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Overview

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Taiyuan

The city of Taiyuan is surrounded by mountains on its east, west, and north sides, while the central and southern parts consist of the Fen River valley plain. The overall terrain slopes from higher in the north to lower in the south.

NameTaiyuan

ClimateTemperate semi-arid monsoon climate

Area14,176 km²

Population3 million

GeographyCentral to northern Shanxi, in the northern part of the Taiyuan Basin

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Attractions

Must-see attractions

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Seasons

Best time to visit

Peak Season

Jun, Aug – Oct

Most popular and higher prices

Off-season

Jan – Apr

Less popular and lower prices

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Interests

Travel stories

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Get There

How to arrive

Datong Yungang International Airport (DAT)

Datong 29 min15 km

Datong Yungang International Airport serves both domestic and international routes, providing convenient access to major cities in China as well as destinations across Asia.

Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN)

Taiyuan 199 min265 km240-Hour Transit Visa

The high-speed train journey from Taiyuan to Datong takes approximately 1 hour.