Taiyuan 5-Day Travel Diary

️Must-Visit Attractions List Get👇 [Jinci Museum] 📍Location: Inside Jinci Park, Jinyuan District ⏰Opening Hours: Peak Season (April-October) 08:30-18:00 Off-Season (November-March) 09:00-17:00 🎫Ticket Price: 80 RMB ✨Editor's Note: Shanxi’s top must-visit! The ancient architecture museum is unbelievably beautiful🏯 Recommend avoiding weekends as it gets very crowded! Photo Tips: Red walls, vermilion gates + ancient trees and blue sky make stunning shots📸 [Taiyuan Botanical Garden] Go in the evening or afternoon, avoid mornings ⏰Opening Hours: Before 6 PM 🎫Ticket Price: 30 RMB, a steal! ✨Special Recommendations: Taiyuan Zoo night tour mode is amazing🌙 Over 200 animal species! Don’t miss the giant panda pavilion🐼 Recommended to enter after 4 PM for fewer crowds, no sun, and sunset views🌇 🍲Must-Try Food List: ✔️Guo You Rou (Fried Pork Slices): Taiyuan locals’ favorite! Tender, fragrant meat slices ✔️Braised Meatballs: King of street stalls👑 Crispy outside, tender inside, perfect with rice 🏨Highly Recommended Accommodation: Xiqiu Homestay ✔️Super convenient for shopping at Wanxiang City ✔️Floor-to-ceiling windows + scented rooms with a high-end feel, over 50 sqm at a great price ✔️Front desk staff are super nice with excellent service💯 👛Price: Very cost-effective compared to nearby options! 🚗Transportation Tips: High-speed train + flight combo is the most cost-effective Taiyuan Metro Line 2 goes directly to popular attractions; there are only two metro lines Didi rides are also convenient; book early as it gets busy 💰Expense Reference: 5 days and 6,000 RMB to fully enjoy Taiyuan is not a dream! Includes airfare, accommodation, tickets, and food all-in price 💡Tips: 1. Definitely hire a guide at Jinci 2. Bring sun protection gear to the Botanical Garden 3. For late-night snacks, try Liuxiang Snack Street