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Best Things to Do
Top 50 Best Things to Do near Jingle [2025]
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Yungang Grottoes
4.8
/5
31668 reviews
8.9
From PHP 835.43
Based on 996 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8603527992666
Address: No. 1, Yungang Town, Yungang District, Datong City, Shanxi Province
Recommended sightseeing time: 3–4 hours
Highlights:
Stroll through the grottoes and explore Forty Caves
59,000+ stone sculptures inside caves
Saved by 853 users24731 positive reviews
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The grottoes are worth seeing. Remember to hire a professional guide; the more people in your group, the higher the guide's level and the more detailed their explanations.
The only regret of this trip was arriving late. Entry is at 3:40 PM, and the grottoes close at 5 PM. In a rush, I found a "wild guide" at the ticket gate. He introduced himself as a guy in his early twenties with curly hair and a black down jacket, claiming to have gold, silver, bronze, and iron badges and charging 180 yuan per hour for one-on-one explanations. He said he was a man in his twenties. However, he spent the entire time looking at the ceiling and reciting from a script, occasionally reading from his phone, regardless of how far away you were. He probably didn't even know where the information on his phone was.
Fortunately, the site is worth seeing. Definitely go early; even seeing it on your own is breathtaking. You don't need to take the shuttle bus; it's not far, you can just stroll around.
Yungang Grottoes is one of the three major grottoes in China and a must-see scenic spot when visiting Datong. The grottoes and Buddha statues are magnificent and grand, making it well worth a day's visit. The only downside is that it gets very crowded with tourists during the summer vacation.
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Jinci Museum
4.8
/5
14531 reviews
8.6
From PHP 670.02
Based on 119 reviews
Taiyuan Ancient County/Jinci Temple | 84.6 km from downtown
Phone +864006088608
Address: In Jinci Park, Jinyuan District, Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province
Recommended sightseeing time: 2–4 hours
Highlights:
Growing Buddhist Relics Tower overlooking Jinci's panorama
Jinci's Three Treasures showcase ancient architectural charm
Saved by 153 users11364 positive reviews
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You can really feel China's long history; you can see ancient trees planted as early as the Western Zhou Dynasty and ancient buildings from the Tang and Song Dynasties. It's quite interesting to walk around and look at things. It's a pity that such a great attraction doesn't have more interactive programs.
I recommend hiring a guide when visiting Jinci Temple; otherwise, it's just a rushed tour of the park and not very interesting. There's a third-party company affiliated with the scenic area at the entrance that provides guided tours.
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The Hukou Waterfall Scenic Area
4.7
/5
18113 reviews
8.6
From PHP 751.88
Based on 213 reviews
Hukou Waterfall Scenic Area | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8603577955000
Address: Yanhu Road, Hukou Town, Jixian County, Linfen City, Shanxi Province
Recommended sightseeing time: 2–3 hours
Highlights:
Spring & fall thunderous waterfall
See the Thundering Falls in spring and fall
Saved by 157 users13342 positive reviews
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The 100 yuan entrance fee is far too expensive. While the waterfall scenery is spectacular, it's rather monotonous. Also, the shuttle bus costs 20 yuan per person for the 3-kilometer journey, not including parking. Once you enter the parking lot, it starts at 10 yuan. For a place you might only visit once in your life, I wouldn't recommend it and it's not worth the price.
Hukou Waterfall on the Yellow River was the most important stop on my trip. The churning water and magnificent momentum were truly breathtaking. The view of Hukou Waterfall is best from the Shanxi side.
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Pingyao Ancient City
4.6
/5
21746 reviews
8.5
From PHP 1002.51
Based on 1,383 reviews
Inside Pingyao Ancient City | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8603545690000
Address: No. 58 Zhaobi South Street, Pingyao County, Jinzhong City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1–2 days
Highlights:
Enjoy stunning sunset views from the city wall in the evening
World-class photography exhibition
Saved by 505 users13862 positive reviews
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ไปเที่ยวเมืองโบราณผิงเหยาช่วงธันวาคม มีการซ่อมแซมบางส่วน ฝุ่นค่อนข้างเยอะ ส่วนวัดซวงหลิน กับวัดเจิ้นกั๋ว ตั้งอยู่นอกเมืองโบราณ อาศัยแท็กซี่มิเตอร์สะดวกที่สุดแล้ว
I've seen many ancient cities, but this one is still quite stunning. And it's not just about temples and the like; it contains many buildings representing daily life—it's a living, breathing ancient city.
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Yingxian Wooden Pagoda
4.8
/5
16420 reviews
8.4
From PHP 401.01
Based on 182 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8603495088889
Address: Northwest corner of Yingxian city, Shuozhou city
Recommended sightseeing time: 1–2 hours
Highlights:
11-foot Buddha statue inside
Panoramic views of nature & history
Saved by 152 users15148 positive reviews
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We booked discounted tickets for the children, and entry was quick and easy with just a scan-to-enter code. Seeing the Yingxian Wooden Pagoda was truly awe-inspiring; its mortise and tenon structure, standing for nearly a thousand years, is remarkably well-preserved. It's a testament to the wisdom and craftsmanship of the ancients.
It's a place well worth visiting. You can experience the magic of ancient architecture there, especially when the sun shines on it at dusk. It's truly beautiful. If I hadn't planned to go to Pingyao Ancient City, I probably would have stayed even later.
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Xuankong Temple
4.7
/5
10044 reviews
8.4
From PHP 242.28
Based on 793 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8603528333081
Address: At the foot of Hengshan Mountain in the southeastern suburb of Wuyuan County, Datong City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1–2 hours
Highlights:
Admire Exquisite Wood Carved Murals Along the Plank Road
Cliffside's breathtaking architecture
Saved by 791 users7566 positive reviews
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The Hanging Temple, a national AAAA-level tourist attraction, is located on the cliff of Cuiping Peak on the west side of Jinlong Gorge in Hengshan Mountain, Hunyuan County, Shanxi Province. It is known by the local saying, "The Hanging Temple, halfway to heaven, suspended by three horse tails." Built 1400 years ago in the late Northern Wei Dynasty, it is a unique temple in China that integrates Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism, and is the oldest existing wooden structure complex built on a cliff in the world. Originally called "Xuankong Pavilion," it was later renamed "Hanging Temple" because the entire temple appears to hang on the cliff; in Chinese, "hanging" and "mysterious" are homophones.
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Dazhao Temple
4.7
/5
8019 reviews
8.3
From PHP 292.40
Based on 139 reviews
Dazhao Temple / Saishang old street | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8604716303154
Address: Dazhao Street, Yuquan District, Hohhot City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2–3 hours
Highlights:
10-yard golden dragon & mural
Grand blessing ceremony on Lantern Festival
Saved by 359 users5170 positive reviews
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Dazhao Temple is the most important royal temple in Hohhot and Inner Mongolia, and a must-see scenic spot when visiting Hohhot. The entire temple is magnificent and worth spending half a day visiting. The nearby Sai Shang Old Street is also worth a visit. The only downside is that it gets very crowded with tourists during the summer vacation.
Red walls and golden roofs, prayer flags fluttering,
every step echoes with the sounds of history; the gentle ringing of copper bells, the rising smoke of incense,
the camera captures the flow of faith in light and shadow.
Sunlight filters through carved window lattices, casting its glow on the mottled walls; the air is filled with the distinctive aroma of butter lamps and Tibetan incense, and the deep, resonant chanting of sutras fills the air.
This is Dazhao Wuliang Temple, the oldest Tibetan Buddhist temple in Hohhot.
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Little Western Paradise
4.8
/5
4323 reviews
8.2
From PHP 292.40
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8603576733033
Address: Xiaoxitian, Xicheng Qu, Beijing Shi, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 2 hours
Highlights:
Check out Black Myth: Wukong
Ancient Zen temple from Ming
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Xiaoxitian is small in area, but the statues inside are very lifelike. It attracts many visitors, so you have to seize the opportunity to take photos. I was traveling independently, but I learned about Xiaoxitian by listening to the explanations of the tour guides of the tour groups next to me.
The best time to go is in the morning, when the light is best. If you go in the afternoon, the weather needs to be good enough. Inside the magnificent main hall, which uses 14 kilograms of gold, I spent over an hour looking up repeatedly. My neck pain is almost cured! Aside from the main hall, the rest of the hall isn't particularly impressive. A slight drawback is that the security guards kept reminding everyone to leave quickly, which is understandable given the sheer number of people. I imagine there will be fewer people in winter when it's cold, allowing for a quieter contemplation and communion with the thousand Buddhas across time. Once you're there, you'll know it was worth the trip; it's truly breathtaking. Absolutely breathtaking. Absolutely breathtaking.
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Whistling Dune Bay
4.3
/5
4811 reviews
8.2
From PHP 1002.51
Based on 81 reviews
Xiangshawan | >100 km from downtown
Phone +864008785550
Address: Dalad, Ordos, Inner Mongolia, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5–1 day
Highlights:
Breathtaking desert views & panorama
Camel rides in the desert
Saved by 342 users3095 positive reviews
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This is my second time here, this time with my three-year-old. Since we've never seen such a large beach before, we had a lot of fun.
However, for adults, the other activities are all paid, so the value for money isn't quite right.
Today, Ordos is increasingly green, and it's rare to find such a small patch of desert left for tourists to experience. There are plenty of recreational activities, and the service is generally good. My summer trip was long ago, but the dark clouds and lightning over the desert during the thunderstorms remain vividly in my memory.
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Hukou Waterfall tourist area of the Yellow River
4.6
/5
14064 reviews
8.2
From PHP 751.88
Hukou Waterfall Scenic Area | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8609114838030
Address: Yanhu Road, Hukou Town, Yichuan County, Yan'an City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2–3 hours
Highlights:
Feel waterfall's power up close
Hukou Waterfall panoramic view
Saved by 242 users9338 positive reviews
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Generally speaking, the main waterfall is best viewed from the west side of Hukou Waterfall, offering a more direct and beautiful view. On the Shaanxi side, there are steps leading down from a height halfway down the waterfall, which also provides a good vantage point for photos. The shuttle bus takes 15 minutes one way, but departures are infrequent due to the off-season. When I visited in early December, there were fewer visitors and lower water levels, so the Yellow River wasn't yellow. Some sections of the riverbank were frozen.
The room was very clean, with three bedrooms that can accommodate many people. It was fully equipped, and you could cook your own meals. The lovely landlady provided a parking space right outside the door. The welcome fruit provided by the landlady was homegrown, and my child loved it. Overall, I was very satisfied.
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