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带您解锁山西:从云冈石窟的千年佛韵,到壶口瀑布的奔腾壮阔,每段旅程都藏着专属您的晋善晋美~China

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Discover the treasure route for a 6-day tour in Shanxi! All-inclusive pricing for peace of mind—no need to worry about planning or finding transportation. Enjoy the best attractions in Shanxi and experience the unique charm of 5,000 years of Chinese civilization. Follow this guide to start an amazing journey! -------------------- Carefully prepared tips, 👇 scroll down to unlock more~ -------------------- 📒 Route Overview: Day 1: Arrival in Taiyuan 🛬, start the Dragon City and Sanjin journey 🎉 📌 First experience in Taiyuan, feel the charm of Dragon City and kick off the trip. Day 2: Yanmen Pass -> Yingxian Wooden Pagoda (exterior) -> Yungang Grottoes 📌 Travel through history, admire the grandeur of Yanmen Pass, marvel at the exquisite Yingxian Wooden Pagoda, and immerse yourself in the artistic beauty of Yungang Grottoes. Day 3: Hanging Temple -> Mount Wutai 📌 Explore the thrilling Hanging Temple, experience the Buddhist culture of Mount Wutai, and purify and elevate your soul. Days 4-5: Jin Temple Museum -> Pingyao Ancient City -> Xiaoxitian -> Hukou Waterfall Tourist Area on the Yellow River in Shanxi 📌 Spend the first two days strolling through Jin Temple Museum, touching the threads of history; climb the walls of Pingyao Ancient City to feel its ancient charm; then visit Xiaoxitian for blessings, followed by Hukou Waterfall to witness the majestic power of the Yellow River. Day 6: Shanxi Wang Family Courtyard -> Return 🛫 📌 Visit the Wang Family Courtyard to experience Shanxi merchant culture, then head home, concluding a pleasant Shanxi trip. -------------------- Attraction Recommendations: Yungang Grottoes 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 🏠 Address: No.1, Yungang Town, Yungang District, Datong City, Shanxi Province ⏰ Opening Hours: October 20 - December 31, 08:30-16:30 ⏳ Duration: 3-4 hours 📖 Description: A treasure of grotto art combining ancient seals, Western Regions, and Central Plains ethnic artistic features! Jin Temple Museum 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 🏠 Address: Inside Jin Temple Park, Jinyuan District, Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province ⏰ Opening Hours: November 1 - March 31, 08:30-17:00 ⏳ Duration: 2-4 hours 📖 Description: The three treasures of the Jin State ancestral hall are stunning, and the statues of maids with four beams and eight pillars are exquisitely crafted! Shanxi Yellow River Hukou Waterfall Tourist Area 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 🏠 Address: Yanhu Road, Hukou Town, Jixian County, Linfen City, Shanxi Province ⏰ Opening Hours: October 14 - December 31, 08:00-17:00 ⏳ Duration: 2-3 hours 📖 Description: The Hukou Waterfall on the Yellow River roars like thunder, an incredibly spectacular sight! -------------------- 🧥 Travel Essentials: Practical Checklist for Shanxi in December 🧣【Warm Clothing】Fleece-lined jacket + wool scarf are must-haves; Mount Wutai can reach -10°C with wind chill, bring snow boots to keep feet warm in the snow 📱【Electronics】Power bank with 20,000mAh capacity, cold drains battery fast; camera cold-proof cover for clearer winter photos 🆔【Documents】Carry your ID card; student ID gets half-price admission to Yanmen Pass~ 💊【Emergency Items】Heat patches for waist and abdomen, cold medicine like Lianhua Qingwen, lip balm to protect against northwest wind chapping 🍫【Energy Supply】Carry chocolate for quick energy, thermos with ginger tea to warm your stomach and fend off the cold -------------------- What are you waiting for? 👇 Click the card below to start your smooth journey!
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