Shanxi (all images)

Shanxi Province, located in northern China, is a region rich in history,

culture, and natural beauty. Known for its mountainous terrain and ancient cities, Shanxi is often considered the cradle of Chinese civilisation. The province's name, meaning "West of the Mountains", refers to its location west of the Taihang Mountains, which divide it from neighboring Hebei and Henan provinces. With a history dating back over 2500 years, Shanxi played a pivotal role in the development of China's political and economic landscape.
Shanxi is renowned for its cultural heritage, particularly during the Jin and Tang dynasties. The province boasts a wealth of ancient temples, monasteries, and historical sites. Notable among these is the famous Yungang Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which showcases thousands of Buddhist statues carved into cliffs over 1500 years ago. The ancient city of Pingyao, also a UNESCO site, is another testament to Shanxi's well-preserved historical significance.
Economically, Shanxi is historically known for its coal reserves, which have powered China’s industrial growth for centuries. However, the province is also recognized for its distinctive architecture, traditional crafts, and its contribution to Chinese cuisine, particularly the use of vinegar, which is considered one of the best in China. The province's unique blend of rich history, cultural sites, and natural landscapes makes Shanxi a fascinating destination for travelers and a key region in China's past and present.


001 Pingyao	002 Inner court	003 Historic house with ancient furniture	004 Inner court	005 Roofs and chimneys


006 Wooden board	007 Historic house with ancient furniture	008 Inner court	009 Altar	010 Pingyao	011 Shop


012 Pingyao city walls	013 Yingxun park


014 Yingxun park	015 Yingxun park	016 Yingxun park	017 Yingxun park	018 Yingxun park


019 Yingxun park	020 Shuanglin temple	021 Shuanglin temple	022 Shuanglin temple	023 Shuanglin temple


024 Shuanglin temple	025 Shuanglin temple	026 Shuanglin temple	027 Shuanglin temple	028 Shuanglin temple


029 Shuanglin temple	030 Shuanglin temple	031 Shuanglin temple	032 Shuanglin temple	033 Shuanglin temple


034 Gate	035 Clock tower	036 City walls west gate	037 Pingyao city walls	038 Pingyao city walls


039 Pingyao city walls	040 Pingyao city walls	041 Pingyao city walls	042 Pingyao city walls	043 Pingyao city walls


044 Dog shaped balloon on roof	045 Xida street	046 Xida street	047 Xida street	048 Side street with pink petal cover


049 Pink petals	050 Pingyao old town	051 Xida street	052 Xida street


053 Electric scooters	054 Pingyao	055 Pingyao	056 Pingyao	057 Roof detail with dragon


058 Roof detail with dragon	059 Roof ornaments	060 Roof ornaments	061 Roof detail with dragon	062 Gui Chinese character


063 Stone dragon head	064 Roof detail	065 Pingyao city walls	066 Pingyao city walls	067 Pingyao	068 Pagoda on city wall


069 Pingyao	070 Pingyao	071 Pingyao pagoda tower	072 Wine shop	073 Wine shop


074 Wine shop	075 Chinese arch	076 Pingyao pedestrian area	077 Pingyao pedestrian area	078 Pingyao pedestrian area	079 Pingyao pedestrian area


080 Pingyao pedestrian area	081 Pingyao pedestrian area	082 Pingyao pedestrian area	083 Pingyao pedestrian area	084 Wine shops


085 Shopping street at night	086 Shopping street at night	087 Southern gate tower at night	088 Southern gate tower at night	089 Southern gate tower at night


090 Southern gate tower at night	091 Southern gate tower at night	092 Gazebo	093 Moat at night	094 Moat at night


095 Moat at night	096 City walls and watch tower at night	097 City walls and watch tower at night	098 City walls and watch tower at night	099 City walls and watch tower at night


100 City walls and watch tower at night	101 City walls and watch tower at night	102 City walls and watch tower at night	103 City walls and watch tower at night	01 Entrance to Yungang compound


02 Visitor centre	03 Elephant obelisk path	04 Pond	05 Pagoda with lamps	06 Pagoda	07 Pagoda


08 Pond temple	09 Buddha statue	10 Buddha statue	11 Buddha statue	12 Yungang Grottoes


13 Yungang caves	14 Buddha statue	15 Buddha statue	16 Yungang Grottoes	17 Cave wall with three statues


18 Yungang caves	19 Yungang Grottoes	20 Yungang caves	21 Cave wall with three statues	22 Cave wall with three statues


23 Yungang Grottoes	24 Buddha statue	25 Yungang caves	26 Yungang Grottoes	27 Yungang caves	28 Statues carved in cave wall


29 Yungang Grottoes	30 Yungang caves	31 Cave wall detail	32 Cave interior with colourful frescoes	33 Cave interior with colourful frescoes


34 Yungang caves	35 Yungang Grottoes	36 Buddha statue	37 Buddha statue	38 Buddha statue


39 Cave interior with colourful frescoes	40 Yungang Grottoes	41 Yungang caves	42 Statue in Yungang cave	43 Yungang caves	44 Statue in Yungang cave


45 Cave interior with colourful frescoes	46 Cave interior with colourful frescoes	47 Cave interior with colourful frescoes	48 Yungang caves	49 Seated Buddha statue


50 Yungang caves	51 Yungang caves	52 Seated Buddha statue	53 Seated Buddha statue


54 Yungang caves	55 Seated Buddha statue	56 Yungang Grottoes	57 Seated Buddha statue


58 Yungang caves	59 Seated Buddha statue	60 Seated Buddha statue	61 Park in Yungang compound


62 Yungang Grottoes	63 Yungang caves	01 Tourist gathering area


02 Tourist gathering area	03 Tourist gathering area	04 Xuankong temple	05 Hanging temple


06 Xuankong temple	07 Hengshan Hanging temple	08 Flowers	09 Flowers


10 Xuankong temple	11 Hanging temple	12 Xuankong temple	13 Hanging temple	14 Hengshan Hanging temple


15 Xuankong temple	16 Hengshan Hanging temple	17 Hengshan Hanging temple	18 Heng mountain


19 Heng mountain	20 Hanging temple	21 Hengshan Hanging temple	22 Hengshan Hanging temple


23 Hanging temple	24 Hengshan Hanging temple	25 Staircase	26 Hengshan Hanging temple	27 Hengshan Hanging temple	28 Xuankong temple


29 Hengshan Hanging temple	30 Xuankong temple	31 Hengshan Hanging temple	32 Hanging temple	33 Hengshan Hanging temple


34 Xuankong temple	35 Hanging temple	36 Hengshan Hanging temple	37 Xuankong temple	01 Sakyamuni pagoda of Fogong temple


02 Yingxian Muta pagoda	03 Sakyamuni pagoda of Fogong temple	04 Yingxian Muta pagoda	05 Pagoda of Fogong temple	06 Yingxian Muta pagoda


07 Sakyamuni Buddha statue in Fogong temple	08 Sakyamuni Buddha statue in Fogong temple	09 Sakyamuni Buddha statue in Fogong temple	10 Sakyamuni Buddha statue in Fogong temple	11 Sakyamuni Buddha statue in Fogong temple


12 Fogong temple	13 Fogong temple	14 Fogong temple	15 Fogong temple	16 Yingxian Muta pagoda	17 Sakyamuni pagoda of Fogong temple


18 Yuan Jue temple	19 Yuan Jue temple	20 Pagoda in Yuan Jue temple	21 Pagoda in Yuan Jue temple	22 Pagoda in Yuan Jue temple


23 Yong an temple	24 Yong an temple	25 Yong an temple	26 Yong an temple


27 Yong an temple	28 Frescoes in Yongan temple	29 Frescoes in Yongan temple	30 Frescoes in Yongan temple	31 Frescoes in Yongan temple


32 Frescoes in Yongan temple	33 Frescoes in Yongan temple	34 Frescoes in Yongan temple	35 Roof details of Yongan temple


36 Roof details of Yongan temple	01 Camel	02 Camel	03 Geese


04 Geese	05 Flock of geese	06 Geese	07 Lake


08 Clay rock formation	09 Clay forest	10 Clay pillars	11 Clay forest


12 Clay pillars	13 Clay formation with pond reflection	14 Clay forest


15 Clay forest	16 Clay forest

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