Taiyuan

Taiyuan

The capital of Shanxi Province, Taiyuan, with a population of 2 million, is a popular transit point for travellers en route to Pingyao, in the south, and Wutai Shan in the north.

Shanxi Museum

The Shanxi Museum opened in 2005 and has 3 floors filled with tomb relics, bronze statues, fossils and coffin murals, amongst others. It is reputed to be one of the best museums in China.

Chongshan Temple

Located north-east of May 1st Square, the Chongshan Temple is most famous for its three statues of bodhisattvas.

Twin Pagoda Temple

As the name suggests, this temple has two identical pagodas, dating from the Ming Dynasty. They are 13 story's high and octagonal in shape.

Jinci Temple

Built nearly 100 years ago, Jinci temple is a fine example of an ancient wooden building. It is located at the source of the Jin River, 25kms from Taiyuan.