Hengshan Mountain
Spanning 150 kilometers, Hengshan Mountain in Hunyuan county is the northern mountain of the Five Sacred Mountains of China and famous for steep ridges, splendid peaks, exotic-shaped temples and gushing fountains.
Pujiu Temple
Built in the Tang Dynasty (618-907), Pujiu Temple in southwest Shanxi province is a Buddhist temple related to an ancient romance play entitled Romance of the West Chamber by Wang Shifu, a playwright of the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368).
Traditional Chinese culture sparkles in Pingyao
Spring Festival is on the way and a week-long holiday is coming up. If you are interested in enjoying traditional Chinese culture, come to the Ancient City of Pingyao.
Free museums in Taiyuan
Located on the west bank of Fenhe River, Shanxi Museum occupies an area of 168 mu (11.2 hectares), and is one of the most modern and comprehensive museums in China.
Jinci Temple
Jinci Temple in Taiyuan, central Shanxi province is a historic cultural site offering fine examples of ancient Chinese architecture, sculpture, frescoes and inscriptions.
Guandi Temple
Located in southern Shanxi, Guandi Temple is the world's largest temple in memory of Guan Yu –a famous general during the Three Kingdoms period (AD 220-280).
Wooden Sakyamuni Pagoda
Built in the Liao Dynasty (916-1125), the wooden Sakyamuni Pagoda in Yingxian county, northern Shanxi province is the oldest and tallest wooden architectural structure in China.
Yongle Palace
First built in the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), Yongle Palace in southwest Shanxi province is China's largest Taoist temple complex.
Luya Mountain
Luya Mountain, named due to its highest peak which looks like an asparagus shoot, is the main peak of Guanqin Mountain in northern Shanxi province.
