Shanxi, a province with a long history, splendid culture and unique charm, attracts tens of millions of tourists. It has many familiar scenic spots, such as Wutai Mountain, Yungang Grottoes, Pingyao ancient city, etc. What are the free travel attractions in Shanxi?
Recommended tourist attractions in Shanxi:
Hukou Waterfall (Linfen)
Hukou waterfall, as we all know, is a rare yellow waterfall in Shanxi Province. It has different scenery throughout the year. Generally, the best time to travel is from April to May and from September to November. From April to may, peach blossoms are in full bloom near the waterfall, which is full of spring. From September to November, the rainy season just passed, and the volume of water is large, and the Yellow River is rushing down It's magnificent.
Pingyao ancient city (Jinzhong)
The mild and dry ancient city of Pingyao has a history of more than 2700 years. In the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the business here was developed, and the "Shanxi Merchants" originated here. The people lived and worked in peace and contentment, lived and prospered, and built many exquisite buildings. Time flies, the Ming and Qing Dynasties ancient buildings here are well preserved, at the same time, the local conditions and customs are also inherited. Pingyao County Government, North China first escort agency, Shuanglin temple, these places must be visited in person to experience the magical journey through the dynasties!
Yungang Grottoes (Datong)
The Buddha statues in Yungang Grottoes are not respected by the world in isolation. It is like a kingdom of Buddha. The project is huge, with more than 50000 statues. Some of them have been weathered beyond recognition, while others are still alive after thousands of years. After the Northern Wei Dynasty, they witnessed the rise and fall of successive dynasties. Visitors here are all amazed and sincere. No one can see the vicissitudes of the world better than these great Buddhas;
Route recommendation:
1. Taiyuan & rarr; Datong & rarr; Wutai Mountain & rarr; Wutai Mountain & rarr; Pingyao & rarr; Pingyao & rarr; Linfen & rarr; Linfen & rarr; Taiyuan
2. Mount Wutai (more than 2 hours) & rarr; Mount Wutai scenic spot - Bodhisattva peak (2 hours) & rarr; special statue temple (2 hours)
Transportation Guide:
1. Shanxi has convenient aviation conditions. There are five civil airports in the whole province, three of which are more important. They are distributed in different cities. You can choose the appropriate airport according to the destination.
2. Shanxi Province is an important railway transportation hub in North China. It is the intersection of Tongpu, Jingbao, Daqin, Shitai, Taijiao, shenhuang and other important trunk lines. At present, Taiyuan, the capital of Shanxi Province, has operated a number of railway passenger lines, including high-speed railway, EMU, general express, etc., which can reach all parts of the country.
3. In recent years, self driving from Beijing, Tianjin and other places to Shanxi has become the choice of more and more tourists.