10 Days Shanxi Itineraries to Datong Taiyuan Wutai Mt. Hukou and Pingyao

10 Days Shanxi Itinerary for Family with Kids

Day 1: Arrive in Taiyuan and check into your hotel. Enjoy some free time to explore, and visit the Shanxi Museum to experience the province's long history and culture.

Days 2-3: Head to Mount Wutai and famous temples such as Rahu Temple, Shuxiang Temple, and Guanghua Temple, immersing yourself in the tranquility and mystery of this sacred Buddhist site, and visit the most popular temple, the Fifth Dragon King Temple.

Day 4: Visit Pagoda of Fogong Temple and Xuankong Temple, marveling at the craftsmanship of ancient architecture. Then, continue to Mount Heng to experience the grandeur of nature.

Day 5: Arrive in Datong and visit the Yungang Grottoes and Huayan Temple, where you can admire the beauty of Buddhist art. In the evening, explore Yanmen Pass and feel the historical significance of this ancient battlefield.

Day 6: View Hukou Waterfall, feeling the boundless power of the Yellow River and the pulse of life that it embodies.

Day 7: Take a depth one-day tour in Luya Mountain, experience the peace of Ten-thousand-year Ice Cave and the danger of hanging walkway.

Days 8-9: Head to Pingyao and tour cultural landmarks such as the Qiao Family Courtyard, Pingyao Ancient City, and the Wang Family Courtyard to gain a deeper understanding of Shanxi's merchant culture and the architectural styles of the Ming and Qing dynasties.

Day 10: Turn back to Taiyuan, where you can explore other sites of interest and enjoy local food, feeling the historical details of Shanxi.

10 Days Shanxi Itinerary for Seniors with Slow Travel Pace

Day 1: Arrive in Taiyuan and check into your hotel. Enjoy some free time to explore, visit Shanxi Museum to experience the province's long history and culture, and enjoy Shanxi delicious food.

Day 2: Head to Linfen and view Hukou Waterfall, feeling the boundless power of the Yellow River and the pulse of life that it embodies.

Days 3-5: Head to Pingyao and tour cultural landmarks such as the Wang Family Courtyard, Pingyao Ancient City, and the Qiao Family Courtyard to gain a deeper understanding of Shanxi's merchant culture and the architectural styles of the Ming and Qing dynasties.

Day 6: Explore Yanmen Pass and hike along the Great Wall, feeling the historical significance of this ancient battlefield.

Days 7-8: Head to Mount Wutai for a Small Pilgrimage, hike up Dailuo Peak, and visit the most popular temple, the Fifth Dragon King Temple.

Day 9: Visit Yungang Grottoes and and Huayan Temple, where you can admire the beauty of Buddhist art.

Day 10: Turn back to Taiyuan, where you can explore other sites of interest, feeling the historical details of Shanxi.

10 Days Shanxi Itinerary for Young Travelers

Day 1: Arrive in Taiyuan and check into your hotel. Enjoy some free time to explore, visit Shanxi Museum to experience the province's long history and culture, and enjoy Shanxi delicious food.

Days 2-3: Head to Mount Wutai for a Grand Pilgrimage, immersing yourself in the tranquility and mystery of this sacred Buddhist site, or hike up Dailuo Peak for a Small Pilgrimage, taking the experience of putting up at a temple for a short stay.

Day 4: Visit Yungang Grottoes and Xuankong Temple, marveling at the craftsmanship of ancient architecture. In the evening, explore Yanmen Pass and feel the historical significance of this ancient battlefield.

Day 5: Head to Ningwu County and explore the Ten-thousand-year Ice Cave, where you can admire the beauty of unmelting ice. In the evening, Arrive at Qikou Ancient Town for free enjoy.

Day 6: View Hukou Waterfall, feeling the boundless power of the Yellow River and the pulse of life that it embodies.

Days 7-8: Head to the Taihang Mountain Grand Canyon, taking into the adventurous activities of hiking, rock climbing and glass drifting, camping among the breathtaking scenery shaped by nature.

Day 9: Head to Pingyao Ancient City, taking in Shanxi's merchant culture and the architectural styles of the Ming and Qing dynasties.

Day 10: Back to Taiyuan, cycle through the city and enjoy the pleasant time along the way in Shanxi.

10 Days Shanxi cultural Immersion Itinerary and Leisure

Day 1: Arrive in Taiyuan and check into your hotel. Enjoy some free time to explore, and visit Jinci Temple and the Shanxi Museum to experience the province's long history and culture.

Days 2-3: Head to Mount Wutai and famous temples such as Rahu Temple, Shuxiang Temple, and Guanghua Temple, immersing yourself in the tranquility and mystery of this sacred Buddhist site, or hike up Dailuo Peak to get a panoramic view of Wutai Mountain.

Day 4: Visit Pagoda of Fogong Temple and Xuankong Temple, marveling at the craftsmanship of ancient architecture. Then, continue to Mount Heng to experience the grandeur of nature.

Day 5: Arrive in Datong and visit the Yungang Grottoes and Huayan Temple, where you can admire the beauty of Buddhist art. In the evening, explore Yanmen Pass and feel the historical significance of this ancient battlefield.

Days 6-7: Head to Pingyao and tour cultural landmarks such as the Qiao Family Courtyard, Pingyao Ancient City, and the Wang Family Courtyard to gain a deeper understanding of Shanxi's merchant culture and the architectural styles of the Ming and Qing dynasties.

Days 8-9: Head to the Taihang Mountain Grand Canyon and visit natural attractions like Hongdou Gorge, Baquan Gorge, and Qinglong Gorge, marveling at the breathtaking scenery shaped by nature.

Day 10: Free time in Taiyuan, where you can explore other sites of interest, such as Twin Pagoda Temple and the Bell Tower.

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