisattva on Wutai Mountain. Bodhisattva top - Basic overview: Located on the top of the peak on the north side of Xiantong Temple, it is the largest lama monastery in Wutai Mountain, at an altitude of 2024 meters. The temple has a long history, and it is said that Wenshu Bodhisattva lived on the top of the mountain, so it was named, also known as Wenshu Temple. Originally a Qing Temple, it was originally built in Northern Wei, and it was expanded and re-modified to Huang Temple during Shunzhi. - Architectural characteristics: According to the palace model, it covers an area of 45 mu and has more than 430 temple houses. The tiles are three-color glazed tiles, the bricks are blue-colored finely polished tiles, there are 108 stone steps in front of the temple, looking up from the bottom to the steps, like a ladder, directly to the Fanyu Lin Palace on the top of the Bodhisattva. - Cultural relics: The temple is preserved with the "Five Holy Lands" stone monument and "Yunfeng Shengjing" wooden raft written by Kangxi Yupen, as well as the inscription poem monument of Emperor Qianlong.
Wutai Mountain Scenic Area of Zhangzhou City is located in the northeast of Wutai County, Zhangzhou City, Shanxi Province. It covers an area of 607.43 square kilometers. It consists of Dongtai Wanghaifeng, Nantai Jinxiufeng, Xitai Hangyuefeng, Beitai Yedoufeng, Zhongtai Cuiyanfeng, and has 68 monasteries and more than 150 pagodas. It is the head of the four famous mountains of Buddhism in China and one of the five major Buddhist holy places in the world. Wutai Mountain Scenic Area in Zhangzhou City is mainly mountainous. The Buddhist temples in the region were first built in the Eastern Han Dynasty, and then the dynasties built temples successively, to more than 360 in the Tang Dynasty, after Huichang destroyed the Buddha, the Ming Dynasty recovered to 104. During the period from the end of Qing to the Republic of China, the temples were damaged due to war and other damage. After the founding of New China, the government allocated funds to repair buildings and statues in Wutaishan Temple. The scenic area consists of 12 independent attractions such as Taihuai Area and Foguang Temple Area. The viewing attractions are expected to see natural landscapes such as Haifeng and Jinxiu Peak, as well as humanistic landscapes such as Foguang Temple and Xiantong Temple. Wutai Mountain has preserved the world's rare ancient buildings, Buddhist statues, etc., known as "the treasure house of ancient Chinese architectural art", and accumulated rich historical and cultural heritage. Wutai Mountain Scenic Area in Zhangzhou City was named "the head of the famous Buddhist mountain" and "the holy place of Buddhism in the world". It is the only famous mountain in China that coexists with Han and Tibetan Buddhism. It was first announced as a key national scenic spot in 1982. In 1992, it was approved as a national forest park by the Ministry of Forestry. In 2007, it was recognized as the first batch of 5A-level tourist attractions in the country; in 2009 it was officially listed on the World Heritage List.
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Huayan Monastery
4.8
/5
6844 reviews
8.0
From £5.18
Based on 145 reviews
Ancient City Tourist Cultural Area | >100 km from downtown
Phone 0352-2042001
Address: No. 459 Xia Sipo Street, Datong City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Saved by 106 users5206 positive reviews
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The only toll temple in Datong Ancient City still makes sense. The Daxiong Temple adopts the column reduction method, which is very spectacular. The front of the several temples are modernly reconstructed, and the focus should be on the back Daxiong Temple and Shelita. It is recommended to explain, you can understand the details.
You must dye it to feel the beauty of the building, see the temples and see the paintings, see the buildings, see the costumes, see the statues, see the mud, listen to the story behind, the historical background of the class, and have a dialogue with them.
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Little Western Paradise
4.8
/5
1793 reviews
8.0
From £3.62
>100 km from downtown
Phone 0357-6733033
Address: Xiaoxitian, Xicheng Qu, Beijing Shi, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 2 hours
Highlights:
Check out Black Myth: Wukong
Ancient Zen temple from Ming
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Shanxi Xiaoxitian was built in Ming Chongxuan for two years. It was originally named Thousand Buddhas. It is located in the Phoenix Mountains in the west of Jixian County. It is famous for the art of "full hall suspension" and has the reputation of "China suspension suspension". The 170 square meter small temple houses more than 2,000 lifelike Buddha statues, like the Buddha country world. Tickets are 35 yuan, open in summer 7:30 - 18:00, self-driving or public transportation can be reached, it is worth a visit.
It's really good for people over 60 years old to be free. The 70-year-old is not very tired to climb up, and it is completely possible to walk slowly. The thousand Buddhas are the place with the most people, and it takes time to look good. It is very necessary to stay for1-2 hour, especially if you want to find an explanation.
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Datong Ancient City
4.6
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131 reviews
8.0
From £10.24
Ancient City Tourist Cultural Area | >100 km from downtown
Address: 山西省大同市平城区御河西路
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 day
Highlights:
Unique blend of ancient & modern
Ancient & modern city vibe
Saved by 108 users117 positive reviews
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The stone age found and excavated human fossils in Datong, Neolithic fine stone tools and ceramic pieces. Among them, exquisite stone cones, stone clusters, stone, stone axes, stone sputum, etc., there are Yungang Grottoes, hanging temples, etc.
Datong Ancient City, it's really amazing! Stepping into the ancient city, as if crossing the millennium, the ancient city wall towers, telling the glory of the past. The ancient buildings such as Huayan Temple and Shanhua Temple in the city are scattered, and their exquisite murals and sculptures make people admire the superb skills of the ancients. Walking on the Qingshi street, the tradition and modernity are perfectly integrated, the special snacks are full of fragrance, and the cultural and creative shops are dazzling. The ancient city at night is even more charming. The lights are on at the beginning, and the city walls are outlined by the lights. The ancient buildings are more mysterious and simple in the light and shadow. Datong Ancient City, not only has a deep historical heritage, but also full of modern vitality, is a place that you don't want to go when you come, I highly recommend it to everyone!
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