Shanxi Photos
Shanxi is one of the birth places of Chinese civilizations with a long history and traditional culture. As early as one hundred million years ago, the ancestors of the Chinese lived and propagated in this region. Shanxi is endowed with an abundance of cultural sites from its long history. Detailed information about Shanxi Travel Guide
Datong (35)
Datong is situated in northern Shanxi Province.Known as the 'City of the Coal', Datong has developed into the second largest industrial city in Shanxi due to its advantage in energy.
- Yungang Grottoes (17)
- Hanging Monastery (6)
- Wooden Pagoda (3)
Pingyao (90)
Pingyao was the birthplace of the Jin Businessmen, who were one of the two famous Chinese business groups during the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties.
- Pingyao City Wall (20)
- Qiao's Compound (9)
- Wang's Compound (20)
Taiyuan (29)
Taiyuan is the capital city of Shanxi Province. Located in the center of the province, it is also the political, economic and cultural center of Shanxi. Taiyuan has a wealth of tourist attractions and notably among these is the Jinci Temple.
- Jinci Temple (6)
- Taiyuan City (3)
- Chunyang Palace (20)
Mount Wutai (24)
Located in Wutai County, northeast of Xinzhou City, Shanxi Province, Mt. Wutai is known as ‘Roof of the North China’ with its highest peak Yemen Peak 3,058 meters (10,033 feet) above sea level. There are 5 main peaks on the mountain like five imposing pillars, but the top of the peaks are all as flat as a platform, hence its name.
Yuncheng (42)
Yuncheng has been known as the “City of Carrying Salt” in ancient times. It is also the hometown of Guan Yu, the noted general of Three Kingdoms Period.
- Yuncheng City Overview (22)
- Temple of Guan Yu (20)
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