Linfen City

One of the birthplaces of Chinese civilization, Linfen has the Hongdong Big Locust Tree ancestral site, Hukou Waterfall and many ancient buildings.

Linfen lies in southwestern Shanxi and is said to be the capital of Emperor Yao, with a long history. The Hongdong Big Locust Tree Ancestor-Worship Park symbolizes Ming dynasty migrations, and the Feihong Pagoda at Guangsheng Temple has exquisite glazed tiles. On the Ji County side you can see the grandeur of the Yellow River's Hukou Waterfall, Xiaoxitian in Xi County is famed for its hanging sculptures, and Yunqiu Mountain in Xiangning is beautiful. Spring and autumn are the best seasons, and Hukou Waterfall is most spectacular in the summer flood season. You can arrive by high-speed rail, and Linfen also has Yaodu Airport.

Destinations

• Linfen
• Yan'an & Hukou Waterfall

Itineraries

• Northern Shaanxi Yellow River & Loess Plateau 10-Day Grand Loop – Drive north along the Yellow River on the eastern route, head west at Yulin to see the Danxia landforms, and travel sou…
• Southern Shanxi: Murals, Painted Sculptures & Yellow River Heritage – Travel south from Linfen to Yuncheng to see Guangsheng Temple, Xiaoxitian, Yongle Palace, and Guandi Temple.
• Yellow River No. 1 Highway: Shanxi-Shaanxi Riverfront Route – Travel south along the Shanxi-Shaanxi Gorges from Laoniuwan and Qikou to Hukou, crossing the river to finish in Yan'an.
• Grand Shanxi Loop: The Ultimate Ancient Architecture Tour – A comprehensive loop from Taiyuan through northern, central, southern, and southeastern Shanxi, covering all the provin…