The notebook of Xinzhou et Yanmen
Follow the path that tutes the sky.
Fortified passes, temples and agricultural plateau connect Taiyuan to the historical borders of the north.
At your own pace
Identity summary
2 to 5 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Recommended car
City · Heritage · Mountain
Good accessibility
Modular rhythm
General presentation
Xinzhou et Yanmen
Fortified passes, temples and agricultural plateau connect Taiyuan to the historical borders of the north.
To understand what Xinzhou and Yanmen are, you must look at the side of Yanmen Pass, Xinzhou Temple and Western Wutai Mount. These places give us a view of a territory marked by urban life, heritage and mountain reliefs and allow us to move from emblematic sites to more intimate stages.
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For a stay of 2 to 5 days, it is better to balance visits and travel times. Also to be anticipated: conditions to be checked according to the season. A car is usually the easiest way to connect the different sectors. The main sites are generally easy to access.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Passe de Yanmen
- Xinzhou Temple
- Western Wutai Mountain
Before you choose
- Car often useful
- Conditions to be checked by season
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Nature and panorama
Passe de Yanmen
The Great Wall controlled one of the main passages to the steppe here. An early visit allows you to better observe local usages and the details of the place, while avoiding some of the groups and traffic.
Temple
Temple de Xinzhou
The ancient neighborhoods preserve temples, towers and courtyards north of Taiyuan. The place remains culturally sensitive and discovers with discretion, without hindering local practices; religious timetables, outfit and photographic rules are to be checked on site.
Place indismissible
Mont Wutai occidental
The reliefs of the prefecture connect historical and high plateau passes. Distances, weather and access conditions must be checked before departure; water, warm clothing and time range remain useful, even in summer.
Practical tips
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