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Shanxi | 4 Days & 3 Nights

Below is a 4-day, 3-night historical and cultural trip for two free independent travelers departing from taking it slow to fully appreciate – truly a glimpse into millennia, absolutely worth visiting! Day 1: Guangzhou ➡️ ➡️ ✈️ Flight from Guangzhou to 8:20-11:05 Arrive at noon! Take a taxi directly to Jinci Temple (30 min ride). 🍽️ Lunch: Jinci Old Street · Intangible Cultural Heritage The restaurant is inside Jinci Temple. First, store luggage at the visitor center, then meet the guide after lunch. Explore Jinci Temple for about 3 hours (starting at 1:50 PM). 🚄 South to South Station, 17:37-19:35 🍽️ Dinner: You Wan Xi Day 2: ➡️ 🍳 Breakfast: Highly recommend having it at the homestay – very hearty! Morning: (book tickets 7 days in advance + expert guide, 8:30-12:30) • Snack: Xiaonantang Northern Wei Tea & Pastry (try the milk tea! Must-visit) 🍽️ Lunch: Kaige Restaurant (even half portions are generous) Afternoon: (Huayan Temple, Shanhua Temple) 🍽️ Dinner: Fenglin Ge (must-tries: sweet and sour pork, steamed dumplings!!!) Day 3: Hanging Temple ➡️ Yingxian Wooden Pagoda 🍳 Homestay breakfast – eat well today! Best to hire a private car for the day – convenient and cost similar to taxis. Hanging Temple & Hengshan (book climbing tickets 7 days in advance!) Have snacks in the car for lunch. Afternoon: Yingxian Wooden Pagoda (guided tour ~1 hour) Stop by Ernü Liangpi on the way – so delicious! Return to in the evening. If time allows, queue early at Xijin Dao. 🍽️ Dinner: Xijin Dao – their knife-cut noodles are amazing! Day 4: ➡️ ➡️ Guangzhou 🍳 Breakfast, pack, then head to the train station. 🚄 South to South 🍽️ Lunch: Qianmen Hot Pot (Jinci Road branch) Must-try mutton hot pot – too expensive in Guangzhou! Close to the museum, visit after lunch. Museum guided tour (13:30-17:30) Then proceed to for return flight to Guangzhou. ✈️ 19:55-22:40 🏨 Accommodation: Laochenggen Courtyard Homestay (Daiwangfu branch) Fantastic! Clean rooms with daily housekeeping. Easy to find yet quiet, with convenient taxi access. The host is generous and friendly! Great room views, quality bathroom amenities, and varied, hearty breakfasts daily – truly satisfying!
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Posted: Jul 2, 2025
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