Yungang Grottoes, the Hanging Temple, Pingyao Old Town and Shanxi merchants’ courtyard houses.

Shanxi Ancient Architecture Line Taiyuan-Datong-Hunyuan-Pingyao

Also known as: Shanxi Northeast Line (Taiyuan)

Yungang Grottoes, the Hanging Temple, Pingyao Old Town and Shanxi merchants’ courtyard houses.

City loop 5 days Shanxi Apr–Oct

Route Introduction

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Why This Route Exists
The historical & geographical answer to why this route came to be
  • Yungang Grottoes
  • the Hanging Temple
  • Pingyao Old Town and Shanxi merchants’ courtyard houses.

At a Glance

Suggested days 5 days
Cities 4
Provinces Shanxi
Difficulty 🟡 Moderate
Best months Apr–Oct
Best for Ideal for history lovers and first-time visitors to China

Route Map Animated marker shows direction

🏙️ Taiyuan 🏙️ Datong 🏙️ Hunyuan 🏙️ Pingyao
Shanxi Ancient Architecture Line: Taiyuan-Datong-Hunyuan-Pingyao 太原 → 大同 → 浑源 → 平遥
Time Place / plan Category Duration Transfer Note
Day 1 Taiyuan
Day 2 Datong
Day 3 Hunyuan
Day 4 Pingyao

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