Why visit Taiyuan
Townapedia lists 38 museums and landmarks, 55 parks and trails, 110 places to eat, 33 places to stay and 16 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Shanxi Normal University, Shanxi University, Shanxi Museum and Yongzuo Temple.
Weather in Taiyuan
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About Taiyuan
Taiyuan (Taiyuan Jin: [tʰai˦˥ ye˩˩]) is the capital of Shanxi, China. It is the political, economic, cultural, and international exchange center of the province, containing an industrial base focusing on energy and heavy chemicals. Throughout its long history, Taiyuan was the capital or provisional capital of many dynasties in China, hence the name Lóngchéng (龙城; The City of the Dragon).
From the Wikipedia article Taiyuan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Taiyuan on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Things to do16
Shanxi Normal University
School · 16.4 km
University in Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
Shanxi University
School · 8.3 km
University in Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
Taiyuan University of Technology
School · 3.4 km
University in Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
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Museums and landmarks38
Taiyuan Northern Qi Mural Museum
Museum · 5.9 km
Mo off; Tu-Su 09:00-17:00; May 18 09:00-17:00; PH 09:00-17:00
26 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds55
43 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes110
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History
Taiyuan is an ancient city with more than 2,500 years of urban history, dating back to 497 BC. It was the capital or secondary capital (陪都, 别都) of Zhao, Former Qin, Eastern Wei, Northern Qi, Northern Jin, Later Tang, Later Jin, Later Han, and Northern Han. Its strategic location and rich history make Taiyuan one of the economic, political, military, and cultural centers of northern China.
From the History section of Taiyuan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay33
Super 8 Hotel Taiyuan Chaoyang Street clothing city shop (No Foreigners)
Motel and hotel · 4.0 km
84 朝阳街, 太原市
Super 8 Hotel Taiyuan Railway Station Wuyi East Street (No Foreigners)
Motel and hotel · 1.7 km
4 五一东街, 太原市
Churches and places of worship17
Shopping48
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries190
Healthcare46
Map of Taiyuan
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Getting there and nearby towns
Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 16 km away.
- Jinzhong 27 km southeast, about 27 min by car
- Xinzhou 62 km north, about 1 h by car
- Gutao 81 km southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Yangquan 88 km east, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- J84682 TempleYongzuo 20140717-155800.22 TempleYongzuoPEst, Emdx, CC BY 3.0
- East gate of Shanxi Normal University Taiyuan Campus, south wing (20241104102554), N509FZ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Shanxi Museum 20110719, Roland Longbow, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jinyuan Christian Church 2011-08, 猫猫的日记本, CC BY-SA 3.0
- South gate of Shanxi University Wucheng Campus (20241107101203), N509FZ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Taiyuan University of Technology Yingxi Campus, DukeAnt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Taiyuan 02 2012-09, 猫猫的日记本, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 中國山西太原古蹟B160, 林高志, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Shanxi Medical University, DukeAnt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Shudu Wanda Plaza, Baycrest, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Taiyuanchangjinlou, Brookqi, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Taiyuan Confucian Temple 2012-09, 猫猫的日记本, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The affiliated high school of Shanxi University 20261030, 1969社论, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Taiyuan Chongshan Si 2013.08.27 15-07-31, Zhangzhugang, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Shanxi Sports Centre Stadium, Underbar dk, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fen River Park Taiyuan 20110709, Roland Longbow, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Former No.1 Middle School of Shanxi Province 01 2012-09, 猫猫的日记本, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Taiyuan Chunyang Gong 2013.08.27 16-03-42, Zhangzhugang, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The gate of Taiyuan University of Technology Mingxiang campus, 1969社论, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Taiyuan Chongshan Si 2013.08.27 15-16-20, Zhangzhugang, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 成成中学校门, DukeAnt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pagodas of Taiyuan, Julien Lozelli, CC BY 2.0
- BeijingWandaPlazabyDennisDeng, Dennis Deng, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 20250602 Shanxi Gujianzhu Bowuguan, Yumeto, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Shanxi Merchant Museum 20261030, 1969社论, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Taiyuan Mosque 06 2012-09, 猫猫的日记本, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Yingze Park, AddisWang, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bingzhou Hotel 202501, 1969社论, CC BY-SA 4.0
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