Top 20 Family-friendly Attractions in Taiyuan
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Top 20 Family-friendly Attractions in Taiyuan

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  • Jinci Museumtop_1
    󰺂8.6
    359
    Taiyuan.Taiyuan Ancient County/Jinci Temple20.3 km from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 2-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    Panoramic view of Jin Shrine from Growing Buddhist Relics Tower
    󱨜Jinci Museum's three treasures showcase the charm of ancient architecture
    󱨠Saved by 159 users󱨠11436 positive reviews
    4.8/5
    最美的一点最美的一点

    The main building in Jinci is the Notre Dame Palace, located at the end of the central axis, sitting west to east. This temple was built in memory of Jiang Ziya's daughter, Zhou Wu Wang's wife, Zhou Cheng Wang's mother, Jiang Jiang. The temple was built during the Northern Song Dynasty and is one of the representative works of Chinese Song Dynasty architecture.

  • Taiyuan Botanical Gardentop_2
    󰺂7.7
    132
    Taiyuan.Taiyuan Ancient County/Jinci Temple15.6 km from downtown
    trip best small logoFeatured in 2026 China 100 - Family-friendly Attractions
    Highlights:
    󱓊Over 3,000 plants & 25 gardens
    󰌌Seven themed areas & bonsai
    󱨠Saved by 147 users󱨠3765 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    GregooGregoo

    what a place. some great plants here, nice viewing platform and a really nice way to spend a day.We only had an afternoon so we didn't get through everything but I will be back. everyone was so friendly

  • The Coal Museum of Chinatop_3
    󰺂6.8
    269
    Taiyuan.Shanxi Museum/Taiyuan New Town Wuyue Plaza2.4 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 5 of Best Things to Do in Taiyuan
    Highlights:
    󱓊Coal map & Jurassic forest
    󰋄Ride & mine like miners
    󱨠1532 positive reviews
    4.4/5
    从来都没有神从来都没有神

    Shanxi Coal Museum is worth a visit. It is a national-level museum and a scenic spot. It is located at No. 2 Yingzexi Street, Wanbailin District, Taiyuan City. Here you can learn about coal generation, mining and utilization, experience simulated mine trains, watch 4D science popular movies, suitable for science popularization with children. However, some facilities are old, lighting and introduction text are not good, and need to be upgraded.

  • Taiyuan Northern Qi Dynasty Mural Museum
    4
    󰺂6.7
    Taiyuan.Taiyuan Railway Station7.2 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 7 of Best Things to Do in Taiyuan
    Highlights:
    󰌌VR technology recreates the music and dance of the Hu people
    Northern Qi historical scenes recreated in digital format
    󱨠327 positive reviews
    4.8/5
    小溪ོ小溪ོ

    The Northern Qi Dynasty murals, with their fluid lines and vibrant colors, vividly depict the social landscape and diverse cultural integration of over 1,400 years ago. They are hailed as "a visual epic spanning a thousand years" and "an artistic dialogue across time and space." ⏰Opening Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, closed on Mondays. 🎫Admission: Currently free, but requires a one-day advance reservation at the Taiyuan Northern Qi Dynasty Mural Museum (GZH). Guided Tours: DP group purchases are available for ¥110 per person, at 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM. 🚌Transportation: Buses 308, 804, and the Y7 tourist bus are available. A one-kilometer walk is required (runs are infrequent). 🅿️Parking: Limited parking is available, so park on the street.

  • Donghu Vinegar Garden
    5
    󰺂6.4
    Taiyuan.Taiyuan Railway Station4.2 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 8 of Best Things to Do in Taiyuan
    Highlights:
    󰀆Savor the charm of aged vinegars from different vintages
    Experience Shanxi's folk customs through a vinegar-making activity
    󱨠806 positive reviews
    4.8/5
    新化鳌拜新化鳌拜

    Shanxi old vinegar, go to the vinegar garden to punch a card. Learn a lot of knowledge: how to distinguish old vinegar, the medicinal value of vinegar. Also, please scan the code directly to the purpose to enter the park, free of charge, and explain.

  • Taiyuan Fantawild Oriental Heritage
    6
    󰺂6.4
    807
    Yangqu21.4 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 9 of Best Things to Do in Taiyuan
    Highlights:
    Over 40 indoor & outdoor activities
    󰀆Fairy tale river drift fun
    󱨠2542 positive reviews
    4.6/5
    拉布布_拉布布_

    【景色】特别好看。【趣味】我推荐朋友们来太原方特玩非常不错第一次来到方 特,感觉非常的良好,这里的一切都很美好,有烟花表演还有巡游,小朋友大朋友都可以来,还有女娲补天,孟姜女哭长城等等的表演。不错不错。【性价比】建议大家带上吃的,里面的饭特别贵,一个小吃就是30左右了,吃一顿面40多,门票还可以,有时候也会有活动。建议大家玩夜场,有烟花。可以和心爱的人一起看烟花🎆

  • Taiyuan Zoo
    7
    󰺂6.3
    45
    Taiyuan.Taiyuan Zoo/Taiyuan Forest Park5.5 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 10 of Best Things to Do in Taiyuan
    Highlights:
    󱓊Diverse wildlife & unique attractions
    󰌌Sea lion & elephant shows
    󱨠2233 positive reviews
    4.2/5
    拉布布_拉布布_

    The treasure in Taiyuan is so blessed. The tickets for Taiyuan Zoo are too cheap, only 10 yuan, half a student ticket! Don't hurry up yet. Summer is coming soon, come on! [View] There are many small animals, you can interact with them, monkeys, rabbits, giraffes...Suitable for bringing children at home. [Cost-effective] Tickets are 10 yuan, very cost-effective. [Transportation] It is also very convenient to take the subway and then transfer to the bus. Not very far from the city.

  • Shuangta Park
    8
    󰺂6.0
    Taiyuan.Taiyuan Railway Station5.3 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 3 of Night Attractions in Taiyuan
    Highlights:
    Geese frolic by the lake
    󱓊Kids' play area for families
    󱨠88% positive reviews
    4.7/5
    从来都没有神从来都没有神

    Taiyuan Twin Towers Park is a park with high tourist value. **High historical and cultural value**: The park is centered on Yongxu Temple with a history of more than 400 years. The Wenfeng Tower and Xuanwen Tower in the temple were built in the Ming Dynasty during the Wanli period. It is a landmark building and the city emblem pattern element of Taiyuan, and it is also a key cultural relics protection unit of the state and province. It also witnessed the history of the liberation of Taiyuan. Yongxu Temple is a national red tourist attraction. There are also underground human defense facilities retained during the war preparation period in the 1960s, the relics of bunkers during the liberation war, and the red memorial sites and historical relics such as Gao Junyu sculptures. And the Revolutionary Martyrs Memorial Hall, opened in July 2021, can remember the revolutionary martyrs who died for the liberation of Taiyuan, inherit the red gene and promote the revolutionary spirit. 2. **Unique architectural style**: There are 18 groups of Ming and Qing antique buildings in the park, with a construction area of about 10,000 square meters, using Ming and Qing style brick and wood structure, rich architectural form, and diverse roof forms. The twin towers are Wenfeng Tower with seven octagonal masonry structure and Xuanwen Tower with thirteen-story hexagonal masonry structure. Both reflect the characteristics of the architectural style of the Ming Dynasty. The East Tower is simple and generous, and the West Tower is exquisite and clear. 3.**Beautiful landscape features**: dense vegetation and different scenery in the four seasons. There are many attractions such as the clove light rain viewing pavilion corridor, the Beihu Xuran Pavilion and the South Lake Moyun Pavilion are unique. Especially in recent years, the flower environment micro landscape, such as "flower has a life, flower field dreaming", low-carbon symbiosis", etc., mainly based on the root flowers, more than 100 kinds of colorful, flexible flower groups, high and low, layered, in a flower, a grass and a tree, One line at a time to improve the quality of the park's green landscape, creating a plant landscape artistic conception that "although made by people, Wan from the sky" "from nature, higher than nature" has become a fashion punching point. And the plant configuration combination has at least three seasons of flowers, by the leaf viewing, conifer, and the scorpion to fill the seasonal ornamental vacancy, to ensure the green period of flower viewing, winter also has a special flavor. 4. **Functional partition is perfect**: including red education theme commemorative area, sports fitness area, children's activity area, etc. The sports fitness area is located on the East Street of the South Inner Ring Road in Yingze District. It is equipped with a variety of sports facilities such as standard tennis courts, football fields, basketball courts and badminton courts, which can meet the leisure, entertainment and fitness needs of the public. There are also attractions and food places such as Baiyun Temple and Taiyuan Lakeside International Hotel, which provide tourists with a wealth of travel and dining options. 5. **Larger scale**: The total construction area is 89.6 hectares, which is the first large-scale comprehensive park in the eastern area of Taiyuan City, and the area is about1.5 times that of Yingze Park. ### The park may have more tourists during holidays or peak tourist seasons, which may affect the experience, such as taking pictures at popular attractions and waiting in line. In addition, for some tourists with high demand for modern rides, the park may not meet their needs. Overall, Taiyuan Twin Towers Park is suitable for tourists who like history and culture, natural scenery and outdoor sports, whether it is family travel or parent-child life

  • Mengshan Scenic Area
    9
    󰺂5.8
    135
    Taiyuan13.8 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󰋄Enjoy the magnificent sunrise from Guan Feng Viewing Platform
    󰌌Family Forest Adventure to Find the Millennial Ginkgo King
    󱨠88% positive reviews
    4.5/5
    xiaowangcnjpxiaowangcnjp

    The Buddha statue is indeed very unique. It's truly remarkable that such a large stone carving has been preserved to this day. Only by visiting here can one truly appreciate the antiquity and brilliance of Chinese culture.

  • 「 hei shen hua : wu kong 」 yu jian shan xi — — gu jian shu zi yi shu zhan
    10
    󰺂5.8
    219
    Taiyuan.Taiyuan Ancient County/Jinci Temple17.2 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 14 of Best Things to Do in Taiyuan
    Highlights:
    󰀆Digital light and shadow recreate the charm of ancient architecture
    Explore an exhibition fusing games and ancient architecture
    󱨠99% positive reviews
    4.9/5
    _We***98_We***98

    Because it had just snowed, there were very few people, making the viewing experience absolutely fantastic! 👍🏻 The looping light and shadow effects created an incredibly immersive and realistic experience! The opening animation of the game right at the entrance was truly breathtaking! The digital Pigsy guides you through the ancient architecture, and the Chaoyuan Map is interactive, instantly bringing famous murals to life and introducing you to many Taoist deities – a real educational experience! I also got to try out the Black Myth game on-site, which was a lot of fun – highly recommended!

Best family-friendly things to do in Taiyuan (2025)

Looking for fun and memorable family activities in Taiyuan? From exciting attractions to relaxing outdoor spots, Taiyuan offers a wide range of family-friendly experiences that everyone can enjoy.

Whether you're planning a short weekend outing or a full family vacation, these top-rated things to do promise laughter, learning, and unforgettable memories.

Top family-friendly activities & attractions in Taiyuan

If you're searching for the best family experiences, these activities are perfect for all ages. Expect engaging attractions, kid-friendly facilities, and experiences that combine fun, education, and togetherness.

Jinci Museum

• Taiyuan.Taiyuan Ancient County/Jinci Temple | 20.3 km from downtown

• : Panoramic view of Jin Shrine from Growing Buddhist Relics Tower,Jinci Museum's three treasures showcase the charm of ancient architecture

Taiyuan Botanical Garden

• Taiyuan.Taiyuan Ancient County/Jinci Temple | 15.6 km from downtown

• : Over 3,000 plants & 25 gardens,Seven themed areas & bonsai

The Coal Museum of China

• Taiyuan.Shanxi Museum/Taiyuan New Town Wuyue Plaza | 2.4 km from downtown

• : Coal map & Jurassic forest,Ride & mine like miners

Comfortable and convenient family activities

These attractions focus on creating easy, enjoyable experiences for families. From theme parks and animal farms to museums and interactive centers, you'll find safe, engaging options for every age group.

Family-friendly experiences near Taiyuan

If you'd like to explore beyond Taiyuan, plenty of nearby destinations offer fun and enriching family activities — perfect for weekend getaways or day trips.

Each of these attractions offers family-friendly fun within a short drive from Taiyuan, combining convenience with engaging experiences for everyone.

What makes Taiyuan a great family destination

• Kid-friendly attractions: Parks, museums, farms, and interactive centers.
• Fun for all ages: From playful adventures to relaxing family strolls.
• Convenient access: Close to transport, dining, and family facilities.
• Memorable experiences: Activities that bring families closer together.

Tips for enjoying family-friendly activities in Taiyuan

1. Plan ahead for popular attractions and reserve tickets online.
2. Check for age-appropriate experiences or children’s programs.
3. Look for combo passes and special family packages on Trip.com.
4. Visit on weekdays for smaller crowds and more relaxed exploration.

Book your family adventure in Taiyuan

Ready to explore the best family-friendly things to do in Taiyuan? Browse Trip.Best's curated list of family attractions and activities, and make every moment count.

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What Family-friendly Attractions are there in Taiyuan?
These are all Family-friendly Attractions in Taiyuan:Jinci Museum, Taiyuan Botanical Garden, The Coal Museum of China, Taiyuan Northern Qi Dynasty Mural Museum, Donghu Vinegar Garden
What are some highly-rated Family-friendly Attractions in Taiyuan?
Some highly-rated Family-friendly Attractions in Taiyuan include:Jinci Museum:4.8, Taiyuan Botanical Garden:4.7, The Coal Museum of China:4.4, Taiyuan Northern Qi Dynasty Mural Museum:4.8, Donghu Vinegar Garden:4.8
At what locations in Taiyuan can Family-friendly Attractions in Taiyuan be found?
The Family-friendly Attractions in Taiyuan are mainly located in:Jinci Museum:Taiyuan, Taiyuan Botanical Garden:Taiyuan, The Coal Museum of China:Taiyuan, Taiyuan Northern Qi Dynasty Mural Museum:Taiyuan, Donghu Vinegar Garden:Taiyuan
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