Taiyuan: Jinci, Tianlong Mountain, & Manjiang Day Trip

Explore Taiyuan’s cultural and historical landmarks on a day trip. Visit the Jinci Scenic Area, Tianlong Mountain Grottoes, and Manjiang Film and Television Base with a bilingual guide.
Begin your day with a convenient pickup from your accommodation in Taiyuan. Travel in a comfortable 5-seater vehicle, with a bilingual guide providing insights throughout the journey.

Your first stop is the Jinci Scenic Area, one of China’s earliest royal sacrificial gardens. Discover the “Three Wonders of Jinci” — the Song Dynasty painted maid statues, a thousand-year-old Zhou cypress, and the Nanlao Spring. Admire the architecture that spans Tang, Song, Ming, and Qing styles, a “living fossil” for studying Shanxi’s history.

Next, head to the Jinci Tianlong Mountain Scenic Area. Explore the Tianlong Mountain Grottoes, with 25 existing grottoes featuring carvings from the Eastern Wei to Sui-Tang dynasties. Walk along mountain trails, enjoying the blend of nature and ancient art.

Finally, visit the Manjiang Film and Television Base, a site that recreates Shanxi-style architecture from multiple periods. Experience the atmosphere of film and television scenes, with some areas offering immersive interactions. Learn about the stories and cultural backgrounds behind the scenes from your bilingual guide.

After a day of exploration, relax on the drive back to your accommodation in Taiyuan.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.