Free admission to Shanxi scenic spots

Shanxi Province had many free attractions for tourists to visit. Some of the free attractions included Pingyao Ancient City, Qikou Scenic Area, Datong Beiyue Hengshan Scenic Area, Luliang Fenjiu Cultural Scenic Area, Jinzhong Nanzhuang Ancient Village Scenic Area, etc. In addition, according to the news in 2023, a total of 106 tourist attractions in Shanxi Province participated in the first ticket promotion, including many scenic spots in Taiyuan City, Datong City, Shuozhou City and other places. However, the specific list of free attractions may require further search or consultation with relevant tourism agencies to obtain the latest information.

There were many scenic spots worth recommending in Shanxi, some of which included Wutai Mountain, Hukou Waterfall of the Yellow River, Pingyao Ancient City, Yanmen Pass, Xuankong Temple, etc. Wutai Mountain was a famous Buddhist mountain in Wutai County, Xinzhou City, Shanxi Province. It was also one of the four famous Buddhist mountains in China. The Hukou Waterfall of the Yellow River was a national scenic spot and one of the top 40 tourist attractions in China. The ancient city of Pingyao was the world cultural heritage of Pingyao County, Jinzhong City, Shanxi Province. It preserved the basic style of the county town during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Yanmen Pass was located in the Yanmen Mountain north of Dai County, Xinzhou City, Shanxi Province. It was an important pass on the Great Wall and was known as the "First Pass of China". Xuankong Temple was the earliest unique temple in China that combined Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism. It was built on a cliff and was one of the wonders of the world. In addition to these scenic spots, there were many other places worth visiting in Shanxi, such as Hengshan, Yungang Grottoes, Qiao's Courtyard, and so on.

Shanxi currently had 10 5A scenic spots, including Datong City Yungang Grottoes Scenic Area, Xinzhou City Wutai Mountain Scenic Area, Xinzhou City Dai County Yanmen Pass Scenic Area, etc. In addition, there were Mianshan Scenic Area in Jiexiu City of Jinzhong City and Pingyao Ancient City Scenic Area in Pingyao County.

The complete list of scenic spots in Shanxi included Pingyao Ancient City, Yungang Grottoes, Hukou Waterfall of the Yellow River, Huangcheng Xiangfu, Hongdong Pagoda Tree Root Sacrifice Garden, Wutai Mountain, Taihang Mountain Grand Canyon, Yanmen Pass, Hengshan, Xuankong Temple, Ying County Wooden Pagoda, Mianshan Scenic Area, Huayan Temple and other scenic spots.

There were some scenic spots in Shanxi that were open for free. The following are some of the free attractions in Shanxi: 1. Pingyao Ancient City: As one of the most well-preserved ancient cities in China, tourists can walk freely in the ancient city, admire ancient buildings, ancient streets, and traditional culture without tickets. 2. Some of Taiyuan's parks included Yingze Park, Jinyang Lake Park, Yunquan Mountain Park, etc. These parks not only had good scenery but were also free of charge. 3. Some of Taiyuan's museum, such as the Shanxi Merchant Museum, the Shanxi Museum of Geography, and the Shanxi Museum, were also open for free. 4. Some scenic spots in Taiyuan, such as Jinci Tianlong Mountain, Mengshan Scenic Area, Longshan Scenic Area, Zhonghua Fushan Garden, etc., provided discounted tickets from January to June 2023. Please note that the above information is based on the search results provided and may not be a complete list of free attractions. It is recommended to further verify the relevant information before planning a trip.

In 2024, a number of scenic spots in Shanxi Province implemented the first-pass ticket exemption policy for tourists from all over the country. Among them, Datong Beiyue Hengshan Scenic Area, Luliang Fenjiu Culture Scenic Area, Luliang Gua Mountain Scenic Area, Jinzhong Nanzhuang Ancient Village Scenic Area, Jinzhong Shima Temple Scenic Area, Linfeng Hukou Waterfall, Linfeng Yunqiu Mountain, Yellow River Qiankun Bay, Huozhou Department, Ke 'an City Scenic Area, Book of Songs Landscape and other scenic spots all implemented the first ticket exemption policy. However, specific information about the free ticket policy for other scenic spots in Shanxi Province was not found in the search results provided.

The first batch of five fee-paying parks and scenic spots in Guiyang City will implement a preferential policy of free admission for the elderly aged 60 and above. The five parks and scenic spots were Qianling Mountain Park, Changpoling Forest Park, Huaxi Park, Tianhe Lake Scenic Area, and Qingyan Ancient Town Scenic Area. In addition, some other parks and scenic spots in Guiyang City will also be exempted from tickets for the elderly over the age of 60.

One of the top ten tourist attractions in Shanxi was the Yungang Grottoes. Yungang Grottoes was located at the southern foot of Wuzhou Mountain in the western suburbs of Datong City, Shanxi Province. It was built in the Northern Wei Dynasty and was one of the most important Buddhist grottoes in China. It was also a world cultural heritage. There were a large number of stone Buddha statues preserved in the grottoes. They were of different shapes and lifelike, displaying the artistic style of the Northern Wei Dynasty. They had high artistic value. Yungang Grottoes was one of the largest ancient grottoes in China, with 45 main caves. It was recognized as a treasure of ancient Chinese art and attracted the attention of tourists from home and abroad. Yungang Grottoes was listed as a World Heritage by the United Nations Cultural and Scientific Organization in 2001, and it was also rated as a 5A national tourist attraction in China.

One of the top ten tourist attractions in Shanxi was the Yungang Grottoes. Yungang Grottoes was located at the southern foot of Wuzhou Mountain in the western suburbs of Datong City, Shanxi Province. It was built in the Northern Wei Dynasty and was one of the most important Buddhist grottoes in China. It was also a world cultural heritage. There were a large number of stone Buddha statues preserved in the grottoes. They were of different shapes and lifelike, displaying the artistic style of the Northern Wei Dynasty. They had high artistic value. Yungang Grottoes was one of the largest ancient grottoes in China, with 45 main caves. It was recognized as a treasure of ancient Chinese art and attracted the attention of tourists from home and abroad. Yungang Grottoes was listed as a World Heritage by the United Nations Cultural and Scientific Organization in 2001, and it was also rated as a 5A national tourist attraction in China.

The following are some of the attractions that provide free entry for seniors over 60 years old: Free attractions in Luoyang City: Luoyi Ancient City, East and West Streets, Drum Tower, Old City Cross Street, Zhuying Valley, Shangyang Palace, Luoyang City Planning Exhibition Hall, Luoyang Science and Technology Museum, Luoyang City Cultural Center, etc. Luoyang Free Museum: Luoyang Museum, Erlitou Xiadu Ruins Museum, Luoyang Folk Museum, Luoyang Archeological Museum, Luoyang Cellar Museum, Luoyang Tang Art Gold and Silver Museum, Luoyang Sui and Tang Grand Canal Museum, Luoyang Ancient Tomb Museum, etc. Luoyang Free Park: Zhengqifang Garden, Wangcheng Park, Sui and Tang City Ruins Botanic Garden, Luopu Park, Xiyuan Park, Peony Park, etc. Suzhou Gardens: 60 to 69 years old can be bought at half price with valid documents, 70 years old and above can enter for free with valid documents. The scenic spots invested and constructed by the municipal government were the Sea Garden and the Fairy Lake Botanic Garden. Elderly people over the age of 60 could enter for free with their ID cards. It should be noted that the free policy of the above scenic spots may be limited to the first ticket exemption. Other items such as vehicle transfer, ropeway, etc. may require additional charges. In addition, the specific free policy may change. Please confirm the latest policy before going to the scenic area.