The entertainment on offer in Taiyuan is not up to the cosmopolitan pizzazz of cities like Beijing and Shanghai, but there should be something to keep most visitors busy. A visit to the Liuxiang Shopping District is high on the list of most trips to the ... Read More>>
Bell Tower Street 钟楼街 So named for the Buddhist bell tower that long ago stood nearby, this bustling commercial district is now home to Fenjiu Dasha, Dongfang Department Store and Jinge Cothing Store. Many smaller shops are tucked away among the Qing ... Read More>>
Fen Jiu & Zhu Ye Qing 汾酒和竹叶青 Shanxi Mature Vinegar 山西老陈醋 Duanmu Inkstone 段亩砚 Polished Lacquer Wares 推光漆器 Dough Sculptures 面塑 Fen Jiu & Zhu Ye Qing 汾酒和竹叶青 Fen Jiu and Zhu Ye Qing are two wines that originated in Taiyuan and ... Read More>>
Taiyuan Tou Nao 太原头脑 Guan Chang 碗托 Jellied Bean Curd 豆腐脑 Taiyuan Tou Nao 太原头脑 This hearty, cold-weather soup is filled with chunks of diced mutton, sweet potato and lotus. Qing He Yuan Restaurant Add: No. 97 Qiaotou Jie, Taiyuan Tel: ... Read More>>
Shanxi cuisine, also known as "Jin cuisine" is characterized by the pleasantly sour flavors that pervade many of its dishes. Since vinegar is a regional specialty product and export, the fragrant sauce is commonly added during the preparation ... Read More>>
Taiyuan' reputation as an industrial capital has often meant that visitors overlook the historical importance of Shanxi province and attractions that Taiyuan has to offer. In recent years, the city has made a concerted effort to promote a green agenda and ... Read More>>
Taiyuan is the capital city of Shanxi Province, located in north China about 550 km southwest of Beijing. The city has a long history dating back to the Spring & Autumn Period. In ancient times, it was known as an important military fortress of northern ... Read More>>
Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN) Taiyuan Wusu International Airport is situated 16 kilometers from the city centre in the southeastern outskirts of Taiyuan. A variety of daily domestic flights operate out of the airport, including Beijing (1.5 hrs), ... Read More>>
Taiyuan has four long distance passenger stations: East Passenger Station, West Passenger Station, Taiyuan Jiannan Station and Taiyuan Long-Distance Passenger Station. Buses from Taiyuan mainly go to destinations within Shanxi Province, the two most popular ... Read More>>
Shanxi Province has numerous train lines, which are used to transport both freight and passengers between the province and the rest of China. Popular destinations that can be reached directly from Taiyuan include Beijing (3.5 hrs), Shanghai (13.5 hrs), ... Read More>>
Traveling by taxi in Taiyuan is a convenient option and costs around the same as in most large Chinese cities: a flat fee of 8 RMB covers the first 3 kilometers and the meter clocks 1.1 RMB per kilometer after that. There is a distance surcharge for trips ... Read More>>
The car-rental companies in Taiyuan vary greatly in price, so visitors are advised to shop around. Most companies will also arrange chauffer-services on request, which may work out to be not only more convenient for drivers unfamiliar with China’s ... Read More>>
China Country Code Number: 0086 Taiyuan City Code Number: 0351 Emergency & Most Commonly Used • Fire: 119 • First Aid: 120 • Police Station: 110 • Check Telephone Number: 114 • Weather Report: 12121 • Report a Traffic ... Read More>>
