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Coal country yields riches of past
Updated:2015-10-30 07:33On the walls of a former factory building in the shadow of the medieval walls of the Chinese city of Pingyao, a fading slogan extols the proletarian virtues of hard work, efficiency and safety first.
Ancient city becomes extreme sport arena
Updated:2015-10-29 17:43Eighteen parkour practitioners brought Pingyao a modern and energetic atmosphere, when the 2015 Red Bull Parkour Championship was held in the ancient town from Oct 24 to 25.
Shanxi's impact
Updated:2015-10-27 11:05I am nostalgic when I think of the moments we shared in Shanxi. Each place we visited had a unique theme and feel. The trip was like a delicious meal made with handpicked ingredients that kept our appetites satisfied with joy.
The Doorways of Pingyao
Updated:2015-10-26 10:56The highlight of Shanxi tour was the old town of Pingyao, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site and considered to be the best ancient walled-city in China.
Annual photography festival provides international exposure to modern-day Pingyao
Updated:2015-10-26 08:35Since the first Pingyao International Photography Festival was held in September 2001, the annual festival has become an important venue for photographers from home and abroad to present their works and communicate with each other.
Taosi ruins offer glimpses of early Chinese civilization
Updated:2015-10-26 08:35Shanxi province nurtures an ancient civilization in the mid-section of the Yellow River.
History at close quarters
Updated:2015-10-26 08:35Pingyao is not as commercial as other ancient cities. Here, you can immerse yourself in its history. Xu Lin and Sun Ruisheng report.
Voices of foreigners
Updated:2015-10-22 08:18In September a group of foreigners, sponsored by the Shanxi Tourism Bureau and China Daily, took a five-day tour to absorb scenes of stunning natural beauty and thousands of years of cultural heritage. The following are impressions from the group members.
A feast of culture and tradition
Updated:2015-10-22 07:55Tranquil natural wonders and architectural marvels highlight Shanxi's budding tourism industry.
Shanxi spends 3.4b yuan to combat air pollution in three years
Updated:2015-10-16 17:44North China’s Shanxi province has spent 3.4 billion yuan ($535.84 million) to combat air pollution, according to the province’s department of finance.
