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Pear blossoms get Pingyao village on the most beautiful list
Updated:2014-11-05 16:55This year's list of China's "Most beautiful villages" has just come out, the village of Xiangyuan, in Pingyao county, Shanxi province, made it, thanks to its stunning pear blossoms.
Cultural identity of ancient town endangered by tourism
Updated:2014-11-05 16:36The local customs and cultural heritage of the ancient town of Pingyao in Shanxi province is under threat due to the rapid development of tourism.
Shanxi opens world health conference
Updated:2014-11-02 17:02The promotional eventfor the province of Shanxi's health industries and international health exchanges brought health professionals from all-around the world together on Oct 24 -26, in Taiyuan, the province's capital city.
Shanxi restaurant industry proposes to establish energy conservation platform
Updated:2014-10-30 18:03On October 28, the Shanxi restaurant industry issued a recruitment letter to appeal catering enterprises and energy-saving products to participate in “low-carbon and green” activities.
Pingyao joins the Top 100 in its tourism products
Updated:2014-10-29 15:52When Shanxi province's Top 100 'Recreational and Tourism Product' list was announced, on Oct 25, the city of Jinzhong had 23 on it, making it first in the province, thanks in no small part to Pingyao county.
Shanxi heritage site shifts focus to lifestyle preservation
Updated:2014-10-29 09:43Some experts are worried about the aging population, and the growing migrant population, and about preserving the traditional lifestyle in Pingyao county, Shanxi.
Home castles
Updated:2014-10-28 08:51Wars in ancient times prompted local residents in North China's Shanxi province to build castles to protect themselves. Many were established in the late Ming Dynasty (1368-1644).
Railway station trying to provide better tourist service for Shanxi
Updated:2014-10-27 17:05The Shanxi provincial Railway Bureau says it is improving tourist service all along its railway lines to bring greater convenience to tourists travelling by train.
Mount Wutai works to purify tourism market
Updated:2014-10-24 09:34The people's government of Mount Wutai scenic spot, in Shanxi province, unveiled a long-term operation mechanism and supervision mechanism on Oct 19th.
Photography festival helps Shanxi secure more investment
Updated:2014-10-22 15:54Pingyao county held an investment fair to attract more funds.
