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  • filter_dramaUnderstand
    Situated next to Fenhe River and surrounded by mountains. Taiyuan has a history of 2,400 years. Now, Taiyuan is important as home to heavy industry and mining. It has 3 notable sights that can be seen within half a day: the Shanxi Museum, the carvings at Chongshan Temple and The Twin Pagodas.
  • filter_dramaGet in
    • By plane

      Taiyuan Airport (IATA: TYN) offers flights to [wiki=78fb473f134eed43c959f9ebdeeb4050]Beijing[/wiki], [wiki=50a13d0dbb195487a4b6c602ea0fe532]Guangzhou[/wiki] and [wiki=0161bb061215dd12cf010e11e2031971]Xian[/wiki] daily and commonly services Chinese tourists wanting to visit Wu Tai Shan and Pingyao.

    • By train

      Taiyuan Station is located at the eastern end of Yingze Dajie

      * [wiki=78fb473f134eed43c959f9ebdeeb4050]Beijing[/wiki] - takes about 8-10 hours, or 3.5 hours by the new CRH bullet trains
      * [wiki=f4aa575f70b3f78887deb96ce611b187]Chengdu[/wiki] - takes about 30 hours
      * [wiki=ce25f63b3082e19fc00b8e22f24fb987]Datong[/wiki] - takes about 6-8 hours
      * [wiki=50a13d0dbb195487a4b6c602ea0fe532]Guangzhou[/wiki] - takes about 32 hours
      * [wiki=46fc137b2422567c5f4ca7b77f93d6bb]Luoyang[/wiki] - takes about 12 hours
      * [wiki=5466ee572bcbc75830d044e66ab429bc]Shanghai[/wiki] - takes about 22 hours
      * [wiki=0161bb061215dd12cf010e11e2031971]Xian[/wiki] - takes about 11-12 hours
      * [wiki=18a1e3bd53adbd350f07144815c564f5]Zhengzhou[/wiki] - takes about 10 hours

    • By bus

      The bus station is located at the south side of Yingze Dajie, between train station and Bingzhou Lu.

      * Beijing - takes about 6 hours
      * Datong - takes about 5 hours
      * [wiki=080f2e70ddfc31bbdf31b5664e57e371]Pingyao[/wiki] - takes about 2 hours. Frequent service.
      * Shijiazhuang - takes about 4 hours
      * Yan'an - takes about 9 hours
      * Yulin - takes about 8 hours

      Departures from Tai Yuan East (Dong Ke Zhan) bus station.
      * [wiki=93864969f1982057454c1c06659a8c52]Wutaishan National Park[/wiki] (TaiHuai township) - takes about 4-5 hours (take travel sickness medication an hour before this trip if you are prone, consider suggesting parents give their children some as well as vomiting is common on this journey). Last bus departs around 15:00.

      Minibuses leave the train station parking lot for [wiki=ce25f63b3082e19fc00b8e22f24fb987]Datong[/wiki], [wiki=080f2e70ddfc31bbdf31b5664e57e371]Pingyao[/wiki], [wiki=ea488c8b5f471896cafce6d18a0dbe2a]Shijiazhuang[/wiki] and [wiki=93864969f1982057454c1c06659a8c52]Wutaishan National Park[/wiki] .

  • filter_dramaGet around
    Bus number 1 -- runs the length of Yingze Dajie and one can take this from the intersection across the train station west towards the museum for 1RMB. Hop off at the Coal Museum, just after the bridge over the river (you will see the odd shaped large buildings on the right towards the north. The upside down pyramid is the Shanxi Museum). From the busstop head north a block and then west toward the river, then north again and you will arrive at the main entrance.

    Bus number 611 runs between the bus station and train station. It's five stops either way and costs 1RMB.

    Bus number 619 runs between the south bus station and east bus station.

    Taxi -- cost 8RMB flagfall and expect around 15RMB from train station to Shanxi Museum. (aug 2011)
  • filter_dramaSee
    • Temples

      Jinci Temple, an ancient ancestral temple, was founded about 1400 years ago and was expanded during the Sui, Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing Dynasties, resulting in a variety of architecutural styles. Today it comprises of over 100 halls, towers, pavilions, terraces, and bridges and includes some of the best Song Dynasty sculptures and buildings still extant in China as well as some lovely gardens and ancient trees. Well known structures at Jinci include the Hall of Offerings (献殿; Xiàn​diàn), The Flying Bridge Across the Fish Pond (鱼沼飞梁; Yú​zhǎo​ Fēi​liáng​), and the Hall of the Holy Mother (圣母殿; Shèng​mǔ​diàn​), the most famous building at Jinci. Completed in 1032 and with carved wooden dragons coiled around the eight pillars that support its upward-curving double-eave roof, this impressive structure contains some of the finest Song Dynasty clay sculptures in China, each with a different facial expression.

      * This temple is noted for its pair of 13-story octagonal pagodas, dating back some 400 years. These twin pagodas, which can easily be seen from much of Taiyuan, are often used as a symbol of Shanxi's largest city. The two towers, made of brick and stone, are 53 meters in height. Visitors can climb a spiral staircase to the top of the western pagoda to enjoy a panoramic view over the city.

      * Originally built in the Tang Dynasty (618-907). In 1381, the temple was extended. In the 19th century, most of the temple was destroyed. The temple is home to the Buddhist Association of Shanxi Province and includes the Bell Tower, the Dabei Hall, and the east and west wing rooms. The main hall has 3 magnificent statues, one of Guanyin, Goddess of Mercy, with 1000 hands and eyes.

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    • Other historical places

      * A mosque at this location was first built in the Tang Dynasty, but the present one is much younger.

      * Originally built in the 13th century and since extented significantly. Features garden and temple as well as a number of other buildings.

    • Museums

      The Shanxi Museum is located in a modern four-storey building situated at a prime location along the Fen River in central Taiyuan and features a very impressive collection of artifacts from this history-heavy province. Chinese civilization first began to develop in Shanxi and Shaanxi provinces along the banks of the Yellow River, and this handsome provincial museum features some of the best of the historical artfacts from around the province. The museum has on display thousands of objects in a series of well laid out exhibition halls. Permanent exhibits include those devoted to relics from the Paleolithic and Neolithic ages, ancient Chinese porcelain, painting and caligraphy, jades, bronzes, Chinese currency, historical architecutre, Buddhist stone scultptures, and Shanxi merchants. Signage in Chinese and English. directions="Bus 1 then walk"

      * Exhibits on China's coal industry. Note you will have to pay 60 yuan for a personal tour guide (who speaks English) in addition to the museum entrance fee. The personal tour guides do add to the experience though.

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    • Nature and parks

      * Dating back to the Qing Dynasty. Is home to library, exhibitions, planetarium and a number of older and newer buildings.

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      * Recently built artifical forest park landscaped with valleys and rivers. It is features various recreational facilities.

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      * Tianlongshan Grottoes is a series of 25 caves carved into the mountainside of Tianlong Mountain and well known among Chinese art experts for the fine Buddhist statues and decorations which were sculpted within. The earliest of these caves were built during the Eastern Wei Dynasty (534-550), and additional caves were added in the Northern Qu, Sui, and Tang Dynasties. Grottoes 2 and 3 are the oldest in the complex, dating back nearly 1500 years. The largest and most impressive grotto is the ninth one, a multi-storied cave with several large Buddha statues and covered by an intricate three-story wooden pavilion, the Manshan Pavilion.

      * Built at the beginning of Yuan Dynasty. They comprise a Taoist temple and a number of statues.

      * Scenic area around Fen River. It includes four theme areas, six natural scenery areas and seven sightseeing spots.

      * The scenic area is home to a temple, a tower, pagodas and lots of trees. Locals flock here in autumn to see the red leaves and in spring to see the flowers. In clear weather there are great views of Taiyuan.

  • filter_dramaDo
    • Theaters

      Stages Beijing Opera performances.

      * The oldest theater in Taiyuan large enough for an audience of 1,200. Stages Beijing Opera performances.

      * Stages performing arts and festivals large enough for an audience of 2,145.

      * Comprises halls for opera, folk music, story telling and disco. Stages both modern and traditional performances.

    • Festivals

      Fine foods festival focusing on local dishes based on wheat.

      * Festival focusing on Shanxi Province as a centre for local wine production.

      * Stages dance, song and theatre and exhibits art and sculpture.

  • filter_dramaBuy
    One area to visit for shopping is Bell Tower Street where you will find Fenjiu Dasha, Dongfang Department Store, Jinge Clothing Store and lots of smaller stores. Another option is Liu Xiang where you will find Guidu Department store, Wanjia Dasha, other department stores and many fashion shops.
    • Local products and markets

      Local products can be found around town, but especially in Liuxiang Shopping District. These products include paper cuttings, jade, dough sculptures and lacquer goods.

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      * Lots of small antique shops.

      * Lots of small shops selling all kind of local stuff.

      * Six story mall selling both real angtiques and copies.

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    • Shopping Centers

      Fashion walk has all the brand names from Nike to Zara. It is probably the best foreign shopping center in the city. It also has various restaurants including: Chinese, Japanese, Western food

  • filter_dramaEat
    • Budget

      * Breakfast restaurant serving tasty mutton soup.

      * Here you can try the very famous local noodles.

    • Mid-range

      Eat all you can, nice salads.

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      * Vegetarian restaurant.

      * Typical local restaurant.

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    • Splurge

      Serves both Chinese and Western food.

      * Serves steaks as well as typical café dishes.

      * Really good Thai food, They have a Thai chef.

  • filter_dramaDrink
    • Bars

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      * The first bar to open in the city.

    • Cafes

      Coffee and Western food. Free internet.

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  • filter_dramaSleep
    I love this place, it's great for just hanging out or having quiet time. Great ambiance, usually pretty quiet, two floors, lots of English books, friendly staff, free wifi, plugs to charge your computers, windows, plants, etc. It's also really close to downtown so you can walk and window shop or eat or whatever.
    • Budget

      Small rooms with free internet.

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      * Rooms with sofas and free internet. Most of the rooms also have refrigerator and safe. Business center available.

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    • Splurge

      * 5-star business hotel in the heart of downtown. It offers 398 rooms, a business center, function rooms, several restaurants, and fun facilities for a relaxing vacation.

  • filter_dramaStay Safe
    Compared with other major cities in China, Taiyuan's violent crime rates are higher. But most of tourist attractions are generally safe. Violent crimes happen more frequently in Garment City and Xinghualing District. However, the number of foreign victims are almost zero.

    Thieves in Yingze Avenue are savage. They always move in group and do pickpocket (snatch sometimes) brazenly at the daytime. It's necessary to walk away or take a taxi immediately as you face with these groups.
  • filter_dramaGet out
    [wiki=080f2e70ddfc31bbdf31b5664e57e371]Pingyao[/wiki] - Famous for its ancient walled city (generally considered the best in China), the typical route taken there is through Taiyuan
    * [wiki=93864969f1982057454c1c06659a8c52]Wutaishan National Park[/wiki]

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