· Katherine's Journey to the East 阳离子东游记
Tiny trees vs North Chinese DESERT! They planted 600,000 trees here, can they survive?
Desertification Fight in North China Planting 600,000 Trees
Explore this journey ↗Shanxi,China travel advice vlogs and tips
Shanxi
Shanxi travel videos and tips and Shanxi China travel tips: explore real journeys, destination experiences and practical advice from travelers.
- Videos on this page
- 25
- Travelers
- 14
- Firsthand tips
- 48
Firsthand tips
Useful discoveries along the way
Advice from different journeys on this page, each linked to its source video.
Province channel
Shanxi China travel tips
8 min2026-04Tiny trees vs North Chinese DESERT! They planted 600,000 trees here, can they survive?Desertification Fight in North China Planting 600,000 TreesNatural deserts are stable ecosystems. The issue is desertification when they spread into usable land, so the goal is to stop that spread rather than eliminate Ant Forest converts low-carbon activities, such as public transport use, into green energy in Alipay that funds real tree planting.Spring, OrdosBaotou / Hebei
26 min2026-03we found a shortcut through ChinaDiscover a Shortcut Through China: A Travel Adventure with/Erenhot is the only cool border town between Mongolia and China, featuring dinosaur statues. Make it your destination to claim a tip-to-tip crossing.When blocked by a river in Jingzhou, look for a local ferry that carries motorcycles across—it's a workaround cars can't use.Spring, ErenhotGongenJingzhou / Inner Mongolia
30 min2025-12Chinese goat herder invites us to his 100 year old cave house to spend the night!Overnight at a Chinese Goat Herder's 100-Year-Old Cave HouseIn Shanxi, the Loess Plateau soil is so soft you can carve cave houses by hand, a traditional dwelling for centuries.Retro wicker thermoses keep boiled water warm all night, a common and charming feature in rural Chinese guesthouses.Winter, Linfen / Shanxi
43 min2025-12Everyday life & unique cuisine in ancient Chinese fortresses & temples! Real life time machine!Ancient Chinese Fortresses & Temples: Everyday Life & CuisineShanxi’s dry climate makes it one of the best provinces for exploring ancient architecture, as it prevents decay.Use a folding bike like the Dahon P8 to easily explore rural areas and transport it on trains or planes.Winter, TaiyuanPingyao / Shanxi
32 min2025-11CHINA BIKE TOUR GONE WRONG?? Caught off guard by winter in the remote northern mountains!China Bike Tour: Winter Surprise in Remote Northern MountainIn Huiling, many services close early in the off-season. Book inns ahead and prepare for limited services during fall and winter. Katherine finds the region quiLocal innkeepers may offer extra help, such as driving visitors up a snowy mountain. Katherine’s innkeeper prepares breakfast and takes them uphill. Ask politelAutumn, HuilingTongliZhangjiakou / InnerMongolia
7 min2025-09The Insane Cost of Living in an Ancient Chinese City You’ve NEVER Heard of | Jincheng, CHINA Part 1Jincheng: Ancient Chinese City's Living Traditions & Iron Flower SpectacleSet expectations: affordable travel, local life, and a look beyond touristy hotspots in Jincheng, Shanxi.If you’re planning a wedding vibe trip, Xi Jin Sujang offers traditional rituals and photo-worthy scenery.Autumn, JinchengGaoping / Shanxi
7 min2025-09China has 5,000 Years of History…America ain't got sh*tChina's 5,000-Year History: Ancient Wonders & Unseen CultureArrive in Jing Chang to see rolling hills, ancient walls, and a place with more than 5,000 years of history and tradition.Visit Huangcheng Xiangfu, a fortress-like mansion on cliffs that was home to Qing-era prime minister Chen Tingjing. The mansion's history reflects both militaryAutumn, Jincheng / Shanxi
41 min2025-06Exploring China's Most UNTOUCHED Ancient City: Pingyao is AmazingPingyao Ancient City: Exploring Shanxi's Untouched HistoryPingyao is known for its vinegar houses, although vinegar is not made inside the ancient walls. Kiersten and Tyler try several varieties and note differences inA single ticket covers 22 attractions within Pingyao's ancient walls for three days and costs about $17. The pass also includes access to the city walls.Summer, Pingyao / Shanxi
21 min2025-03I Went to China's Ancient Underground VillageChina's Ancient Underground Village: Baishe's Pit HomesVisit Baishe Village in Shaanxi province, China, to experience the unique underground dwellings known as yaodong. These homes offer a fascinating glimpse into aLearn about the historical and practical reasons behind the construction of underground pit homes in Baishe Village. Consider the affordability and resourcefulnSpring, Baishe / Shanxi
9 min2025-02The Untold Beauty of Datong’s Countryside!Datong Countryside: Unveiling China's Hidden GemThe Hanging Temple is an old structure on a cliff, and reaching the top involves a narrow, challenging climb. Ryan also visits in cold weather, so dress warmly Rural villages around Datong can offer a view of local life, though conditions may vary by season. Ryan observes corn harvesting and village routines; follow loWinter, Datong / Shanxi
34 min2025-01Best Places to Visit in China (Our One Month China Itinerary)One Month China Itinerary: Exploring Ancient Cities & Natural WondersBeijing's public transport makes it a practical first stop on a China itinerary. Travelers interested in architecture and history can find many landmarks to visThe Great Wall is a major Beijing-area attraction, and each section offers a different visit. Mutianyu is described as less crowded, though it is farther from tWinter, BeijingPingyaoXiAn
11 min2025-01The Salt Lake That Looks Like Another Planet! | Shanxi ChinaShanxi's Salt Lakes: A Surreal Journey Through ChinaYuncheng is in Shanxi province and can be reached by bus from other places in the region. The journey may take around four and a half hours, so allow for the trGuandi Temples appear in many countries, but Barrett describes the Yuncheng temple as particularly well preserved and historically significant. It is dedicated Winter, Shanxi
12 min2025-01The Rise of Luxury Hotels in China's Remote LandscapesLuxury Hotels in Shanxi's Remote Landscapes: China's Hospitality EvolutionTourism is becoming a more and more important activity in China and nowadays it represents a huge percentage of the economy.Sometimes these hotels are so big we need a baggie to take us to the room, especially if you bring large suitcases.Winter, Yuncheng / Shanxi
8 min2025-01Exploring China’s Frozen Paradise and Wukong’s Real-Life Roots | Changzhi ShanxiChina's Frozen Paradise: Shanxi's Cultural JourneyVisit Tongtian Gorge in winter to see frozen scenery and try seasonal activities such as ice buggy racing and iceboat cruises. The ice is usually thick enough fTongtian Gorge offers winter activities for different ages, including ice buggies, sleds, and ice bicycles, for a full day out in the frozen landscape.Winter, Changzhi / Shanxi
8 min2025-0124 Hours on China's Holiest MountainMount Wutai: China's Sacred Five-Terrace MountainVisit Wusu Temple, one of Mount Wutai’s best-known temples. The video highlights its ancient architecture, snow-covered roofs, incense, and quiet atmosphere.Ascend to the East Terrace for views across Mount Wutai’s mountainside and surrounding landscape. The travelers make the climb during their visit and look out oWinter, WutaiShan / Shanxi
4 min2024-12China is FULL of Hidden GemsJiming Post House: Exploring Ancient China's Transportation HubVisit Jiming Station, described in the source as the world's first post office, to see its preserved buildings and learn about its role in China's communicationExplore the station museum for artifacts and inscriptions about the Chinese postal service, which the source traces to the Yin and Shang dynasties. The museum dWinter, Jiming / Shanxi
11 min2024-10This is the STRANGEST Ice Cream I've ever TastedTaiyuan Travel: Exploring Ancient History & Modern Luxury in ShanxiConsider visiting the mountaintop resort in Taiyuan, which occupies a former quarry. The site combines views with family-friendly amenities and offers a differeThe resort's library and coffee shop are open to the public. Stop in to read, work or have coffee while enjoying the quieter setting; Barrett visits both as parAutumn, Taiyuan / Shanxi
50 min2024-10The Side of China The Media Won't Show YouEpic 2000km China Journey: Unveiling the UnexpectedAim for 500km per day to reach Beijing in 4 days, allowing for rest days if needed.Carry a piece of paper written in Chinese explaining who you are and your purpose; it can be very helpful.Autumn, BeijingChangzhiJiaozuo / Hebei
17 min2024-09My American friends visited me in China!! How was their experience here?? 我的美国闺蜜来中国找我玩，猜猜我们去了哪个省！！Rural China Adventure: Exploring Hidden Landscapes Mount WutaiAppreciate the small decorative details on buildings and roofs; they are everywhere.Explore random alleyways in small towns; you may find distinctive places and local experiences.Autumn, Qingshui / Shanxi
7 min2024-08They really can make ANYTHING VEGAN in China! | SPICY Vegan HotpotVegan Hotpot Adventure in Shanxi, ChinaLook for coupons online or in apps such as Meituan or Dianping when ordering food, especially at buffet-style restaurants. Checking offers may reduce the bill; Make a dipping sauce with sesame seeds, vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil and Sichuan peppercorn, as Alex does. She describes the peppercorn as giving her mouth a Summer, Xinzhou / Shanxi
6 min2024-07China has VEGAN FAST FOOD?! | Wutaishan Green Dicos + Puhua Temple in ShanxiVegan Food Tour: Wutaishan's Green Dicos & Puhua TempleDicos, a famous fast food chain in China, now offers a fully vegetarian and partially vegan menu, showcasing unexpected vegan options in familiar settings. ThisFor a nostalgic breakfast experience, try the vegan hash browns at Dicos. These golden discs offer simple yet satisfying flavors, reminiscent of classic WesternSummer, Xinzhou / Shanxi
4 min2022-01A Wild Night in Remote China - Special Winter FestivalChina Winter Festival: Remote Mountain VillageWhen an unexpected opportunity arises, consider saying yes if you feel comfortable. The China Adventure's decision to attend a village festival led to a night oAccepting a genuine invitation can lead to experiences beyond an ordinary evening at home. The traveler joined a winter festival in a remote mountain village anWinter, Taiyuan / Shanxi
Shanxi,China: There are 25 China travel vlogs/videos about Shanxi. Get travel tips, rules and advice for "Shanxi". China Travel Guide: Shanxi