Shanxi Day Trip: Xiaoxitian + Yungang Grottoes + Hanging Temple

🍁 As the autumn colors deepen across the North China Plain, Shanxi unveils a vivid tapestry of living civilization with its 600 nationally protected ancient structures and 3,000 cultural relics.

🔥 This "Aboveground Museum of Cultural Relics" reaches its prime viewing season in October and November. With fewer crowds, stunning scenery, mild weather, and lower travel costs, it's the perfect choice for an off-peak getaway. ✅

🎁 Benefits of visiting Shanxi in October-November:
✔️ Fewer crowds, more beauty:
Post-National Day to November marks the low season for Shanxi tourism. Fewer people mean more picturesque views.
✔️ Mild weather:
Shanxi's October-November weather is neither too hot nor too cold, making it ideal for travel with both the elderly and children.
✔️ Lower costs:
During the off-season, hotels, transportation, and dining are much more affordable. A hotel that costs 500 RMB per night during the National Day holiday can be booked for just over 100 RMB in the off-season.
✔️ Enhanced travel experience:
With fewer crowds, there's no need to queue or jostle with others, giving you more time to explore and enjoy.

❤️ In Shanxi, every brick and tile tells a story of history. October's Hanging Temple red leaf season and November's uncrowded Yungang Grottoes offer the perfect opportunity to connect with the roots of Chinese civilization.

Post by 1001HW TRIP | Oct 13, 2025