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Jinzhong
Jinzhong is located in Jinzhong Shi, Shanxi, China. Explore its location, geographic details and surrounding localities.
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- Country / territory
- China
- Region
- Shanxi
- Administrative subdivision
- Jinzhong Shi
- Time zone
- Asia/Shanghai
- Coordinates
- 37.68403, 112.75471
- GeoNames type
- PPLA2
Available guides
Discovering the Architecture of Jinzhong
In Jinzhong, architecture is best explored in Shanxi’s old trading towns: courtyard houses, fortified lanes, temples and merchants’ residences tell the story of centuries of history. This guide offers ways to compare Pingyao, the Qiao family compound and the region’s urban landscapes, then plan walks focused on buildings.
Visiting Jinzhong: Planning Your Trip
From the fortified lanes of Pingyao and the grand merchant courtyards of Shanxi’s historic families to the landscapes of the Loess Plateau, Jinzhong reveals a historic, mercantile and still distinctly provincial China. Here’s how to choose a base, plan your journeys and make the most of the region without confusing Jinzhong city with its best-known sights.
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