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Jinci Temple
Jinci Temple in Taiyuan, central Shanxi province is a historic cultural site offering fine examples of ancient Chinese architecture, sculpture, frescoes and inscriptions.
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Wooden Sakyamuni Pagoda
Built in the Liao Dynasty (916-1125), the wooden Sakyamuni Pagoda in Yingxian county, northern Shanxi province is the oldest and tallest wooden architectural structure in China.
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Yongle Palace
First built in the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), Yongle Palace in southwest Shanxi province is China's largest Taoist temple complex.
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Luya Mountain
Luya Mountain, named due to its highest peak which looks like an asparagus shoot, is the main peak of Guanqin Mountain in northern Shanxi province.
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Yao Temple
Yao Temple in southwest Shanxi province was built to honor Emperor Yao (c.24th-23th century BC), one of the most respected emperors in Chinese history.
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Mount Wutai
Mount Wutai located in the northeastern part of Shanxi province is one of the four famous sacred Buddhist mountains of China and a popular summer tourist resort due to its high altitude.
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Ancient City of Pingyao
The Ancient City of Pingyao, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site in central Shanxi province looks much the same as when it was the county seat of the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties.