Things to do in Taiyuan, Shanxi: The Best Private Tours

May 26, 2021 Joeann Galban

Taiyuan (Chinese: 太原; pinyin: Tàiyuán [tʰâi.ɥɛ̌n], also known as Bīng (并), Jìnyáng (晋阳)) is the capital and largest city of Shanxi province in North China. It is one of the main manufacturing bases of China. Throughout its long history, Taiyuan was the capital or provisional capital of many dynasties in China, hence the name Lóngchéng (龙城, "Dragon City").
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1. Private Day Tour from Taiyuan: Qiao Family and Pingyao Ancient City

Departure from Taiyuan, you will visit Qiao Family Compound which is famous for being the chef shooting scene of the film Red Lantern. Then you will go to Pingyao Ancient City and to feel the charm of the best preserved old city in China.

Inclusions: Round-trip private transfer, Local guide, Lunch

Exclusions: Gratuities

2. Yellow River Exploration- Xi'an, Hukou, Pingyao, Datong, Taiyuan, Changzhi

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We will enjoy the ancient culture and have bite of the cuisine along the Yellow River. It remains the world famous culture, social stability and outstanding talent poets folkway of primitive simplicity.

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Reviewed By Elena_gltan

I have travelled with YAT Travel since 2018 and the places that I went with them are North-East China, Harbin, Heilongjiang, Guizhou, West Sichuan and the most recent one that I went is the Silk Road and North Xinjiang. All together they were 3 long tours, all covering more than 20 days in each trip. I find this travel agency reliable and they deliver what were promised in the itineraries. They guides that were assigned to us are passionate and responsible in their duties..namely Zach and Jason whom I have the privilege to meet. Both of them went all the way out to make sure their guests are comfortable and well taken care of. If not for the pandemic the whole world is facing now, I would have gone with YAT for my fourth trip and that is to Yunnan Photography Tour in March this year. When the trip was cancelled due to the pandemic our deposits were promptly refunded by the company to our much relieved. If you plan to see China as a traveller and not seeing the usual touristy stuff which is often jam packed and very commercialised I would highly recommend YAT Travel. They will bring you to see the real interesting China and not forgetting to mention the delicious local food they bring to.

3. Taiyuan Private Bullet Train Trip to Beijing:Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven

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See the highlights of Beijing city on a full-day tour from Taiyuan by bullet train. Learn about the history of the region from your guide as you visit top attractions including the Temple of Heaven, Tian'anmen Square and Forbidden City. Enjoy a delicious lunch in local restaurant, you can choose to finish your tour in Beijing or travel back to Taiyuan. This private tour including English speaking tour guide, private vehicle, entrance fee, lunch and train tickets.

Inclusions: Private Tour, English speaking guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle, Lunch, Bottled water, Entrance Fee, Train Tickets

Exclusions: Gratuities, Accommodation

4. Taiyuan Private Bullet Train Trip to Mutianyu Great Wall in Beijing

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See the most famous UNESCO sites of Beijing by bullet train from Taiyuan. No need to worry about the train tickets, and you will enable you to experience the Great Wall at Mutianyu section. Follow your tour guide to hike up and down at the towers and get to know its history and background. Tour includes entrance fees, cable car round trip / Chair Lift up and toboggan down tickets at the Great Wall, a Chinese lunch, bullet train tickets. You can choose to end your tour in Beijing or travel back to Taiyuan

Inclusions: English speaking guide, Entrance Fee, Bottled water, Lunch, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Cable car round trip or ski lift up and toboggan down at the Great Wall Train Tickets, Private Tour, Train Tickets , Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Accommodation , Gratuities

5. 4-Day Private tour: From Pingyao to Datong

Pingyao One Day Tours

Visit highlights of Shanxi including Pingyao and Datong with this 4 days private tour from Pingyao. You will be picked up at Pingyao hotel/train station and dropped off Datong hotel/Train station.

Inclusions: The private car & private guide, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle, The entrance tickets, The train ticket from Taiyuan to Datong with the second class ticket

Exclusions: The hotels and dinner

6. Taiyuan Private Bullet Train Trip toPingyao City Highlights and Shuanglin Temple

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Get to know Pingyao in one day on this private full-day tour from Taiyuan by bullet train. Experience the 30 minutes train ride to Pingyao, meet your local tour guide to see top Pingyao attractions such as Pingyao ancient town, City Wall, Confucius Temple, Temple of City God, Ming and Qing Dynasty Street and Rishengchang Former Bank. Break for a local lunch, then explore the 1,400 years old Shuanglin Temple which is reputed to be the 'ancient painted sculptures museum'. This private tour including English speaking tour guide, entrance fee, lunch, train tickets and travel by private vehicle. You can choose to end your tour in Pingyao or return Taiyuan.

Inclusions: Entrance Fee, Lunch , Hotel pickup and drop-off, Travel by private vehicle , Professional guide, Train Tickets

Exclusions: Accommodation , Gratuities

7. Private Day Tour to Discover Wutaishan from Taiyuan

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Embark on this full-day private guided tour from Taiyuan to explore Wutaishan which is one of the Four Sacred Mountains in Chinese Buddhism. Admire Wutaishan's most important ceremonial sites, including Pusa Ding, Xiantong Temple, Tayuan Temple, and Nanshan Temple. Along the way you’ll gain in-depth knowledge about the Buddhism in China, get to know the history and stories about the temples, enjoy amazing Buddhist architecture which mixed with Han, Tibetan and Mongolia style. This private tour includes lunch, entrance fee, an English-speaking guide and transport by private vehicle. Tour can start from your Taiyuan hotel's lobby or Taiyuan railway station.

Inclusions: Entrance Fee, Bottled water, Lunch, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Professional guide, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Accommodation , Gratuities

8. All Inclusive Private Day Tour to Hanging Temple from Taiyuan

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Discover the UNESCO-listed Hengshan Hanging Temple on this private day tour from Taiyuan. Follow your guide to admire the 1400 years old temple; be amazed by its elaborate design and unique architecture, as well as integrating Buddhism, Daoism and Confucianism. Tour including English speaking tour guide, entrance fee, lunch, you will travel by private vehicle.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Lunch, Transport by private vehicle, Entrance Fee, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private guide

Exclusions: Gratuities, Accommodation

9. All Inclusive Taiyuan Private Day Tour to Hanging Temple and Yungang Grottoes

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Join this private day tour from Taiyuan to explore two spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Datong: Yungang Grottoes and Hanging Temple. Yungang represent the successful fusion of Buddhist religious symbolic art from south and central Asian with Chinese cultural traditions. While the 1400 years Hanging Temple is an architectural wonder because it hangs on the cliff more than 50 meters above the ground. This private tour includes lunch, entrance fee, an English-speaking guide and transport by private vehicle. You can choose to end your tour in Datong or return Taiyuan.

Inclusions: English Speaking Guide, Private vehicle, Entrance fee, Lunch , Bottled water

Exclusions: Gratuities, Accommodation

10. Private Taiyuan Bullet Train Trip to Xi'an: Terracotta Warriors and City Wall

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This convenient day trip delivers you by bullet train from Taiyuan to Xi'an for a guided tour of the UNESCO-listed Terracotta Warriors. If you have extra time, you can climb Xi’an’s remarkably preserved ancient city walls or stroll around the Muslim Street to experience the local life and try their tasty snacks. You can choose to end your tour in Xi'an or travel back to Taiyuan. Round -trip hotel transfers, train tickets, entrance fee and local lunch are included.

Inclusions: English speaking guide, Entrance fee, Bottled water, Lunch, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private Tour, Train Tickets, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Accommodation , Gratuities

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