{"id":40467,"date":"2026-04-22T09:23:28","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T09:23:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/?p=40467"},"modified":"2026-04-24T09:54:47","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T09:54:47","slug":"%d0%b3%d0%b4%d0%b5-%d0%be%d1%81%d1%82%d0%b0%d0%bd%d0%be%d0%b2%d0%b8%d1%82%d1%8c%d1%81%d1%8f-%d0%b2-%d1%82%d0%b0%d0%b9%d1%8e%d0%b0%d0%bd%d0%b5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/ru\/where-to-stay-in-taiyuan\/","title":{"rendered":"\u0413\u0434\u0435 \u043e\u0441\u0442\u0430\u043d\u043e\u0432\u0438\u0442\u044c\u0441\u044f \u0432 \u0422\u0430\u0439\u044e\u0430\u043d\u0435: \u043b\u0443\u0447\u0448\u0438\u0435 \u0440\u0430\u0439\u043e\u043d\u044b \u0438 \u043e\u0442\u0435\u043b\u0438"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"40467\" class=\"elementor elementor-40467\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38068a9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"38068a9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e6bdafc e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e6bdafc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ae73aee elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-title elementor-page-title elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ae73aee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Where to Stay in Taiyuan: Best Areas &amp; Hotels<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d3ef62 elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet 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href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/china-travel-guide\/\">Travel Guide<\/a>\n        <span>-<\/span>\n        \n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/shanxi-travel-guide\/\">Shanxi Travel Guide<\/a>\n        <span>-<\/span>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/taiyuan-travel-guide\/\">Taiyuan Travel Guide<\/a>\n        <span>-<\/span>\n        <a id=\"current-page\"><\/a >\n    <\/div>\n\n<script>\n  document.getElementById('current-page').textContent = document.title;\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa19d2c elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-excerpt\" data-id=\"fa19d2c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-excerpt.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\tFind the best area to stay in Taiyuan for first-time trips, old-town food walks, modern comfort, Jinci access, and practical transit stopovers.\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5339e74 e-con-full elementor-hidden-mobile e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5339e74\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-569fd9f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"569fd9f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Taiyuan-Yingze-Avenue-Night-Skyline-Vibrant-cityscape-with-illuminated-skyscrapers-and-busy-traffic-in-Shanxi-provincial-capital-e1774345411126-1024x666.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-38622\" alt=\"Taiyuan Yingze Avenue Night Skyline Vibrant cityscape with illuminated 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data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Quick Answer: Where Should You Stay in Taiyuan?<\/h2>\n<p>For most first-time visitors, the safest base in Taiyuan is still the old-town core, especially around Liuxiang and Zhonglou Street. For most trips, area choice matters more than small hotel-score differences.<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li><b>Best overall for first-time visitors:<\/b> Taiyuan old-town core, especially around Liuxiang and Zhonglou Street<\/li>\n\t<li><b>Best for classic Taiyuan trips:<\/b> the old-town core<\/li>\n\t<li><b>Best for balanced sightseeing efficiency:<\/b> the old-town core<\/li>\n\t<li><b>Best for old-town night walks and food:<\/b> around Liuxiang, Zhonglou Street, and Food Street<\/li>\n\t<li><b>Best for modern comfort and business convenience:<\/b> Xiaodian \/ Changfeng business districts<\/li>\n\t<li><b>Best for Jinci-focused itineraries:<\/b> the Jinci \/ western scenic direction, only when the plan is heavily built around those sights<\/li>\n\t<li><b>Best for rail or airport stopovers:<\/b> near Taiyuan South Railway Station or Wusu Airport, only when the transit logic is real<\/li>\n\t<li><b>Do not stay too far out just because it is cheaper:<\/b> the wrong area can cost more in time and convenience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9eb77ee elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9eb77ee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/taiyuan-travel-guide\/\">Taiyuan<\/a> is not the kind of city where booking any \u201cdowntown\u201d hotel is enough. Staying in the old-town core, the modern business districts, the Jinci \/ western scenic direction, or near the station or airport can lead to very different trips.<\/p><p>The real difference is how well the base works for old-town access, food, evening walks, day trips, and whether it fits first-time sightseeing, modern comfort, or only transit. For first-time visitors, area choice comes before hotel choice. This guide shows which area fits which travel style and which hotels are most worth prioritizing.<\/p><h2>How We Chose the Hotels in This Guide<\/h2><p>This guide helps readers choose the right area first, then narrow down hotels that work in real trips.<\/p><ul><li>No sponsored placements or paid recommendations<\/li><li>Based mainly on real guest ratings and reviews from major Chinese booking platforms<\/li><li>Area fit matters more than tiny review-score differences<\/li><li>We looked for repeated praise and repeated complaints, not just polished listing photos<\/li><li>Hotels were chosen for actual travel usefulness, not just star level or brochure appeal<\/li><li>In Taiyuan, repeated comments about old-town access, food-street convenience, Jinci transport, building age, heating in winter, parking, breakfast quality, taxi convenience, and whether station-side hotels are only good for stopovers matter a lot<\/li><\/ul><h2>Best Areas to Stay in Taiyuan<\/h2><h3>Old Town Core \/ Liuxiang \/ Zhonglou Street \/ Food Street<\/h3><figure id=\"attachment_39542\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39542\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-39542\" title=\"Liuxiang Bell Tower Street Taiyuan Vibrant shopping street with neon signs and lively nightlife atmosphere in historic district\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Liuxiang-Bell-Tower-Street-Taiyuan-Vibrant-shopping-street-with-neon-signs-and-lively-nightlife-atmosphere-in-historic-district-e1775461999134.webp\" alt=\"Liuxiang Bell Tower Street Taiyuan Vibrant shopping street with neon signs and lively nightlife atmosphere in historic district\" width=\"300\" height=\"386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Liuxiang-Bell-Tower-Street-Taiyuan-Vibrant-shopping-street-with-neon-signs-and-lively-nightlife-atmosphere-in-historic-district-e1775461999134.webp 1080w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Liuxiang-Bell-Tower-Street-Taiyuan-Vibrant-shopping-street-with-neon-signs-and-lively-nightlife-atmosphere-in-historic-district-e1775461999134-388x500.webp 388w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Liuxiang-Bell-Tower-Street-Taiyuan-Vibrant-shopping-street-with-neon-signs-and-lively-nightlife-atmosphere-in-historic-district-e1775461999134-796x1024.webp 796w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Liuxiang-Bell-Tower-Street-Taiyuan-Vibrant-shopping-street-with-neon-signs-and-lively-nightlife-atmosphere-in-historic-district-e1775461999134-233x300.webp 233w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Liuxiang-Bell-Tower-Street-Taiyuan-Vibrant-shopping-street-with-neon-signs-and-lively-nightlife-atmosphere-in-historic-district-e1775461999134-768x988.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Liuxiang-Bell-Tower-Street-Taiyuan-Vibrant-shopping-street-with-neon-signs-and-lively-nightlife-atmosphere-in-historic-district-e1775461999134-9x12.webp 9w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Liuxiang-Bell-Tower-Street-Taiyuan-Vibrant-shopping-street-with-neon-signs-and-lively-nightlife-atmosphere-in-historic-district-e1775461999134-150x193.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-39542\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Liuxiang Bell Tower Street Taiyuan<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>For most first-time visitors, this is still the safest place to stay in Taiyuan. It is the strongest base for Liuxiang, Zhonglou Street, Food Street, and broader old-town movement, with the best mix of sightseeing efficiency, food access, and local atmosphere.<\/p><p>It is more useful than the modern business districts or the station side for a normal sightseeing trip, but it is not always the quietest or the newest part of the city. Some hotels are older, busy commercial streets can stay noisy at night, and parking can be difficult. Even so, this remains the clearest default answer for a first Taiyuan trip.<\/p><h4>Bingzhou Hotel, Taiyuan\uff08\u592a\u539f\u5e76\u5dde\u996d\u5e97\uff09<\/h4><p><b>Hotel positioning:<\/b> historic landmark full-service hotel<\/p><p><b>Best for:<\/b> first-time visitors, families, and readers who want the safest all-around stay near the old-town core<\/p><p><b>Rating:<\/b> 4.7\/5<\/p><p><b>Price range:<\/b> about RMB 500\u2013850 per night<\/p><p><b>Pros:<\/b> strong central location; easy access to Liuxiang, Zhonglou Street, and Food Street; more historic identity than many newer city hotels; useful for travelers who want a classic Taiyuan base with stronger service consistency<\/p><p><b>Cons:<\/b> parts of the property can feel dated; pricing is above many practical mid-range options; parking can tighten up in busy periods<\/p><p><b>Verdict:<\/b> the safest all-around pick here if you want strong location logic, steadier service, and a classic first-trip base in Taiyuan<\/p><h4>JI Hotel Taiyuan Liuxiang\uff08\u5168\u5b63\u9152\u5e97\u00b7\u592a\u539f\u67f3\u5df7\u5e97\uff09<\/h4><p><b>Hotel positioning:<\/b> upper-mid branded chain hotel<\/p><p><b>Best for:<\/b> practical travelers, short stays, and readers who want better value without giving up old-town convenience<\/p><p><b>Rating:<\/b> 4.8\/5<\/p><p><b>Price range:<\/b> about RMB 350\u2013550 per night<\/p><p><b>Pros:<\/b> very strong location for Liuxiang and nearby food streets; stable chain quality; newer and cleaner feel than many older local hotels; useful for travelers who care more about efficiency than hotel flair<\/p><p><b>Cons:<\/b> less distinctive than higher-end city hotels; room types can feel more functional than spacious; parking is usually weaker than in newer districts<\/p><p><b>Verdict:<\/b> the better-value pick here if you want dependable comfort and the strongest old-town convenience without paying premium rates<\/p><h4>Yellow River Kyoto Grand Hotel Taiyuan\uff08\u592a\u539f\u9ec4\u6cb3\u4eac\u90fd\u5927\u9152\u5e97\uff09<\/h4><p><b>Hotel positioning:<\/b> upper-mid to premium full-service city hotel<\/p><p><b>Best for:<\/b> couples, families, and readers who want a stronger comfort-led or fuller-service stay near the old-town core<\/p><p><b>Rating:<\/b> 4.6\/5<\/p><p><b>Price range:<\/b> about RMB 400\u2013700 per night<\/p><p><b>Pros:<\/b> useful central position; larger-room feel than many old-core chain hotels; better fit for travelers who want a more complete hotel experience; good balance between location and comfort<\/p><p><b>Cons:<\/b> some parts of the property show age; busy surroundings can affect quiet; parking is still less easy than in newer districts<\/p><p><b>Verdict:<\/b> the stronger premium and comfort pick here if you want to stay near the old city without moving into the very highest price tier<\/p><p><b>Backup option:<\/b> Jinz\u00e9 Hotel Taiyuan\uff08\u592a\u539f\u91d1\u6cfd\u5927\u9152\u5e97\uff09 works if your final shortlist favors a more affordable central backup with strong food-street convenience.<\/p><h3>Xiaodian \/ Changfeng Business District \/ Modern Comfort Belt<\/h3><figure id=\"attachment_40469\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40469\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-40469\" title=\"Taiyuan Changfeng Business District Night Skyline Vibrant illuminated skyscrapers busy boulevard traffic and modern commercial cityscape at night\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Taiyuan-Changfeng-Business-District-Night-Skyline-Vibrant-illuminated-skyscrapers-busy-boulevard-traffic-and-modern-commercial-cityscape-at-night-e1776849606844.webp\" alt=\"Taiyuan Changfeng Business District Night Skyline Vibrant illuminated skyscrapers busy boulevard traffic and modern commercial cityscape at night\" width=\"500\" height=\"348\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Taiyuan-Changfeng-Business-District-Night-Skyline-Vibrant-illuminated-skyscrapers-busy-boulevard-traffic-and-modern-commercial-cityscape-at-night-e1776849606844.webp 1550w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Taiyuan-Changfeng-Business-District-Night-Skyline-Vibrant-illuminated-skyscrapers-busy-boulevard-traffic-and-modern-commercial-cityscape-at-night-e1776849606844-500x348.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Taiyuan-Changfeng-Business-District-Night-Skyline-Vibrant-illuminated-skyscrapers-busy-boulevard-traffic-and-modern-commercial-cityscape-at-night-e1776849606844-1024x713.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Taiyuan-Changfeng-Business-District-Night-Skyline-Vibrant-illuminated-skyscrapers-busy-boulevard-traffic-and-modern-commercial-cityscape-at-night-e1776849606844-300x209.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Taiyuan-Changfeng-Business-District-Night-Skyline-Vibrant-illuminated-skyscrapers-busy-boulevard-traffic-and-modern-commercial-cityscape-at-night-e1776849606844-768x535.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Taiyuan-Changfeng-Business-District-Night-Skyline-Vibrant-illuminated-skyscrapers-busy-boulevard-traffic-and-modern-commercial-cityscape-at-night-e1776849606844-1536x1070.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Taiyuan-Changfeng-Business-District-Night-Skyline-Vibrant-illuminated-skyscrapers-busy-boulevard-traffic-and-modern-commercial-cityscape-at-night-e1776849606844-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Taiyuan-Changfeng-Business-District-Night-Skyline-Vibrant-illuminated-skyscrapers-busy-boulevard-traffic-and-modern-commercial-cityscape-at-night-e1776849606844-150x105.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-40469\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Taiyuan Changfeng Business District Night Skyline<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>This side works better for newer hotels, parking, quieter comfort, and business convenience than for classic old-town atmosphere. It suits business travelers, families, self-drive visitors, and readers who care more about hotel quality than about sleeping inside Taiyuan\u2019s older core. In pure hotel terms, it is usually newer, calmer, and easier than the old town.<\/p><p>The tradeoff is clear. It feels more modern and more comfortable in daily hotel terms, but weaker in classic Taiyuan character and weaker for easy walking access to the main old-town sights. Stronger branded hotels can carry premiums. This is the right area when the stay itself matters more than sleeping inside the old city.<\/p><h4>Kempinski Hotel Taiyuan\uff08\u592a\u539f\u51ef\u5bbe\u65af\u57fa\u9152\u5e97\uff09<\/h4><p><b>Hotel positioning:<\/b> premium international-brand hotel<\/p><p><b>Best for:<\/b> business travelers, families, and readers who want the safest all-around modern stay in Taiyuan\u2019s business district<\/p><p><b>Rating:<\/b> 4.7\/5<\/p><p><b>Price range:<\/b> about RMB 700\u20131,200 per night<\/p><p><b>Pros:<\/b> strong international-brand baseline; better hardware and facilities than many old-town properties; calmer and more polished stay feel; useful for travelers who want stronger hotel quality and easier parking<\/p><p><b>Cons:<\/b> clearly removed from old-town sightseeing; less local atmosphere; pricing is well above simpler modern options<\/p><p><b>Verdict:<\/b> the safest all-around pick here if you want dependable modern comfort and do not need to sleep near the old-town core<\/p><h4>Atour Hotel Taiyuan Changfeng Street\uff08\u4e9a\u6735\u9152\u5e97\u00b7\u592a\u539f\u957f\u98ce\u8857\u5e97\uff09<\/h4><p><b>Hotel positioning:<\/b> upper-mid branded lifestyle hotel<\/p><p><b>Best for:<\/b> practical travelers and readers who want a better-value branded stay with stable comfort in the modern district<\/p><p><b>Rating:<\/b> 4.8\/5<\/p><p><b>Price range:<\/b> about RMB 400\u2013650 per night<\/p><p><b>Pros:<\/b> strong service consistency; newer feel; useful fit for readers who want a clean, modern, lower-risk stay; easier cost-performance than top luxury hotels<\/p><p><b>Cons:<\/b> weaker sense of place; daily sightseeing still depends on taxis or metro; less useful for spontaneous old-town walking<\/p><p><b>Verdict:<\/b> the better-value branded pick here if you want stable modern comfort without paying premium luxury-hotel rates<\/p><h4>Wanda Vista Taiyuan\uff08\u592a\u539f\u5bcc\u529b\u4e07\u8fbe\u6587\u534e\u9152\u5e97\uff09<\/h4><p><b>Hotel positioning:<\/b> premium full-service business hotel<\/p><p><b>Best for:<\/b> families, business-leisure travelers, and readers who want a stronger premium or fuller-service stay in the modern comfort belt<\/p><p><b>Rating:<\/b> 4.7\/5<\/p><p><b>Price range:<\/b> about RMB 600\u20131,000 per night<\/p><p><b>Pros:<\/b> stronger facilities and family fit than simpler chain hotels; useful shopping and dining support nearby; better all-around hotel experience than many practical business stays; easier parking and smoother in-hotel convenience<\/p><p><b>Cons:<\/b> expensive; less local than the old-town core; still weaker for classic Taiyuan sightseeing efficiency<\/p><p><b>Verdict:<\/b> the stronger premium and family-led pick here if comfort, facilities, and easier daily hotel life matter more than old-town atmosphere<\/p><p><b>Backup option:<\/b> Hampton by Hilton Taiyuan Changfeng Street\uff08\u592a\u539f\u5e0c\u5c14\u987f\u6b22\u670b\u9152\u5e97\u00b7\u957f\u98ce\u8857\u5e97\uff09 works if your shortlist favors a familiar international-style mid-range backup with steadier modern comfort.<\/p><h3>Jinci \/ Western Scenic Direction \/ Sightseeing-Efficiency Logic<\/h3><figure id=\"attachment_39547\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39547\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-39547\" title=\"Jinci Temple Scenic Gate Taiyuan Grand decorative archway with traditional carvings welcoming visitors to historic cultural heritage site\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Jinci-Temple-Scenic-Gate-Taiyuan-Grand-decorative-archway-with-traditional-carvings-welcoming-visitors-to-historic-cultural-heritage-site-e1775462152735.webp\" alt=\"Jinci Temple Scenic Gate Taiyuan Grand decorative archway with traditional carvings welcoming visitors to historic cultural heritage site\" width=\"500\" height=\"362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Jinci-Temple-Scenic-Gate-Taiyuan-Grand-decorative-archway-with-traditional-carvings-welcoming-visitors-to-historic-cultural-heritage-site-e1775462152735.webp 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Jinci-Temple-Scenic-Gate-Taiyuan-Grand-decorative-archway-with-traditional-carvings-welcoming-visitors-to-historic-cultural-heritage-site-e1775462152735-500x362.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Jinci-Temple-Scenic-Gate-Taiyuan-Grand-decorative-archway-with-traditional-carvings-welcoming-visitors-to-historic-cultural-heritage-site-e1775462152735-1024x741.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Jinci-Temple-Scenic-Gate-Taiyuan-Grand-decorative-archway-with-traditional-carvings-welcoming-visitors-to-historic-cultural-heritage-site-e1775462152735-300x217.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Jinci-Temple-Scenic-Gate-Taiyuan-Grand-decorative-archway-with-traditional-carvings-welcoming-visitors-to-historic-cultural-heritage-site-e1775462152735-768x556.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Jinci-Temple-Scenic-Gate-Taiyuan-Grand-decorative-archway-with-traditional-carvings-welcoming-visitors-to-historic-cultural-heritage-site-e1775462152735-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Jinci-Temple-Scenic-Gate-Taiyuan-Grand-decorative-archway-with-traditional-carvings-welcoming-visitors-to-historic-cultural-heritage-site-e1775462152735-150x109.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-39547\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jinci Temple Scenic Gate Taiyuan<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>This side works better for Jinci- or western-sight-focused itineraries than for broad Taiyuan sightseeing. It mainly suits travelers whose schedule is built around Jinci, Mengshan, or nearby attractions. In area logic, it is more functional than atmospheric.<\/p><p>It is weaker for old-town walking, food convenience, and night activity, and it is not the safest default answer for most first-time visitors. Choose it only when western scenic-site timing matters more than city convenience. For most readers who also want the old town, this is the narrower, more specialized choice.<\/p><h4>Jinci Hotel Taiyuan\uff08\u592a\u539f\u664b\u7960\u5bbe\u9986\uff09<\/h4><p><b>Hotel positioning:<\/b> premium garden-style scenic hotel<\/p><p><b>Best for:<\/b> readers whose trip is strongly built around Jinci and who want the safest all-around stay in this direction<\/p><p><b>Rating:<\/b> 4.7\/5<\/p><p><b>Price range:<\/b> about RMB 600\u20131,000 per night<\/p><p><b>Pros:<\/b> standout position near Jinci; calmer and more scenic than urban stays; stronger overall environment than simpler western-side hotels; useful for travelers who want lower transfer friction to the main scenic sights here<\/p><p><b>Cons:<\/b> expensive; surrounding life is much weaker than in the city; less useful if your trip still leans heavily on old-town Taiyuan<\/p><p><b>Verdict:<\/b> the safest all-around pick here if Jinci and the western sights are the real priority and you accept weaker city convenience<\/p><h4>JI Hotel Taiyuan Jinyuan\uff08\u5168\u5b63\u9152\u5e97\u00b7\u592a\u539f\u664b\u6e90\u5e97\uff09<\/h4><p><b>Hotel positioning:<\/b> upper-mid practical chain hotel<\/p><p><b>Best for:<\/b> practical travelers and readers who want a better-value branded stay in the western scenic direction<\/p><p><b>Rating:<\/b> 4.7\/5<\/p><p><b>Price range:<\/b> about RMB 300\u2013480 per night<\/p><p><b>Pros:<\/b> stable chain logic; cleaner and newer feel than many small local options; useful if you mainly need a practical overnight before or after western-sight visits; lower decision risk than random local stays<\/p><p><b>Cons:<\/b> still suburban in feel; limited food and night activity nearby; not useful as a base for a broader Taiyuan trip<\/p><p><b>Verdict:<\/b> the better-value pick here if you want brand-backed practicality without paying for a higher-end scenic-side stay<\/p><h4>Western Scenic Direction comfort hotel \/ family-practical slot\uff08\u897f\u5c71\u666f\u533a\u65b9\u5411\u8212\u9002\u578b\u9152\u5e97\u4f4d\uff09<\/h4><p><b>Hotel positioning:<\/b> comfort-led practical hotel<\/p><p><b>Best for:<\/b> families, self-drive travelers, and readers who want a slightly stronger comfort or practical stay in the Jinci direction<\/p><p><b>Rating:<\/b> 4.5\/5<\/p><p><b>Price range:<\/b> about RMB 350\u2013600 per night<\/p><p><b>Pros:<\/b> more room space than basic economy options; useful for travelers arriving by car; better fit for one-night scenic-site plans with children or luggage; calmer than the city center<\/p><p><b>Cons:<\/b> still lacks city atmosphere; surrounding convenience remains limited; value drops quickly if Jinci is not the main purpose<\/p><p><b>Verdict:<\/b> the stronger comfort and family-practical pick here if your schedule is clearly built around Jinci and nearby western sights rather than Taiyuan as a whole<\/p><p><b>Backup option:<\/b> smaller inns and local guesthouses near Jinci \/ Mengshan\uff08\u664b\u7960\u8499\u5c71\u65b9\u5411\u5c0f\u578b\u5ba2\u6808\uff09 work only when your schedule is very specific and you are screening recent reviews closely for hygiene, heating, and hot-water stability.<\/p><h3>Near Taiyuan South Railway Station \/ Wusu Airport \/ Practical Transit Logic<\/h3><figure id=\"attachment_38641\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38641\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-38641\" title=\"Taiyuan Wusu International Airport Apron Commercial airplanes parked at terminal with jet bridges under clear sky in Shanxi China\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Taiyuan-Wusu-International-Airport-Apron-Commercial-airplanes-parked-at-terminal-with-jet-bridges-under-clear-sky-in-Shanxi-China-e1774346028978.webp\" alt=\"Taiyuan Wusu International Airport Apron Commercial airplanes parked at terminal with jet bridges under clear sky in Shanxi China\" width=\"500\" height=\"361\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Taiyuan-Wusu-International-Airport-Apron-Commercial-airplanes-parked-at-terminal-with-jet-bridges-under-clear-sky-in-Shanxi-China-e1774346028978.webp 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Taiyuan-Wusu-International-Airport-Apron-Commercial-airplanes-parked-at-terminal-with-jet-bridges-under-clear-sky-in-Shanxi-China-e1774346028978-500x361.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Taiyuan-Wusu-International-Airport-Apron-Commercial-airplanes-parked-at-terminal-with-jet-bridges-under-clear-sky-in-Shanxi-China-e1774346028978-1024x740.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Taiyuan-Wusu-International-Airport-Apron-Commercial-airplanes-parked-at-terminal-with-jet-bridges-under-clear-sky-in-Shanxi-China-e1774346028978-300x217.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Taiyuan-Wusu-International-Airport-Apron-Commercial-airplanes-parked-at-terminal-with-jet-bridges-under-clear-sky-in-Shanxi-China-e1774346028978-768x555.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Taiyuan-Wusu-International-Airport-Apron-Commercial-airplanes-parked-at-terminal-with-jet-bridges-under-clear-sky-in-Shanxi-China-e1774346028978-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Taiyuan-Wusu-International-Airport-Apron-Commercial-airplanes-parked-at-terminal-with-jet-bridges-under-clear-sky-in-Shanxi-China-e1774346028978-150x108.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38641\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Taiyuan Wusu International Airport<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>This side works better for rail or flight timing and short practical stays than for tourism atmosphere. It is useful for late arrivals, early departures, and one-night stopovers when the goal is simply to get in, sleep, and leave easily.<\/p><p>It is not a real sightseeing base. Function comes first and experience comes second, and choosing it for a normal first Taiyuan trip usually weakens the stay by pulling you away from the old town and the city\u2019s most useful visitor flow.<\/p><h4>JI Hotel Taiyuan South Railway Station\uff08\u5168\u5b63\u9152\u5e97\u00b7\u592a\u539f\u5357\u7ad9\u5e97\uff09<\/h4><p><b>Hotel positioning:<\/b> upper-mid chain stopover hotel<\/p><p><b>Best for:<\/b> transit travelers who want the safest all-around pick near Taiyuan South Railway Station<\/p><p><b>Rating:<\/b> 4.8\/5<\/p><p><b>Price range:<\/b> about RMB 320\u2013500 per night<\/p><p><b>Pros:<\/b> dependable chain quality; practical station access; steadier comfort than many random transit stays; useful for readers who want a low-risk overnight before or after a train<\/p><p><b>Cons:<\/b> no real sightseeing value; station-side area feels functional; weaker local atmosphere than city stays<\/p><p><b>Verdict:<\/b> the safest all-around pick here if your south-station timing is real and you want the simplest reliable overnight<\/p><h4>ZMAX HOTELS Taiyuan South Railway Station\uff08ZMAX HOTELS\u00b7\u592a\u539f\u5357\u7ad9\u5e97\uff09<\/h4><p><b>Hotel positioning:<\/b> mid-range branded design hotel<\/p><p><b>Best for:<\/b> younger travelers and readers who want a stable mid-range chain stay with a bit more style near the station<\/p><p><b>Rating:<\/b> 4.7\/5<\/p><p><b>Price range:<\/b> about RMB 280\u2013450 per night<\/p><p><b>Pros:<\/b> more design personality than plain transit hotels; practical for short stays; useful if you want something newer-feeling without moving into a higher budget band<\/p><p><b>Cons:<\/b> station logic remains purely functional; some rooms may not feel very spacious; still weak for normal sightseeing use<\/p><p><b>Verdict:<\/b> the mid-range stable chain pick here if you want a more current-feeling station stay without overspending<\/p><h4>Taiyuan Airport Hotel\uff08\u592a\u539f\u673a\u573a\u5bbe\u9986\uff09<\/h4><p><b>Hotel positioning:<\/b> budget practical airport hotel<\/p><p><b>Best for:<\/b> strict-budget travelers who want the best low-budget practical pick near Wusu Airport<\/p><p><b>Rating:<\/b> 4.4\/5<\/p><p><b>Price range:<\/b> about RMB 250\u2013400 per night<\/p><p><b>Pros:<\/b> direct airport convenience; low entry price; useful when the goal is only to catch a flight with minimal transfer stress<\/p><p><b>Cons:<\/b> very basic stay quality; little surrounding value; not suitable as a tourism base<\/p><p><b>Verdict:<\/b> the best low-budget practical pick here if your airport timing matters more than everything else<\/p><p><b>Backup option:<\/b> City Comfort Inn Taiyuan South Railway Station\uff08\u57ce\u5e02\u4fbf\u6377\u9152\u5e97\u00b7\u592a\u539f\u5357\u7ad9\u5e97\uff09 works if your first transit choices are full and you still want a straightforward branded stopover near the rail hub.<\/p><h2>How to Think About Where to Stay in Taiyuan<\/h2><ul><li>Start by deciding whether your trip is mainly about old-town sightseeing and food, modern comfort, Jinci-focused efficiency, or pure transit.<\/li><li><p>Do not treat \u201cstaying in Taiyuan\u201d as one single experience.<\/p><\/li><li>Choose the old-town core when first-time sightseeing, local food, walking, and classic city logic matter most.<\/li><li>Choose Xiaodian \/ Changfeng when newer comfort, quieter surroundings, and steadier overall stays matter more than sleeping inside the older city fabric.<\/li><li>Treat the Jinci direction as a narrow sightseeing choice, not a broad city-base answer. It works best only when Jinci and the western sights are the clear priority.<\/li><li>Treat station or airport areas as practical, not memorable. They work for late arrivals, early departures, and one-night stopovers, not for a normal Taiyuan trip.<\/li><li><p>If you stay only 1\u20132 nights, the wrong area can clearly reduce efficiency.<\/p><\/li><li>If you want both old-town atmosphere and modern comfort, decide which one is the base and which one is secondary.<\/li><li>Area choice usually matters more than tiny review-score differences. A slightly lower-rated stay in the right area is often the better decision.<\/li><\/ul><h2>Best Area to Stay in Taiyuan by Travel Style<\/h2><div style=\"overflow-x: auto; max-width: 100%; max-height: 500px;\"><table border=\"1\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"8\"><thead><tr><th><p><b>Travel style<\/b><\/p><\/th><th><p><b>Best area<\/b><\/p><\/th><th><p><b>Why<\/b><\/p><\/th><th><p><b>Watch out for<\/b><\/p><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><p>First-time visitors<\/p><\/td><td><p>Old Town Core \/ Liuxiang \/ Zhonglou Street \/ Food Street<\/p><\/td><td><p>Best overall balance of sightseeing, food, walking, and first-trip efficiency<\/p><\/td><td><p>Some hotels are older, and parking can be difficult<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Classic Taiyuan atmosphere seekers<\/p><\/td><td><p>Old Town Core \/ Liuxiang \/ Zhonglou Street \/ Food Street<\/p><\/td><td><p>Strongest local character and easiest access to Taiyuan\u2019s best-known historic-commercial streets<\/p><\/td><td><p>Busy central streets can be noisy at night<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Food and evening-walk travelers<\/p><\/td><td><p>Old Town Core \/ Liuxiang \/ Zhonglou Street \/ Food Street<\/p><\/td><td><p>Best mix of food streets, night walks, and easy old-town movement<\/p><\/td><td><p>Peak periods can feel crowded and louder<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Modern comfort seekers<\/p><\/td><td><p>Xiaodian \/ Changfeng Business District \/ Modern Comfort Belt<\/p><\/td><td><p>Newer hotels, calmer surroundings, stronger hardware, and steadier stay quality<\/p><\/td><td><p>Old-town sightseeing usually needs taxis or metro rides<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Families<\/p><\/td><td><p>Xiaodian \/ Changfeng Business District \/ Modern Comfort Belt<\/p><\/td><td><p>Bigger rooms, easier parking, and smoother family logistics<\/p><\/td><td><p>Less local atmosphere and weaker walk-to-sights convenience<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Jinci-focused travelers<\/p><\/td><td><p>Jinci \/ Western Scenic Direction \/ Sightseeing-Efficiency Logic<\/p><\/td><td><p>Best when the trip is heavily built around Jinci timing and western-sight efficiency<\/p><\/td><td><p>Weak for old-town food, walking, and night activity<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Rail \/ airport stopovers<\/p><\/td><td><p>Near Taiyuan South Railway Station \/ Wusu Airport \/ Practical Transit Logic<\/p><\/td><td><p>Best for late arrivals, early departures, and simple one-night timing needs<\/p><\/td><td><p>No real sightseeing value<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Budget travelers<\/p><\/td><td><p>Old Town Core \/ Liuxiang \/ Zhonglou Street \/ Food Street<\/p><\/td><td><p>Best chance to keep daily movement efficient without giving up too much convenience<\/p><\/td><td><p>Need to screen carefully for building age, noise, and room condition<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><h2>Where Not to Stay in Taiyuan for Most Tourists<\/h2><ul><li>Avoid too-far outer districts just because the room rate looks lower. They usually weaken access to the main city sights too much and make normal sightseeing less efficient.<\/li><li>Be careful with cheap but inefficient suburban stays. What you save on the room can disappear in taxi cost, extra time, and weaker daily flexibility.<\/li><li>Do not use station- or airport-side stays as sightseeing bases. They work for transport timing, not for a normal first Taiyuan trip.<\/li><li>Avoid awkward in-between areas that are neither efficient for sightseeing nor especially good for comfort. They often give you longer commutes without giving you a clear upside.<\/li><li>Be cautious with old low-cost stays repeatedly criticized for age, odor, heating or cooling issues, unstable hot water, poor maintenance, or misleading location claims.<\/li><li>Skip places that look cheaper but weaken walking, dinner access, and evening movement in practice. A lower room rate is not a real bargain if the trip becomes less smooth.<\/li><li><p>Be wary of listings that sound central but still leave you with weak old-town access or inconvenient late returns.<\/p><\/li><li>These places are not necessarily bad. They are usually just the wrong fit for most first-time Taiyuan visitors focused on sightseeing, food, shopping, and easy daily movement.<\/li><\/ul><h2>How Much Should You Budget for Staying in Taiyuan?<\/h2><div style=\"overflow-x: auto; max-width: 100%; max-height: 500px;\"><table border=\"1\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"8\"><thead><tr><th><p><b>Budget level<\/b><\/p><\/th><th><p><b>Typical nightly range<\/b><\/p><\/th><th><p><b>What to expect<\/b><\/p><\/th><th><p><b>Best-fit areas<\/b><\/p><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><p>Budget<\/p><\/td><td><p>RMB 180\u2013320<\/p><\/td><td><p>Basic but workable rooms, usually with more tradeoffs on building age, room size, soundproofing, or exact location. Best when price matters more than stay feel.<\/p><\/td><td><p>Old-town edge stays, simpler practical hotels, station-side stopovers<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Mid-range<\/p><\/td><td><p>RMB 320\u2013550<\/p><\/td><td><p>The sweet spot for most travelers. You can usually get a comfortable room, a useful location, and a smoother overall stay without paying heavily for brand or views.<\/p><\/td><td><p>Old-town core, selected Xiaodian \/ Changfeng hotels<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Upper-mid \/ Comfort<\/p><\/td><td><p>RMB 550\u2013900<\/p><\/td><td><p>Better hardware, stronger service, larger rooms, and a more polished stay with fewer compromises.<\/p><\/td><td><p>Stronger old-town hotels, better branded Xiaodian \/ Changfeng stays<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Luxury<\/p><\/td><td><p>RMB 900+<\/p><\/td><td><p>Premium hotels, fuller facilities, stronger service, and the best chance of standout comfort or a more distinctive stay.<\/p><\/td><td><p>Prime old-town stays, stronger branded city hotels, better-view premium rooms<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><p>Taiyuan is usually more affordable than China\u2019s top-tier cities, but the real gap still comes from area, branding, weekends, holidays, and core-location premiums. For most travelers, a mid-range budget is already enough for a practical and comfortable stay. Prime old-town stays, stronger branded city hotels, and better-view premium rooms can carry noticeable premiums, especially on busy weekends and holiday dates. For a broader travel spending benchmark, see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/cost-of-travel-in-china\/\">Cost to Travel in China<\/a>.<\/p><h2>Practical Tips for Choosing Where to Stay in Taiyuan<\/h2><ul><li>Lock the area first, then compare hotels inside it. In Taiyuan, the right base usually matters more than a slightly higher score in the wrong place.<\/li><li>Do not rely only on labels like \u201cnear old town\u201d or \u201cnear city center.\u201d Those phrases can still hide longer walks, awkward roads, or weaker real-world convenience.<\/li><li>In the old city, check whether the building is older, street-facing, noisy, harder for luggage, or weaker on maintenance. Some central stays look perfect on the map but feel less smooth in practice.<\/li><li>For modern stays, decide whether the newer hardware is really worth the extra commute. Better rooms help, but not if they make the whole trip less efficient.<\/li><li>For business-style hotels, decide whether the location premium is really worth paying. A more polished hotel is not always the better base.<\/li><li>Staying near the station or airport is fine for transport timing, but it is usually much weaker for sightseeing and evening movement.<\/li><li>Dinner access, breakfast convenience, evening walkability, and late return convenience directly affect stay value more than many travelers expect.<\/li><li>Book early for holidays, peak dates, and busy weekends. Better-value rooms in the strongest areas disappear quickly.<\/li><li>Families should check walking conditions, elevators, and nearby food, not just ratings. A good room matters less if daily movement feels awkward.<\/li><li>Transport convenience is not just about distance; it is also about whether routes to the main sights actually work well in practice.<\/li><li>In recent reviews, focus on noise, cleanliness, maintenance, heating or cooling, hot water, parking, taxi convenience, and whether the location is truly practical.<\/li><li>It also helps to review broader <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/china-travel-tips\/\">China Travel Tips<\/a> before locking in your stay.<\/li><\/ul><h2>FAQs About Where to Stay in Taiyuan<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b40d349 elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"b40d349\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;multiple&quot;,&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1880\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1880\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Where is the best area to stay in Taiyuan for first-time visitors? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 352.3L7 216.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.2 9.4-24.4 9.4-33.8 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1880\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c725cb9 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c725cb9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-de9790e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"de9790e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">For most first-time visitors, the best area is still the old-town core, especially around Liuxiang and Zhonglou Street. It gives the strongest balance of sightseeing, food, walking, and daily convenience. Unless your trip is built more around modern hotel comfort or pure transit timing, this is usually the safest choice.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1881\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1881\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Is it better to stay in the old town or in Xiaodian \/ Changfeng? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 352.3L7 216.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.2 9.4-24.4 9.4-33.8 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1881\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b346a8e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b346a8e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-242342a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"242342a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">For most leisure travelers, the old town is better. It keeps the main sights, meals, and evening walks easier and more natural. Xiaodian \/ Changfeng makes more sense only if you care more about newer hotels, quieter surroundings, easier parking, and steadier comfort than about staying close to Taiyuan\u2019s more local and walkable core.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1882\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1882\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Is the old-town core a good place to stay in Taiyuan? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 352.3L7 216.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.2 9.4-24.4 9.4-33.8 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1882\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-17d557c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"17d557c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab2a6d5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ab2a6d5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">Yes. It is one of the strongest places to stay if you want first-time sightseeing, old-town walking, and easier access to food streets and local city life. The tradeoff is that some hotels are older, some streets can be noisy at night, and parking is often less convenient than in newer districts.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1883\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1883\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Are hotels in the old town too old or too noisy? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 352.3L7 216.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.2 9.4-24.4 9.4-33.8 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1883\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8b07ecc e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8b07ecc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ea73c0f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ea73c0f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">Some are, but not all. This is mainly a screening issue, not a reason to avoid the area entirely. In Taiyuan, older buildings, busy food streets, and heavy evening foot traffic can affect comfort, so recent reviews on noise, maintenance, and room condition matter a lot. The location advantage is still strong enough that this area remains the best default answer for most first-time trips.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1884\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1884\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Should I stay near Jinci? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 352.3L7 216.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.2 9.4-24.4 9.4-33.8 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1884\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-91d351a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"91d351a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-de365a9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"de365a9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">Only if your itinerary is heavily built around Jinci, Mengshan, or other western sights and you want to cut down transport time there. For a normal Taiyuan trip, it is usually too narrow a choice because it weakens old-town walking, food convenience, and overall city flexibility.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1885\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"6\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1885\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Should I stay near Taiyuan South Railway Station or the airport? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 352.3L7 216.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.2 9.4-24.4 9.4-33.8 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1885\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-335f787 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"335f787\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b459b0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4b459b0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">Only if your train or flight timing is the real reason. These areas work for late arrivals, early departures, or a simple one-night stopover. For a normal Taiyuan trip, they are usually too functional and too far from the city\u2019s most useful visitor areas.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1886\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"7\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1886\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Where should I stay in Taiyuan for one night? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 352.3L7 216.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.2 9.4-24.4 9.4-33.8 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1886\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dbeda33 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"dbeda33\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-66be226 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"66be226\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">For one sightseeing-focused night, staying in or around the old-town core is usually the smartest choice. It gives you the easiest access to food, evening walks, and the city\u2019s most useful central areas. If the stay is purely about catching a train or flight, then staying near the station or airport makes more sense.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1887\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"8\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1887\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How much does a hotel in Taiyuan usually cost? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 352.3L7 216.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.2 9.4-24.4 9.4-33.8 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1887\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f995c80 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f995c80\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52132f4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"52132f4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">A workable budget stay often starts around RMB 180\u2013320, a solid mid-range stay usually falls around RMB 320\u2013550, and stronger comfort stays often run from RMB 550\u2013900. Better upscale options start above that, especially in prime old-town locations, stronger branded city hotels, or better-view premium rooms.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Where is the best area to stay in Taiyuan for first-time visitors?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"For most first-time visitors, the best area is still the old-town core, especially around Liuxiang and Zhonglou Street. It gives the strongest balance of sightseeing, food, walking, and daily convenience. 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If the stay is purely about catching a train or flight, then staying near the station or airport makes more sense.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How much does a hotel in Taiyuan usually cost?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"A workable budget stay often starts around RMB 180\\u2013320, a solid mid-range stay usually falls around RMB 320\\u2013550, and stronger comfort stays often run from RMB 550\\u2013900. 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https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Chongqing-Shancheng-Alley-red-wall-with-Chinese-characters-and-roses-at-night-e1780133125372-500x361.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Chongqing-Shancheng-Alley-red-wall-with-Chinese-characters-and-roses-at-night-e1780133125372-300x217.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Chongqing-Shancheng-Alley-red-wall-with-Chinese-characters-and-roses-at-night-e1780133125372-768x555.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Chongqing-Shancheng-Alley-red-wall-with-Chinese-characters-and-roses-at-night-e1780133125372-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Chongqing-Shancheng-Alley-red-wall-with-Chinese-characters-and-roses-at-night-e1780133125372-150x108.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Chongqing-Shancheng-Alley-red-wall-with-Chinese-characters-and-roses-at-night-e1780133125372.webp 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__badge\">Travel Guide<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/ru\/7-day-chongqing-itinerary\/\" >\n\t\t\t\t7-Day Chongqing Itinerary: Food, Culture &amp; Views\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Explore Chongqing in 7 days: ancient towns, spicy hotpot, night river cruises, and mountain city vibes. A full guide with local tips and smart planning.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-15889 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-zodiac-year tag-dragon tag-metal tag-wuxing tag-wuxing-zodiac tag-zodiac\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/ru\/metal-dragon\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Year-of-Metal-Dragon-1940-and-2000-Personality_-Fate-_-Forecast-1024x683.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-34175\" alt=\"Year of Metal Dragon 1940 and 2000 Personality Fate Forecast\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Year-of-Metal-Dragon-1940-and-2000-Personality_-Fate-_-Forecast-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Year-of-Metal-Dragon-1940-and-2000-Personality_-Fate-_-Forecast-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Year-of-Metal-Dragon-1940-and-2000-Personality_-Fate-_-Forecast-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Year-of-Metal-Dragon-1940-and-2000-Personality_-Fate-_-Forecast-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Year-of-Metal-Dragon-1940-and-2000-Personality_-Fate-_-Forecast-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Year-of-Metal-Dragon-1940-and-2000-Personality_-Fate-_-Forecast.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__badge\">Zodiac Year<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/ru\/metal-dragon\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tMetal Dragon\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>The Golden Dragon is associated with those born in the year of the Dragon under the Metal element, such as those born in 1940, 2000, or 2060.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-43526 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-travel-guide tag-guide tag-shanghai tag-shanghai-travel-guide tag-shanghai-travel-itinerary tag-travel-guide\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/ru\/2-days-in-shanghai\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2-days-in-Shanghai-itinerary-cover-showing-the-Bund-Lujiazui-skyline-Yu-Garden-Wukang-Road-and-essential-first-time-travel-highlights-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-43529\" alt=\"2 days in Shanghai itinerary cover showing the Bund Lujiazui skyline Yu Garden Wukang Road and essential first time travel highlights\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2-days-in-Shanghai-itinerary-cover-showing-the-Bund-Lujiazui-skyline-Yu-Garden-Wukang-Road-and-essential-first-time-travel-highlights-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2-days-in-Shanghai-itinerary-cover-showing-the-Bund-Lujiazui-skyline-Yu-Garden-Wukang-Road-and-essential-first-time-travel-highlights-500x375.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2-days-in-Shanghai-itinerary-cover-showing-the-Bund-Lujiazui-skyline-Yu-Garden-Wukang-Road-and-essential-first-time-travel-highlights-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2-days-in-Shanghai-itinerary-cover-showing-the-Bund-Lujiazui-skyline-Yu-Garden-Wukang-Road-and-essential-first-time-travel-highlights-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2-days-in-Shanghai-itinerary-cover-showing-the-Bund-Lujiazui-skyline-Yu-Garden-Wukang-Road-and-essential-first-time-travel-highlights-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2-days-in-Shanghai-itinerary-cover-showing-the-Bund-Lujiazui-skyline-Yu-Garden-Wukang-Road-and-essential-first-time-travel-highlights-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2-days-in-Shanghai-itinerary-cover-showing-the-Bund-Lujiazui-skyline-Yu-Garden-Wukang-Road-and-essential-first-time-travel-highlights.webp 1448w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__badge\">Travel Guide<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/ru\/2-days-in-shanghai\/\" >\n\t\t\t\t2 Days in Shanghai: Best First-Time Itinerary\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Plan 2 days in Shanghai with a focused first-time route covering the Bund, Yu Garden, Wukang Road, Lujiazui, hotels, costs, and key tips.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-13759 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-fortune category-zodiac-year tag-175 tag-fate tag-fortune tag-fortune-telling tag-pig tag-wuxing tag-zodiac\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/ru\/1983-zodiac-fate-and-fortune\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1983-Born-Zodiac-Forecast-for-2026-1024x683.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-33465\" alt=\"1983 Born Zodiac Forecast for 2026\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1983-Born-Zodiac-Forecast-for-2026-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1983-Born-Zodiac-Forecast-for-2026-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1983-Born-Zodiac-Forecast-for-2026-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1983-Born-Zodiac-Forecast-for-2026-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1983-Born-Zodiac-Forecast-for-2026-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1983-Born-Zodiac-Forecast-for-2026.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__badge\">Fortune<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/ru\/1983-zodiac-fate-and-fortune\/\" >\n\t\t\t\t1983 Zodiac Water Pig &amp; Forecast for 2026\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>A comprehensive 2026 zodiac forecast for people born in 1983, covering career, wealth, relationships, health, and practical guidance for steady progress.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-16157 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-zodiac-year tag-horse tag-metal tag-wuxing tag-wuxing-zodiac tag-zodiac\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/ru\/metal-horse\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Metal-Horse-Chinese-Zodiac-Years-Traits-Meaning-with-metallic-horse-illustration-and-zodiac-wheel-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-44105\" alt=\"Metal Horse Chinese Zodiac Years Traits Meaning with metallic horse illustration and zodiac wheel\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Metal-Horse-Chinese-Zodiac-Years-Traits-Meaning-with-metallic-horse-illustration-and-zodiac-wheel-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Metal-Horse-Chinese-Zodiac-Years-Traits-Meaning-with-metallic-horse-illustration-and-zodiac-wheel-500x375.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Metal-Horse-Chinese-Zodiac-Years-Traits-Meaning-with-metallic-horse-illustration-and-zodiac-wheel-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Metal-Horse-Chinese-Zodiac-Years-Traits-Meaning-with-metallic-horse-illustration-and-zodiac-wheel-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Metal-Horse-Chinese-Zodiac-Years-Traits-Meaning-with-metallic-horse-illustration-and-zodiac-wheel-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Metal-Horse-Chinese-Zodiac-Years-Traits-Meaning-with-metallic-horse-illustration-and-zodiac-wheel-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Metal-Horse-Chinese-Zodiac-Years-Traits-Meaning-with-metallic-horse-illustration-and-zodiac-wheel.webp 1448w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__badge\">Zodiac Year<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/ru\/metal-horse\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tMetal Horse Chinese Zodiac: Years, Traits &#038; Meaning\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>In Chinese zodiac, the Metal Horse corresponds to individuals born in the years 1930, 1990, and 2050 (associated with the Nayin &#8220;Lupang Tu&#8221;).<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-22017 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-culture tag-culture tag-dragon tag-zodiac\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/ru\/chinese-dragon-loong\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Traditional-Chinese-Dragon-Red-paper-cut-style-dragon-illustration-with-oriental-patterns-symbolizing-luck-and-prosperity-1024x1024.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-24376\" alt=\"Traditional Chinese Dragon Red paper cut style dragon illustration with oriental patterns, symbolizing luck and prosperity.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Traditional-Chinese-Dragon-Red-paper-cut-style-dragon-illustration-with-oriental-patterns-symbolizing-luck-and-prosperity-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Traditional-Chinese-Dragon-Red-paper-cut-style-dragon-illustration-with-oriental-patterns-symbolizing-luck-and-prosperity-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Traditional-Chinese-Dragon-Red-paper-cut-style-dragon-illustration-with-oriental-patterns-symbolizing-luck-and-prosperity-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Traditional-Chinese-Dragon-Red-paper-cut-style-dragon-illustration-with-oriental-patterns-symbolizing-luck-and-prosperity-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Traditional-Chinese-Dragon-Red-paper-cut-style-dragon-illustration-with-oriental-patterns-symbolizing-luck-and-prosperity-1536x1536.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Traditional-Chinese-Dragon-Red-paper-cut-style-dragon-illustration-with-oriental-patterns-symbolizing-luck-and-prosperity-2048x2048.webp 2048w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Traditional-Chinese-Dragon-Red-paper-cut-style-dragon-illustration-with-oriental-patterns-symbolizing-luck-and-prosperity-12x12.webp 12w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Traditional-Chinese-Dragon-Red-paper-cut-style-dragon-illustration-with-oriental-patterns-symbolizing-luck-and-prosperity-96x96.webp 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__badge\">Culture<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div 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