City Info: Taiyuan, Shanxi Province

Located in the central area of Shanxi and northern tip of Jinzhong Basin, the city of Taiyuan faces mountains to the east, north and west. Served as the capital of the province, Taiyuan occupies 141 square kilometers and is home to 2.48 million people. From May to October is the peak season for tourism. Established during the periods of 770-221 B.C and served as an important military position of northern China in history, Taiyuan has a long history of splendid culture.

Population
2,480,000

Cuisine

Shanxi has a great variety of foods made of wheat
flour. Noodles madein a special way and served with a rich sauce and sliced vegetables are very popular.

When to Go
Taiyuan Airport TYN is 15 km from city centre.

Railway Station Info
City centre

Accommodations

Main Scenic Spots

Excursion from Taiyuan

Official Websites
- Shanxi Provincial Government
- Shanxi Information centre
- Shanxi Tour
- Taiyuan Municipal Government (only in Chinese version)

Museum
-Qiaojiabao Folk Museum
The museum was the former residence of Qiao Zhiyong, a merchant during the Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China. It has 1,110 exhibits and numerous historic relics, conveying a strong sense of local folk customs, including the celebration of birthdays, a baby's fast month, and marriage, as well as the practices surrounding birth, aging, illness and death.