Yuncheng City is located in southwestern Shanxi Province, neighboring Linfen and Jincheng within the province. It is separated from Shaanxi Province and Henan Province by the Yellow River. 
Facts of Yuncheng
Chinese Name: 运城市 (yùn chéng shì)
Location: in southwestern Shanxi Province
Area: 14,100 square kilometers (5,444 square miles)
Population: 4,950,000
Nationalities: Han
Administrative Division: 1district (Yanhu); 10 counties (Ruicheng, Linyi, Wanrong, Xinjiang, Jishan, Wenxi, Xiaxian, Jiangxian, Pinglu, Yuanqu); 2 county-level cities (Yongji, Hejin)
Seat of the City Government: 248, Hedong Street (East), Yanhu District

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History of Yuncheng
This is a time-honored city, one of the oldest birthplaces of the Chinese nation. Tracks of human life in this area can be traced back to 1.8 million years ago. It was the seat of the capital of the first slave dynasty in Chinese history, Xia Dynasty (21st - 16th century BC). In the Qin Dynasty (221BC-206BC), it was administered under the Hedong Shire. Although administrative divisions in this region altered frequently in the following two thousand-odd years, it was habitually referred to as Hedong, meaning east of the Yellow River.

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What to see in Yuncheng?
The southeastern and northwestern areas of Yuncheng are lined with the Zhongtiao Mountain and Emeiling Mountain. Between the two mountains lies the Yuncheng Basin with an average altitude of 350-500 meters (1148-1640 feet). The Yellow River flows along the western and southern edges of the city. Here lists top attractions in Yuncheng.

Guanque Tower	Pujiu Temple	Guandi Temple
Yongle Palac

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When to visit Yuncheng?
The city of Yuncheng enjoys a temperate continental monsoon climate. Average temperature in the coldest January falls between -1ºC and 6ºC, and in the hottest July remains between 24ºC and 28ºC. The frost period of Yuncheng weather may last from mid-October to late March. It is torrid in summer and a bit warmer in winter than other cities in Shanxi. May to October are suitable for people to tour around. 

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How to reach Yuncheng?
Yuncheng Guangong Airport is 11 kilometers (6.8 miles) northeast of the city proper. So far, it operates doemstic flights to/from about 35 cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen & Chengdu and 1 international flight to/from Bangkok. Visitors can take airport shuttle bus and bus line 13 & 18 to travel between the airport and downtown.

Yuncheng's central bus station has moved to the north outskirt of the city in Shilichangjie which is about 3 kilometers (1.9 miles) from the downtown area.

Yuncheng Railway Station is close to the city center, with a distance of about 3 km (1.8 mi). Bus line 14, 33, 12, 18 and so on are available between the station and other areas in the city.

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Yuncheng Travel Tips
1. Special Local Products: Jishan jujube, Wenxi Boiled pancake, Ruicheng sesame flakes, Jishan fried dough twist.
2. Useful Telephone Numbers:
Tourist Complaints: 0359-2085615
Weather Forecast: 121
Zip Code Inquiry: 184
Bank of China: 39, Zhongyin Dadao (North), Yanhu District
China Post: 11, Shifu Street, Yanhu District

 

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