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Shanxi harmony taste

Updated:2016-07-06 15:14

For many foreigners residing in China, a question arises constantly: what are the timeless sources of inspiration and guidance of China? Behind this question looms a second one, how this country works?

Pingyao county

Updated:2016-05-12 10:21

Pingyao county is well known as a cultural county boasting more than 300 historical sites.

Have a trip in Shanxi province during May Day holiday

Updated:2016-04-29 14:02

North China's Shanxi province boasts so many natural, cultural, and historic tourist spots that you can have a visit during the coming May Day holiday.

City walls document history of Pingyao

Updated:2014-07-31 15:18

The ancient city of Pingyao in Northern China's Shanxi province was inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1997. The well-preserved city walls are documents of Pingyao's history over hundreds of years.

Escort services museum in Pingyao

Updated:2014-05-21 16:43

Before modern times, China had what was called a "biaoju", also biaohang, or escort office, as a predecessor of today's security companies, mostly for transporting money to pay for goods, or guarding shops or courtyards, and money exchanges, or mail.

Trip to Mianshan Mountain

Updated:2013-08-21 10:12

Mianshan Mountain is the birthplace of the national intangible cultural heritage - the Chinese Qingming/Hanshi Festival.

Top 10 attractions in Shanxi

Updated:2012-10-08 16:23

The Old Town of Pingyao; Mount Wutai; Yungang Grottoes; Courtyard of Family Qiao; Hanging Temple; Yingxian Wooden Pagoda; Hukou Waterfall; Jin Ancestral Temple; Wang Family's Grand Courtyard; House of the Huangcheng Chancellor

Cruise along

Updated:2012-09-30 08:09

With a number of regions in China scrapping toll charges on highways during one of the longest-ever National Day holiday, driving is perhaps the best way to see the country. Here are some suggested routes.

Travelling route: starting from Beijing

Updated:2012-09-28 17:02

Toward the southwest of Beijing, Shanxi province is among the best choices for travelers who wish to travel by car during the Golden Week. The province boasts of the best of temples, ancient towns and traditional yards. Route: Beijing – Datong–Xinzhou–Taiyuan –Qixian–Pingyao (750 km in total)

Wooden Pagoda

Updated:2012-09-25 11:36

Located in Yingxian county, about 70 km south of Datong, Wooden Pagoda is the oldest and highest wood structure in China. It is also regarded as the "First Pagoda in the World". As a part of the key historical relics list, Wooden Pagoda was built in 1056 during the Liao Dynasty (AD 907-1125) and is a popular destination for tourists.

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