Things to do in Shanxi

Activities, attractions and tours

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Things to do

Pingyao Ancient City Full-Day Walking Tour

Pingyao Ancient City Walking Tour

€197
per traveller
Pingyao Ancient City Walking Tour
Datong Yungang Grottoes Hanging Temple Wooden Pagoda by Car

Datong Yungang Grottoes Hanging Temple Wooden Pagoda by Car

€189
per adult
Datong Yungang Grottoes Hanging Temple Wooden Pagoda by Car
Datong: Temples and Grottoes Day Tour

Datong: Temples and Grottoes day tour with tickets options

€242
per adult
Datong: Temples and Grottoes day tour with tickets options
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Hanging Temple

After visiting Hanging Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Hunyuan County. Discover the area's mountain views and monuments.
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Pingyao Ancient City

You'll enjoy the mountain views and museums in Pingyao Ancient City. You might want to make time for a stop at Pingyao Ancient City or China Ticket No Museum.

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Datong City Center

The restaurants and museums are a few reasons travellers visit Datong City Center. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Wenying Lake and Fantawild Theme Park are a few top sights nearby.

Xinghualing District

If you're spending some time in Xinghualing District, Binhe Park and Fen River Source are top sights worth seeing.

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Yungang District

While visiting Yungang District, you might make a stop by sights like Yungang Grottoes and Tan Mei Kee Nuns Statues.

Jiancaoping District

Travellers like the historical sites in Jiancaoping District, and Two Dragon Mountain is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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Hohhot

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Handan

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Jinzhong