Shanxi

China's open-air museum — the Yungang Grottoes' 51,000 Buddhas, the intact walled city of Pingyao and the courtyards of Shanxi's merchant dynasties.

What to see

• Datong — Yungang Grottoes (UNESCO), Hanging Temple of Hengshan
• Pingyao — UNESCO Ming-dynasty walled city, Rishengchang — China's first bank

Travelling with HXXC Travel

We currently operate 2 private and small-group itineraries in Shanxi — every one with an English-speaking guide, private vehicle and hand-picked hotels. Below you can browse each departure, compare day counts and prices, and request a customised version of any route.

Best time to visit: May – June and September – October.

Datong: Yungang Grottoes (UNESCO), Hanging Temple of Hengshan

Pingyao: UNESCO Ming-dynasty walled city, Rishengchang — China's first bank