Internet charges fell by 30 percent as more than 20 related policies began to take effect.

As the tourist industry gains increasing momentum, it becomes a pillar of the economy of Shanxi province and demonstrates that a new era of cultural tourism will start in the province.

North China's Shanxi province will invest five billion yuan ($760 million) in construction of a new technology city in 2016.

Workers are making festive lanterns in the Guanque Tower scenic spot in Shanxi's Yongji city for the traditional Chinese Spring Festival at the beginning of Feb.

THE RECENT CENTRAL URBAN WORK CONFERENCE, the country's highest-level urban planning meeting, asked cities to maintain their traditional traits when it comes to architecture and cultural diversity.

Tourism is one of the most energetic industries in Shanxi province, Shanxi Daily reported on Dec 16.