Shanxi province had 4.66 million tourists, during the recent Spring Festival, bringing in 2.21 billion yuan in revenues, for a year-on-year increase of 29.63 percent, according to the latest provincial tourism bureau statistics.
At first sight, the dreamlike images captured by Irene Kung's camera look like paintings on canvas or a fresco.
A list of 100 townships included in the “One-Hundred Town Development” project initiated by the Shanxi provincial government was released recently, Shanxi Evening News reported on Nov 19.
A solo exhibition by Taiwan painter Jiang Mingxian opened at a Taiyuan-based gallery in Shanxi province on Nov 6. The exhibition will last for nine days and closes on Nov 14, Taiyuan Evening News reported.
The local authorities in Shanxi province want to present another picture by highlighting its long history, rich culture and the recent progress the province has made in arts, creativity and tourism based on such cultural legacies.
Emergency measures have been launched at some of China's popular scenic spots to cope with visitor numbers during the fourth day of the eight-day nationwide holiday.
A photography festival opened Wednesday in the ancient city of Pingyao, drawing more than 1,700 exhibitors from both China and abroad.
A photography festival opened Wednesday in the ancient city of Pingyao, drawing more than 1,700 exhibitors from home and abroad.
Astronaut Liu Wang's parents blow out candles with local policemen to celebrate the Father's Day, Pingyao county of Shanxi province, June 17, 2012.
The Tourism Administration of Datong City announced on May 7 that the event, “Impression: A Global Vote for Top Ten Scenic Areas in Shanxi” had started. The Yungang Grottoes, Northern Heng Shan, Datong City Walls, Huayan Temple, Shanhua Temple and Jinhuagong Coal Mine ranking among the first sixth most popular scenic areas so far.