Discover Taiyuan Trip
亚洲媒体聚焦美丽太原
Taiyuan is the capital city of Shanxi province. Taiyuan, which is called “Jinyang” in the past, is the capital of nine dynasties and known as the famous culture hub in Chinese history. The second largest branch of Yellow River, the Fen River, passes through the city from North to South. The city has more than 2,500 years history and possess a very unique geological features. It is viewed as a military strategist battleground in ancient China. The three sides of Taiyuan are surrounded by mountains and the city has a temperate climate. It is a beautiful city has renowned scenic spots like Jinci Temple, Tianlong Mountain Grottoes, and Mengshan Mountain Giant Buddha. All of these attractions show the charm and rich cultural heritage of the ancient city.
Taiyuan is also emphasizing on ecological construction and environment protection in nowadays. City parks such as Fen River Park, Kangpei Suburban Forest Park, and Yuquan Mountain suburban Forest Park provides clean and beautiful environment for the local residents. Taiyuan, which keeps up with the strategy of sustainable development, is gradually becoming the key livable city in China.
The 2014 Disvovering Taiyuan Trip, which is hosted by China Daily, visits Taiyuan city, Shanxi province, from May 25--28. The journalists and photographers of the trip pay visits to traditional attractions such as the Jinci Temple, the Mengshan Mountain Giant Buddha, as well as the Tianlong Mountain Grottoes. They also go to the Taiyuan’s key enterprises and business areas, include the Taiyuan Iron & Steel (Group) Co., Ltd, Changfeng Business District, and the Yuquan Mountain Forest Park. In addition, they are invited to watch the Shanxi noodle-making show and the traditional Xugou acrobatics performance. The group also visits the Baoyuan Vinegar Workshop, and therefore has a chance to experience the unique Shanxi culture from various aspects.
太原是山西省省会，是中国承东启西区域中心城市，属暖温带大陆性季风气候，冬无严寒，夏无酷暑，四季分明，气候宜人。太原三面环山，黄河第二大支流汾河自北向南纵贯全境，孕育了这座具有5000年文明史、2500多年建城史的古都。其独特的地理位置也使其自古以来就有“控带山河、踞天下之肩背”之称，悠久的历史造就了太原丰富的文化遗产，晋祠、双塔寺、天龙山石窟、蒙山大佛……一处处名胜古迹彰显着这座国家历史文化名城的深邃与神秘。
今日太原不仅依托传统工业优势，全力推进产业新型化，同时以创建国家森林城市、国家生态园林城市和全国卫生城市为目标，全面加强城乡生态建设，大规模推进绿化工程和“城乡清洁”工程，再造青山绿水之城、蓝天白云之城。
2014年5月25日至28日，中国日报社联合太原市委外宣办、太原市外侨办、太原市旅游局、太原市文物局共同组织开展了“亚洲媒体聚焦美丽太原”活动，来自10个国家的十多名亚洲摄影记者，不仅造访了晋祠、天龙山石窟、蒙山大佛等风景名胜，还兴致勃勃地参观了太钢集团、汾河公园景区、长风文化商务区、康培城郊森林公园等企业和园区，观看了徐沟背棍表演、晋韵楼面食表演、宝源老醋坊酿醋工艺等民俗和饮食文化，目之所及，皆为世上罕见；所到之处，无不叹为观止。
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Media junket views three of the cities in 'Beautiful China'
Home of wheat noodles and mature vinegar
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