Taiyuan
—  Prefecture-level city  —
Chinese transliteration(s)
- Chinese	太原
- Pinyin	Tàiyuán
Downtown Taiyuan
Nickname: Bingzhou(并州); Jinyang(晋阳); Dragon City(龙城)
Taiyuan in China
Coordinates: 37°52′10″N 112°33′37″E / 37.86944, 112.56028
Country	China
Province	Shanxi
Government
- Mayor	Zhang Bingsheng (张兵生)
Area
- Total	6,956 km² (2,685.7 sq mi)
Population (2004)
- Total	3,413,800
- Density	490.8/km² (1,271.1/sq mi)
Time zone	China Standard (UTC+8)
Area code(s)	351
GDP	¥ 101.338 billion (2006)
GDP per capita	¥ 27,994 (2006)
Major Nationalities	Han
County-level divisions	10
Township-level divisions	83
Website: http://www.taiyuan.gov.cn

Taiyuan (Chinese: 太原; pinyin: Tàiyuán; Wade-Giles: T'ai-yüan lit. "Great Plains") is a prefecture-level city in China, capital of Shanxi province. The city has an elevation of about 800 meters. A prefecture-level city (地级市 Pinyin: dìjí shì, literally region-level city) or prefecture-level municipality is an administrative division of the Peoples Republic of China, ranking below a province and above a county in Chinas administrative structure. ... Pinyin, more formally called Hanyu Pinyin (Simplified Chinese: ; Traditional Chinese: ; Pinyin: ), is the most common variant of Standard Mandarin romanization system in use. ... EXAMPLE:Laughbox,Blondie,BamBam,Pinkie,etc. ... A province, in the context of China, is a translation of sheng (省 shÄ›ng), which is an administrative division of China. ... Shanxi (Chinese: 山西; Hanyu Pinyin: ; Wade-Giles: Shan-hsi; Postal System Pinyin: Shansi) is a province in the northern part of the Peoples Republic of China. ... This article is about the physical quantity. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... Population density per square kilometre by country, 2006 Population density map of the world in 1994. ... Timezone and TimeZone redirect here. ... Certain regions of eastern Asia, including Greater China, observe a time zone eight hours ahead of UTC (UTC+8), and currently do not observe daylight saving time. ... -12 | -11 | -10 | -9:30 | -9 | -8 | -7 | -6 | -5 | -4 | -3:30 | -3 | -2:30 | -2 | -1 | -0:25 | UTC (0) | +0:20 | +0:30 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +3:30 | +4 | +4:30 | +4:51 | +5 | +5:30 | +5:40 | +5:45 | +6 | +6:30 | +7 | +7:20 | +7... A telephone numbering plan is a plan for allocating telephone number ranges to countries, regions, areas and exchanges and to non-fixed telephone networks such as mobile phone networks. ... GDP is an acronym which can stand for more than one thing: (in economics) an abbreviation for Gross Domestic Product. ... CNY and RMB redirect here. ... CNY and RMB redirect here. ... Ethnolinguistic map of China The Peoples Republic of China (PRC) is a multi-ethnic unitary state and, as such, officially recognizes 56 nationalities or mínzú (民族), within China: the Han being the majority (>92%), and the remaining 55 nationalities being the national minorities. ... Language(s) Chinese languages Religion(s) Predominantly Taoism, Mahayana Buddhism, traditional Chinese religions, and atheism. ... Due to Chinas large population and area, the political divisions of China have consisted of several levels since ancient times. ... Due to Chinas large population and area, the political divisions of China have consisted of several levels since ancient times. ... Pinyin, more formally called Hanyu Pinyin (Simplified Chinese: ; Traditional Chinese: ; Pinyin: ), is the most common variant of Standard Mandarin romanization system in use. ... Wade-Giles, sometimes abbreviated Wade, is a Romanization (phonetic notation and transliteration) system for the Chinese language based on Mandarin. ... A prefecture-level city (地级市 Pinyin: dìjí shì, literally region-level city) or prefecture-level municipality is an administrative division of the Peoples Republic of China, ranking below a province and above a county in Chinas administrative structure. ... Shanxi (Chinese: 山西; Hanyu Pinyin: ; Wade-Giles: Shan-hsi; Postal System Pinyin: Shansi) is a province in the northern part of the Peoples Republic of China. ...

History

Taiyuan is an ancient capital, constructed by Zhaojianzi (趙簡子/赵简子) in ca. 500 BC, named Jinyang (晉陽/晋阳). It was renamed Taiyuan in the Qin Dynasty. Several Emperors came from this city, therefore the other name of the city is "Dragon City". The most famous emperor is Li Shiming during Tang Dynasty. Many ancient Chinese poets were also from Taiyuan. In Tang Dynasty, Taiyuan was a secondary capital of China and a cultural center. Centuries: 7th century BC - 6th century BC - 5th century BC Decades: 550s BC - 540s BC - 530s BC - 520s BC - 510s BC - 500s BC - 490s BC - 480s BC - 470s BC - 460s BC - 450s BC Events and Trends 509 BC - Foundation of the Roman Republic 508 BC - Office of pontifex maximus created... Qin Dynasty in 210 BC Capital Xianyang Language(s) Chinese Government Monarchy History  - Unification of China 221 BC  - Death of Qin Shi Huangdi 210 BC  - Surrender to Liu Bang 206 BC The Qin Dynasty (Chinese: ; pinyin: ; Wade-Giles: Chin Chao) (221 BC - 206 BC) was preceded by the...

A new city was built in 562 AD, which was later linked to the old city during the Tang Dynasty (733 AD). For the area code 562 see Area Code 562 Events Nan Xiao Ming Di succeeds Nan Liang Xuan Di as ruler of the Chinese Nan Liang Dynasty. ... For the band, see Tang Dynasty (band). ... Events Births Emperor Junnin of Japan Deaths Categories: 733 ...

In 617 AD, Li Yuan and his son Li Shimin rebelled against Sui Dynasty, and founded the Tang. Events Sui Gong Di succeeds Sui Yang Di as emperor of China. ... Categories: China-related stubs | Tang Dynasty emperors ... Emperor Taizong of Tang China (January 23, 599–July 10, 649), born Li Shimin, was the second emperor of the Tang Dynasty of China from 626 to 649. ... The Sui Dynasty of China amongst the Asian, African, and European spheres of the world, 600 AD. The Sui Dynasty (Chinese: ; pinyin: ; 581-618 AD[1]) followed the Southern and Northern Dynasties and preceded the Tang Dynasty in China. ...

The oldest existing building in the city is the Temple of Goddess (聖母殿/圣母殿) inside the Jin Ci Complex; it was originally built in 1023 AD and reconstructed in 1102 AD. Events The Judge-Governor of Sevilla takes advantage of the disintegration of the caliphate of Córdoba and seizes power as Abbad I, thus founded the Abbadid dynasty. ... Events Valencia is captured by the Almoravids. ...

The city had been deliberately flooded several times: 453 BC, 969 AD, and was destroyed by war in 1125 AD. Centuries: 6th century BC - 5th century BC - 4th century BC Decades: 500s BC 490s BC 480s BC 470s BC 460s BC - 450s BC - 440s BC 430s BC 420s BC 410s BC 400s BC 458 BC 457 BC 456 BC 455 BC 454 BC 453 BC 452 BC 451 BC 450... Events December 11 - John I becomes Emperor of the Eastern Roman Empire. ... Events May 23 - Lothair of Saxony becomes Holy Roman Emperor on the death of Henry V. War ends between Toulouse and Provence. ...

During Ming Dynasty, the city wall was reconstructed in 1568 AD. For other uses, see Ming. ... Events March 23 - Peace of Longjumeau ends the Second War of Religion in France. ...

Transportation

The Fen River flows across the city from north to south, dividing the city into two parts: Qiaoxi (West of the Bridge) and Qiaodong (East of the Bridge). As of 2007, there are five bridges across the Fen River within the city limit: the Shengli Bridge (1970), the Yifen Bridge (1990), the Yingze Bridge (1954), the Nanneihuan Bridge (1988), and the Changfeng Bridge(2001). About ten kilometers to the north of the Shengli Bridge, there is the Chaicun Bridge. Two more bridges are being planned: Beizhonghuan Bridge and Nanzhonghuan Bridge. The Fen River is a river in Shanxi Province, the Peoples Republic of China. ...

Major Street

Jiefang Road

Beida Street

Yinze Street

Xinjian Road

Changfeng Street

Airport

• Taiyuan Wusu Airport

Taiyuan Wusu Airport(太原武宿机场) is an airport in Taiyuan, Shanxi, People’s Republic of China (IATA: BYN, ICAO: Z). ...

Economy

The GDP per capita was 12,821 yuan (US$1,550) in 2003, ranked no. 171 among 659 Chinese cities. In 2005, Taiyuan's nominal GDP was 89.55 billion yuan, a growth of 14.7% from the previous year. Taiyuan's primary, secondary, and tertiary industries were worth 2 billion yuan, 43.07 billion yuan, and 44.48 billion yuan respectively. There are several big companies in City of Taiyuan, such as Taiyuan Iron and Steel Company (TISCO) which is the biggest stainless steel producing plant in Asia. Also, the Shanxi Heavy Machinery Factory and Fenxi Machinery Factory are the major manufacturers for Chinese Army and Navy, which produce submarine missiles. Largest local bank is ICBC( Industrial and Commercial Bank of China) Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) (Simplified Chinese: ; Traditional Chinese: ; Pinyin: , more commonly just 工行 Gōngháng) is the largest of Chinas Big Four state-owned commercial banks, the other 3 banks being the Bank of China, Agricultural Bank of China, and China Construction Bank, and one of...

Sport

The city was home of the Chinese Football Association Jia League's Shanxi Aosen Luhu club for the 2006 season. It is also the home of the Shanxi Zhongyu (Chinese Basketball Association) since 2006. The Chinese Football Association Jia League is the first-division league of Chinese football (soccer), under the auspices of the Chinese Football Association. ... Henan Jigang Dragons (河南济钢猛龙) or Henan Dragons or Henan Jigang are a basketball team in the North Division of the Chinese Basketball Association, based in Luoyang and Jiyuan, Henan. ... The Chinese Basketball Association (CBA; Chinese 中国男子篮球职业联赛) is the premier professional basketball league in the Peoples Republic of China. ...

Food

Wheat-made Food: Liang Fen, Mian Pi

Noodle: Dalu Mian, Dao Xiao Mian (Knife Cut Noodle), La Mian (Dragging Noodle), Mao Er Duo( Cat Ear Noodle), Xi Hong Shi Chao Ji Dan Mian( Fried Tomato and Eggs Noodle)

Soup: Tou Nao ( Brain Soup), Yang Za Ge

Miscellaneous

Taiyuan Satellite Launch Station is one of China's few stations for rocket launch.

Taiyuan is the biggest coal mining center in China, like Calgary for its oil in Canada.

Taiyuan is famous for its numerous luxury sedans in the city due to its prosperous energy industry.

Taiyuan people are well-known for their friendly hospitality and honesty.

Tourism

Tourist attractions in and around Taiyuan include [1]:

• Lv Liu Xiang Lane( ancient Chinese Houses)
• Chongshan Monastery
• Jinci Temple
• Twin Pagoda Temple
• Shuanglin Monastery
• Longtan Park
• Yinze Park

Also, Taiyuan is known for its Liuxiang shopping district and the construction of parks and recreational areas on both sides of the Fen River that are specifically praised by the UN Environmental Programme for their role in the improvement in the environmental condition of Taiyuan. Taiyuan's environmental improvement project is being copied in many other Chinese cities and urban areas around the world.

Sister cities

Taiyuan is twinned with: Sign denoting twin towns of Neckarsulm, Germany Town twinning is a concept whereby towns or cities in geographically and politically distinct areas are paired with the goal of fostering human contact and cultural links. ...

• - Chemnitz (Germany)
• - Himeji (Hyōgo, Japan)
• - Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
• - Nashville (Tennessee, United States)
• - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

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Major Schools

• Shanxi Experimental Secondary School（山西省实验中学）
• Jiefanglu Elementary School

Colleges and universities

• Shanxi Agricultural University (山西农业大学)
• Shanxi College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (山西中医学院)
• Shanxi Medical University (山西医科大学)
• Shanxi Teachers University also called Shanxi Normal University (山西师范大学)
• Shanxi University (山西大学)
• Shanxi University of Finance and Economics (山西财经大学)
• Taiyuan Normal University (太原师范学院)
• Taiyuan University of Science and Technology (太原科技大学)
• Taiyuan University of Technology (太原理工大学)
• North University of China (中北大学)

Shanxi Agricultural University (山西农业大学) is a university in Shanxi, China under the authority of the provincial government. ... Shanxi College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (山西中医学院) is a university in Shanxi, China under the authority of the provincial government. ... Shanxi Medical University (山西医科大学) is a university in Shanxi, China under the authority of the provincial government. ... Shanxi Teachers University (山西师范大学) is a university in Shanxi, China under the authority of the provincial government. ... Shanxi University（山西大学）,founded in 1902, was one of the three Chinas earliest national universities. ... Shanxi University of Finance and Economics (山西财经大学) is a university in Shanxi, China under the authority of the provincial government. ... Taiyuan Normal University (太原师范学院) is a university in Shanxi, China under the authority of the provincial government. ... Taiyuan University of Science and Technology (太原科技大学) is a university in Shanxi, China under the authority of the provincial government. ... Taiyuan University of Technology (太原理工大学) is a university in Shanxi, China under the authority of the provincial government. ...

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