Shanxi

Shanxi Overview

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Shanxi (About this sound山西; formerly romanised as Shansi) is a province of the People’s Republic of China, located in the North China region. Its one-character abbreviation is “晋” (pinyin: Jìn), after the state of Jin that existed here during the Spring and Autumn period.

The name Shanxi means “West of the Mountains”, a reference to the province’s location west of the Taihang Mountains.[5] Shanxi borders Hebei to the east, Henan to the south, Shaanxi to the west, and Inner Mongolia to the north and is made up mainly of a plateau bounded partly by mountain ranges. The capital of the province is Taiyuan.

Shanxi Travel Guide introduces useful travel information of Shanxi including travel tips, attractions, top things to do, tours, transportation, weather, climate, food, restaurants, accommodation, festivals, nightlife, activities, education, shopping, photos and maps.

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Shanxi Attractions

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Shanxi Tours

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Climate & When to Go

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Transportation

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Festivals and Activities

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Travel Tips

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Useful Maps

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Shanxi Accommodation

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