Taiyuan travel guide

Taiyuan Tourism | Taiyuan Guide

You're Going to Love Taiyuan

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.

When to visit Taiyuan

Taiyuan in March
Estimated hotel price
$5
1 night at 3-star hotel
Taiyuan in March
Estimated hotel price
$5
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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How to Get to Taiyuan

Plane

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.

Plane

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.

Airports near Taiyuan

Airlines serving Taiyuan

KLM
Good (840 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,575 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,992 reviews)
Finnair
Good (860 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (60 reviews)
China Southern
Excellent (33 reviews)
Air China
Good (34 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (552 reviews)
XiamenAir
Good (28 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (316 reviews)
Juneyao Airlines
Good (2 reviews)
Shanghai Airlines
Good (4 reviews)
Hong Kong Airlines
Okay (10 reviews)
Hainan Airlines
Excellent (17 reviews)
Shandong Airlines
Excellent (1 reviews)
Sichuan Airlines
Excellent (7 reviews)
Spring Airlines
Good (6 reviews)
Beijing Capital Airlines
Okay (1 reviews)
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Where to stay in Taiyuan

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.

Where to stay in popular areas of Taiyuan

Most booked hotels in Taiyuan

Pullman Taiyuan
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 20 reviews)
$62+
Wanda Vista Taiyuan
5 stars
Good (7.8, 41 reviews)
$83+
Holiday Inn Taiyuan City Center
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 5 reviews)
$57+
Ji Hotel Taiyuan Jianshe Nan Road
3 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$37+

Renting a car in Taiyuan

Expect to pay $4.58 per gallon in Taiyuan (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $54.96 and $73.29.

Expect to pay $4.58 per gallon in Taiyuan (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $54.96 and $73.29.