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Shanxi
Shanxi

Shanxi Travel Guide 2025: Top places, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | December, 2025

About Shanxi

Recommended trip: 5–10 day(s)

Recommended trip: 5–10 day(s)

Shanxi Local Experiences Map

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Popular Destinations

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Ancient City of Ping Yao

Ancient City of Ping Yao

Mount Wutai

Mount Wutai

North Mount Heng

North Mount Heng

Taiyuan

Taiyuan

Datong

Datong

Taihang Mountains Grand Canyon

Taihang Mountains Grand Canyon

Mount Yun

Mount Yun

Wang Mang Ling

Wang Mang Ling

Things to do in Shanxi

What to do

Looking for things to do in Shanxi? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Yungang Grottoes

Yungang Grottoes

4.8/531,679 Reviews
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Historic buildings
Jinci Museum

Jinci Museum

4.8/514,538 Reviews
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Historic buildings
Museums
The Hukou Waterfall Scenic Area

The Hukou Waterfall Scenic Area

4.7/518,121 Reviews
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Natural scenery
Boat tour
Pingyao Ancient City

Pingyao Ancient City

4.6/521,754 Reviews
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Historic buildings
Night view
Yingxian Wooden Pagoda

Yingxian Wooden Pagoda

4.8/516,434 Reviews
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Historic buildings
Night view
Xuankong Temple

Xuankong Temple

4.7/510,046 Reviews
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Historic buildings
Little Western Paradise

Little Western Paradise

4.8/54,330 Reviews
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Yanmenguan

Yanmenguan

4.7/56,024 Reviews
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Historic buildings
Night view
Wutai Mountain

Wutai Mountain

4.6/58,264 Reviews
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Mountain climbing
The Qiao Family Courtyard 

The Qiao Family Courtyard 

4.7/512,982 Reviews
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Historic buildings
Wang Courtyard

Wang Courtyard

4.7/510,891 Reviews
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Historic buildings
Shanxi Museum

Shanxi Museum

4.8/52,946 Reviews
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Museums
Exhibitions

Where to stay

Discover the most popular places to stay in Shanxi, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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What to eat

Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Shanxi dishes and foodie spots.
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百膳囍饭店

百膳囍饭店

5.0/5134 Reviews
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Shanxi Cuisine
Avg. NZD12/person
Ren Zai Bei Fang Restaurant

Ren Zai Bei Fang Restaurant

4.8/5107 Reviews
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Shanxi Cuisine
Avg. NZD13/person
YAO GONG GUAN FAN DIAN

YAO GONG GUAN FAN DIAN

5.0/518 Reviews
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Shanxi Cuisine
Avg. NZD13/person
复兴公饭店

复兴公饭店

3.2/5326 Reviews
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Shanxi Cuisine
Avg. NZD13/person
Hong wu ji Hotel

Hong wu ji Hotel

4.9/5566 Reviews
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Shanxi Cuisine
Avg. NZD14/person
LIN XAING ZHAI RESTAURANT

LIN XAING ZHAI RESTAURANT

4.5/531 Reviews
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Shanxi Cuisine
Avg. NZD23/person
TIANYUANKUI

TIANYUANKUI

4.7/5934 Reviews
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Shanxi Cuisine
Avg. NZD15/person
Xijiebeibaoke Restaurant

Xijiebeibaoke Restaurant

4.8/5109 Reviews
山西潇河新城万达锦华酒店·品珍中餐厅

山西潇河新城万达锦华酒店·品珍中餐厅

5.0/511 Reviews
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Shandong Cuisine
Avg. NZD71/person
LiuWei Zhai (LiuXiang)

LiuWei Zhai (LiuXiang)

4.5/5356 Reviews
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Snacks
China Time-honored Brand
Avg. NZD6/person
山西潇河新城万达锦华酒店·北岸全日餐厅

山西潇河新城万达锦华酒店·北岸全日餐厅

5.0/59 Reviews
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Western-style
Avg. NZD35/person
Qing He Yuan

Qing He Yuan

4.5/5108 Reviews
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Shanxi Cuisine
China Time-honored Brand
Avg. NZD12/person

Shanxi Moments: Through Travelers' Eyes

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Goodbye, I hope the next copy will be "See you again, Pingyao"

Goodbye, I hope the next copy will be "See you again, Pingyao"

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Changzhi Guanyin Hall—Five Hundred Ming Dynasty Colored Sculptures Stunning for 600 Years!

Changzhi Guanyin Hall—Five Hundred Ming Dynasty Colored Sculptures Stunning for 600 Years!

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Mingxiu Temple in Taiyuan|The Dharma robe brightens the mountain surrounded by green mist, and the water of Jinfeng transforms into a cold pool

Mingxiu Temple in Taiyuan|The Dharma robe brightens the mountain surrounded by green mist, and the water of Jinfeng transforms into a cold pool

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Daizhou Confucian Temple|Unique Peacock Blue Glazed Tiles and Suspended Wooden Starry Ceiling

Daizhou Confucian Temple|Unique Peacock Blue Glazed Tiles and Suspended Wooden Starry Ceiling

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Avoid the crowds! I found a hidden perfect spot for sunflower photos

Avoid the crowds! I found a hidden perfect spot for sunflower photos

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Xinzhou Xiurong Academy|Reading the Long Scroll of Blue Tiles, Enjoying a Half-Day of Autumn Leisure

Xinzhou Xiurong Academy|Reading the Long Scroll of Blue Tiles, Enjoying a Half-Day of Autumn Leisure

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