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.

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.
In 2024, many scenic spots in Shanxi exempted tourists from the first ticket. The following scenic spots implemented the free ticket policy: 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 Yunqiu Mountain, Yellow River Qiankun Bay, Huozhou Department, Ke 'an City Scenic Area, Book of Songs Landscape and other scenic spots. In addition, there was also the night view of Lingfeng scenic area, 50% discount in Wentai area, and the ticket exemption policy jointly launched by Jiaozuo and the surrounding five cities. However, the specific time and scope of the free ticket may vary from scenic spot to scenic spot, and further information is needed.
Some scenic spots in Shanxi Province offered free tickets or preferential policies for a specific period of time. For example, Changzhi Huguan Taihang Mountain Grand Canyon Scenic Area, Linfeng Yunqiu Mountain Scenic Area, Changzhi Xiantang Mountain Scenic Area and other scenic spots provided free first-pass tickets from May 19 to June 30. In addition, 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 and other scenic spots also provided free tickets during the Spring Festival. It should be noted that some scenic spots may implement a free ticket policy for specific groups of people or specific time periods.
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.
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.
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.
The following are some of the free attractions in Guiyang: 1. ** Qianling Mountain Park **: It is the back garden of Guiyang citizens. It covers a large area and has a variety of sightseeing routes to choose from. They could challenge the main peak of Qianling Mountain to climb up and look into the distance. They could also take a stroll along Qianling Lake and take children to the zoo to see the animals. 2. ** Dongshan Temple **: A Buddhist holy land with a long history. It was built against the mountain and had a quiet environment. The ancient trees in the temple were towering and the temple was magnificent. It was a good place to cultivate one's body and pray for blessings. 3. ** Shilihe Beach **: It is an important part of the Huaxi National Municipal Marsh Park in Guiyang City. There are river bank, swamp, ditches, streams and other wet land landscapes, as well as many rare animal and plant species. 4. ** Zhenyuan Ancient Town **: It is located in Zhenyuan County, Qiandongnan County, Guizhou Province. The river flows through the city in an "S" shape, dividing the Urban area into the north and south banks. Most of the buildings were built in the Ming Dynasty. There are many buildings with a history of more than 100 years, as well as the remaining city walls, city gates, and the former water wharf. There are nearly 200 scenic spots and historical sites in the territory, such as eight halls, four caves, and eight temples. There are countless ancient residences and ancient alleys in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The ancient town is open to the public for free. The novel "Taoist Qianshan" is equally wonderful. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
The list of tickets for Shanxi's scenic spots is as follows: 1. Mount Wutai: Peak season tickets 168 yuan/person, off-season tickets 140 yuan/person. 2. [Heng Shan: No specific ticket information provided.] 3. Shanxi Guoyu Ancient City: The ticket price is 65 yuan/person. 4. Mianshan Scenic Area: Children, the elderly, soldiers, and the disabled are free. 5. Taiyuan City Attractions: specific ticket information not provided. 6. Attractions in Datong City: specific ticket information not provided. 7. Shuozhou City Attractions: No specific ticket information provided. 8. Xinzhou City Attractions: specific ticket information not provided. 9. Yangquan City Attractions: specific ticket information not provided. 10. Lvliang City attractions: specific ticket information is not provided. 11. Jinzhong City Attractions: specific ticket information not provided. 12. Changzhi City Attractions: specific ticket information not provided. 13. Linfen City Attractions: specific ticket information not provided. 14. Yuncheng City Attractions: specific ticket information not provided. Please note that the above information is only included in the search results provided. It may not include ticket information for all Shanxi attractions. It is recommended to check the official website or consult the relevant departments in advance to obtain the most accurate ticket information when planning to go to the attraction.
There were many scenic spots in Shanxi that were suitable for winter. Hukou Waterfall was a magnificent scenic spot. In winter, one could enjoy the wonders of the ice waterfall and jade pot. The ancient city of Pingyao was also very beautiful in winter. The buildings in the Ancient City were covered in thin snow, like a painting that traveled through time. The streets and alleys of Taiyuan often snowed in winter, creating a scene of silver. Yanmen Pass was a famous pass in China, and the snow in winter was especially spectacular. In addition, there were many ski areas in Shanxi, such as Taiyuan Wulong Mountain Ski Resort and Yangquan Xishan Ski Resort, which were suitable for ski enthusiasts. In general, there were many beautiful scenic spots to visit in Shanxi during winter.