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Shanxi Off-Season 5-Day Tour

Not sure where to go in November-December? Come to Shanxi! Shanxi in the off-season is truly perfect for travel. The attractions are free from the crowds of peak season, allowing you to explore each scenic spot in depth and learn about Shanxi's history and culture. Most importantly, the scenery is just as beautiful as in peak season, and the cost-performance ratio is excellent. 👉If it's your first time visiting Shanxi, be sure to choose a reliable pure-play small group tour. You won’t have to worry about accommodation, transportation, or tickets—just follow along and enjoy. - 👉Why choose a pure-play small group tour: ✔️Small groups, no need to join large groups or share rides ✔️Pure tourism experience, no shopping or sales pitches ✔️In-depth exploration, say goodbye to superficial visits ✔️Travel in business vehicles for a more comfortable journey - 🚕5 days 4 nights pure-play itinerary: D1: Gather in Taiyuan from all over the country D2: Taiyuan - Yanmen Pass - Yungang Grottoes - Datong Ancient City Wall night view - stay in Datong D3: Datong - Hanging Temple - Yingxian Wooden Pagoda - Xinzhou Iron Flower performance - stay in Xinzhou D4: Xinzhou - Mount Wutai - Pingyao Ancient City night view - stay inside the ancient city D5: Pingyao Ancient City - Qiao Family Courtyard - return to Taiyuan and end tour - Yanmen Pass Scenic Area: The foremost of the nine passes in China, offering a glimpse into a thousand years of frontier history Yungang Grottoes: One of the four great grottoes, a stone carving epic of the Northern Wei Dynasty Hanging Temple: The "sky pavilion" built on a cliff, famous worldwide for its uniqueness, danger, and ingenuity Yingxian Wooden Pagoda Scenic Area: One of the world's three great wooden pagodas, supported entirely by bracket sets without a single iron nail for over a thousand years Mount Wutai: The foremost of China's four sacred Buddhist mountains, with five peaks surrounding ancient temples Pingyao Ancient City: The best-preserved Ming and Qing dynasty ancient county town in China, featuring old banks, escort agencies, and ancient city walls Qiao Family Courtyard: "For royal palaces, see the Forbidden City; for private residences, see the Qiao Family Courtyard," with brick, wood, and stone carvings throughout the estate -
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