Taiwan residents get a taste of Shanxi culture By Yuan Shenggao | China Daily | Updated: 2020-12-18 08:36 Share CLOSE Officials from Shanxi and guests from Taiwan launch the Shanxi cultural heritage show on Dec 11.[Photo provided to China Daily]
Residents in Taiwan province were offered an opportunity to experience the culture of Shanxi, when the province held a promotional event for its intangible cultural heritage in Taipei on Dec 11.
The COVID-19 pandemic forced the event take place both online and offline.
At the offline site in Taipei, Shanxi s intangible cultural heritage items such as lacquerware, paper-cuts and chengni ink slabs were on full display. There were also shows of the processes of making local specialties such as matured vinegar and daoxiaomian-or knife-cut noodles, as well as performances of Shanxi s local operas. The variety allowed Taiwan residents to experience genuine Shanxi culture with all o
Province home to a treasure trove of architecture
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Yongle Palace s colorful tiles are a key feature of the site. [Photo/China Daily]
Tourism insiders say that Shanxi is a perfect region to tour and study ancient Chinese architecture because it is home to the largest number of preserved ancient structures in the country.
Jiexiu, a county in central Shanxi, is one such destination that meets tourists demand for architecture-research tours. It is home to an ancient building complex consisting of eight temples.
Houtu temple, in the northwest of the county seat, is the most renowned among the eight temples.