Jinci Temple: The Glory of Shanxi

2012-07-23

Jinci Temple: The Glory of Shanxi

Mount Wutai: In Buddhist Opulence

2012-07-23

Mount Wutai: In Buddhist Opulence

Taking a trip back in time at Shanxi

2012-07-11

The Hanging Monastery and Yungang Grottoes are only a train ride away for Beijingers with itchy winter feet, Shannon Aitken discovers

Crossdressing men perform ballet for wetlands

2009-12-24

Five members of a workers' union perform a ballet to promote awareness of environmental protection in Yuncheng city, in Shanxi province on December 22, 2009.

Date with destiny

2009-12-07

Just before dawn in a quiet village in North China, a short-waisted man hurries with a bundle of poles toward a clump of weeds to wait for sunrise.

Jinci Temple

2012-07-06

If you don't visit Jinci Temple you really haven't visited Taiyuan. The temple grounds feature a royal garden where centuries-old cypress and pagoda trees stand lush and green.

Taiyuan, City of the dragon

2012-07-06

Shanxi province is a favorite site for archeologists who have found evidence of early human settlement stretching back tens of thousands of years.

Mt Wutai: A spot for spiritual solace

2012-07-02

Mount Wutai is not for casual tourists who are willing to spend just a few hours there before rushing to the next county for more photo opportunities.