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5 Days\4 Nights
Shanxi tours are suitable for those who want to learn more about Chinese culture. Shanxi Province is a region with a history of over 3,000 years. Whether you are a history buff, a natural landscape explorer or an economic observer, you will find a variety of things and activities of interest in Shanxi. On a 5-day Shanxi tour let's visit this UNESCO site and enjoy the Danxia landscape.
Attractions: Jinci Temple
Meal: Not Included
Hotel: Overnight in Taiyuan
Welcome to FCN! Meet at the meeting points(refer to basic content below) in the early morning and head to Shanxi.
Bus drive will take around 6 hours. Arrive at Jinci Temple in the afternoon.
Arrive at Jinci Temple(the oldest wooden structure in Taiyuan) in the afternoon. As a memorial site for Lu Xun, Jinci showcases his intellectual and literary achievements and carries reverence and remembrance for him. The place attracts a large number of tourists and culture lovers to visit and learn. For those who are interested in Lu Xun and Chinese culture, the Jin Ancestral Temple is a must-visit place.We gonna Visit for 40 mins and go to Taiyuan for hotel.
Attractions: Qikou Ancient Town
Meal: Not Included
Hotel: Overnight in Jingbian
Check out in the morning and leave Taiyuan for Qikou. Bus Drive takes around 4.5 hours.
We will arrive at noon and spend the whole afternoon at Qikou Ancient Town. The Qikou Ancient Town is famous for its unique geographical environment and folk customs. The ancient town is surrounded by green hills and rivers running through it, creating a beautiful natural landscape. There are traditional handicraft production and folk craft bazaars in the ancient town, where you can enjoy local arts and crafts.
After visiting, drive about 3.5 hours to Jingbian. Check in to your hotel. The rest time is free for you to relax.
Attractions: Jingbian Wave Valley
Meal: Not Included
Hotel: Overnight in Lingshi
After checking out from the hotel,head to the Jingbian Wave Valley(1h driving).
Jingbian county boasts the largest Danxia landscape of the province. The wave valley rock called red sandstone, is composed of 150 million years ago, the Jurassic period began to deposit huge sand dunes, sand dunes are constantly covered by layers of red sand impregnated with groundwater, the minerals in the water over time to the sand condensed into sandstone, the formation of today's people to see the cascading structures After visit, then transfer you to the hotel in Lingshi.
Attractions: Pingyao Ancient Town
Meal: Not Included
Hotel: Overnight in Pingyao
After breakfast in the hotel, we will check out and your guide will pick you up to start Pingyao Ancient City exploration.
You will start a walking tour of the Pingyao Old City. It is regarded as one of the most well-preserved Ming and Qing Dynasty ancient cities in China and a World Heritage Site. Built in the Ming Dynasty, the ancient city retains a large number of buildings from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, making it one of the typical representatives of traditional Chinese ancient cities.
The Ming Qing Street retains a large number of buildings from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, including buildings of merchants, government offices and mansions, which demonstrate the commercial and administrative culture of the Ming and Qing Dynasties.Rishengchang it was the meeting place of the ancient Chamber of Commerce for business exchanges and deliberation of important matters.
The Ancient Government Office tells everything about the bureaucracy of the feudal society. If time allows, you shouldn’t miss the Temple of City God, with its solemn and exquisite architecture, the City God Temple is one of the important cultural attractions in Pingyao Ancient City. You can experience the religious atmosphere and learn about the culture of the City God inside the temple, as well as view the sculptures, murals and other artefacts inside the temple.
We will stay at a hotel with local characteristics of Pingyao tonight, as this makes it more convenient for you to stroll around the city in the evening and early morning.
Attractions: Dazhao Monastery, General Government Office Site, Inner Mongolia Museum
Meal: Not included
Hotel: Not included
Start today with a visit to the Dazhao Monastery (aka Dazhao Temple). Every year, Dazhao Monastery attracts tourists from all over the world to visit and worship here. Especially during Buddhist festivals and religious activities, the temple holds grand celebrations and ceremonies so that tourists can have a deeper understanding and experience of Buddhist culture.Head to the General Government Office Site which once was the highest military officer station in the Qing Dynasty. Featuring Qing Dynasty-style structures, and numerous historical and cultural relics, it is renowned as the "First Mansion of Monan ".
Then, head to the Inner Mongolia Museum.It is dedicated to the exhibition and study of the history, culture and natural heritage of the Inner Mongolia region. It has a large collection of cultural relics and artefacts covering various historical periods from the Paleolithic Age to modern times.Then you will be transferred to Hohhot Airport or train station for your next destination.
Note: Please depart after 5 PM to ensure no rush for the tour.