North China's Shanxi province boasts so many natural, cultural, and historic tourist spots that you can have a visit during the coming May Day holiday.
 If you don't visit Jinci Temple you really haven't visited Taiyuan. |
 For Li Daquan, life was good. A businessman in the Old Town of Pingyao in the early 1820s, Li had opened a dye shop. |
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During the daytime there are many attractions for visitors to Pinyao. In the heart of the city is Ming-Qing Street, lined with gift shops selling a variety of souvenirs. At the center stands a tower, the tallest structure in the city and a miraculous viewing point. |
 My first trip to the Chinese mainland was very short, less than a day, but those few hours in Shenzhen still taught me a lot about the country.
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Among the steepy south Tai-hang Mountains, there has been a village for hundreds of years. This ancient village, Daobaohe village, is called a "Stone Kingdom". |
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 A secluded pond across the boulevard at the Yungang Grottoes remains as clear in my mind as its water was the day I left my group to sit peacefully beside the carp. |
Mansion of the Qiao Family, located in Qiaojiapu village of Qixian county, is 54 kilometers to the south of Taiyuan, and two kilometers to the north of Dongguan town. |
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Lasting memories of culture, food and friendly people Are you planning a holiday but not sure of where to go to? Consider Shanxi, a destination that will leave you with unforgettable memories and experiences of Chinese culture, architecture and the taste of the delicious food of the local people. |
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 Local food a gourmand’s delight It is surprising how luxurious simple pork belly and rice can taste. For me, having spent almost two years in China's deep south, the delicacies that excited my palate in the past are now mere specters of a culinary yesteryear. |
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Mount Wutai, located in the northeastern part of Shanxi province, is 230 kilometers away from the provincial capital city Taiyuan. |
 Scenery of Hukou waterfall of Yellow River Tourists take photos of the Hukou Waterfall of the Yellow River from the site in Jixian county, North China's Shanxi province. |
 Located in Yangquan city, central China's Shanxi province, Yanziya Cliff is known for its steep and magnificent peaks. The spectacular landscape makes it a famous tourist attraction. |
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 Picturesque scenery at Wangmang Mountain Cloud seas, sunrises, peaks, and pines are typical features of Taihang Mountain scenery. |
 Yingze Park is the biggest of its kind in Taiyuan and was named after ancient Taiyuan's Yingze Gate. |
 Flowers bloom in Changzhi city Blooming flowers of Changzhi's Zhangzi county attract photography lovers. |
 The Chinese legend, “Emperor Yu tames the flood” says that in order to channel flood waters from the Fenhe River to the Yellow River, Emperor Yu, leader of the Xia tribe, built a mountain pass between the Taiyue and Luliang Mountains. |
The colorful salina in Yuncheng, North China's Shanxi province. |
Fantasy ice cave in Ningwu county Tourists visit the ice cave in Ningwu county, North China's Shanxi province. |
