Off-Season Travel Perfection: Visit Shanxi in September and Win Big!

🤔 Crowded summer vacations? Price hikes during National Day? 💥 September is the perfect time to visit Shanxi! Fewer crowds, stunning scenery, pleasant weather, and better value for money—September is truly the best time to explore Shanxi. - 💯 Exclusive-like tours: Stroll through Pingyao Ancient City without the crowds, and wait less than 10 minutes at Xiaoxitian. 💯 Perfect weather: Average daily temperatures of 20-25°C. Bring a light down jacket for Wutai Mountain, and single-layer clothing with a jacket for other areas. - ⭕️ 7-Day Shanxi Off-Season Itinerary: 【𝑑𝑎𝑦1▶️ Free exploration in Taiyuan】 Recommended: Jinci Museum Evening: Visit Liuxiang Commercial Street . 【𝑑𝑎𝑦2▶️ Taiyuan - Wang Family Courtyard - Hukou Waterfall - Stay in Jixian】 Wang Family Courtyard: Climb the city walls for panoramic views; red lanterns and gray brick walls make for stunning photos. Hukou Waterfall: Water flow is still abundant in September. The viewing platform on the Shaanxi side is less crowded, with better lighting in the afternoon and a higher chance of seeing rainbows. . 【𝑑𝑎𝑦3▶️ Jixian - Xiaoxitian in Xixian - Pingyao Ancient City - Stay in Pingyao】 Xiaoxitian in Xixian: Marvel at the hanging sculptures and Ming Dynasty clay statues. Turn off your phone's flash for better photos. Pingyao Ancient City: The birthplace of Shanxi merchants. Fewer crowds in the off-season. Dress up in traditional Shanxi merchant attire for picturesque photos. . 【𝑑𝑎𝑦4▶️ Pingyao - Foguang Temple - Wutai Mountain Deep Tour - Stay in Wutai Mountain】 Foguang Temple: A Tang Dynasty structure recognized by Liang Sicheng. Morning mist in September adds to its beauty. Wutai Mountain: Spend the whole day exploring. No lines for the cable car to Dailuo Peak, and you can take your time climbing the 1,080 steps. . 【𝑑𝑎𝑦5▶️ Wuye Temple - Shuxiang Temple - Hanging Temple - Stay in Datong】 Wuye Temple: No need to fight for a spot in the off-season! Arrive before 7 AM. Hanging Temple: Enjoy a less crowded experience during off-peak travel. Plenty of time to climb (advance real-name reservation required). . 【𝑑𝑎𝑦6▶️ Yungang Grottoes - Huayan Temple - Shanhua Temple - Datong Ancient City】 Yungang Grottoes: Explore 20 caves. Arrive early for a more immersive experience and no photo queues in the off-season. Datong Ancient City: Visit Huayan Temple, Shanhua Temple, and the ancient city walls for a deep dive into history. . 【𝑑𝑎𝑦7▶️ Datong - Yingxian Wooden Pagoda - Yanmen Pass - Taiyuan】 Yingxian Wooden Pagoda: A towering wooden structure that looks even more stunning against the autumn scenery in September. Yanmen Pass: Climb the Great Wall without the scorching sun! The autumn breeze enhances the poetic atmosphere of the borderlands. - 🍁 September-Exclusive Experiences ▪ Mid-Autumn Lantern Festival in Pingyao Ancient City, starting mid-September ▪ Moon-gazing on Datong Ancient City Wall—perfect for photos in traditional Hanfu attire - Discover more off-season Shanxi travel itineraries. 📩📩 Contact me for details!