Changzhi City stands in the southeast of Shanxi Province, neighboring Hebei and Henan provinces in the east. Jincheng City and Jinzhong City are respectively linked by Changzhi in the south and north ends respectively. 
Facts of Changzhi
Chinese Name: 长治市 (cháng zhì shì)
Location: in the southeast of Shanxi Province
Area: 13,896 square kilometers (5,365 square miles) 
Population: 3,216,600 
Nationalities: Han
Administrative Division: 2 districts (Urban District, Suburban District); 10 counties (Changzhi, Xiangyuan, Tunliu, Pingshun, Licheng, Huguan, Zhangzi, Wuxiang, Qinxian, Qinyuan); 1 county-level city (Lucheng)

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History of Changzhi
Primitive agriculture in this areaof Changzhi began extremely long ago. Its old name Shangdang was given during the Warring States Period (476BC-221BC). The name of Chanzhi was given in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) symbolizing long-term peace and stability. 

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What to see in Changzhi?
Due to the Taihang Mountains in the east and the Taiyue Mountains in the west, the terrain of the city slopes downward from the eastern and northern parts to the western and southern parts. The central area is comparatively flatter and, is scattered among several basins. Here lists top attractions in Changzhi.

Taihang Dragon Cave	Taihang Dragon Cave	Banshan Mountain

When to visit Changzhi?
The city is situated in the interior of China and belongs to a warm temperate zone. Hence, it has a typical continental monsoon climate. Temperature differences are distinct in each of the four seasons. Winter is dry and summer has more rainfall. The annual average temperature of Changzhi weather is constantly between 5ºC and 11º C.Spring and autumn are suitable time for sightseeing.

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How to reach Changzhi?
1. Changzhi Wangchun Airport is 7 kilometers (3 miles) north of downtown. Routes to Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Taiyuan have been opened. Taiyuan can be reached in 30 minutes. 

2. Changzhi Passenger Transport Center is situated in the Fuhou Xi Jie, from which buses to Taiyuan will depart every 15 to 30 minutes. From the Taiyuan Long-Distance Bus Station in the east of the Wuyi Square, Yingze Da Jie, visitors can find buses which go to Changzhi. The whole journey will take about three hours.

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Changzhi Travel Tips
1. Special Local Products: Shangdang preserved donkey meat, Codonopsis pilosula (panax ginseng)
2. Useful Telephone Numbers:
Tourist Complaints: 0355-2035096
Weather Forecast: 121
Zip Code Inquiry: 184
Bank of China: 0355-2085360

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