The main sites in Shanxi are clustered around the main provincial highway, an impressive modern tollway which runs from Datong in the north to Yuncheng in the south. This highway passes through or near such major tourist centers as Taiyuan the capital city, Pingyao, and Linfen. Thus the key tourist sights in Shanxi are easily visited by car. The main exception being Wutai Shan, which can be reached by car but which is not so close to this main highway. Unfortunately it is not that easy to rent a car and/or driver in Shanxi, particularly if one is not a Chinese speaker. This is best arranged through a travel agency.
Shanxi also has a major rail line which runs parallel to this highway and which stops at the key cities. It is a good way to get from city to city, although one does need to check the schedules carefully as some cities are served infrequently.
The main airports are in Taiyuan and in Datong.
There are many local and long distance bus lines in Shanxi. In general the buses get to destinations more quickly than the train.
Taxis are freely available for local trips or for daily hire.
