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Taiyuan Shopping
Taiyuan is rich in natural resources. Among them, Shanxi old vinegar is the most famous. Shanxi old vinegar is called "the world's first vinegar", Traveling to Taiyuan, the most important buy in the shopping list must have this vinegar. In addition, there are Fen Jiu liquor and Zhu Ye Qing liquor that originated in Taiyuan are also the city's most famous and worth to buy
Ming Qing Street
There are many kinds of speciality and craft in Pingyao. The most popular ones include Pingyao lacquer ware, paper-cutting, hand-made cloth shoes, etc, if you want to buy some souvenirs and gifts for your friend from Pingyao, you can stroll around Ming Qing Street which is line up with 78 ancient shops, including bank house, pawn shop, pharmacy, butcher shop, tobacco shop, grocery store, silk satin, etc., is the most prosperous commercial street in Pingyao .
Datong Shopping
In addition to rich mineral resources , Datong also has a large number of Datong bronzes, Guangling paper-cuts, wool carpets are also well-known for Chinese and foreign as well . The main commercial areas in Datong City are Daxi Stree which is the oldest and most bustling district of Datong. The street is lined with stands and shops selling all kinds of souvenirs and local snacks.
Wutai Shopping
Yanglin Street in Taihuai Town, the center of Wutai Mountain, is a commercial street with a variety of local specialties and handicrafts.such Wutaishan mushroom ,and Inkstone ,wooden walk stick .etc
Yuncheng Shopping
Yuncheng is rich in local specialties, such as soft and sweet yuncheng persimmon cake, , Jishan jujube with rich meat, etc., all of which are the representatives of yuncheng's local specialties. Just the mulberry wine with a history of thousands of years, the local inkstone, one of the four famous inkstone, and other specialties are more indicative of the outstanding talents of yuncheng.Salt Lake Saquare, Erlangshen Commercial Pedestrian Street, Guanxiang Clothing Market, Hualian supermarket are a good choice for shopping in yuncheng.
Linfen Shopping
Like any cities in China ,Linyi City also has various shopping malls ,deportment shops and markets ,the most worthwhile buys in Linyi are Jujube, apple, millet, vinegars ,and paper cuts .
Datong Yungang Cloth Doll
Yungang Cloth Doll One of the intangible cultural heritage of Datong, About 1000 year ago ,there was a habit of buying “clay dolls” an“cloth dolls” at the temple fair to pray for having son , longevity ,avoid bad luck . After the liberation, the "clay doll" has been eliminated, while the "cloth doll" has become more and more delicate. Many girls like sewing the cloth doll to show off their ingenuity.
Shanxi is a rare paradise for cultural fanatics where they can get acquainted with lots of Buddha temples, grottoes, pagodas and villas of ancient commercial tycoons, receiving hundreds and hundreds of overseas Buddhists and architectural buffs every year. Explore World Heritage sites including Pingyao Ancient City, Yungang Grottoes, Mount Wutai, with some historical yet popular sites to complete your wonderful Shanxi tour.
Shanxi World Heritage Tour: Pingyao & Mount Wutai & Yungang Grottoes
Mian Mountain, the birthplace of Tomb-sweeping Day and largest Taoist Temple complex in China. 1 Day tour from Pingyao Ancient City will bring you to explore the elegant religious temples but also the breathtaking landscapes along the way.
1 Day Mian Mountain Tour from Pingyao Ancient City
Explore highlight city of Shanxi province from Beijing by train, In Datong, you will trace back to discover ancient architectural wonders and learn about the history, also admire the brilliant Buddhist culture and art in Yungang Grottoes and Hanging Temple. Wandering from the Ancient City of Pingyao to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere there and learn more about the history and culture of North China.
6 Days Datong Pingyao Tour from Beijing
Pingyao is the only well-preserved city during Ming and Qing Dynasty in China with a particular characteristic of imposing buildings associated with banking. It was the major banking center for the whole of China in the 19th and early 20th centuries and on this full day tour, you'll experience the Old City Wall, Rishengchang Bank Museum, Old City Government, Money Escorting Bureau, Ming and Qing Shopping Street in the famous ancient town.
1 Day Pingyao Ancient City In-depth Tour