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10 Days in Changzhi

Ten days looping downtown Changzhi, the Huguan and Pingshun gorges with a cliff gallery road, Huangyadong, the Wuxiang memorial, Changzi's Song temples and a Jincheng day at Huangcheng Xiangfu.

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Best time: April-May or September-OctoberBudget: mid-range

Quick Answer

Is 10 days enough for Changzhi?

10 days lets you go beyond Changzhi's core into neighborhoods, food markets, and one or two day trips at a relaxed pace.

Source: NihaoVisit Changzhi guide

10-day Changzhi itinerary at a glance

Use our full Changzhi travel guide as the base and adapt it to 10 days. Keep the city's three signature attractions as the backbone; fill the rest with neighborhood walks, food markets, and an easy day trip.

Shangdang Gate & hanging sculpturesBaquan GorgeHongtiguan cliff gallery roadFaxing Temple's Song figuresHuangcheng Xiangfu (Jincheng day)
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Day 1

Downtown — Gate, Temple & Hall

The Sui-era prefecture gate (rebuilt since the 580s), the city-god temple begun in 1285 and the 1580s Guanyin Hall with some 500 hanging clay figures set the scene.

Scenes from Changzhi, China
  1. changzhi shangdangmen
  2. changzhi luanfu chenghuang temple
  3. changzhi guanyin hall
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Day 2

Huguan — Taihang Grand Canyon & Baquan Gorge

About 50 km southeast, the 225-square-km canyon area centres on Baquan Gorge's boat-boardwalk-cableway loop; sleep in the canyon town for an early start.

Scenes from Changzhi, China
  1. changzhi taihang grand canyon
  2. changzhi baquan gorge
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Day 3

Huguan — Longdong cave & Red Bean Gorge

A second canyon day at gentler pace — Taihang Longdong's karst chambers in the morning, then the Red Bean Gorge trail, named for the trees growing from its rock shelves; both are short shuttle rides apart.

Scenes from Changzhi, China
  1. changzhi taihang longdong
  2. changzhi taihang grand canyon
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Day 4

Pingshun — Tongtian Gorge & the cliff road

Tongtian Gorge's 26-km waterway and glass deck first; after lunch the Hongtiguan gallery road, cut by villagers in the late 1960s along a Ming-era pass, climbs back over the ridge.

Scenes from Changzhi, China
  1. changzhi tongtian gorge
  2. changzhi hongtiguan cliff road
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Day 5

Pingshun — Tianji Mountain

Waterfalls and cliff walkways in Pingshun's hills, reached over back roads from the Tongtian valley; the ridge paths stay in shade most of the day, so bring a layer even in May.

  1. changzhi tianji mountain
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Day 6

Licheng — Huangyadong

The quartzite gorge in Licheng County that sheltered a wartime arsenal in the early 1940s; a valley walk past cliff workshops and a ridge road with wide Taihang views, about two hours from the city.

  1. changzhi huangyadong
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Day 7

Wuxiang — Memorial

The memorial in Wuxiang County (opened 1988) lays out the Eighth Route Army's Taihang years in three halls and a reconstructed street; about 90 km north, with valley roads the whole way.

  1. changzhi balu taihang memorial
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Day 8

Xiangyuan — Xiantangshan

Temple crags and a cableway halfway between Wuxiang and Changzhi; the hilltop halls look over the Zhuo river valley, and the return drive to the city takes about an hour.

  1. changzhi xiantang mountain
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Day 9

Changzi — Faxing Temple & Chongqing Temple

South into Changzi County — Faxing Temple keeps a Tang stone dagoba and a Tang burning-lamp pagoda beside clay bodhisattvas from 1111, while hillside Chongqing Temple is known for its Song arhat figures; about an hour from downtown.

  1. changzhi faxing temple
  2. changzhi chongqing temple
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Day 10

Jincheng — Huangcheng Xiangfu & departure

An honestly labelled neighbouring-city day — the walled compound at Beiliu, Yangcheng County (Jincheng), about 1.5 hours south, grew around Chen Tingjing (1638-1712), chief editor of the 1716 Kangxi Dictionary with its 47,000-odd entries; return for an evening HSR from Changzhi East.

  1. changzhi huangcheng xiangfu

Budget for 10 days in Changzhi

TierPer day10 days total
BackpackerUSD $50–$80USD $500–$800
Mid-rangeUSD $100–$200USD $1,000–$2,000
LuxuryUSD $300+USD $3,000+

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Frequently asked questions

What is the daily budget for Changzhi?
Budget travelers: USD $50–$80/day. Mid-range: $100–$200/day. Luxury: $300+/day. These cover hotel, three meals, transit, and one paid attraction per day.
Do I need a visa to visit Changzhi?
It depends on your passport — see our <a href="/china-visa-2026/">China visa guide</a> for the latest country-by-country list. Most Western passport holders can enter visa-free for 30 days as of 2026.
How do I get from the airport to the center of Changzhi?
Changzhi's main airport connects to the city center via airport bus, taxi, or metro where available. See the airport transfer section of our Changzhi guide.
Can I use 10 days for both Changzhi and a side trip?
Yes — with 10 days you can pair Changzhi with one nearby city (e.g. a short rail or bus side trip) and still have buffer days.
Is Changzhi safe for tourists?
Yes. Changzhi has very low violent crime rates and is widely considered safe for foreign tourists. Standard petty-theft precautions apply. See our <a href="/is-china-safe-2026/">is China safe</a> page.

See also: Changzhi travel guide, China visa 2026, China trip cost.