
Taiyuan Travel Guide
China
Taiyuan is a large inland city in China, with a population of about 4.1 million. It sits in northern China and follows China Standard Time.
Travellers arriving by air can use Taiyuan Wusu International Airport or Taiyuan Yaocheng Airport. Taiyuan is not a beach destination, and there are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres of the city.
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Weather in Taiyuan
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Know before you go
Pays in CNY
Plug type Type A & Type C & Type I (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 112
Dial code +86
Tipping: Tipping is not a widespread practice in China, especially in mainland China. However, there are some exceptions, particularly in tourist-oriented services within larger cities.
Best time to visit Taiyuan
Jan
3°1Feb
5°3Mar
14°3Apr
21°5May
26°5Jun
31°4Jul
32°11Aug
29°12Sep
24°6Oct
17°7Nov
10°3Dec
3°1Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Things to do in Taiyuan
Yingze District
historic site
1.1 km
Wanbailin District
historic site
4.9 km
Taiyuan Ancient Mosque
monument
1.3 km
永祚寺
buddhist place of worship
4.5 km
崇善寺
buddhist place of worship
2.3 km
Shanxi Museum
museum
2.1 km
迎泽公园
park
1.5 km
太原府文庙
religious organization
1.7 km
Getting there
Taiyuan Wusu International Airport · 14.5 km
Taiyuan Yaocheng Airport · 42.2 km
Frequently asked Questions
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