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They say it is shaped like a turtle, with two wells outside its southern gate marking the creature's eyes and a 6-km-long wall outlining the four sides of its shell.
If you are looking for a change of scenery during the upcoming National Day holiday but don't wish to stray too far from Beijing, follow your compass west out to the Ming Dynasty village of Cuandixia.
A complex of caverns and passageways that once served as an ancient fortress reveals the secrets of an ancient city's rise and fall.
My hometown Xinzhou, in Shanxi province, is located in the Loess Plateau through which flows the Yellow River.
Boasting architecture typical of the Ming and Qing periods, Pingyao, Shanxi province, looks like a period-film set.
Did the great thinker bring glory to his birthplace, or was it the magic of the place that produced the greatness?
It's hard to believe that a visit to Shanxi, two provinces away from Beijing, could qualify as a destination for day trip.
Two Chinese cities, Hangzhou and Pingyao, have made the list of the "41 Places to Go in 2011" by the New York Times.
While traditionally the Spring Festival is about staying home for a family reunion and a sumptuous dinner, taking a trip with family members can also be a nice choice.
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Northwest China's Shanxi Province claims possession of rich cultural and historical heritage, having more than 70% of all ancient architecture in China built before the Liao and Song Dynasties.
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