Shanxi lies to the west of Taihang Mountain and to the east of Yellow River. The name of Shanxi is named after living in the west of Taihang Mountain. It has been called "the mountains and rivers outside" since ancient times. During the Spring and Autumn Period, most areas were owned by the State of Jin, so it was called "Jin" for short. In the early Warring States period, Han, Zhao and Wei were divided into Jin, so they were also called "Three Jin". The total area of the province is 156579 square kilometers, and the total population in 20 10 is 357 10/00000. It now governs Taiyuan, Datong, Shuozhou, Yangquan, Changzhi, Xinzhou, Lvliang, Jinzhong, Linfen, Yuncheng, Jincheng and other 1 1 prefecture-level cities. Taiyuan, the provincial capital, is located in Shifu East Street, Taiyuan.

Shanxi is rich in human resources, and its eight cultural brands are: the root of China, the soul of the Yellow River, the holy land of Buddhism, the hometown of Shanxi merchants, the customs of border areas, the hometown of Guan Sheng, the treasures of ancient buildings and the charm of Taihang Mountain.

A number of scenic spots such as Pingyao Ancient City, Yungang Grottoes and Wutai Mountain, the world cultural heritage, have emerged one after another and been selected into the world record association Book of World Records.

National nature reserves Lishan, Jiaocheng Pangquangou, Ningwu Luya Mountain, Yangcheng Manghe River and Wulushan Taihang Mountain Grand Canyon.

Wutai Mountain, Hengshan Mountain, Hukou Waterfall of the Yellow River, North Wudang Mountain and Yungang Grottoes/Hanging Monastery of Wulaofeng are national key scenic spots.

National Geopark Hukou Waterfall of the Yellow River, Wannian Ice Cave in Ningwu, Wutai Mountain, Huguan Taihang Mountain Grand Canyon, Datong Volcano Group and Huoshan National Geopark.

There are six batches of ***27 1 national key cultural relics protection units, ranking first in the country.

List of the first batch of national key protection units of ancient books Shanxi Provincial Library and Shanxi Provincial Museum

China's famous historical and cultural cities Datong, Pingyao, Qixian, Xinjiang, Daixian and Taiyuan [2]

China has five batches of 30 famous historical and cultural towns and villages, ranking first in the country.

Red tourist destination:

Eighth Route Army Taihang Memorial Hall, Pingxingguan Dajie Memorial Hall, Brick Wall Site of Hundred Regiments General Command, Martin Eighth Route Army Headquarters Memorial Hall, Huangyadong Arsenal Site, General Zuo Quan Martyrs Cemetery, Panlong Site of Anti-Japanese Military and Political University General School, Meiyukou Mass Pit in Datong, Shanxi, and Liu Hulan Memorial Hall.