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Taiyuan is the capital of Shanxi Province. It is reputed as a colorful and glorious Taiyuan City since the ancient time. Taiyuan, called Jinyang in ancient times, is an ancient city. It was initially established in 497 B.C. as Jinyang city, and in the early Warring States Period was the capital of Zhao State. Though it was later reduced to a municipality under the auspices of the Qin Emperor (Qin Shihuang, the first Emperor of China), it rose again a thousand years later as the capital of the Tang Dynasty, whose ascension marked the beginning of what is known as the zenith of ancient Chinese culture. The dynastic cycle, with long periods of prosperity followed by periods of decline, rebellion & bloodshed, has long been considered the model for China's past. This cycle is no better highlighted than in the history of the Shanxi capital, Taiyuan, whose swings have affected the town/city since its inception.The original town of Taiyuan was first settled over 2,500 years ago. Lying in the heart of Shanxi Province, this area was strategically vital, separating the troublesome north and northwest from the prosperous, stable lands to the south and southeast. 

The town at this time entered a period of stability for a number of years. The Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD) saw the golden years in the city, as prosperity soared and infrastructure was vastly improved. Trade in silk and numerous other commodities hit an all time high and the town was well known as a stable post on the edges of Han Chinese control. Taiyuan, also known as Bingzhou, is the provincial capital of Shanxi province. In the meanwhile, it is the hub of politics, economy, culture of the province, bordering Fen River and surrounded by mountains. As one of the largest and most dominant cities in North China and one of the twenty-two super cities, it is on the junction of the three economical zones of China, playing the vital role of connecting the east and west, south and north in the course of opening up and economic development. Covering an area of 6988 sq. km, the city is divided into six districts, three counties, and one county-level city, where there are more than four million people in total. Since ancient times, Taiyuan has enjoyed the good reputation as Splendid Taiyuan City. Not only is it a place of vital importance in terms of military and culture, but also it is a world-famous metropolis of Shanxi merchants, as well as one of the most important bases of heavy industry and energy. History of Taiyuan an Ancient City of Rich History and Culture Taiyuan.