The Shanxi province in China has a lot to offer to the curious
traveler eager to glean more about the historical and cultural past
of China. Taiyuan City, the capital of Shanxi is an interesting
travel destination. Taiyuan City was a frontier town for many
centuries with respect to commercial activities. In fact even today
the Shanxi province is referred to as the coal warehouse of
China.
Location
The Shanxi Province is located towards the west of the Taihang
Mountain that form the eastern border of China.
History
The Shanxi Province has it own special importance in the
historical past of China. The southern half of Shanxi is especially
significant as this part of China was the home of the erstwhile
Qins who played an important role in the unification of China.
Tourist Attractions
Holidays China offers you interesting tour packages that take
you on tours to the tourist attractions of the Shanxi province in
China. Visit the Buddhist grottoes, the Nine Dragon
Screen, Shanhua Monastery, Huayan Monastery and other places of
tourist interest.
Things to Do
Enjoy the local folk art forms such as the Shadow Plays,
Flower-Drum dance and Gong and Drum performances during
your Shanxi holidays in China.
Shop for exquisitely embroidered clothes and articles for religious
sacrifice, edible art works such as the 'dough figures', buy New
Year's wood engravings, paper-cut handcrafts at the local Shanxi
markets.
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