What to do and see in Shanxi, China: The Best Sacred & Religious Sites

May 19, 2021 Kaleigh Reichenbach

Shanxi (Chinese: 山西; pinyin:  Shānxī; postal: Shansi) is a province of China, located in the North China region. Its one-character abbreviation is "晋" (pinyin: Jìn), after the state of Jin that existed here during the Spring and Autumn period.
Restaurants in Shanxi

1. Xia Temple

Xia Temple, Yaodu District, Linfen 041000 China
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Xia Temple

2. Tiantai Temple

Wangqu Village, Danche Country, Pingshun County 047400 China
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Tiantai Temple

3. Dinglin Temple

South of Qifo Mountain, Gaoping 048400 China +86 356 205 7555
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Dinglin Temple

4. Taichi Temple

Fen River Shore, North of Xitaishen Village, Gaocun Country, Houma 043000 China
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Taichi Temple

5. Eight Springs Gap

Eight Springs Gap, Middle of Taihang Mountain Canyon, Huguan County 047305 China
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

Eight Springs Gap

6. Houtu Ancestral Hall

Miaoqian Village, Ronghe Town, Wanrong County 044205 China
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Houtu Ancestral Hall

7. Yanshan Temple

Tianyan Village, Fanzhi County 035500 China
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Yanshan Temple

8. Longquan Temple

Zhongtai Mountain, Wutai County China
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5.0 based on 8 reviews

Longquan Temple

9. Wutai Shan (Five Terrace Mountain)

Within Wutai County, Wutai County 035500 China
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4.5 based on 435 reviews

Wutai Shan (Five Terrace Mountain)

Consisting of five high plateaus, this area is one of China's four sacred Buddhist Mountains.

Reviewed By FlyfishermanBeijing - Beijing, China

What a area, temples verywhere with old history. If you are fancy about buddhism or hirtory of China this is place for you. At this area can easily spent a days just look at different temples at different altitude.

10. Hengshan Hanging Temple (Xuankong si)

Hengshan, Datong China +86 137 5322 2325 http://www.chinahighlights.com/datong/attraction/hanging-monastery.htm
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4.5 based on 775 reviews

Hengshan Hanging Temple (Xuankong si)

The monastery was built on the cliffs of Mt. Hengshan, one of the five most sacred mountains in China. The caves and halls are connected by winding corridors and bridges.

Reviewed By downtherethunder - Fara Novarese, Italy

Such a beautiful temple. The panorama from above is great too. Be sure to bring good shoes because in some parts the ground was a little slippery. Don't worry though, there's no chance of you falling down the temple! :) You also need to know that the entrance and the exit are in the same location, so you need to come back from where you got in. Make sure to follow the right paths for entry and exit or you might stumble across someone complaining when you climb down the stairs! :)

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