Things to Do in Shanxi

There are 9 attractions in Shanxi. Mount Wutai, sacred buddhist mountain complex with historic temples, is the most popular.

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Mount Wutai

Sacred Buddhist mountain complex with historic temples

Xuankong Temple

Xuankong Temple

Cliff-hanging temple near Datong with multi-religious shrines

Mount Heng (Shanxi)

Mount Heng (Shanxi)

One of China's Five Great Mountains in Shanxi

Foguang Temple

Historic Buddhist temple noted for ancient wooden architecture

Nanchan Temple

Historic Buddhist temple noted for Tang-era wooden architecture

Pagoda of Fogong Temple

Pagoda of Fogong Temple

11th-century wooden pagoda, one of China's oldest

Yanmen Pass

Strategic ancient mountain pass along the Great Wall

Taosi

Neolithic archaeological site with ancient urban remains

Archaeological Site

Xiechi Lake

Shallow saline lake and important migratory bird site