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Yungang Grottoes

Updated:2012-08-29 17:05

Yungang Grottoes were chiseled during the Northern Wei Dynasty (AD368-534). It was the first large-scale royal grotto project that was constructed by the state.

Those seeking to savor Chinese history and culture quickly now have a new traveling recipe, with China listing, for the first time, 10 must-see streets picked through public voting and a panel review by culture experts.

Shanxi Mural

Updated:2012-08-02 15:58

Mural painting is like an inexhaustible encyclopedia, and Shanxi Province boasts the most abundant mural paintings in China, second only to the Dunhuang Mural in Gansu Province. Shanxi has mural paintings that could date back to the Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220).

Jinci Temple: The Glory of Shanxi

Updated:2012-07-23 12:25

Jinci Temple: The Glory of Shanxi

Taking a trip back in time at Shanxi

Updated:2012-07-11 11:15

The Hanging Monastery and Yungang Grottoes are only a train ride away for Beijingers with itchy winter feet, Shannon Aitken discovers

Jinci Temple

Updated:2012-07-06 10:50

If you don't visit Jinci Temple you really haven't visited Taiyuan. The temple grounds feature a royal garden where centuries-old cypress and pagoda trees stand lush and green.

Taiyuan, City of the dragon

Updated:2012-07-06 09:00

Shanxi province is a favorite site for archeologists who have found evidence of early human settlement stretching back tens of thousands of years.

Mt Wutai: A spot for spiritual solace

Updated:2012-07-02 09:43

Mount Wutai is not for casual tourists who are willing to spend just a few hours there before rushing to the next county for more photo opportunities.

Land of fairy tales

Updated:2012-06-23 08:06

Legend has it that many Chinese in the world originated from Hongtong county. Zhang Zixuan visits southern Shanxi province and discovers more intriguing tales.