Foreign-born Chinese teenagers tour Shanxi

A Chinese culture-highlighted summer camp opened in Taiyuan, Shanxi province on July 24, attracting 34 foreign teenagers of Chinese origin.

Pingyao hits top ten for most cost-effective destination

The Ancient City of Pingyao in North China’s Shanxi province, hit the top ten in a list of the 100 most cost-effective tourist destinations this year, based on worldwide data collected by the hotel search website: www.youzhan.com.

Shanxi passes pollution assessment

Shanxi province has passed the assessment on main pollutant emission goals for 2014, according to an announcement published on July 22 by the Ministry of Environmental Protection.

Pingyao Ancient City listed as 5A-level scenic spot

The National Tourism Administration has approved the Ancient City of Pingyao in North China’s Shanxi province as a 5A-level scenic spot, the highest level for Chinese attractions, in an announcement on July 20.

Shanxi promotes non-governmental elderly care services

North China’s Shanxi province plans to support non-governmental elderly care services with discounted interest, according to the province’s department of civil affairs on July 15.

Journey to the Silk Road - Shanxi

Shanxi to integrate management of doctors at grassroots

Shanxi will integrate management over doctors in county-level public hospitals and township-level health centers, according to the province's health and family planning commission.

Shanxi to add one more 5A scenic spot

North China’s Shanxi province will welcome its sixth 5A-level scenic spot, as the Ancient City of Pingyao was included in the list of 5A scenic spots by the National Tourism Administration.

Shanxi issues guidelines on food safety traceability

Shanxi Food and Drug Administration has issued guidelines for establishing safety traceability systems in food industry.

A portal to an ancient world

From aged city walls to Ming dynasty-era buildings, Pingyao and its surrounding scenic areas provide a glimpse into China's past