Midway on the rail line between the more appealing destinations of Datong and Xi'an, and the most convenient starting point for a trip to the temples of Wutai Shan, TAIYUAN , an industrial powerhouse and the capital of Shanxi Province, sees more visitors passing through than stopping. However, this may soon change, as government efforts steer the city in the direction of modernization. New develop

Jinci Temple Jinci Temple is well-known as a mixture of beautiful landscape,rich history and precous relics,which is composed of more than 100 palaces,halls,buildings,pavilions,bridges and terraces that stand among giant aged trees under Mt.Xuan weng(Hanging Jar)over 20km south west away from downtorn Taiyuan,Shanxi province.Flourishing trees,magnificent buildings,fancy palaces and a splendid pag

Air Taiyuan Wusu Airport (TYN) is located in the south suburb of Taiyuan, about 18 kilometers (11.2 miles) from the downtown area. Direct flights are available from Taiyuan to some major cities including Beijing, Tianjin, Shanghai, Chengdu, Guilin, Nanjing, Shenyang and Xian. There is no airport shuttle bus between the airport and downtown Taiyuan. The best way is to take a taxi, taking about 30

Shanxi Noodles Shanxi Noodles are definitely a local specialty and these can be prepared in several ways. Each kind cooked by a special method has a unique name and taste, such as the Fried Oats Noodle, Pulled Noodle, Mao Erduo (Cat's Ear, for it takes the shape of a cat's ear.), Sliced Noodle, and many more. You must taste the noodles yourself to discover how delicious they are. Taiyuan Tou Nao

Guidu Department Store Location: F1, No. 19, Liucang Nan Lu, Taiyuan, ShanxiGuidu Department Store is located in the Liu Xiang Commercial District, the busiest street in Taiyuan. The department store sells brand-name clothes, decorative household goods and gymnastic equipment.   Huayu Shopping Center Location: No. 181, Kaihua Si Jie, Taiyuan CitySituated at the junction of Jiefang Lu and