List of Shanxi scenic spots

The list of tickets for Shanxi's scenic spots is as follows: 1. Mount Wutai: Peak season tickets 168 yuan/person, off-season tickets 140 yuan/person. 2. [Heng Shan: No specific ticket information provided.] 3. Shanxi Guoyu Ancient City: The ticket price is 65 yuan/person. 4. Mianshan Scenic Area: Children, the elderly, soldiers, and the disabled are free. 5. Taiyuan City Attractions: specific ticket information not provided. 6. Attractions in Datong City: specific ticket information not provided. 7. Shuozhou City Attractions: No specific ticket information provided. 8. Xinzhou City Attractions: specific ticket information not provided. 9. Yangquan City Attractions: specific ticket information not provided. 10. Lvliang City attractions: specific ticket information is not provided. 11. Jinzhong City Attractions: specific ticket information not provided. 12. Changzhi City Attractions: specific ticket information not provided. 13. Linfen City Attractions: specific ticket information not provided. 14. Yuncheng City Attractions: specific ticket information not provided. Please note that the above information is only included in the search results provided. It may not include ticket information for all Shanxi attractions. It is recommended to check the official website or consult the relevant departments in advance to obtain the most accurate ticket information when planning to go to the attraction.

There were many scenic spots worth recommending in Shanxi, some of which included Wutai Mountain, Hukou Waterfall of the Yellow River, Pingyao Ancient City, Yanmen Pass, Xuankong Temple, etc. Wutai Mountain was a famous Buddhist mountain in Wutai County, Xinzhou City, Shanxi Province. It was also one of the four famous Buddhist mountains in China. The Hukou Waterfall of the Yellow River was a national scenic spot and one of the top 40 tourist attractions in China. The ancient city of Pingyao was the world cultural heritage of Pingyao County, Jinzhong City, Shanxi Province. It preserved the basic style of the county town during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Yanmen Pass was located in the Yanmen Mountain north of Dai County, Xinzhou City, Shanxi Province. It was an important pass on the Great Wall and was known as the "First Pass of China". Xuankong Temple was the earliest unique temple in China that combined Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism. It was built on a cliff and was one of the wonders of the world. In addition to these scenic spots, there were many other places worth visiting in Shanxi, such as Hengshan, Yungang Grottoes, Qiao's Courtyard, and so on.

Shanxi currently had 10 5A scenic spots, including Datong City Yungang Grottoes Scenic Area, Xinzhou City Wutai Mountain Scenic Area, Xinzhou City Dai County Yanmen Pass Scenic Area, etc. In addition, there were Mianshan Scenic Area in Jiexiu City of Jinzhong City and Pingyao Ancient City Scenic Area in Pingyao County.

Shanxi Province had many free attractions for tourists to visit. Some of the free attractions included Pingyao Ancient City, Qikou Scenic Area, Datong Beiyue Hengshan Scenic Area, Luliang Fenjiu Cultural Scenic Area, Jinzhong Nanzhuang Ancient Village Scenic Area, etc. In addition, according to the news in 2023, a total of 106 tourist attractions in Shanxi Province participated in the first ticket promotion, including many scenic spots in Taiyuan City, Datong City, Shuozhou City and other places. However, the specific list of free attractions may require further search or consultation with relevant tourism agencies to obtain the latest information.

In 2024, many scenic spots in Shanxi exempted tourists from the first ticket. The following scenic spots implemented the free ticket policy: Datong Beiyue Hengshan Scenic Area, Luliang Fenjiu Culture Scenic Area, Luliang Gua Mountain Scenic Area, Jinzhong Nanzhuang Ancient Village Scenic Area, Jinzhong Shima Temple Scenic Area, Linfeng Yunqiu Mountain, Yellow River Qiankun Bay, Huozhou Department, Ke 'an City Scenic Area, Book of Songs Landscape and other scenic spots. In addition, there was also the night view of Lingfeng scenic area, 50% discount in Wentai area, and the ticket exemption policy jointly launched by Jiaozuo and the surrounding five cities. However, the specific time and scope of the free ticket may vary from scenic spot to scenic spot, and further information is needed.

There were many scenic spots in Shanxi that were suitable for winter. Hukou Waterfall was a magnificent scenic spot. In winter, one could enjoy the wonders of the ice waterfall and jade pot. The ancient city of Pingyao was also very beautiful in winter. The buildings in the Ancient City were covered in thin snow, like a painting that traveled through time. The streets and alleys of Taiyuan often snowed in winter, creating a scene of silver. Yanmen Pass was a famous pass in China, and the snow in winter was especially spectacular. In addition, there were many ski areas in Shanxi, such as Taiyuan Wulong Mountain Ski Resort and Yangquan Xishan Ski Resort, which were suitable for ski enthusiasts. In general, there were many beautiful scenic spots to visit in Shanxi during winter.

The five must-visit attractions in Shanxi included Wutai Mountain, Pingyao Ancient City, Yungang Grottoes, Hukou Waterfall, and Taiyuan Ancient City Wall. Mount Wutai was one of the four famous Buddhist mountains in China. It was rich in natural scenery and Buddhist cultural sites. The ancient city of Pingyao was a well-preserved ancient city of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It was listed as a world cultural heritage, and one could feel the atmosphere of the Jin merchant culture. The Yungang Grottoes were one of the four major grottoes in China. They had exquisite stone carvings and Buddhist cultural relics. Hukou Waterfall was the largest yellow waterfall in the world. It was magnificent and the scenery was spectacular. The ancient city wall of Taiyuan was one of the well-preserved ancient city walls in China. It was built in the style of the Ming Dynasty and overlooked the beautiful scenery of Taiyuan City.

Some scenic spots in Shanxi Province offered free tickets or preferential policies for a specific period of time. For example, Changzhi Huguan Taihang Mountain Grand Canyon Scenic Area, Linfeng Yunqiu Mountain Scenic Area, Changzhi Xiantang Mountain Scenic Area and other scenic spots provided free first-pass tickets from May 19 to June 30. In addition, Datong Beiyue Hengshan Scenic Area, Luliang Fenjiu Culture Scenic Area, Luliang Gua Mountain Scenic Area, Jinzhong Nanzhuang Ancient Village Scenic Area, Jinzhong Shima Temple Scenic Area, Linfeng Hukou Waterfall and other scenic spots also provided free tickets during the Spring Festival. It should be noted that some scenic spots may implement a free ticket policy for specific groups of people or specific time periods.

In 2024, a number of scenic spots in Shanxi Province implemented the first-pass ticket exemption policy for tourists from all over the country. Among them, Datong Beiyue Hengshan Scenic Area, Luliang Fenjiu Culture Scenic Area, Luliang Gua Mountain Scenic Area, Jinzhong Nanzhuang Ancient Village Scenic Area, Jinzhong Shima Temple Scenic Area, Linfeng Hukou Waterfall, Linfeng Yunqiu Mountain, Yellow River Qiankun Bay, Huozhou Department, Ke 'an City Scenic Area, Book of Songs Landscape and other scenic spots all implemented the first ticket exemption policy. However, specific information about the free ticket policy for other scenic spots in Shanxi Province was not found in the search results provided.

There were some scenic spots in Shanxi that were open for free. The following are some of the free attractions in Shanxi: 1. Pingyao Ancient City: As one of the most well-preserved ancient cities in China, tourists can walk freely in the ancient city, admire ancient buildings, ancient streets, and traditional culture without tickets. 2. Some of Taiyuan's parks included Yingze Park, Jinyang Lake Park, Yunquan Mountain Park, etc. These parks not only had good scenery but were also free of charge. 3. Some of Taiyuan's museum, such as the Shanxi Merchant Museum, the Shanxi Museum of Geography, and the Shanxi Museum, were also open for free. 4. Some scenic spots in Taiyuan, such as Jinci Tianlong Mountain, Mengshan Scenic Area, Longshan Scenic Area, Zhonghua Fushan Garden, etc., provided discounted tickets from January to June 2023. Please note that the above information is based on the search results provided and may not be a complete list of free attractions. It is recommended to further verify the relevant information before planning a trip.