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City Strolling Exploration | Shanxi Taiyuan-Datong-Wutai Mountain Guide

Shanxi Taiyuan - Datong - Mount Wutai, a six-day in-depth tour, explore the ancient Shanxi and feel the charm of the Buddhist holy land. The itinerary is super exciting, come and have a look! / 🚩Travel route: DAY1: Mount Wutai - Guanghua Temple - Dabai Pagoda On the first day, visit Mount Wutai to feel the solemnity of the Buddhist holy land, then visit Guanghua Temple to appreciate the ancient Zen, and finally admire the magnificence of the Dabai Pagoda. DAY2: Shuxiang Temple - Wuye Temple - Hanging Temple - Yungang Grottoes On the second day, we deeply experienced Buddhist culture, from the Buddha statues in Shuxiang Temple to the legends of Wuye Temple, to the thrilling and strange Hanging Temple, and finally explored the thousand-year art of Yungang Grottoes. DAY3: Yanmen Pass - Pingyao Ancient City Travel through history, first go to Yanmen Pass to feel the majesty of the ancient battlefield, then stroll through Pingyao Ancient City to experience the charm and style of the ancient streets. DAY4: Yunqiu Mountain Scenic Area - Yunqiu Mountain Ice Caves Go deep into the Yunqiu Mountain Scenic Area to appreciate the natural scenery, and don't miss the magical Yunqiu Mountain Ice Caves to experience the charm of the underground wonders. DAY5: Shanxi Yellow River Hukou Waterfall Tourist Area - Shanxi Wang Family Courtyard On the fifth day, first see the majestic momentum of Hukou Waterfall, then visit Wang Family Courtyard to appreciate the exquisiteness and historical weight of the ancient mansion. DAY6: Return 🛫 After a pleasant trip to Shanxi, we departed from Taiyuan Airport and took flight HO1134, which was expected to take off at 21:20 and arrive at Shanghai Hongqiao at 23:30, returning with a full load. / **Travel preparation**: 👕 **Clothing** Going to Shanxi in January, the weather is cold, so you need to bring a thick coat, warm underwear, a hat, scarf and gloves to keep warm. Don’t forget comfortable shoes, there’s going to be a lot of walking! 🎒 **Accessories and daily necessities** In addition to clothes, you must bring sunscreen and sunglasses when going out to protect your skin and eyes. When hiking in Mount Wutai, trekking poles and knee pads are very useful. In addition, moisturizing cream and lipstick are also essential. It is windy there, so you need to keep your skin hydrated. 🆔 **ID and cash** Don’t forget your ID, cash and bank cards. Cash may be more convenient in some small places. It’s better to be prepared! There are many delicious foods in Datong, so bring some cash to taste the local snacks! / Taiyuan-Datong-Wutai Mountain, beautiful scenery and stories along the way are waiting for you to explore! Don't forget to leave your footprints 👣
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Posted: Feb 20, 2025
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