Discover Shanxi
China above ground is Shanxi — 70% of China's ancient buildings, merchants' mansions, and the Hanging Monastery
Pingyao Ancient City
China's best-preserved walled city — walk the 6km Ming wall, visit the first bank of China. Step into the 14th century.
Wang Family Compound
China's largest private residence — 123 courtyards, 1,118 rooms. A merchant clan's palace. Bigger than the Forbidden City by area.
Mount Wutai
One of China's Four Sacred Buddhist Mountains — 53 monasteries, Tibetan and Han temples side by side. A UNESCO World Heritage since 2009.
Yungang Grottoes
In northern Shanxi (Datong) — 252 caves with 51,000 Buddhas. The fusion of Gandharan Indian art with Chinese expression.