Since the launch of the "Go West" program in 2003, about 15,000 university graduate volunteers from Shanxi province have been sent to western China, including 6,293 deployed to the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region.
A cradle of Chinese culture, Shanxi province boasts a long history, abundant heritage and beautiful scenery, like the Yellow River and Yungang Grottoes.
Shanxi cuisine features its great diversity of ingredients, elaborate preparation and emphasis on texture, aroma and taste.