Top 20 Best Things to Do in Yuncheng
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  • Guanque Towertop_1
    󰺂7.5
    8.75
    Yongji70.4 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 1 of Family-friendly Attractions in Yuncheng
    Highlights:
    󰋄360° panoramic view
    󰀆360° view of surroundings
    󱨠2845 positive reviews
    4.5/5
    张小敏张小敏

    🤝💓I could never leave you again, you got what you wanted🌊🍃There was no hiding, we were having a secret rendezvous🐺✊Everyone can lose, why can't it be you🌙💋A moment of passion is worth a thousand pieces of gold🍬🔪Knowing it's sugar wrapped in a knife, I still willingly sink deeper and deeper into your trap💕💞Because of you, we will definitely be of one heart

  • Yongle Palacetop_2
    󰺂7.0
    10.94
    Ruicheng44.5 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 4 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Yuncheng
    Highlights:
    󰀆Young team’s 9-year relocation miracle
    󱓊Vast architecture & exquisite murals
    󱨠959 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    M15***70M15***70

    [Yongle Palace Experience: Journey Through a Yuan-Century Taoist Art Hall] Visiting Yongle Palace in Ruicheng, Shanxi, is a truly breathtaking pilgrimage! Though tucked away in a small town, this Taoist temple, built during the Yuan Dynasty, is breathtaking with its unparalleled mural art and architectural style. 🌟 Highlights: 1. Treasure Murals: The "Chao Yuan Tu" in the Sanqing Hall is a pinnacle of Eastern art—286 deities, 4 meters high, dance in graceful robes, their cinnabar and azurite colors remaining dazzling even after 700 years. Standing within the hall, you can almost hear celestial music and experience the harmony between man and nature as captured by Yuan-Cheng painters. 2. Architectural Marvels: The monumental relocation of the palace in the 1950s for the Three Gorges Project adds to its legendary charm. Walking through the hip-and-gable roofed, Yuan-Cheng wooden structure, you can gaze upon the intricate mortise and tenon joints of the caisson ceiling, and every carved chiwen pattern speaks to the wisdom of the ancients. 3. Immersive Experience: The scenic area utilizes a dark-lighting system, making the details of the murals even more sacred under soft lighting. We recommend renting a guide (a great value at 20 yuan) to understand the subtle metaphors within the legendary story of Lü Dongbin. ⚠️ Notes: • Flash photography is strictly prohibited inside the temple. You can purchase the official album (198 yuan) to collect your own. • It is recommended to enter at 9:00 a.m. to avoid the midday tour group rush. • Combine this with a day trip to the Jiezhou Guandi Temple in southern Shanxi. The most profound feeling of this trip: While modern people are accustomed to fragmented visual stimulation, standing before these murals, the product of a lifetime of labor, I suddenly understood the meaning of "timeless aesthetic shock." Perhaps this is the meaning of cultural heritage: allowing us to connect with the Chinese nation's most magnificent artistic soul through the intersection of time and space.

  • Yuncheng Guan Gong Hometown Cultural Tourism Scenic Areatop_3
    󰺂6.8
    9.81
    Yuncheng19.4 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoFree Ticket Giveaway for Guan Gong's Hometown in Yuncheng | Nov 18, 2025-Dec 31, 2025
    Highlights:
    󱨜Rebuilt Qing Dynasty Wumiao site
    󰀆Four cypress trees form dragon
    󱨠1729 positive reviews
    4.8/5
    UmafengyaUmafengya

    The hometown of Guan Yu is definitely worth visiting, possessing high historical and artistic value, and the stories of Guan Yu are widely known. The scenic area is vast, with the parking lot even larger than the area itself, making it quite confusing. There's no direct path from the parking lot to the ticket office; a paid shuttle bus is required. The iron gate at the exit of the scenic area is also very secure; don't even think about sneaking in!

  • Pujiu Temple
    4
    󰺂6.3
    9.81
    Yongji64.7 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoExplore the Millennia-Old Culture and Beautiful Fall Scenery of Yongji | Nov 2025-Nov 2025
    trip best small logoNo. 5 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Yuncheng
    Highlights:
    󰀆Echoing frog sounds at Yingying Tower
    The Romance of the West Chamber
    󱨠804 positive reviews
    4.4/5
    小李飞刀70小李飞刀70

    This is a wonderful tourist attraction, steeped in history. Such historical treasures deserve greater protection and promotion, as specific historical anecdotes are irreplaceable and must be cherished!

  • Li's Grand Courtyard
    5
    󰺂6.1
    Wanrong38.9 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 7 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Yuncheng
    Highlights:
    󰀆Exquisite brick & stone carvings
    󱨜Opera: Li Family Courtyard Story
    󱨠680 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    Anonymous userAnonymous user

    The Li Family Courtyard is about kindness, the Qiao Family Courtyard is about fame, and the Wang Family Courtyard is about the courtyard. After visiting the Li Family Courtyard, I was deeply moved by the generations of philanthropy. The gate of Tongde Hall is well worth taking the time to examine in detail. If time permits, it's worth hiring a guide to learn more about the courtyard's history and architectural culture.

  • Feiyunlou Scenic Area in Wanrong County
    6
    󰺂6.1
    2.18
    Wanrong46 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 1 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Yuncheng
    Highlights:
    󰋄Unique design & aesthetic appeal
    󱨜23-foot, three-story pagoda structure
    󱨠180 positive reviews
    4.8/5
    pshrpshr

    Wanrong Feiyun Tower, located within the Dongyue Temple in Wanrong County, Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province, was built during the Zhengde reign of the Ming Dynasty. Together with the Yingxian Wooden Pagoda, it is known as the "South Tower and North Tower," a pinnacle of Chinese pure wooden architecture. Standing 23.19 meters tall, with three visible stories and five concealed floors, the tower is constructed without a single nail or rivet, relying solely on 345 sets of brackets and mortise and tenon joints. It appears to soar like a cloud, seemingly swirling through the air. Four towering cypress columns pierce the roof, while 32 eaves and corners are adorned with glazed tiles and warrior statues, embodying the grandeur of the Tang Dynasty and the sophistication of the Ming and Qing dynasties. A National Key Cultural Relic Protection Site, Feiyun Tower is not only a living example of ancient architectural craftsmanship but also a landmark of the Yellow River Cultural Belt, thanks to its remarkable appearance of being "half embedded in the clouds."

  • Yuncheng Salt Lake
    7
    󰺂6.0
    49.2
    Yuncheng4.8 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoSalt Lake Welcomes Migratory Bird Season, Fall Brims with Vitality | Sep 2025-Nov 2025
    trip best small logoNo. 2 of Family-friendly Attractions in Yuncheng
    Highlights:
    󱓊One of three major salt lakes
    󱨜Rusty hot springs, always warm
    󱨠336 positive reviews
    4.3/5
    可乐的小黑猫可乐的小黑猫

    On the weekend, I came to Yuncheng Salt Lake with anticipation. When I stepped into the scenic area, the view suddenly opened up, and a sparkling lake came into view. The lake water sparkled dazzlingly under the sunshine, as if it was a bright gem inlaid by nature on the earth. Walking along the lake, the lake water presents a unique color. Some places show a deep blue, like a miniature of the sea; some places are light green, as if they were gently painted by nature's brush. The salt crystals by the lake sparkled in the sun, like countless diamonds scattered on the shore, and they made a crisp sound when stepped on, which is quite interesting. I couldn't help but take off my shoes and step into the lake. The lake water was cool and clear, gently caressing my feet, bringing a touch of comfort. In the distance, some tourists were taking pictures, and some were playing by the salt lake, and laughter echoed over the lake. Yuncheng Salt Lake not only has charming natural scenery, but also contains rich historical and cultural heritage. Here, I seemed to travel through time and space, and felt the love and cherishment that people from ancient times to the present have had for this magical land. This trip to the salt lake brought me a lot of happiness and unforgettable memories, and also made me more in awe of the magic and greatness of nature.

  • Great Ladder Cliff of The Yellow River
    8
    󰺂6.0
    10.94
    Hejin81.7 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󰋄Seven Mile Gallery's seasonal beauty
    󱓊Hanging ladder from Northern Wei
    󱨠168 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    M50***07M50***07

    It was raining, so the scenic spot provided us with raincoats, which was a heartwarming touch. The experience was quite enjoyable. Standing high up, we saw the Yellow River, the Love Cliff, and walked through the Beauty Valley. The rain prevented us from climbing the Fengyun Ferry, but it didn't dampen our enthusiasm. We bought a package that included a one-way elevator, a boat ride, and entrance fees. While the elevator was a bit pricey, everything else was excellent.

  • Houtu Temple
    9
    󰺂5.8
    Wanrong59.2 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱓊Explore Chinese heritage by Yellow River
    Zhang Yi's ancient path remains
    󱨠191 positive reviews
    4.8/5
    189***33189***33

    Hou Tu Temple in Wanrong, Shanxi: Located near the confluence of the Fen River and the Yellow River. The main hall enshrines Hou Tu Niangniang, Song Zi Niangniang, and Shi Yao Niangniang. Qiu Feng Lou became famous for Emperor Wu of Han's "Autumn Wind Ode"...

  • Temple of Prince Guangren
    10
    󰺂5.7
    2.95
    Ruicheng44.1 km from downtown
    󱨠78% positive reviews
    4.3/5
    Anonymous userAnonymous user

    It's not big, but it has great historical value and is worth a closer look. You don't need a guide; searching online in advance and reading the scenic area's text guide is enough. There's parking, which is very convenient.

What Best Things to Do are there in Yuncheng?
These are all Best Things to Do in Yuncheng:Guanque Tower, Yongle Palace, Yuncheng Guan Gong Hometown Cultural Tourism Scenic Area, Pujiu Temple, Li's Grand Courtyard
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Yuncheng?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Yuncheng include:Guanque Tower:4.5, Yongle Palace:4.7, Yuncheng Guan Gong Hometown Cultural Tourism Scenic Area:4.8, Pujiu Temple:4.4, Li's Grand Courtyard:4.7
At what locations in Yuncheng can Best Things to Do in Yuncheng be found?
The Best Things to Do in Yuncheng are mainly located in:Guanque Tower:Yongji, Yongle Palace:Ruicheng, Yuncheng Guan Gong Hometown Cultural Tourism Scenic Area:Yuncheng, Pujiu Temple:Yongji, Li's Grand Courtyard:Wanrong
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