 Shanxi,located
on the eastern part of the loess plateau of North China, Borders Hebei Province, Henan
Province ,Shaanxi Province and Inner Mogolia Autonomous Region. The name of the province,
Shanxi, literally means "West of the Mountains", referring to the Taihang
Mountains .During the Spring and Autumn Period(700-467BC),the province was the territory
of the Jin State, so it is also known as the Jin Shanxi Province covers an area of 156.300
square kilometres with towering mountains occupy 80% of the land, the province lies at an
average altitude of about 1000 metres above the sea level .The Yellow River flows through
Shanxi from east and creates the world famous Hukou Waterfalls.
Shanxi's long history has provided the province with a rich and colorful cultural
heritages, which owing to it's stability and prosperity has been well preserved. Thus
earning the name of "Museum of Ancient Chinese Culture" The province's numerous
scenic spots include Yungang Grottoes, Buddhist Temples of Wutai Mountain ,Hanging
Monastery and Pingyao Ancient City which gained the fame home and abroad For your easy
access to the exploration of the amazing Shanxi, We specially prepared three best selected
tours. Shanxi Merchants's Culture and Folklore Tour in Central Shanxi, Buddhism and
Ancient Buildings Tour in North Sianxi and Yellow River Culture and Ancestor Tracing Tour
in South Shanxi. Don't hesitate to explore the culture of the Nation of this ancient land.
We assure you will have a pleasant trip.
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