Shanxi Travel Guide Must-Go Attractions

Shanxi travel guide attractions include: Datong Yungang Grottoes, Wutai Mountain, Yellow River Hukou Waterfall Scenic Area, Pingyao Ancient City, Jinzhong City Qiao Family Courtyard Cultural Park.

1. Datong Yungang Grottoes

The Yungang Grottoes are located at the southern foot of Wuzhou (Zhou) Mountain and the north bank of Wuzhou River, about 16 kilometers west of Datong City, Shanxi Province, China. It is the largest in China. One of the largest ancient grottoes, it is also known as the three major grottoes in China along with the Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang and the Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang. It is also known as the world's three major stone carving art treasures along with the Ajanta Grottoes in India and the Bamiyan Grottoes in Afghanistan.

2. Mount Wutai

Mount Wutai in Shanxi is the dojo of Manjushri Bodhisattva. It is known as the four famous Buddhist mountains together with Mount Emei in Sichuan, Mount Putuo in Zhejiang and Mount Jiuhua in Anhui. It is known as the "Golden Mount Wutai" It is known as "Yin Emei, Tong Putuo, Tie Jiuhua"; and it ranks first among the four famous Buddhist mountains with its long history and culture and large-scale temple complex.

3. The Hukou Waterfall Scenic Area of ??the Yellow River

The Hukou Waterfall Scenic Area of ??the Yellow River is a national key scenic area, one of the "Top 40 Tourist Attractions in China" and a national geological park. The scenic area with Hukou Waterfall as the center integrates the Yellow River Gorge, Loess Plateau, and ancient plateau villages, showing the magnificent natural landscape and rich historical and cultural accumulation of the Yellow River Basin.

4. Pingyao Ancient City

Pingyao Ancient City was built in the period of King Xuan of Zhou Dynasty. It is the most complete ancient city in China's Han ethnic area and the only ancient city in China to declare world culture. One of two ancient cities where heritage has been a success. The ancient city is centered on the city building, and the streets are laid out in the shape of "earth". There are four main streets, eight small streets and 72 alleys intertwined with longitude and latitude. Their functions are clear and the layout is orderly.

5. Qiaojia Courtyard Cultural Park in Jinzhong City

Qiaojia Courtyard is a majestic architectural group with exquisite design and exquisite craftsmanship, which embodies the Qing Dynasty of China. The unique style of residential architecture has very high ornamental, scientific research and historical value. It is an unparalleled art treasure house and is known as "a pearl of northern residential architecture". It is said that he is famous in the three Jin Dynasties and well-known at home and abroad.