The Most Beautiful Shanxi: Jinshan Jinmei
“Ancient Castle Exploration, Scenic Water and Mountains, The Most Beautiful Shanxi
🌟 Itinerary Overview
· Duration: 3 days and 4 nights
· Key Attractions: Pingyao Ancient City, Wang Family Courtyard, Xiangyu Ancient Castle, Imperial City Xiangfu, Guoyu Ancient Castle, Huangyadong Grand Canyon
· Budget: 3000 RMB per person (including transportation, accommodation, tickets, and meals)
· Suitable For: Culture enthusiasts, photography lovers, families with children
· Transportation: Local chartered car (flexible and efficient, covering scattered attractions)
🗓️ Daily Itinerary
🔹 Day 1: First Encounter with the Ancient City · Spirit of Jin Merchants
· Morning: Arrive in Pingyao, check in to a Ming and Qing courtyard inn inside the ancient city (recommended Deyuchang Inn, with lantern views from the window), stroll along South Street and the County Government Office to experience the ancient city’s lively atmosphere
· Afternoon: Visit the core attractions of Pingyao Ancient City (general admission 125 RMB), check in at Rishengchang Draft Bank and Xietongqing Money Shop
· Evening: Night tour of the ancient city, try Pingyao beef and Wantuo (a local snack), enjoy the lantern corridor night view
· Accommodation: Ming and Qing style guesthouse in Pingyao Ancient City (280 RMB/night, including breakfast for two)
🔹 Day 2: Courtyard Exploration · Ancient Castle Cluster
· Morning: Charter a car to Wang Family Courtyard (1.5-hour drive, ticket 55 RMB), admire the “Folk Palace” brick and wood carvings
· Afternoon: Head to the Jin City ancient castle cluster, visit Xiangyu Ancient Castle (ticket 40 RMB) and Guoyu Ancient Castle (ticket 35 RMB) in sequence, explore the hidden soldier caves and Yulou Tower
· Evening: Stay at a guesthouse near Imperial City Xiangfu (260 RMB/night), taste Jin City stir-fried cold noodles and fried pork
· Transportation: Car charter fee 350 RMB/day (including fuel and tolls)
🔹 Day 3: Tracing Xiangfu · Canyon Scenery
· Morning: Visit Imperial City Xiangfu (ticket 120 RMB), tour the former residence of Kangxi’s teacher Chen Tingjing, climb Heshan Tower
· Afternoon: Drive to Huangyadong Grand Canyon (2-hour drive, ticket 80 RMB), hike to enjoy canyon waterfalls and red revolutionary sites
· Evening: Return to Pingyao, stay at an ancient city guesthouse (280 RMB/night)
🔹 Day 4: Return Trip · Souvenir Shopping
· Morning: Shop for Pingyao lacquerware and Shanxi aged vinegar
· Afternoon: Depart according to return transportation, end of trip
💰 Budget Breakdown (per person)
· Transportation: Major transport (round trip to Taiyuan) 500 RMB + local charter 800 RMB = 1300 RMB
· Accommodation: 4 nights in guesthouses total 1080 RMB (280+260+280+260)
· Tickets: Pingyao 125 + Wang Family 55 + Xiangyu 40 + Guoyu 35 + Imperial City 120 + Huangyadong 80 = 455 RMB
· Meals: About 400 RMB for 4 days (100 RMB/day, including local specialties)
· Miscellaneous: 165 RMB (souvenirs, drinking water, etc.)
· Total: 3000 RMB
📌 Practical Tips
1.”@Stella Sophia · 9 months ago