Blog Tag - Shanxi

Pingyao: The Walled Historical Chinese City Matched by None
When a friend described Pingyao to me as the “Dali of the north,” I didn’t quite know what to expect. Sure, Dali is a beautiful ancient city, but one...
New Qingjin Shanxi Cuisine with Hearty Xibei Dishes near Chaoyang Hospital
If you're a fan of Xibei (northwestern) Chinese cuisine but don’t have time to travel to Pingyao for the old walled city, or Datong for the temples,...
Get Out: Explore the UNESCO-Listed Wonders of Shanxi Province Just an Hour from Beijing
Thinking about where in China to explore next? Consider adding Shanxi Province to your bucket list. History and culture buffs and fans of the great...
Datong: A Historical City in Flux Worthy of a Weekender 
Located an hour’s flight or a 4.5-hour bus ride west of Beijing and bordering Inner Mongolia, Shanxi province’s city of Datong is, putting it bluntly...
Talking Balls: Shame On Shanxi, Ghastly Guoan & Some Sports Shorts
The Beijing Ducks and Shanxi Brave Dragons have gone to game five in their CBA playoff semi-final. The game was originally set for March 14 but was...