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Luo Guanzhong
Luo Guanzhong (1330-1400) was a renowned novelist at the turn of the Yuan and Ming dynasties.
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Liu Yuan
Liu Yuan (?-310), was the founder of the Han Kingdom during the 16 States period. His reign lasted from 304 to 310.
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Lian Po
A native of Taiyuan, Lian Po (327-243 BC) was among the four renowned generals of the Warring States period, along with Bai Qi, Wang Jian and Li Mu.
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Bronze ware
Shanxi has a long history of using excellent techniques to produce bronze wares of unique style.
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Jade ware
Jade wares were extremely popular in ancient China because of their mysterious, elegant and translucent natures.
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Fu Shan
Fu Shan (1607-1684) was a scholar in early Qing Dynasty.
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Pottery
Pottery or earthenware was invented in Shanxi as early as the Neolithic Age.