The Royal Residence of the Prime Minister.[Photo by Wang Zhuangfei/China Daily]

This trip made me realize once more how beautiful, vast and diverse China really is.

Shanxi province stands out in China, attracting tourists and explorers for its exceptional beauty, unusual geological features, quiet streets, hidden villages and unexpected views. These are some of the things to explore in one of the the most beautiful, unspoiled countrysides to be found in China. In Shanxi, visitors can immerse themselves in the local way of life, and even find a place others haven’t discovered yet.