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Shanxi Independent Travel Guide (2025): Top Things to Do, Popular Attractions, Itinerary Planning, Accommodation, Food, Transportation, Weather, and More - Everything You Need to Know (Updated July, 2025) | Trip.com
About Shanxi
Recommended trip: 5–10 day(s)
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Things to do in Shanxi
What to Do
Looking for things to do in Shanxi? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Where to Stay
Discover the most popular places to stay in Shanxi, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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What to Eat
Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Shanxi dishes and foodie spots.
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Shanxi Moments: Through Travelers' Eyes
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I've returned from Hanging Temple, it was truly spectacular and highly recommended
EtherealMajestic
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It's no wonder that the "King's Wife" Kun Ling has checked in here!! Extraordinary.
LANE HOWELL
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I thought Datong was impressive enough, until I set foot in Taiyuan…
AmeliaAinsworth79
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This isn't Iceland or Norway, it's
LotusMeditator789
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Highly recommended (Datong)
agleam.brianna
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Be sure to come and see, it's really amazing
ulthor_0416
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Thanks to Wu Guanzhong, I stepped into a $27 million painted mansion in Shanxi.
Elijah.Moore^88
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Datong Ancient City!! So satisfied with my hotel choice that I can't sleep...
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Best of Shanxi
Top 9 Gourmet Hotels in Shanxi
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Top 20 4-Star Select Hotels in Shanxi
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Popular Types of Attractions in Shanxi
Historical attractions | Nature and wildlife | Natural scenery | Mountain climbing | Sightseeing tours | Cultural institutions | Museums | Themed exhibition halls | Outdoor activities | Parks | Amusement parks | Ice and snow parks | Leisure activities | Farms and pastures | Camping and campsites | Spa/massage | Exhibitions & events | Performances | Concerts | Water sports | Skybound experiences
Popular Attractions in Shanxi
Jinci Museum | Shanxi Museum | Taiyuan Botanical Garden | Yungang Grottoes | Xuankong Temple | Huayan Monastery | Pingyao Ancient City | “Seeing Pingyao” | Shuanglin Temple | Wutai Mountain | Wuye Temple | Shuxiang Temple | Guanque Tower | Yongle Palace | Yuncheng Guan Gong Hometown Cultural Tourism Scenic Area | Hukou Scenic Area | Little Western Paradise | Guangsheng Temple | Wutai Mountain | Yanmenguan | Xinzhou Ancient City | Eight Spring Canyons | Tongtian Gorge Scenic Area | Grand Canyon of Taihang | Pingyao Ancient City | The Qiao Family Courtyard | Wang Courtyard | House of The Huangcheng Chancellor | Situ Town | Wangmangling Mountain Scenic Spot
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Popular Restaurants in Shanxi
SHANXI HOTEL·Restaurant | Parkview Hotel | LAO TAI YUAN KITCHEN | Fenglinge | YIN XIANG GE | ZINI 369 CULIANG JI | 龙聚祥烧麦馆(鼓楼店) | SHAN XI GUILD HALL | KAI GE JIU LOU | Bingcui Restaurant | TIANYUANKUI | Hong wu ji Hotel | ShanXi HuiGuan (TaiYuan ShengLi East Street) | LAO YE MIAO FENG WEI MEI SHI FU | HAI DE LAO HUO GUO QIN XIAN BEI JIE DIAN | Huayuanda Restaurant | THE FOOD GALLERY OF BINGZHOU | LAO YUAN ZI | 梵 | 德居源 | Ren Zai Bei Fang Restaurant | 红旗大饭店(火车站店) | 洲际酒店源·咖啡西餐厅 | Northern Wei family feast | Howard Johnson Golden Land Hotel Chinese Restaurant | LI WAI YUAN | 海天大酒店(四季西餐厅) | 金鑫大酒店自助餐 | XING HUA TANG | Xijiebeibaoke Restaurant
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Popular Trip Moments
After visiting Shanhua Temple four times, I finally figured it all out | After visiting Shuangta Park four times, I finally figured it all out! | After visiting the Tianlongshan Grottoes four times, I finally figured it all out | Staying in a Picture-Perfect Courtyard House | A Day Trip From Xi’an Away From the Crowds and Tourists! | Fencheng: The Ancient Town That Time Forgot! | First Encounter with Lihua: A Warm Haven on the Loess Plateau | Shanxi is so "earthy" it gets mocked? But its cultural depth leaves the nation speechless | Recommend a wonderful hotel | Mount Wutai is worth a visit as a scenic attraction | July's Midsummer: Packing a 16°C Summer into a Cozy Guesthouse Pillow | All journeys begin with a departure, but arriving in Linfen feels like coming home. | Shanxi Datong Zhaojia Village Apricot Picking Guide: A Sweet Summer Encounter | The Filming Location of Black Myth: Wukong - Longxing Temple's Thousand-Year-Old Pagoda | Shanxi | 4 Days & 3 Nights | Shanxi's 12 Unique Wonders of the World | Guanque Tower in Yongji, Shanxi: The Real-Life 'Wukong' Filming Location, a Must-Visit for Traditional Chinese Culture Enthusiasts! | July Off-the-Beaten-Path Travel: Budget-Friendly Trips to Three Cozy Cities | Complete Travel Guide for Seniors Visiting Taiyuan and Surrounding Areas | No visit to Taiyuan is complete without seeing the Jin Temple – Exploring China's earliest imperial sacrificial garden | Discover a Hidden Summer Retreat in Shanxi: Unlock a New Picnic Experience in the Cloud Pasture! | Changzhi, Shanxi! Waking up at the foot of the Taihang Mountains!! So chill! | Encounter a rendezvous of lake and sunlight at Meiman | Datong | Datong Volcano Group National Geological Park | 🕰 Datong: Spiritual & Architectual Wonders ! | "Exploring Wulao Peak: Encountering the Majestic Landscape of a Taoist Sacred Site" | How Many Stories Are Hidden in Shanxi Babao Spring? | Around Beijing｜A Spontaneous Getaway | "Taiyuan" Forest Park | Suitable for a 3-4 day stay, a quiet city for slow living
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