Discover Shanxi’s Ancient Wonders and Sacred Buddhist Mountains | Travel Routes

About Your Trip

Take a memorable trip to Shanxi Province where the ancient Chinese culture is brought to life in spectacular manner. This tailor made 3 days trip takes us on a journey through the sacred mountain peaks of Wutai Mountain which form one of the Four Sacred Buddhist Mountains in China as well as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to well preserved streets of the Ming Dynasty in Pingyao Ancient City. You will be impressed by huge size of merchant mansions at Qiao Family Compound and Wang Family Compound, you will be astonished by roaring the power of Hukou Waterfall at the Yellow River. The trip is an ideal culture and nature combination that ensure close experience of the rich Buddhist history in China, magnificent architecture, and natural wonders. Be it spiritual enlightenment in ancient temples, wonder at the traditional architecture of courtyards, or just the excitement to walk in front of one of the most spectacular waterfalls in China this is a ultimate Shanxi adventure that will have you reminiscing until the end of time.

Tour Highlights

Pray for good fortune at Mount Wutai’s Buddhist holy temples

Discover UNESCO World Heritage Pingyao Ancient City

Be awed by traditional architecture at magnificent Qiao Family Compound

Marvel at the powerful Hukou Waterfall, the Yellow River’s pride

Roam the vast and grand Wang Family Courtyard, known as Shanxi’s Forbidden City

Experience authentic local vinegar making at traditional workshop

Stay overnight in characteristic ancient city traditional guesthouse

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1

Taiyuan to Mount Wutai to Taiyuan

Early morning, take off to Mount Wutai, the most important Buddhism pilgrimage site in China. Visit the celebrated Five Lords Temple (Wuye Temple) with ten thousand Buddha statues and unique opera stage. Find Bodhisattva Peak, the largest Yellow Hat Buddh

Day 2

Taiyuan to Qiao Family Compound to Pingyao

Begin with old-fashioned Shanxi vinegar workshop tour, relishing true local production methods. Visit Qiao Family Compound, the beautiful site of filming of “Raise the Red Lantern,” offering Qing Dynasty merchant architecture. Arrival in Pingyao Ancient C

Day 3

Hukou Waterfall to Wang Family Compound to Taiyuan

Visit awe-inspiring Hukou Waterfall, the largest and most spectacular fall of the Yellow River and a second greatest Chinese waterfall. Wonder at the thunderous force of this amazing natural wonder of a unique yellow color. Drive on to Wang Family Compoun