My friends and I (both girls) are going to visit Shanxi for four days from April 3rd to 6th, when we plan to go to Tomb-Sweeping Day. We want to visit Yungang Grottoes and Pingyao Ancient City.

These are two different places, depending on where you start. If you start from the south of Taiyuan, you can go to Pingyao ancient city first. If you start from the north of Taiyuan, you can go to Yungang Grottoes first. A local ID card only costs ten yuan to go to Yungang Grottoes, and it is 180 in other places (seemingly). Suggest staying in the city. There are many express hotels, which are more formal, and the price is around 100 yuan, which is relatively safe. It is recommended to stay at a home inn near Hualin Xintiandi or go shopping. There are many snacks nearby. There is also a bus to Yungang Grottoes nearby, which is very convenient!

You can take the train from Datong Railway Station to Pingyao Ancient City. Of course, I suggest you don't stay near the ancient city, it's very expensive!

I hope you have a wonderful trip! ! !