Cradle for creativity

The city of Yuanping in Shanxi province has been famed for poets, painters and calligraphers since ancient times, Sun Ruisheng and Yin Jianzeng report.

With a long tradition of poetry, calligraphy and painting, Yuanping city in Shanxi province is widely regarded a cradle of culture.

Poetry has been an important part of local life for 2,000 years. The city has been home to many famous Chinese poets down through history.