What are the top ten scenic spots in Shanxi?

The top ten scenic spots in Shanxi are Wutai Mountain, Yungang Grottoes, Mount Hengshan in Beiyue, Yingxian Wooden Pagoda, Hanging Temple, Yanmenguan, Taiyuan Jinci, Pingyao Ancient City, Qiao Family Courtyard and Mianshan.

Yungang grottoes 1

Yungang Grottoes, one of the largest ancient grottoes in China and the first batch of key cultural relics protection units in China, was listed on the World Heritage List by UNESCO in 200 1 year. The statues here are magnificent and colorful, and you can see grotto statues of different styles in different periods. At present, about 40 caves are open to the public.

2. Wutai Mountain

Wutai Mountain, the first of the ten scenic spots in Shanxi, stands tall with five peaks and beautiful scenery. It is an excellent summer resort, a 5A-level tourist attraction in China and the only Buddhist Dojo in China. There are many temples in the mountains, which have been visited by emperors in previous dynasties, and are a must-see for tourists.

3. Hengshan Mountain

As one of the five mountains, Hengshan Mountain is also a must-see place among the top ten scenic spots in Shanxi. Generally speaking, visiting Hengshan Mountain refers to Tianfengling Scenic Area. It's not difficult to climb Hengshan Mountain, and it takes about three or four hours to go back and forth. The general tour route is Daziwan-Hukou-Sheshen Cliff-Feitian Grottoes-Hengdian-Tianfengling, but the opening time of Tianfengling is uncertain due to the weather.

4. Pingyao Ancient City

Pingyao Ancient City is one of the top ten scenic spots in Shanxi Province, and was rated as the most complete ancient county town in China by world record association. The ancient city of Pingyao shows a complete picture of the extraordinary cultural, social, economic and religious development of the Han nationality. The ancient city is not very big, so you can visit it on foot. If you don't want to go, there is a battery car for tourists to ride. Here you can feel the breath of Shanxi merchant culture.