With a population of 3.43 million, Taiyuan is the largest city in Shanxi, China by the number of inhabitants. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Taiyuan has to offer.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Taiyuan in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 12.2 °F, with an average temperature of 23 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 4.3″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Taiyuan, with an average rainfall of 0″.
When flying to Taiyuan, you’ll arrive at Taiyuan (TYN), which is located 9 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Taiyuan from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 20h 25m.
Average rates range from around $37 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $88 and up for a 5-star experience.