Standing in the towering shadows of Mianshan, the ancient City of Jiexiu has a history of more than 2500 years. All attractions associated with Mianshan are to be found in the city as well. It lies at south west end of Taiyuan Basin, in between north west Mianshan （绵山） and mother river of Shanxi, Fenhe (汾河）. Jiexiu named after Jie-Zhitui （介之推）, was the rest place of this royal defenders of Duke from Jin Dynasty (697-628 BC), who later enthroned as Emperor of Jin. Jie was reputed to have made soup with his thigh fresh for the duke who was then in starvation.
Unique landscape of Jiexiu viewed from Mt. Mianshan
Elevation view of Jiexiu City from the peak of Mianshan
Winding road cut through the mountainous landscape ascending up to Mianshan.
A glimpse of Yellow Plateau surrounded Mianshan.
Driving towards Mianshan
Majestic view of Mianshan
Scenery around Mianshan.
The foot of Mianshan.
The road leading to Mianshan scenic site.
Unknown wild trees with abundant red fruits along the way up Mianshan
The whole road was brightened up by these wild plants
The two locals were also attracted by these red fruit plants. They collected their seeds to transplant at home.
At this late autumn period, trees at this area were almost bald.
While entering into the city, most of the road in Jiexiu are planted with lines of great shaded trees to avoid sand-storm.
A natural lake.
Sun began to set.
Yellow soil in sunset offers the best eye-catching site for the travelers.
The abandon caves were seen every where at Jiexiu Plateau. These caves were living home for many ancient people in Shanxi
Cave homes form part of history for Shanxi but many of the them were dilapidated.
Modernized symbol cave home specially built at a site for touristic purposes.
Rural country side.
Over excavation of coal mines followed by heavy industries had made Jiexiu into another highly polluted city after Linfen in Shanxi.
A gloomy sunset in a polluted sky.
A power plant in Jiexiu.
Unlimited opening of coal mines greatly improves the material life of people but damage a healthy living environment for Jiexiu City.
Coke processing plants unceasingly give out large smoke that polluted the air.
Noxious smokes in black, yellow, pink color, can be seen high in the sky especially in the industrial area in Jiexiu.
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