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What are the tourist attractions in Shanxi?
The presence of Shanxi tourism in China is relatively low, but there are also many beautiful tourist attractions. Here are several famous scenic spots in Shanxi. If you have anything to say, please add it.

1 Wutai Mountain

Wutai Mountain Scenic Area is located in Wutai County, northeast of Xinzhou City, Shanxi Province, with an average elevation of 1000 meters. Ye Doufeng, the highest point in Beitai, is 3058 meters above sea level and is called the "Roof of North China". Wutai Mountain is about 300 kilometers away from Fiona Fang. Because the five peaks are like five pillars, they rise from the ground and stand tall, and the summit is as flat as a platform, hence the name Wutai.

Wutai Mountain is a national key scenic spot, a national geological park, a dual national natural and cultural heritage, one of the top ten famous mountains in China, four famous Buddhist mountains in China and five Buddhist holy places in the world. Because of the stupa of Sakyamuni, the footprint tablet of Buddha and the stupa of Manjushri, the founder of Wutai Mountain, the temple is regarded as a holy place by Buddhist believers. The ancient Nepalese White Pagoda Sakyamuni Buddha Pagoda, with beautiful shape, is located in Taihuai Town, the center of Wutai Mountain, surrounded by many temples, thus becoming the symbol of Wutai Mountain, the first of the four Buddhist holy places in China.

2 Pingyao Ancient City

Pingyao Ancient City is located in Pingyao County, central Shanxi Province. It was once the financial center of the whole country during the Qing Dynasty, and it was the best preserved ancient county town in China. Now the county government, escort agency and ticket office in the ancient city are all buildings of Ming and Qing Dynasties. Pingyao new station 20 14 has been completed and put into use, and the high-speed train is very convenient. It is generally 30 yuan to take a taxi from Pingyao Ancient City to the ancient city. There are many inns inside, and the accommodation is very convenient.

3. Hukou Waterfall of the Yellow River

Hukou Waterfall of the Yellow River is located at the foot of Nancun Mountain in the west of Jixian County, Shanxi Province. Hukou Waterfall is the second largest waterfall in China and the largest yellow waterfall in the world. In rainy summer, Hukou Waterfall is very spectacular. In winter, the whole water surface freezes, forming a rare huge ice waterfall.

Hukou Waterfall Scenic Area charges 25 yuan/person in peak season, 20 yuan/person in low season, and Hukou Waterfall to 30 yuan, sightseeing bus/person in Conanpo. From Linfen to Jixian County, drive along Lin Ji Expressway for about100km to Jixian County, and then drive for 45km to Hukou Town, namely Hukou Waterfall Scenic Area. The whole journey takes about 1.5 hours.