Shanxi Yangquan — formerly known as Yangquan, the gateway to eastern Shanxi, renowned as the "Home of Coal and Iron," an important energy base in China, famous for its majestic mountain passes, profound loyalty culture, and beautiful landscape scenery.
Political, economic, and cultural center of Yangquan City, bustling commercial district
Core area of Yangquan's industrial culture, rich in coal industrial heritage
Ecological leisure area of Yangquan City, well-developed rural tourism
Southeastern county of Yangquan, prominent fortress culture
Northern county of Yangquan, birthplace of loyalty culture
Visit Niangziguan Pass to admire majestic waterfalls, explore Zangshan Mountain for loyalty culture, climb Guanshan Mountain for academy scenery, experience folk customs in ancient villages
Visit Niangziguan Pass in the morning to feel the majesty of the "Ninth Pass Under Heaven" and admire the Niangziguan Waterfall; explore Guguan Great Wall in the afternoon to trace the history of beacon fires; climb Guanshan Mountain in the evening to appreciate academy culture.
Explore Zangshan Mountain in the morning to experience the legendary loyalty tale of the "Orphan of Zhao," visit Dachang Ancient Village in the afternoon to experience Taihang Mountain village culture, and return to the city in the evening to rest.
Visit Taolingou in the morning to experience ecological leisure, visit Guanwang Temple and Xiaohe Ancient Village in the afternoon to feel folk culture, purchase Yangquan specialty products before the return journey.
A Yangquan specialty noodle dish made using a special press tool to press dough into the pot, shaped like small fish. Served with meat gravy or tomato-egg sauce, the texture is smooth and tender, easy to digest, making it a traditional local breakfast.
A traditional famous dish of Pingding County. Selected pork tenderloin is sliced, coated with batter, lightly fried, then stir-fried with black fungus and scallion sections. The color is golden, the flavor is savory and fresh, crispy outside and tender inside — a must-have dish at Jin Dong banquets.
A Niangziguan specialty snack made from flour as the main ingredient, with sesame seeds and Sichuan pepper as seasonings, pressed and baked to perfection. Thin, crispy, and delicious with a moderate salty-spicy flavor, it is convenient to carry and a famous local specialty.
A traditional staple food of Yuxian County. Noodles are steamed first, then stir-fried with meat gravy and green beans. The texture is chewy and resilient, with rich gravy aroma — a home-style dish loved by locals and rich in nutrition.
A specialty multi-grain food of eastern Shanxi. Potatoes or vegetables are chopped and mixed with flour, then steamed and stir-fried. The texture is soft and sticky with a fragrant and refreshing taste — a healthy food loved by local people.