Day 1: Beijing–Taiyuan; fast train to Taiyuan; Jinci Temple; hotel.
Day 2: Taiyuan–Pingyao; visit Lingshi Wang; Chongning Fort.
Day 3: Pingyao; Rishengchang; Shuanglin; to Wutaishan.
Day 4: Wutaishan; Tayuan/Shuxiang/Xiantong/Pusa Ding.
Day 5: Wutaishan–Datong; Yingxian Pagoda; Datong old town.
Day 6: Datong; Hanging Temple; Hengshan; Yungang Grottoes.
Day 7: Datong–Badaling–Beijing; Great Wall.
Jan-Dec, best times April–May or September–October for good sights and temperatures