The best time for tourism in Shanxi is from May to October every year. During this period, the climate in Shanxi is relatively pleasant
- In spring (March to May), everything comes back to life, flowers bloom all over the mountains, and the climate is pleasant. Scenic spots such as Pingyao Ancient City and Yungang Grottoes are particularly beautiful during this time
- In summer (from June to August), due to the high terrain and relatively cool climate in Shanxi, it is a good place for summer, such as the Wangjia Courtyard and Mount Wutai and other scenic spots
- In autumn (September to November), the temperature in Shanxi is suitable, the autumn atmosphere is strong, and thousands of acres of red leaf forests are dyed, beautiful and breathtaking
- In winter (December to February), the climate is relatively cold, but after snowfall, Pingyao Ancient City has a unique flavor, allowing you to experience the beauty of traveling through time
1. Cool summer vacation in northern Shanxi
Come to northern Shanxi to escape the heat and enjoy the coolness! Dreaming back to the Northern Wei, Liao, and Jin dynasties in the grotto temples of Datong, blowing the cool evening breeze on the ancient city walls, and surfing passionately in the Fantawild Happy World; At Jinshatan Beach and Yanmen Pass, listen to the passionate past of Yang family general Jin Ge Tiema; In Mount Wutai and Luya Mountain, you can cool your lungs and enjoy beautiful scenery as far as you can see; Finally, go to the ancient city of Xinzhou, stroll through the streets, enjoy delicious food, stay in a homestay, and enjoy a comfortable life
Play in the north of Shanxi:
Yungang Grottoes - Huayan Temple - Shanhua Temple - Datong Ancient City Wall - Fangte Happy World - Hanging Temple - Yingxian Wooden Pagoda - Golden Beach Ecological Tourism Area - Yanmen Pass - Mount Wutai - Luya Mountain - Xinzhou Ancient City
2. Fucheng Courtyard Jinzhong Tour
Come to the central urban agglomeration of Shanxi and see Fucheng Courtyard! In Yingze, Taiyuan, enjoy the towering twin towers and the night view of the bell tower; In the ancient Jinyang tourist belt, one can appreciate the Jin Dynasty legacy, Song Dynasty charm, and national treasure charm of Jin Temple, Tianlong Mountain, and Mengshan; Take the most beautiful photos of internet celebrities at Taiyuan Botanical Garden; In the ancient county town of Taiyuan, the hit Man Jianghong film and television base. Come to Yangquan! Check in at Niangzi Pass and appreciate the beauty of the Great Wall's vicissitudes and history; Entering the Tibetan mountains and experiencing the true charm of the loyal and righteous mountain city; Go back to Jinzhong City, the hometown of Jin merchants, stroll through the ancient courtyard city, and have conversations with Jin merchants; Go to Mianshan and Zhangbi Castle, and switch back and forth between scenery and colorful glass at every step; Finally, we arrived at the long-awaited town of Lvliang in the picturesque countryside, sipping a cup of millennium old Fen liquor, leisurely enjoying our leisure life, and listening to the stories of the Yellow River
Playing in Jinzhong:
Shuangta Temple - Zhonglou Street - Jinci Temple - Tianlong Mountain - Mengshan - Taiyuan Botanical Garden - Taiyuan Ancient County City - Niangziguan - Cangshan - Qiao Family Courtyard - Pingyao Ancient City - Wang Family Courtyard - Mianshan - Zhangbi Ancient Castle - Fenjiu Cultural Scenic Area - Jiajiazhuang - Qikou Ancient Town
Eating in Jinzhong:
Fenjiu, Donghu aged vinegar, Qinghe Yuantou, Haogang sheep offal, Pingding Guoyou Rou, Pingyao beef, Shouyang dried tofu, Taigu cake, Liulin red dates, bowl balls, Lanxian potato banquet, etc
3. Tracing the Origins of Huaxia: Journey to Southern Shanxi
Come to Southern Shanxi and trace the origins of Huaxia civilization! Find the answer to where your hometown is under the big locust tree in Hongdong, Linfen; At the Huamen Temple of Yao, delve into the world of the ancestors of Chinese civilization; Find the traces of human origin and agricultural civilization on Renzu Mountain and Yunqiu Mountain; Experience the soul of the Yellow River at Hukou Waterfall; Go to the Guandi Temple in Yuncheng and you will find out why the belief in loyalty and righteousness for generations to come is spread all over the world; When I went to the salt lake, I realized that nature can also knock over the color palette; Only when I went to Yongle Palace did I realize what an unparalleled masterpiece it was; Only by going to Dayu Ferry did we learn about Dayu's great achievements in controlling floods; Only when I went to Pujiu Temple did I realize how brave the protagonist of The Romance of the Western Chamber was; Go to the Stork Tower and discover the unique charm of Chinese famous buildings, so come to Yuncheng and experience all the good luck and beauty
Play in southern Shanxi:
Big Sophora Tree - Yao Temple - Huamen - Emperor Yao's Mausoleum - Renzu Mountain - Yunqiu Mountain - Hukou Waterfall - Emperor Shun's Mausoleum - Guandi Temple - Salt Lake - Yongle Palace - Dayu Ferry - Wulao Peak - Pujiu Temple - Stork Tower
Eat in southern Shanxi:
4. Taihang Health and Wellness Tour to Southeast Shanxi
Come to Southeast Shanxi and recuperate in Taihang! In Left Quan's Taihang Longquan, forest health preservation, rural leisure, and folk customs are all included in the bag; At Xiantang Mountain in Changzhi, enjoy the fairyland like mountain scenery, and at Tongtian Gorge and Baquan Gorge, enjoy the visual feast of high gorge and flat lake; Go to Wangmang Ridge in Jincheng, harvest the supreme sunrise cloud sea of Taihang Mountains, harvest the wonder of "Jue Mountain spitting the moon" at Jue Mountain, harvest the dynamic ecological experience at Mang River, harvest the unrestrained galloping of Shun Wangping at Lishan, and harvest the beauty of the national style of the Eastern Castle at the Imperial Palace. Play in Southeast Shanxi: Taihang Longquan - Xiantang Mountain - Tongtian Gorge - Tianji Mountain - Baquan Gorge - Wangmang Ridge - Jue Mountain - Mang River - Lishan - Imperial Palace. Eat in Southeast Shanxi: Shangdang donkey meat, Lucheng pancake, Yangcheng roasted liver, etc. 92>
On August 22, 2024, the "Follow Wukong to Shanxi" activity was officially launched, and three tourist routes were announced during the activity, namely "Ancient Architecture Huazhang and Colorful Sculpture Full Hall Jinbei Line" and "Attic Flying Clouds and Immortal Cave Jinnan Line" And the "Magical Shangdang and Exquisite Statue Jindongnan Line", a total of 34 historical sites. The specific route is as follows: Yungang Grottoes, Chongfu Temple, Jinci Temple, Huayan Temple, Shanhua Temple, Hanging Temple, Yingxian wooden tower, Shuozhou Chongfu Temple, Mount Wutai Foguang Temple, Nanchan Temple, Hongfu Temple, Yanqing Temple
- Attic Flying Clouds and Immortal Cave Tian Jinnan Line: Linfen Xiaoxitian, Guangsheng Temple Flying Rainbow Pagoda, Yuncheng Yongle Palace, Jiezhou Guandi Temple, Jincheng Yuhuang Temple, Changzhi Guanyin Hall, Xixian Qianfo Temple
- Magical Shangdang and Exquisite Statues Jin Southeast Line: Changzhi Faxing Temple, Changzi Chongqing Temple, Gaoping Kaihua Temple, Jincheng Fucheng Yuhuang Temple, Zezhou Qinglian Temple, Gaoping Railway * *, Changzhi Longmen Temple, Pingshun Tiantai Temple
- Day 1: Datong Yungang Grottoes Shanhua Temple Datong
- The next day: Datong Hanging Temple Yingxian Wooden Pagoda Shuozhou
- Third day: Shuozhou Wutai Foguang Temple Taiyuan
- The the fourth day: Taiyuan Shanxi Provincial Museum Pingyao
- Fifth day: Pingyao - Zhenguo Temple - Shuanglin Temple - Xiaoxitian - Linfen
- Sixth day: Linfen Fusheng Temple Erxian Temple Jincheng
- Seventh day: Jincheng - Qinglian Temple - Yuhuang Temple - Tie * * - Jincheng
- On the eighth day: Jincheng - return journey