Jinzhong City is situated in east-central Shanxi Province, neighboring Taihang Mountains in the east and Hebei Province in the north. It is separated from the capital city Taiyuan  by the Fenhe River in the west.
Facts of Jinzhong
Chinese Name: 晋中市 (jìn zhōng shì)
Location: in east-central Shanxi Province,
Area: 16,400 square kilometers (6,332 square miles) 
Population: 3,060,000  
Nationalities: Han   
Administrative Division: 1district (Yuci); 9 counties (Yushe, Zuoquan, Heshun, Xiyang, Shouyang, Taigu, Qixian, Pingyao, Lingshi); 1 county-level city (Jiexiu) 
Seat of the City Government: 114, Yanghao Jie, Yuci District, Jinzhong City  

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History of Jinzhong
The history of Jinzhong can be traced back to thirty thousand years ago. In the late years of the Shang Dynasty (16th - 11th century BC), cities and towns had taken shape in this area. During the Spring and Autumn Period (770BC-476BC), county level administrative units started to be established here. Since the Eastern Han Dynasty (25AD-220AD), shires and prefectures have appeared. Historically, this region was usually subordinate to Taiyuan, Fenzhou or other prefectures.

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What to see in Jinzhong?
 Jingzhong lies in the middle section of the Taihang Mountains, eastern Taiyuan (Jinzhong) Basin. The Taihang Mountains, Qinlu Plateau, Taiyue Mountains and Taiyuan Basin stand east-west constituting the basic setup of Jinzhong's terrain. Mountainous terrain occupies over eighty percent of the city's territory. Here lists top attractions in Jinzhong.

Pingyao Ancient City	Mianshan Mountain	Zhangbi Ancient Fortress
Qiao Family Compound	Cao Family Compound	Wang Family Compound
Chang Family Compound	Qu Family Compound	Shuanglin Temple

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When to visit Jinzhong?
Enjoying a temperate continental monsoon climate, Jinzhong has dry and chilly winters, torrid and wet summers. The annual average temperature of Jinzhong weather falls to around 9 degrees centigrade (48.2 degree Fahrenheit). On the whole, its rainfall is mainly concentrated in summer. As to the spatial distribution, the rainfall in southeast Jinzhong is more than that in the northwest. Autumn is the most ideal period to pay a visit. 

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How to reach Jinzhong?
Downtown Jinzhong is about 30 kilometers (19 miles) from Taiyuan and only about 15 kilometers (9 miles) from Taiyuan Wusu Airport. Visitors can find long distance bus station in Yutai Lu of Yuci District.

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Jinzhong Travel Tips
1. Special Local Products: walnut of Zuoquan County, Huping Jujube, dried beef of Pingyao County, oil cake .
2. Useful Telephone Numbers:
Tourist Complaints: 0354-2025111-6533
Weather Forecast: 121
Zip Code Inquiry: 184
Bank of China: 109, Shuncheng Dong Jie, Yuci District
China Post: 229, Yingbin Lu, Yuci District

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