Shanxi Province in 24 hours

6:00 Yuncheng

The sun rises and the earth is cloaked in a golden light.

7:00 Jinzhong

Residents do exercises and inject vitality into the new day.

8:00 Taiyuan

Traffic works in an efficient and orderly manner, making it more convenient for people to get around.

9:00 Xinzhou

Clear and sweet voices of reading can be heard in the schools.

10:00 Shuozhou

Generations of people go out of their ways for planting trees to combat desertification.

11:00 Lvliang

Fine wine gives off a lovely scent and embodies the generosity of the natives.

12:00 Yangquan

Local wheaten food comes in a great many varieties and has a good reputation.

13:00 Taiyuan

Mature vinegar has a smooth and rich taste, which lingers in people's mouths.

14:00 Jinzhong

Tourists visit the ancient merchants' residences and learn about their adventures.

15:00 Linfen

Descendants of the original settlers near the big locust in Hongtong County come from around the world to trace their roots and worship their ancestors.

16:00 Linfen

The magnificent Hukou Waterfall on the Yellow River rumbles like thunder and rolls ceaselessly.

17:00 Changzhi

Travelers walk in the Taihang Mountains and trace the footprints of revolutionaries.

18:00 Xinzhou

The dramatic landscape of the mountains and rivers comes into sight from the top of Yanmen Pass.

19:00 Linfen

Fen River looks lovely when the evening lights are lit up.

20:00 Yuncheng

Visitors climb the Guanque Tower and recite famous poems about the scenic spot.

21:00 Jincheng

Performers present the dance drama Opera Warriors on stage.

22:00 Jincheng

The spectacular molten metal light show brightens the night sky.

23:00 Taiyuan

Workers are engaged in improving products at the production line.

24:00 Datong

The ancient capital of the Northern Wei dynasty displays striking elegance.

1:00 Taiyuan

The policemen on duty safeguard the peace of the region in the early hours.

2:00 Lvliang

The nighttime radio warms people's hearts with genial voices.

3:00 Datong

Coal workers exploit mines one kilometer deep inside the ground.

4:00 Xinzhou

City cleaners start working although it is still dark outside.

5:00 Taiyuan

The dawn breaks and the region is filled with life.

24 hours witness 70 years of great achievements made in Shanxi Province.

24 hours of spectacular scenery bestowed by nature

24 hours of splendid local customs and practices

24 hours of folk stories passed on from ancient times

24 hours of well-established regional culture

Shanxi is protected by the natural barriers of mountains and rivers within 24 hours.