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Things to see in Taiyuan (China): 15 places and when to go
Taiyuan is a major city in China with around 2,913,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 15 places in and around it, mainly History (13), Temples (6), Wildlife (4). The best known are Jinci, Tianlongshan Grottoes and Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Taiyuan. The best time to come is March to May and September to October; also possible: November to February and June to August. In June there are 14 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 23. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- China · 37.877, 112.5431
- Population
- About 2,913,000
- Places
- 15 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (13) · Temples (6) · Wildlife (4) · Museums and art (3) · Nature (3) · With kids (1)
- Best time
- March to May and September to October.
- Also possible
- November to February and June to August.
- Nearest airport
- PKX Beijing, 382 km as the crow flies
What to see in Taiyuan
The places in and around Taiyuan, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- JinciTemple21 km
- Tianlongshan GrottoesArcheological site in China21 km
- Immaculate Conception Cathedral, TaiyuanBuilding in China1.4 km
- Shanxi MuseumProvincial museum in Shanxi, China2.1 km
- Twin Pagoda TempleBuddhist temples in Taiyuan, Shanxi Province, China5.5 km
- Jinyuan Confucian TempleHistoric building17 km
- Longshan GrottoCaves in Shaanxi China19 km
- Jinyang Ancient City Relic SiteCultural heritage site in Taiyuan, China17 km
- Bu'er TempleBuilding in Bu'er Temple, China22 km
- Chang Jing LouHistory1.6 km
- Former No.1 Middle School of Shanxi ProvinceMuseum2.4 km
- Guashan Tianning TempleBuilding in China50 km
- Xuanquan Temple, QianfukeBuilding in Yangqu County, China19 km
- Xuanyuan Temple, YangquHistory · Temples29 km
- Taiyuan ZooWith kids · Wildlife4.9 km
When to go to Taiyuan
The best time to visit Taiyuan is March to May and September to October; also possible: November to February and June to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:39
- FebPossible10:35
- MarBest time11:42
- AprBest time12:59
- MayBest time14:03
- JunPossible14:37
- JulPossible14:23
- AugPossible13:28
- SepBest time12:14
- OctBest time11:00
- NovPossible9:55
- DecPossible9:23
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 23. In March, 15 of the 15 places are at their best.
When to go to China in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Taiyuan
The nearest main airport is Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX, Beijing), 382 km as the crow flies. How to get around China (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Jiexiu13 places109 km
- Shuozhou5 places159 km
- Shijiazhuang9 places171 km
- Changzhi24 places195 km
- Datong15 places254 km
And all of China, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Taiyuan?
The best known: Jinci, Tianlongshan Grottoes, Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Taiyuan, Shanxi Museum, Twin Pagoda Temple. In all, 15 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Taiyuan?
March to May and September to October; also possible: November to February and June to August. In June there are 14 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 23.
How do you get to Taiyuan?
The nearest main airport is Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX), 382 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Taiyuan as the destination and these 15 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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