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Landmarks and buildings in Shanxi
Landmarks and buildings in Shanxi
Portions of the Great Wall of China can be seen in the province, including The Outer Wall of Shanxi at Li'erkou to Deshengbu, Juqiangbu to Laoniuwan, and along the Yellow River, near Datong, as well as The Inner Wall of Shanxi at Yanmenguan, Guangwu Old City, Ningwu Pass and Niangziguan.
Grottoes of interest can be found at Yungang Grottoes in Datong and at Tianlongshan Grottoes near Taiyuan.
Pingyao Ancient City in Pingyao is an attraction in itself. Premier sights here are the two temples, Shuanglin Temple and Zhenguo Temple.
The province is dotted with other temples, including Jinci Temple on the outskirts of Taiyuan, Twin Pagodas Temple in Taiyuan, Guangsheng Temple (including Flying Rainbow Pagoda) near Linfen, Yao Temple near Linfen and Guan Di Temple in Xiezhou near Yuncheng.
Other historical sights of interest include Nine Dragon Screen in Datong, Hanging Monastery near Datong, Yingxian Wooden Pagoda near Datong and Yongle Palace in Ruicheng County near Yuncheng.
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