Taiyuan太原; is the capital and largest city of Shanxi province in North China. It is one of the main manufacturing bases of China. Throughout its long history, Taiyuan was the capital or provisional capital of many dynasties in China, hence the name Lóngchéng (龙城, "Dragon City").
History
Taiyuan is an ancient city with more than 2500 years of urban history, dating back from 497 BC. It was the capital or secondary capital (陪都, 别都) of title="Zhao (state)"Zhao, Former Qin, Eastern Wei, Northern Qi, Northern Jin, Later Tang, Later Jin, Later Han, Northern Han. Its strategic location and rich history make Taiyuan one of the economic, political, military, and cultural centers of Northern China.
Distance from Beijing ( Capital of China )
2 Hours 36 Minutes
Tourism
Taiyuan is a modern city with just a few historic buildings remaining in the centre. The remnants of old Taiyuan can be found west of the central station, north of Fudong Street and close to Wuyi Road.
Changfeng footbridge on Fen river , Shanxi theater, Shanxi folklore museum courtyard with old Confucianic temple.The twin towers inside the Yongzuo Temple. Jinci Temple, Yongzuo temple,The Chongshan Monastery, Longtan Park, Yingze Park, Tianlongshan Grottoes,
Longshan Grottoes.
Climate
Taiyuan experiences a semi arid climate Spring is dry, with occasional dust storms, followed by early summer heat waves. Summer tends to be warm to hot with most of the year's rainfall concentrated in July and August. Winter is long and cold, but dry and sunny. If you have any questions, thoughts, concerns or feedback,
Transportation
Taiyuan is one of the transportation hubs in North China, with highways linking neighboring provincial capitals, and airlines to most other major Chinese cities and some international cities.
Public Transport
There are Inter City Buses , Electric Taxis available for easy movement around the city
Taiyuan Airport
Taiyuan Wusu airport has domestic airlines to major cities including Beijing, Shanghai, and coastal cities such as Dalian. as well as International flights
Train Station
Taiyuan Train Station have extensive range of trains available toward different big cities of the country.