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.

Pingyao (56)

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.

Taiyuan (9)

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)
• Street Scene (3)