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The Enduring Charm of Taiyuan’s “Willow Alley” (Liuxiang)
The Enduring Charm of Taiyuan’s “Willow Alley” (Liuxiang)
Jun 16, 2011

Willow Alley, or Liuxiang (柳巷) is the name of the bustling business and commercial district in the heart of Taiyuan, Shanxi Povince, that’s good for shopping, eating, and going out – hence its nickname “the Wangfujing of Taiyuan”. It’s been the commercial hub of Taiyuan for over 300 years and houses one of China’s four biggest night markets, allegedly the largest in North China. Tourists come from all over China to see what the fuss is all about. Here are the major highlights... Read More>>

Western Restaurants in Taiyuan
Apr 15, 2011
Western Restaurants in Taiyuan

While, Taiyuan still has a long way to go in catching up to Western dining in first tier cities, like Beijing and Shanghai, this article introduces three restaurants when craving some good old... Read More>>

Celebrate Spring Festival at Taiyuan’s Largest Ever Temple Fair
Jan 28, 2011
Celebrate Spring Festival at Taiyuan’s Largest Ever Temple Fair

One of the best ways to immerse yourself in China’s traditional culture is by visiting a temple fair, and the good news is that Taiyuan is about to kick-off it’s biggest one to date. Read More>>

Food & Drink

A stroll through Taiyuan’s Stylish Cafes
A stroll through Taiyuan’s Stylish Cafes

Although Taiyuan hasn’t been developing quite as fast as other cities, it has been slowly developing an appetite for coffee however. This article introduces some of the main cafes in Taiyuan. Read More>>

Art & Entertainment

Movie Magic: Taiyuan’s Top Cinemas
Movie Magic: Taiyuan’s Top Cinemas

If you like watching movies, then you surely appreciate the worth of a good cinema. Luckily, with an increasing number of top class international standard cinemas, movie-buffs in Taiyuan never have to suffer from a movie drought. Read More>>

 
Taiyuan Basics

Food

Brief Intro to Taiyuan Dining
Brief Intro to Taiyuan Dining

Shanxi cuisine, also known as "Jin cuisine" is characterized by the pleasantly sour... Read More>>

Local Products

Brief Intro to Taiyuan Shopping
Brief Intro to Taiyuan Shopping

Though goods are not extraordinarily varied – you'll see many of the same items in shop... Read More>>

Exploring Taiyuan

Rough Guide to Taiyuan Travel
Rough Guide to Taiyuan Travel

Taiyuan is the capital city of Shanxi Province, located in north China about 550 km... Read More>>

Entertainment

Taiyuan Entertainment Overview
Taiyuan Entertainment Overview

The entertainment on offer in Taiyuan is not up to the cosmopolitan pizzazz of cities... Read More>>

 
What Do You Do? “Strange” Jobs in China

What Do You Do? “Strange” Jobs in China

What happens when a population of 1.3 billion people collides with the need to perpetually fuel a success-driven economy? Coming to China, one is quickly aware of the redundant or peculiar nature of employment. Here are five strange jobs common in the Middle Kingdom. More>>