Health and Wellness in Shanxi, Summer Retreat in Shanxi — Jincheng: Attractions Section

Jincheng, located in the golden livable zone at 35 degrees north latitude, enjoys a climate that is neither too cold in winter nor too hot in summer. When summer brings scorching heat, come to Jincheng and experience the extraordinary coolness.

01 Taihang Xiyagou Tourist Resort

The Taihang Xiyagou Tourist Resort is located in Gujiao Township, Lingchuan County, Shanxi Province. It is a comprehensive tourism resort integrating functions including summer vacationing, year-round health and wellness, outdoor sports, and themed educational trips. The resort boasts babbling streams and lush greenery, with white walls and gray tiles dotting the landscape. “No mosquitoes in summer, quilts on midsummer nights, and negative oxygen ions to breathe.”

02 Wangmang Ridge Scenic Spot of Taihang Mountains

Wangmang Ridge Scenic Spot of Taihang Mountains is located in Lingchuan County, Shanxi Province, with an average temperature of 22°C in summer. It is the only scenic spot in Shanxi Province recognized as both a provincial and national-level summer tourist destination. The climate at Wangmang Ridge is cool, with dense forests and rich vegetation. The air is highly concentrated with negative oxygen ions, reaching up to 89,000/cm³, making it one of the areas with the highest concentration of negative oxygen ions in China. Thus, Wangmang Ridge is the top choice for cooling off in the summer.

03 Situ Town

Situated in Situ Village, Beishidian Town, Situ Town is a comprehensive tourist attraction integrating agricultural sightseeing, leisure and entertainment, and vacationing. It boasts shady trees, rockeries, ponds, pavilions, halls, and towers, all exquisitely laid out. The architectural clusters of pavilions, towers, and cottages in the park, predominantly in Ming and Qing styles, are arranged along the terrain in an orderly manner. The narrow and secluded merchant streets are lined with shops on both sides, while inns and homestays are hidden among them. Tourists can enjoy their leisure time amidst the picturesque scenery.

04 Xingze Hiking Town

Xingze Hiking Town is located in Xingze Village, Tuwo Township, Qinshui County, Jincheng City. The town is backed by mountains and faces the river. It is surrounded by rich forest resources and boasts a superior ecological environment,with a forest coverage rate of over 70%. The concentration of negative oxygen ions in the air can reach a maximum of 15,000 per cubic centimeter. The town adheres to the concept of “micro-vacation and slow life,” incorporates modern mountain living elements, and develops a health and wellness resort town that offers entertainment, sightseeing, tourism, accommodation, and catering.

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Source: Comprehensive collation by sx.china.com