With ancient architecture, religious culture, the Great Wall, and bizarre natural scenery, Shanxi is a famous tourist destination in northern China to have been attracted more and more domestic and foreign tourists. In order to make your  Shanxi trip more perfect, we have specially compiled the following travel tips for hoping to help your Shanxi travel.

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1. Local people in Shanxi like eat wheat food and they make their food very exquisite, so you must taste some famous local delicious or snacks when you travel here.

2. Shanxi is one of the birthplaces of Chinese civilization. It has a profound historical and cultural charm. Visitors are welcome to follow the customs of various local places. In particular, please observe the etiquette and regulations of Buddhism,Taoist.

 

3. While you go out visiting scenic spots in Shanxi, please prepare appropriate amount of water, dry food or snacks to replenish physical strength in time.

 

4. The accommodation conditions in Shanxi are quite different in different places. Hotels in the urban area are  very good  but hotels are not good in the suburbs, mountainous area and some some towns. In Pingyao Ancient City, some hotels provide bed as Kang, which is a popular local bed in Shanxi and other places in northen China. You might have an experience to stay one or more nights at this kind of hotel while you travel in Shanxi.  Certainly, you can choose the accommodation area and hotels according to your own situation.

 

5. Shanxi has a large temperature difference between day and night, and it is hot at noon. Tourists should pay attention to sun protection. But sooner or later, you need to bring a coat. In addition, it is more windy, it is recommended to wear a hat, drink more water in a dry climate.

 

6. Smoking is forbidden inside the scenic area.  While entering many scenic spots especially the old architectural tourist areas in Shanxi, you should pay great attention to environmental protection and cleaning and maintenance work. 

 

7. There area some souvenirs shops in the scenic area and roadside,  If you want to buy , please compare it and bargain so as not to suffer a loss. Because, the items sold in the scenic area and roadside shops are generally much more expensive than the local city stores. Souvenirs are preferred for small size and light weight so that you can take it easily by plane or train.

 

8. Do not drink local water for people with weak constitutions or people with allergies. They can use mineral water instead. If anyone is not fit for the local water,climate and natural environment,  her/his skin discomfort may occur.

 

9. The alkaline water in Shanxi is relatively large. It is possible for visitors to consume Shanxi's specialty old vinegar in an appropriate amount, which can not only neutralize the alkali in the water, but also strengthen the body, prevent colds, and have a unique beauty treatment effect for people.

 

10. There are many ethnic minorities living in Shanxi, mainly the Hui nationality. Most ethnic minorities have different religious beliefs and customs taboos. As the saying goes: "Come to the countryside and follow the customs". When entering the ethnic minority settlements, visitors must respect their traditional customs and taboos in life, and must not ignore the etiquette or injure their national self-esteem due to carelessness in their actions.

11. Emergency call

Police: 110

Fire alarm: 119

First aid: 120

Tourism complaints: 0351-4031616

Quality Supervision Office of National Tourism Administration: 010－65275315

Shanxi Tourism Bureau: 0351-7322259

Shanxi Tourism Information Center: 0351-7029108

Shanxi Tourism Service Hotline: 0351-12301

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