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  Shanxi - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Once a great financial center of China, it is noted for its preservation of many features of northern Han Chinese culture, architecture, and way of life during the Ming and Qing Dynasties.
The Yungang Grottoes, a World Heritage Site in Datong, consist of 252 caves noted for their collection of 5th and 6th century Buddhist grotto sculptures and reliefs.
Mount Wutai (Wutai Shan) is the highest point in the province.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Shanxi   (2116 words)

  
 China Tourism
North China's Shanxi Province is investing 100 million yuan (US$12.09 million) to improve infrastructure and environment around the Yungang Grottoes, built more than 1,500 years ago.
Known as China's porcelain capital for its marvelous craftsmanship, Jingdezhen city is taking companies to court to safeguard its reputation and to protect its patents.
The Yungang Grottoes were included in the World Heritage list in 2001.
www.chinainfotravel.com /China_Tourism.htm   (15054 words)

  
 Seniors' China Tour -- Operated by China Hiking Adventures Inc. -- Details
The famous pagodas include Zhuanta (Brick Pagoda) of Mount SongShan, Muta (Wood Pagoda) in YingXian County of ShanXi, Shita (Stone Pagoda) in QuanZhou and DaYan (Great Wild Goose) Pagoda in Xian.
The DunHuang Grottoes in Gansu, Yungang Grottoes in DaTong and Longmen Grottoes in LuoYang are world famous for their Buddhist art.
Buddhist buildings are also considered jewels of ancient Chinese art.
www.china-hiking.com /QiGong/Buddhism.html   (1154 words)

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