Attractions in Shanxi

Fahua Temple Datong
Fahua Temple, Datong - Renowned for its Kubota-Style Stupa
Datong Fahua Temple (大同法华寺) is a distinguished example of traditional Buddhist architecture and art. Situated with a north-south orientation, it was originally...
Datong Volcano Park
Datong Volcano Park - Significant Quaternary Volcanic Formations
Datong Volcano Park (大同火山群国家地质公园), located in Shanxi Province, China, is renowned for its significant Quaternary volcanic formations. This volcanic field...
Grand Mosque Datong
Grand Mosque, Datong - A Renowned Site Built in 628
The Grand Mosque in Datong (大同清真大寺), one of the two renowned ancient mosques in Shanxi Province, boasts a rich history of over 1,200 years. According to...
Drum Tower In Datong
Drum Tower, Datong - Ming-Dynasty Architectural Marvel
The Drum Tower in Datong (大同鼓楼) is an architectural marvel with a rich history dating back to the Ming Dynasty. Originally constructed between 1463 and...
Datong Museum
Datong Museum - The Fusion of Hu and Han Cultures
Originally established as the Datong City Museum of Cultural Relics in 1959 and officially renamed Datong Museum (大同市博物馆) in 1963, this institution has...
Hanging Temple Of Hengshan
Hanging Temple of Hengshan - Temple Floating in the Area
The Hanging Temple (悬空寺), originally known as “Xuankong Pavilion,” is situated on the sheer cliffs of Cuiping Peak on the west side of Jinlong...
Shanhua Temple Datong
Shanhua Temple - Rare survivals from Liao and Jin Eras
Shanhua Temple (善化寺), commonly known as the Southern Temple (南寺), was originally built during the Kaiyuan period of the Tang Dynasty and was then known...
Mount Heng Shanxi
Mount Heng, Shanxi - One of the Five Great Mountains of China
Mount Heng (恒山, Hengshan Mountain, Mount Hengshan), located in Datong, Shanxi Province, is also known as “Taiheng Mountain” and historically...
Nine Dragon Screen Datong
Nine Dragon Screen, Datong - A Stunning Piece of Art
The Nine Dragon Screen in Datong (大同九龙壁) is a stunning piece of architectural art, originally built as a decorative screen wall in front of the residence...
Yungang Grottoes Datong
Yungang Grottoes, Datong - A Unique Artistic Heritage
The Yungang Grottoes (云冈石窟), originally known as Lingyan Temple (灵岩寺) and Stone Buddha Temple (石佛寺), are a renowned series of ancient rock-cut temples...
Clay Forest Datong
Clay Forest (Tulin), Datong - A Remarkable Geo Site
The Clay Forest, also known as Tulin (土林), is a remarkable geological site located in Datong, Shanxi Province, China. Established as a scenic area in August...
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