Taiyuan is the capital city of Shanxi Province in China. Taiyuan means "Great Plains", and it is also the political, economic and cultural centre of Shanxi. Taiyuan is a city bounded on three sides by mountains. It has a long history and in ancient times was an important military town. At present, Taiyuan is one of China's heavy industrial cities and account for more than half the national coal mining output. Come, explore and discover the discount destination Taiyuan! FlightsFlights offers you the best valued tours! All you have to do is log on to www.FlightsFlights.com.au and find out the discount holiday deals within a second. Taiyuan also has a wealth of tourist attractions and notably among these is the Jinci Temple. This is the city's most attractive temple although the Shuangta Si or Twin-Pagoda Temple has become a symbol of Taiyuan on account of its unique architecture. Another major attraction is the Tianlong Shan Stone Caves where magnificent sculptures dating from the Tang Dynasty.

The Liu Xiang Lane, which contains ancient Chinese houses of important heritage, and several temples. The Chongshan Monastery or ‘Temple for Appreciating Kindliness’ was once called White Horse Monastery. It was initially built in the Tang Dynasty. A Buddhist temple, which has become a key cultural relic under the protection of Shanxi Province. The precious sutra and Taoist scriptures are not only examples of Chinese woodblock printing history, but of ancient Chinese calligraphy and carving arts luring accomplished monks, scholars and tourists.

The Jinci Temple is a combination of historical cultural relics and beautiful landscapes. The welcoming boughs of a multitude of ancient trees provide an eye-catching entrance to the temple. Beyond this, the numerous halls, cabinets, pavilions and bridges are guaranteed to keep any visitor enthralled. This Temple is world-famous because it is an ancient ancestral temple, something which is rare in China. Jinci Temple was, to a certain extent, an imperial garden. There are three additional wonders that draw people from across the world to the temple. These are, the Figures of The Maidservants, the Zhou Cypress and the Never Aging Spring.

The Twin Pagoda Temple also known by the name 'Yongzuo Temple’. There are two 53-meter-tall pagodas standing in the temple, hence the name 'Twin Pagoda Temple'. History records reveal that the temple and two pagodas were built under the Emperor Wanli's order during the Ming Dynasty

Enjoy exhilarating walks in the famous parks, namely the Longtan Park and Yinze Park, which are popular tourist destinations. Taiyuan is also known for its Liuxiang shopping district and the construction of parks and recreational areas that are praised by the UN Environmental Programme of mountains. Taiyuan is privileged to have the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Centre which is one of China's few stations for rocket launch.

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