Discover Shanxi, an important cradle of Chinese civilization and an untouched treasure trove of ancient temples, exquisite Chinese architecture and breathtaking landscapes.<\/p>\n
Look forward to a captivating blend of natural beauty and cultural heritage, as we journey through majestic natural wonders such as the Yellow River Hukou Waterfall and world-renowned heritage sites like Pingyao Ancient City and the Yungang Grottoes.<\/p>\n
Discover hidden gems such as Yongle Palace in Yuncheng and the Baguan Gorge, to Mount Wutai’s famous Buddhist temples and picturesque peaks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Please note that all prices provided are indicative and may be adjusted based on your travel dates, party size, and any specific requirements you may have.<\/em><\/p>\n","intriq_inquire_url":"https:\/\/www.intriqjourney.com\/hk\/contact-us\/","itinerary_banner":[{"width":150,"height":150,"file":"2025\/04\/Pingyao-hero.jpg","filesize":172281,"sizes":{"medium":{"file":"Pingyao-hero-300x132.jpg","width":300,"height":132,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","filesize":15538,"url":"https:\/\/www.intriqjourney.com\/hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Pingyao-hero-300x132.jpg"},"large":{"file":"Pingyao-hero-1024x450.jpg","width":1024,"height":450,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","filesize":107969,"url":"https:\/\/www.intriqjourney.com\/hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Pingyao-hero-1024x450.jpg"},"thumbnail":{"file":"Pingyao-hero-150x150.jpg","width":150,"height":150,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","filesize":9303,"url":"https:\/\/www.intriqjourney.com\/hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Pingyao-hero-150x150.jpg"},"medium_large":{"file":"Pingyao-hero-768x338.jpg","width":768,"height":338,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","filesize":67472,"url":"https:\/\/www.intriqjourney.com\/hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Pingyao-hero-768x338.jpg"},"1536x1536":{"file":"Pingyao-hero-1536x676.jpg","width":1536,"height":676,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","filesize":205804,"url":"https:\/\/www.intriqjourney.com\/hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Pingyao-hero-1536x676.jpg"}},"image_meta":{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0","keywords":[]},"ID":"8123","name":"Pingyao-hero.jpg","path":"\/var\/www\/html\/intriq\/hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Pingyao-hero.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.intriqjourney.com\/hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Pingyao-hero-150x150.jpg","full_url":"https:\/\/www.intriqjourney.com\/hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Pingyao-hero.jpg","title":"Pingyao-hero","caption":"","description":"","alt":"","srcset":false}],"start_date":"","end_date":"","duration_days":"12","duration_nights":"11","pricing_options":[{"price_label":"Price From","price_currency":"HKD","price_amount":"48580","price_unit":"Per Person"}],"promotions_grp":[],"download_itinerary_label":"","download_itinerary_attachment":[],"intro_content":" Discover Shanxi, an important cradle of Chinese civilization and an untouched treasure trove of ancient temples, exquisite Chinese architecture and breathtaking landscapes.<\/p>\n Look forward to a captivating blend of natural beauty and cultural heritage, as we journey through majestic natural wonders such as the Yellow River Hukou Waterfall and world-renowned heritage sites like Pingyao Ancient City and the Yungang Grottoes.<\/p>\n Discover hidden gems such as Yongle Palace in Yuncheng and the Baguan Gorge, to Mount Wutai\u2019s famous Buddhist temples and picturesque peaks.<\/p>\n","itinerary_highlight_title":"Itinerary Highlights","itinerary_highlights":" Car Transfer: Airport to Hotel<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Arrive in Yuncheng, a historic city in southwest Shanxi. Yuncheng was formerly known as Hedong, one of the important birthplaces of Chinese civilisation. Be met by your guide and transfer to your hotel to rest for the evening.<\/p>","day_hotel":"11642"},{"itinerary_day_image":["8133"],"day_title":"Yuncheng","itinerary_content":" Yuncheng Highlights<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Discover underrated historic gems in Yuncheng, starting with Yongle Palace (\u6c38\u4e50\u5bab), renowned for stunning Yuan dynasty frescoes, some of best-preserved and most exquisite examples of ancient Chinese mural art.<\/p>\r\n Visit Guandi Temple (\u5173\u5e1d\u5e99), one of the largest temples dedicated to Guan Yu, a revered general from the Three Kingdoms period. Explore the Macun Brick Carving Tombs, (\u9a6c\u6751\u7816\u96d5\u5893) for its intricate brick carving masterpieces from the Jin dynasty<\/p>","day_hotel":"11642","meals_included_list":["breakfast"]},{"itinerary_day_image":["8134"],"day_title":"Yuncheng \/ Jincheng","itinerary_content":" Car Transfer: Yuncheng to Jincheng with Sightseeing<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Start off earlier today for a 3.5hours drive to Jincheng, where we will tour the Yuhuang Temple\uff08\u7389\u7687\u5e99\uff09, including the 28 Lunar Mansions showcasing ancient Chinese knowledge of astrology.<\/p>\r\n Taihang Mountain Grand Canyon<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Be treated to stunning views of the Taihang Mountain Range from the Wangmangling \uff08\u738b\u83bd\u5cad\uff09Scenic Spot. Take a scenic drive along the Hanging Cliff Road, a remarkable engineering feat carved into the Taihang mountain cliffs to explore the rest of the Taihang Mountain Grand Canyon.<\/p>","day_hotel":"11644","meals_included_list":["breakfast"]},{"itinerary_day_image":["8135"],"day_title":"Jincheng \/ Changzhi","itinerary_content":" Car Transfer: Jingcheng to Changzhi<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Drive to Changzhi (101km \/ 2hrs).<\/p>\r\nGuanyin Temple & Baquan (Eight Springs) Gorge\r\n Visit the Guan Yin Temple\uff08\u89c2\u97f3\u5bfa\uff09, known for its suspended ancient Chinese sculpture masterpieces such as the Eight Immortals and Guan Gong.<\/p>\r\n Explore the picturesque Baquan Gorge \uff08\u516b\u6cc9\u5ce1\uff09, a National 5A Scenic Area named after the eight springs that emerge from a single spot within the gorge. Enjoy a scenic boat ride through towering cliffs and crystal-clear streams.<\/p>","day_hotel":"11681","meals_included_list":["breakfast"]},{"itinerary_day_image":["8136"],"day_title":"Changzhi \/ Linfen","itinerary_content":" Car Transfer: Changzhi to Linfen with Sightseeing<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Drive to Changzhi (175km \/ 2hrs40mins) to visit Guangsheng Temple, followed by another 2 hours\u2019 drive to Hukou Waterfall, before transferring to your accommodation in Linfen.<\/p>\r\n Guangsheng Temple<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Guangsheng Temple (\u5e7f\u80dc\u5bfa). Here, you will find the Flying Rainbow Glass Pagoda, renowned for its exquisite and exceptionally preserved Yuan Dynasty murals.<\/p>\r\n Hukou Waterfalls with Private Folk Dance Performance<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Drive another 2 hours to tour Hukou Waterfalls (\u58f6\u53e3\u7011\u5e03), the biggest waterfall on the Yellow River and 2nd largest waterfall in China. Here, we arranged a private harvest-themed folk performance specially for our group - a uniquely Shanxi cultural dance with the dramatic waterfalls as the backdrop.<\/p>","day_hotel":"11683","meals_included_list":["breakfast"]},{"itinerary_day_image":["8137"],"day_title":"Linfen \/ Pingyao","itinerary_content":" Car Transfer: Linfen to Pingyao via Jiexiu<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Drive to Jiexiu (140km \/ 2hrs) to visit the Zhangbi Ancient Castle, followed by a drive to Pingyao (50km \/ 1hr).<\/p>\r\n Zhangbi Ancient Castle<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Visit the Zhangbi Ancient Castle (\u5f20\u58c1\u53e4\u5821), it is an ancient fortress-style village that integrates military, residential, productive, and religious functions. Its history can be traced back to the Sixteen Kingdoms period, dating back over 1,600 years.<\/p>\r\n Wang Grand Courtyard<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Explore Wang Grand Courtyard\uff08\u738b\u5bb6\u5927\u9662\uff09, an outstanding representative of residential architecture from the Qing Dynasty, hailed as the \"Foremost Residential Complex in China.\" Constructed by the Wang family of Jingsheng over more than 300 years during the Ming and Qing dynasties, it is grand in scale and meticulously designed, standing as a model of traditional northern Chinese residential architecture.<\/p>","day_hotel":"11686","meals_included_list":["breakfast"]},{"itinerary_day_image":["8138"],"day_title":"Pingyao","itinerary_content":" Stories of Pingyao<\/strong><\/p>\r\n The UNESCO-listed Pingyao Ancient city (\u5e73\u9065\u53e4\u57ce) is one of best-preserved ancient walled cities in China. Highlights include the Rishengchang Draft Bank and Ming & Qing architecture.<\/p>\r\n We will also visit Shuanglin Temple & Zhenguo Temple (\u53cc\u6797\u5bfa\u548c\u9547\u56fd\u5bfa), both renowned for their long history and unique artistic value.<\/p>\r\n Optional Activity<\/strong><\/p>\r\n In the evening, experience the immersive Youjian Pingyao [\u53c8\u89c1\u5e73\u9065] performance (additional cost applies), set against Pingyao Ancient City as the backdrop.<\/p>","day_hotel":"11686","meals_included_list":["breakfast"]},{"itinerary_day_image":["8139"],"day_title":"Pingyao \/ Taiyuan","itinerary_content":" Car Transfer: Pingyao to Taiyuan<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Drive to Taiyuan (107km \/ 1.5 hours).<\/p>\r\n Taiyuan\u2019s Historical Treasures<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Visit Shanxi Museum (\u5c71\u897f\u535a\u7269\u9986) with its extensive collection of more than 500,000 cultural artifacts, including valuable bronze ware, porcelain, stone carvings and Buddhist statues.<\/p>\r\n Head to Jin Memorial Hall (\u664b\u7960), a temple built in honor of Tang Shuyu, the founding feudal lord of the Jin State. It is one of the oldest existing royal sacrificial gardens in China, with a history of over 1,500 years.<\/p>","day_hotel":"11689","meals_included_list":["breakfast"]},{"itinerary_day_image":["8140"],"day_title":"Taiyuan \/ Mount Wutai","itinerary_content":" Car Transfer: Taiyuan to Mount Wutai<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Drive to Mount Wutai (200km \/ 3hrs)<\/p>\r\nSacred Mount Wutai<\/strong>\r\n Tour Mount Wutai (\u4e94\u53f0\u5c71), a revered destination for Buddhist pilgrims, named after its five majestic peaks. Explore the key sacred ancient temples here such as Xiantong (the oldest and largest temple on the mountain), Tayuan (known for its iconic white pagoda), as well as Bodhisattva Peak and Shuxiang.<\/p>","day_hotel":"12110","meals_included_list":["breakfast"]},{"itinerary_day_image":["8141"],"day_title":"Mount Wutai \/ Datong","itinerary_content":" Car Transfer: Mount Wutai to Datong with Sightseeing<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Drive to Ying Country (277km \/ 3 hours) to visit Sakyamuni Wooden Pagoda. Continue another 1 hour to visit the Hanging Monastery. Thereafter, drive to Datong (70km \/ 1.5 hours).<\/p>\r\n Sakyamuni Wooden Pagoda (<\/strong>\u5e94\u53bf\u6728\u5854<\/strong>)<\/strong><\/p>\r\n This is one of the oldest and tallest wooden pagodas in China, first built over 1000 years ago during the Liao Dynasty. It has miraculously survived several major earthquakes!<\/p>\r\n Hanging Monastery (<\/strong>\u60ac\u7a7a\u5bfa<\/strong>)<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Marvel at the Hanging Monastery, a spectacular Taoist temple and engineering feat built on a vertical cliff face.<\/p>","day_hotel":"12107","meals_included_list":["breakfast"]},{"itinerary_day_image":["8142"],"day_title":"Datong","itinerary_content":" Highlights of Datong<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Visit Yungang Grottoes (\u4e91\u5188\u77f3\u7a9f), one of the top grotto sites in China, famous for its vast array of Buddhist statues carved into the cliffs.<\/p>\r\n Explore the Huayan Temple (\u534e\u4e25\u5bfa), one of the largest and most well-preserved Buddhist temples from the Liao and Jin periods, as well as the ancient city wall (\u53e4\u57ce\u5899), which has a history of over 600 years and represents China\u2019s finest ancient military defence.<\/p>","day_hotel":"12107","meals_included_list":["breakfast"]},{"itinerary_day_image":["8143"],"day_title":"Departure from Datong","itinerary_content":" Car Transfer: Accommodation to Airport<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Enjoy leisure time before transferring to the airport for your onward journey.<\/p>","meals_included_list":["breakfast"]}],"promo_pay_terms":"20% deposit to secure your seat","book_now_url":"https:\/\/www.intriqjourney.com\/hk\/","inquire_now_url":"https:\/\/www.intriqjourney.com\/hk\/","includes_title":"Includes","excludes_title":"Excludes","includes_content":"\n
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