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 Location: Located in the center plain of Shanxi province, 108 km from Taiyuan, the capital of the province
Neighboring Area: Hebei, Henan, and Shaanxi provinces; Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region
Physical Features:
Population: 480,000
Urban Population:
Area: 1253 sq km
Nationalities: Han, Hui, Manchu and Mongolian
History: Established during the Zhou Dynasty (between 827BC-782BC) and renamed as Pingyao in 424 during the Northern Wei Dynasty.
Climatic Feature: Temperate, continental, monsoonal climate; long and cold winters and mild summers
Average Temperature: -16 - -2C in January while 19-28C in July
Rainfall: Most yearly rainfalls in summer
Mountains:
Rivers: Fen River
Products:
Specialties: Beef and lacquer ware
Local Highlights: The city wall and Ming architecture |
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