Is Shanxi considered a poor province?

Shanxi is not a poor province.

Shanxi, as a province in China, is generally considered a poor province. The gap between rich and poor is an important indicator of whether a region is poor. However, in Shanxi Province, although there is a certain gap between the rich and the poor between urban and rural areas, in recent years, with the rapid economic development and the implementation of the government's poverty alleviation policy, the proportion of the poor population in Shanxi has gradually declined, and poor areas have also been improved. received more attention and assistance. Therefore, Shanxi cannot simply be defined as a poor province.

Shanxi has unique resource advantages, especially coal resources. The coal industry has always been a pillar industry in Shanxi Province and has made great contributions to the local economy. Although environmental problems and a single economic structure caused by reliance on the coal industry also exist, Shanxi Province has gradually achieved diversified development of the economic structure through reforms and adjustments to the industrial structure, vigorously developing industries in other fields.

Shanxi Province also has rich resources in culture, history and tourism. Taiyuan and Datong cities have a long history and unique cultural charm, such as Jinci Temple, Yungang Grottoes, etc., attracting a large number of tourists to visit and sightsee. These resources provide huge development opportunities for the local tourism industry, and also provide important support for the city's economic growth and employment.

Scenic spots in Shanxi Province

Shanxi is known as the "Museum of Ancient Chinese Architectural Art". The well-preserved ancient buildings from the Song and Jin Dynasties account for more than 70% of the ancient buildings in China. . By the end of 2013, there were 452 national key cultural relics protection units in Shanxi Province. Mount Wutai in Xinzhou is one of the four major Buddhist holy sites; Datong Yungang Grottoes is one of the three major Buddhist grottoes; Datong Beiyue Mount Hengshan is one of the Five Mountains in China.

Xuankong Temple is the only remaining temple integrating the three religions of "Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism" in China; Pingyao Ancient City in Jinzhong is one of the three existing ancient cities; Yuncheng Jiezhou Guandi Temple is the largest martial arts temple . Imperial City Prime Minister's Mansion, Qiao Family Courtyard, Qu Family Courtyard, Wang Family Courtyard, Li Family Courtyard, Taigu Sanduotang, Changjia Manor, Shen Family Courtyard, Mengmen Ancient Town, Kong Xiangxi's Former Residence, etc. are Shanxi's folk residences. represent.

Reference for the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Shanxi Province