English composition about what Shanxi is famous for.

Shanxi province is named because it is located to the west of Taihang Mountain. Shanxi borders Hebei, Henan, Shaanxi and Inner Mongolia. Autonomous region. It is located in the east of the Yellow River, also known as Hedong. Shanxi belongs to the state of Jin in the Spring and Autumn Period, so it is called Jin for short. Shanxi covers an area of156,000 square kilometers (about 60,000 square miles) and has a population of over 32 million, including ethnic minorities. Its capital is Taiyuan.

When to go

Shanxi Province is located at a high altitude, with a cold and dry climate and an annual rainfall of 400-600 mm.. The province is often plagued by sandstorms, especially in spring, so it is usually useful to bring sunglasses and hats when visiting. Generally speaking, the climate in this province is the best from May to October.

history

Shanxi is one of the cradles of Chinese civilization with a long history and traditional culture. As early as 100 million years ago, the ancestors of China people lived and multiplied in this area. Legend has it that Huangdi, the founder of the Chinese nation, once lived in Shanxi for a period of time. Today, many Neolithic sites of that period can still be seen in vast areas of the province.

What to see

Shanxi is rich in cultural sites because of its long history. Most ancient buildings were built before Liao and Song Dynasties, which is why Shanxi is called "China Museum of Ancient Architecture". Among them, the Buddhist miracle in Yungang Grottoes in Datong City, Pingyao Ancient City (1997) listed as a world cultural heritage by UNESCO, the oldest and tallest ancient wooden pagoda in China, Yingxian Wooden Pagoda and remote Sara and Jinci temples are all worthy of tourists' long journey.

Of course, you can also see some natural magnificent and beautiful places in Shanxi. Among them, Wutai Mountain, the oldest and most famous of the four Buddhist holy places in China, Hukou Waterfall of the Yellow River and Hengshan Mountain, one of the five mountains in China, are the most famous.