Must-See Attractions in Shanxi

Discover Shanxi: Tours Within and Around Shanxi

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• Yungang Grottoes

  

  Yungang Grottoes

  Yungang Grottoes, located in Datong City, Shanxi Province, is one of the four major grottoes in China, which were excavated in the Northern Wei Dynasty, with a history of more than 1,500 years. The grottoes are carved out of the mountain, stretching about 1 kilometer from east to west, with 45 main caves, 252 large and small niches, and more than 51,000 stone statues, representing the outstanding Buddhist cave art in China from the 5th to the 6th centuries A.D., and are the treasures of cultural exchanges between China and foreign countries. Visiting Qiao Family Residence and Wang Family Residence, you will learn about the way of doing business and lifestyle of Jin merchants, and feel the profoundness of Chinese traditional culture.

• Qiao Family Courtyard

  

  Qiao Family Courtyard

  Qiao Family Courtyard, also known as Jhongtang, is located in Qiaojiabao Village, Qixian County, Shanxi Province. It was built in 1756, and is an ancient residence with the traditional residential architectural style of the north. It is famous for its majestic architectural groups and rich cultural connotations, with more than 5,000 pieces of precious relics on display, reflecting the folk customs of the Jinzhong area in Shanxi Province.

• Wang Family Courtyard

  

  Wang Family Courtyard

  Located in Jingsheng Village, Jingsheng Town, Lingshi County, Jinzhong City, Shanxi Province, the Wang Family Courtyard is a masterpiece of residential architecture in the Qing Dynasty, built by the Jingsheng Wang family through the Ming and Qing dynasties. Famous for its grand scale and exquisite architectural craftsmanship, the Wang Family Residence is known as the "First Residence of Chinese Folk Dwellings" and the "Forbidden City of Chinese Folk".

• Xuankong Temple

  

  Xuankong Temple

  Xuankong Temple, with a long history, was built in the late Northern Wei Dynasty (491), more than 1,500 years ago. The Xuankong Temple is a unique temple that combines Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism. The architecture is very distinctive, and it is famous for its steepness as if facing an abyss, which is regarded as the "First Scenic Spot" among the eighteen scenic spots of Hengshan Mountain. The architectural structure and location of the Hanging Temple fully reflect the wisdom and courage of ancient Chinese craftsmen, and is one of the treasures of Chinese civilization.

• Wutai Mountain

  

  Wutai Mountain

  Wutai Mountain, one of the four famous Buddhist mountains in China, is a World Heritage Site and a national AAAAA level tourist attraction. The five peaks here are towering and the top of the peaks are flat like a platform, hence the name Wutai Mountain. Its unique Buddhist culture and historical background attracts many tourists and believers to visit and worship. The climate of Wutai Mountain is cold, and the summer is cool and pleasant, known as the "cool mountain", is a summer resort.