Yuncheng is a city of the utmost historical significance. With traces of human existence dating back almost two million years, the city is an origin of Chinese heritage.
Yuncheng is located in the southwest of Shanxi Province and borders with Linfen and Jincheng to the northeast, and Henan and Shaanxi to the south and west. The Zhongtiao Mountains dominate the southeast, with the Yuncheng Basin at their foot. The Yellow River meanders from the west of the city to the south.
A good transport network serves Yuncheng, with flights to major cities such as Beijing and Shanghai, and regular trains to Xian. The abundance of ancient sites entices historians to the city, and the Salty Lake attracts bathers who hope to beautify themselves in China’s version of the Dead Sea.
Getting There & Away
Flying to Yuncheng from Beijing takes just 1 hour, 35 minutes and flights from Shanghai take slightly longer at 1 hour, 55 minutes. Three trains to Yuncheng depart from Xian daily and take around 4 hours.
Things to Do
Yuncheng Attractions
- Guanque Tower
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Stands tall as one of the four famous towers of ancient china, first built between 557 and 580 ad.
- Yongle Palace
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This magnificent taoist temple is a memorial to one of the immortals of chinese legends, named lv dongbin. the palace houses a number of impressive murals from the yuan dynasty (1271 to 1368).
- Guandi Temple
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Built in the sui dynasty, this 200-room temple also boasts an impressive garden.
- Salty Lake
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The black mud from this 5,000-year-old lake is rich in seven major elements and 16 minor elements, which are all thought to beautify the skin and soothe aching muscles.