Taiyuan, Shanxi Province

Travel Guide to Taiyuan, Shanxi Province Visiting Taiyuan is like opening a window to history. Every inch of land there is steeped in rich culture and history. Here are some of the most recommended attractions... Transportation in Taiyuan Plane: Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (direct buses available) Train stations: Taiyuan Railway Station, Taiyuan East Railway Station, Taiyuan South Railway Station Self-driving: Drive as you would in any other city, but avoid rush hours. 1. Jinci Temple: Jinci Park is free, while the museum costs CNY 80 per person. A must-see in Taiyuan, as the saying goes, "If you don't visit Jinci Temple, you haven't really been to Taiyuan." 2. Yingze Park: Free. Located in downtown Taiyuan, it is the largest comprehensive park in Taiyuan and one of the city's iconic attractions. It is a park that combines natural scenery, cultural landscapes, and recreational activities. 3. Mengshan Giant Buddha: Tickets cost CNY 30+. The mountain is a Buddha, and the Buddha is a mountain. The Mengshan Giant Buddha is a thousand-year-old Buddha located in Jinyuan District, Taiyuan, and is one of the earliest large stone Buddha statues in the world. 4. Ancient County: The filming location of the TV series "Full River Red" (tickets cost CNY 20 per person). You can rent a Hanfu to take photos and check in. There is also a fireworks show at night. 5. Botanical Garden: A new popular check-in spot with a super long space staircase, perfect for taking photos. The lights look beautiful when it gets dark. There are three exhibition halls: the Theme Flower Hall, the Tropical Rainforest Hall, and the Desert Plant Hall. 6. Chunyang Palace: Tickets cost CNY 15. Although Chunyang Palace is not large, it is filled with precious cultural relics. Chunyang Palace is a representative of ancient garden sculpture architecture.