Shanxi, China
Shanxi Budget & Money-Saving Guide: See more of Shanxi. Spend less.
Know what a day really costs before you book, and where your money is worth spending — so you can relax instead of checking your banking app.
- What a day really costs, laid out before you book
- 16 free and cheap things to do: Shanxi Museum · Taiyuan Museum · Taiyuan Food Street browsing
- Money-saving tips for getting around, sleeping and eating
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Free & cheap picks covered
- Shanxi Museum
- Taiyuan Museum
- Walking Pingyao Ancient City streets
- Fenhe Park riverside, Taiyuan
- Taiyuan Food Street browsing
- Jinyang Lake Park, Taiyuan
- Yingze Park, Taiyuan
- Datong City Wall walk outside the gates
- +8 more
Money-saving topics
- Pingyao Harmony Guesthouse (He Yi Chang)
- Pingyao Yamen Hostel
- Youth Capsule Hostel (Dongxin Square)
Day by day
Your days in Shanxi
- Day 1Taiyuan museums and noodles
- Day 2Jinci Temple and on to Pingyao
- Day 3Pingyao Ancient City
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| Guide | Best for | Inside | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Viewing | Spending less | 16 free & cheap picks | $19 |
What's inside
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Also in the guide
Welcome to Budget Travel in Shanxi
Best Time for Value
Comprehensive Budget Breakdown
Money-Saving Strategies
Top Money-Saving Tips · Transportation Savings · Budget Accommodation · Best Budget Neighborhoods
Free & Cheap Activities
Completely Free Activities · Cheap Eats
Where to Splurge vs Save
Three budget days: Taiyuan and Pingyao
Free Self-Guided Walking Tours
Pingyao Ancient City: banks, temples and walls · Taiyuan Liuxiang noodle and snack walk · Datong Ancient City temple art walk
Digital Nomad Budget Guide
Co-Working Spaces · Best Cafés for Working · SIM Cards & Data
What to Skip in Shanxi
Managing Your Money
Questions
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