China destination

Shanxi

Ancient walled towns, Buddhist cave art, wooden temples and merchant courtyards.

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Nine recommended places and experiences

Each recommendation pairs a real destination with an experience suited to its landscape, heritage and local life.

Heritage and history visit

Explore Ming-Qing merchant streets, city walls and banking history at Pingyao Ancient City.

Heritage and history visit

Explore Northern Wei Buddhist sculpture and cave architecture at Yungang Grottoes.

Sacred culture visit

Explore a cliff-built temple combining Buddhist, Daoist and Confucian elements at Hanging Temple.

Sacred culture visit

Explore major Buddhist pilgrimage mountain and monastery culture at Wutai Mountain.

Heritage and history visit

Explore Jin merchant family architecture and courtyard order at Qiao Family Courtyard.

Natural landscape experience

Explore Yellow River power where water narrows through a rocky gorge at Hukou Waterfall Shanxi Side.

Local city walk

Explore frontier capital history, walls and northern food at Datong Ancient City.

Local food experience

Explore sorghum spirit heritage and Shanxi table customs at Fenyang Fenjiu Culture.

Natural landscape experience

Explore cliff paths, temples and Jie Zitui cultural memory at Mianshan.