Shanxi, China
Shanxi 3-Day Weekend Itinerary: Shanxi in a weekend, already planned.
A short trip has no hours to waste. Three days in a sensible order — sights, meals and getting around — so you arrive knowing exactly where to start.
- All 3 days planned, in order — 18 stops picked for you
- Where to eat along the way, every day
- On your phone offline, or printed in your bag
$24for 3 planned days — $8 a day of your trip
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Built from the research behind opentravelguide.com · Updated October 2026
A look inside
Named in the Shanxi 3-day itinerary
Cover Day 1
A sample of what the guide names, taken word for word from the guide.
Day trips covered
- Jinci Temple
- Pingyao Ancient City
- Qiao Family Compound
- Shuanglin Temple
- Wutai Shan (Mount Wutai)
- Foguang Temple
- Yungang Grottoes
- Hanging Monastery (Xuankong Temple)
- +2 more
Local spots covered
- Pingyao City Wall top at sunset
- Datong City Wall at dusk
- Stork Tower top floor
- Zhenguo Temple
- Nanchan Temple
- Pujiu Temple
Day by day
Your days in Shanxi
- Day 1Taiyuan: Shanxi Museum, Twin Pagodas and Bell Tower Street
- Day 2Jinci Temple, then the High-Speed Train to Pingyao
- Day 3Pingyao Ancient City and Shuanglin Temple
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All Shanxi guides
Each guide covers a different part of the trip. Prices are what you pay today.
| Guide | Best for | Inside | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7-Day Itinerary | A full week, planned | 7 days planned · 35 scheduled stops | $34 |
| 3-Day Weekend Itinerary Viewing | A long weekend | 3 days planned · 18 scheduled stops | $24 |
| Family Travel Guide | Travelling with kids | 22 family attractions · 4 family stays | $29 |
| Food & Restaurant Guide | Eating well | 12 local dishes · 19 places to eat | $24 |
| Budget & Money-Saving Guide | Spending less | 16 free & cheap picks | $19 |
| Complete Bundle | Everything, for less | All 5 guides | $79saves $51 |
What's inside
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Everything in this edition, last updated October 2026.
Also in the guide
Welcome to Your Shanxi Adventure
How to Use This Itinerary · Best Time to Visit · Route Overview
Pre-Trip Essentials
Arrival & Entry · Where to Stay · Getting Around · Packing Essentials · Travel Tips
Hidden Gems & Local Secrets
Secret Viewpoints · Where Locals Go
Best Photo Spots
Self-Guided Walking Tours
Pingyao Ancient City: banks, temples and walls · Taiyuan Liuxiang noodle and snack walk · Datong Ancient City temple art walk
Day Trips from Shanxi
Late Night Shanxi
Bars · Clubs · Late Night Dining
Flexible Alternatives
Rainy Day Options · If You Have More Time · Seasonal Notes
Quick Reference Guide
Restaurant Recommendations · Top Attractions
Questions
Before you buy
What exactly do I get?
A PDF. It's ready to download the moment payment completes, and we email you the link too.
Why pay when the website is free?
It's built from the same research as the free Shanxi pages. The website is for browsing by topic; this guide does the planning for you, with everything in order in one document you can use offline on the trip.
Browse the free Shanxi pagesCan I use it on my phone without a connection?
Yes. Once downloaded, the PDF opens in any PDF reader on a phone, tablet or computer with no connection needed, and it prints cleanly if you prefer paper.
How current is it?
This edition was last updated in October 2026. Opening hours, prices and transport schedules change, so confirm anything time-sensitive before you rely on it.
What if it is not what I needed?
Every guide is covered by a 30-day money-back guarantee. Request a refund within 30 days of purchase.
Read the refund policyIs this guide included in the bundle?
Yes. The Shanxi Complete Bundle contains this guide and the other four, as the same PDFs sold individually.
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