shanxi

Thousands of historical sites damaged by torrential rain in Shanxi, China

89 historical sites in northern Shanxi Province were critically damaged by heavy rains. Another 750 sites suffered major damage. Some sites date back thousands of … Read more

Environment ministry: pollution cover-ups exposed in 10 Chinese provinces

A government investigation revealed thousands of violations, even by officers, who helped Chinese companies to conceal illegal dumping. Local governments have falsified environmental reports, helping … Read more

Fascinating aerial views of the Yuncheng salt lakes

Yuncheng (运城) salt lake is the largest lake in the region and has a long salt production history. The lake is located in Yunchencheng city, … Read more

Pollution in China – Toxic Linfen

A documentary by Vice investigating the devastating effects of pollution in China.

Linfen is a coal-mining town in Shanxi province.

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Red tourism: a communist theme park dedicated to the Sino-Japanese War in China

Communist theme park – A theme park just dedicated to the glories of the past is located in Wuxiang county, Shanxi, at the foot of … Read more