North China's Shanxi province is dedicated to welcoming visitors with an excellent ecological environment. From January to July this year, the province has significantly improved its ecological environment. 

Shanxi's comprehensive air quality index dropped to 4.51, a 0.9-percent decrease compared to last year. Additionally, 87.2 percent of the province's water bodies achieved excellent quality, a 3.2-percent increase from last year.

The improved ecological environment at the Yungang Grottoes in Datong. [Photo/Shanxi Evening News]

Five of the 27 in-game locations for Black Myth: Wukong are in Datong. The city's clear skies and white clouds are a testament to its improved environment. Datong's air quality index from January to July was 3.94, with 78.4 percent of days meeting excellent standards, the highest in the province.

Another popular tourist destination, Jincheng, has also improved this year. By optimizing its industrial structure, upgrading key industries, and promoting green development in traditional industrial clusters, it has significantly enhanced its ecological environment and strengthened its foundation for high-quality green development.

The blue sky, white clouds, and green grass add charm to the Yungang Grottoes. [Photo/Shanxi Evening News]

Shanxi plans to advance the Yellow River ecological protection project. Efforts will focus on comprehensive environmental management in counties along the river, addressing prominent ecological issues and pollution sources. Key projects are to be constructed to fortify the ecological safety barrier in the middle reaches of the Yellow River.

Shanxi is also poised to fully implement its air quality improvement action plan, prioritizing environmental management in industrial parks and key industries. The plan will also steadily improve water quality by enhancing water ecosystem protection.