Get to know Shuozhou
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- Administrative area
- Prefecture-level city · 地级市
- Part of
- Shanxi
- Chinese name
- 朔州市
- Local areas
- 6 local areas
Area & population
- Area in the source
- 10,662.00 km²
- Population · 2010
- 1,714,857
Source: cited geographic source, as of the dates shown.
Tourism
Western tourists rarely come to this area of China, but there are some attractions. The Yingxian Tower, built in 1056 during the Liao Dynasty, is one of the main sites of the region. It was built entirely of wood, without using nails, and serves as a museum of calligraphy. There are also some paleolithic ruins, and ancient gravesites from the Dongyi people.
Transportation
The Dayun Expressway (Datong—Yuncheng) passes through it, and it has 5 specialized train lines.
Explore Shuozhou
Core places to explore, with English and Chinese names.
Places to explore around Shuozhou
In 2019, Shuozhou, Shanxi, China, Ying County Wooden Pagoda (Shijia Pagoda) at dust. This pagoda is believed to have been built during the Liao Dynasty. It is the oldest and tallest surviving wooden pagoda in China.Pagoda of Fogong Temple应县木塔
The wooden pagoda at Fogong Temple rises from a stone platform in Yingxian, its layered eaves supported by a dense system of timber brackets. Built in the Liao period, it is best understood by looking carefully at how the…
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The main entrance of Chongfu Temple in Shuozhou, Shanxi; 27 May 2024.Chongfu Temple崇福寺
Chongfu Temple's deepest courtyards contain two especially valuable Jin-period halls. Mituo Hall brings together timber architecture, painted sculpture, murals and patterned window screens, with a large Amitabha ensemble beneath…
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Shuozhou local specialties
朔州市特色美食 · 8 specialties to discover
Yingxian Cold Starch Jelly 应县凉粉
Yingxian Cold Starch Jelly (应县凉粉) is a cold jelly made from potato starch in Ying County (应县), Shuozhou (朔州), Shanxi. The Ying County government describes it as a local snack with a flavour of its own, sold in large quantities.
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Youyu Lamb 右玉羊肉AI illustration · AI 示意图（仅供参考，非实拍）
Youyu Lamb (右玉羊肉) is a regional meat product from Youyu (右玉) county in Shuozhou (朔州), northwestern Shanxi (山西). Its name received agricultural geographical-indication registration from the Ministry of Agriculture in 2010.
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Shuozhou Fried Millet Cakes 朔州油糕AI illustration · AI 示意图（仅供参考，非实拍）
Shuozhou Fried Millet Cakes (朔州油糕) is listed among the local specialties of Shuozhou, Shanxi. The term 糕 points to cakes.
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Huairen Sheep Offal Bowl 怀仁羊杂AI illustration · AI 示意图（仅供参考，非实拍）
Huairen Sheep Offal Bowl (怀仁羊杂) is a bowl of chopped sheep offal in broth with potato-starch noodles from Huairen (怀仁) in Shuozhou (朔州), Shanxi.
Read the dish guide →Shanyin Fried Dough Snacks 山阴油果子AI illustration · AI 示意图（仅供参考，非实拍）
Shanyin Fried Dough Snacks (山阴油果子) is listed among the local specialties of Shuozhou, Shanxi. It is grouped here with regional dishes & banquets; retain the complete Chinese name when comparing local menus.
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Pinglu Hongshan Buckwheat Noodles 平鲁红山荞面AI illustration · AI 示意图（仅供参考，非实拍）
Pinglu Hongshan Buckwheat Noodles (平鲁红山荞面) is listed among the local specialties of Shuozhou, Shanxi. The name includes 荞面 (buckwheat flour). The term 面 points to noodles or flour-based food.
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Yingxian Diliu Corn Jelly 应县滴溜
Yingxian Diliu Corn Jelly (应县滴溜) is made by cooking corn flour into a thick paste, cooling it and cutting it into strips or blocks. It is dressed with sour and spicy seasonings.
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Youyu salt-simmered lamb 右玉盐煎羊肉AI illustration · AI 示意图
Expect clear lamb flavor, tender meat and a richer edge from fat, rather than a sauce dominated by sweetness or chili.
Source ↗Read the dish guide →More dishes from across Shanxi are in the Shanxi food guide.
Counties & districts in Shuozhou
6 areas belong directly to Shuozhou.
6 areas
Shuocheng District 朔城区
Shuocheng District, formerly Shuo County, is the main urban district of the prefecture-level city of Shuozhou in Shanxi province, China.
Explore the area →DistrictPinglu District 平鲁区
Pinglu District (simplified Chinese: 平鲁区; traditional Chinese: 平魯區; pinyin: Pínglǔ Qū) is a district of the city of Shuozhou, Shanxi province, China, bordering Inner Mongolia to the northwest.
Explore the area →CountyShanyin County 山阴县
Shanyin County (simplified Chinese: 山阴县; traditional Chinese: 山陰縣; pinyin: Shānyīn Xiàn) is a county in the northwest of Shanxi province, China. It is under the administration of Shuozhou City.
Explore the area →CountyYingxian 应县
Ying County or Yingxian (simplified Chinese: 应县; traditional Chinese: 應縣; pinyin: Yìng Xiàn) is a county in the north of Shanxi province, China.
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Youyu County 右玉县
Youyu County, is a county under the administration of the prefecture-level city of Shuozhou, in the northwest of Shanxi Province, China. It borders Inner Mongolia to the north and west.
Explore the area →County-level cityHuairen 怀仁市
Huairen (simplified Chinese: 怀仁; traditional Chinese: 懷仁; pinyin: Huáirén) is a county-level city in the north of Shanxi province, China. It is under the administration of Shuozhou city.
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Plan your visit
Getting there
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Where to stay →Build your route
Pagoda of Fogong Temple and Chongfu Temple are about 70 km apart in a straight line. The linked place guides have entrance and visit details.
Continue with Shanxi →More in Shanxi
Sources & geographic information
Administrative names and parent areas: Official geographic directory · Reference date 2026-09-06.
Background text adapted from Shuozhou — Wikipedia contributors, under CC BY-SA 4.0. Text has been shortened and reorganized; source revision 1352980387.
Photo: Pagoda of Fogong Temple · Charlie fong · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized and WebP compressed; subject not altered.
Photo: Chongfu Temple · Patrick20242023 · CC BY-SA 4.0. Proportionally resized and converted to WebP without cropping, retouching or changing the photographed subject.
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