Shanxi is a province in the northern part of China. Shanxi borders Hebei to the east, Henan to the south, Shaanxi to the west, and Inner Mongolia to the north. The capital of the province is Taiyuan. Shanxi is located on a plateau, and a series of valleys in the center through which the Fen River runs.

The Twin Pagodas in Taiyuan are remnants of Shanxi’s ancient past.

Shanxi Province has sections of the Great Wall that you won’t find. The transport infrastructure in Shaanxi is very developed. There are many important national highways and railways that connect the province with neighboring provinces.

A street vendor sells candy.