Taiyuan Hotels
General Information
The capital of Shanxi province is a relatively large city, even by China's standards, with close to 3.5 million people. In almost every respect, Taiyuan is the veritable heart of Shanxi, at least from a cultural, economic and political perspective. As a result, the city contains all of the requisite features one would expect from a provincial capital. ... Read more »
One notable trait is the city's geographic position, which once understood, helps explain why Taiyuan was a capital as far back as 500 BC. With mountains on three sides, Taiyuan's role as a military base in ancient times is self-evident. The mountains now provide a base for heavy industry and indeed, many of the city's tourist attractions. These include the foremost symbol of Taiyuan, Twin Pagoda Temple, as well as the Tianlong Shan Stone Caves, where visitors can enjoy sculptures that date back to the Tang Dynasty, well over a millenium ago.
Attractions
- Twin Pagoda Temple
- Shaunglin Monastery
- Jinci Temple
- Chongshan Monastery
- Liu Xiang Lane
Activities
- Shanxi Noodles Festival
- Ancient Temple Fair
- Spring Festival
- Lantern Festival
- Night Markets
Restaurants
- Mianshiguan
- Hotpot City
- Jian Nan Chun Restaurant
- Lu Jia Yuan
- Taiyuan Noodle Restaurant
Nightlife
- Ba'er Bar
- Tribes
- Mood Bar
- Midu Music Bar
- Bapi
Climate
Taiyuan has a humid continental climate, with long, cold winters and hot, rainy summers.
- Winter (December to February) -13-5°C
- Spring (March to May) -3-26°C
- Summer (June to September) 15-30°C
- Fall (October to November) 3-18°C
World Trade Hotel Taiyuan
5 Stars$129
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69 Fuxi Street Taiyuan, Shanxi 030002
A place in which to work and enjoy, World Trade Hotel Taiyuan is designed for comfort and relaxation, equipped with ev... More hotel details
