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Overview

太

原

tài yuán

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

ClimateWarm temperate continental monsoon climate

Area6,988 km²

Population5 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

Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN)

Taiyuan 34 min15 km240-Hour Transit Visa

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

Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport (SJW)

Shijiazhuang 177 min193 km240-Hour Transit Visa