# Luliang

Luliang City is a prefecture-level city under the jurisdiction of Shanxi Province, the People's Republic of China, located in the western part of Shanxi Province.

## Understand

* 37.52028111.135451 lvliang city. It borders Xinzhou City to the north, Taiyuan City to the east, Jinzhong City to the southeast, Linfen City to the south, and faces Yulin City of Shaanxi Province across the Yellow River to the west. (updated Sep 2023)

## Get in

* 37.5675111.1311111 Lüliang Railway Station. : The main railway station in Luliang City, located in the urban area. (updated Oct 2023)
* Xiaoyi Station: Xiaoyi City is a county-level city under the jurisdiction of Luliang City and also has a railway station.
* Jiaokou Station: Jiaokou County is a county in Luliang City and also has a railway station.
* Jingyuan Expressway (G5): connects Beijing and Yuanping City, passing through Luliang City.
* Daguang Expressway (G22): connects Datong and Guangling County, and also passes through Luliang City.
* Ring Expressway: The main road connecting the urban area of Luliang, forming an expressway surrounding the urban area.

## Get around

As of the end of 2022, Luliang City has jurisdiction over 1 municipal district, 10 counties, and 2 county-level cities, with a total of 15 streets, 91 towns, and 45 townships. The municipal government is located in Lishi District.

## See

* 36.156375110.4494141 Yellow River Hukou Waterfall Scenic Area (黄河壶口瀑布风景名胜区). Hukou Waterfall is the largest waterfall in the lower reaches of the Yellow River and one of the widest waterfalls in China. The scenic area includes Hukou Grand Canyon, waterfall cliffs, Yellow River Plank Road and other attractions. It is a fusion place of natural landscape and water conservancy culture.
* 37.468834112.0136562 Wenshui Museum (文水县博物馆), No. 1 An Jia Lane, North Street(北街安家巷1号). 9:00-17:00,closed every Monday. Located in Wenshui County, it is a museum with the theme of displaying cultural relics and historical culture in the Luliang area. Wenshui Museum is a local comprehensive museum that integrates the functions of cultural relics collection, collection, research and display. There are 1,139 collections.
* Fangshan Scenic Area: Fangshan is located in the northwest of Luliang City. It is a mountainous area with beautiful natural scenery and a certain historical and cultural heritage.
* Stone Forest Scenic Area: Located in the southeast of Luliang City, the Stone Forest Scenic Area is a tourist attraction featuring stone forest landforms.
* Liushi Manor, Xiaoyi City: Liushi Manor is a typical Shanxi residential building complex, reflecting the local traditional architectural style and culture.

## Buy

* Luliang chestnut: Luliang area is one of the main chestnut producing areas in Shanxi. The chestnut fruits produced are plump and sweet, and are loved by consumers.
* Jiaokou Dried Tofu: The dried tofu produced in Jiaokou County is tender in texture, has a unique taste, and has a strong soybean flavor.
* Luliang mature vinegar: Luliang mature vinegar is one of the traditional specialties of Shanxi Province. It has a long history and is famous for its bright red color and mellow taste.
* Wenshui bacon: Wenshui County has a long history of producing bacon. It is popular for its fat and lean texture, tender texture and unique aroma.
* Xiaoyi Jujube: Xiaoyi City is one of the main jujube producing areas in Shanxi Province. The jujube produced locally is tender, juicy and sweet.

## Eat

Wantuo (碗托) (Origin and history: Liulin Wan Tuo is a traditional pasta snack in Shanxi that has been around for thousands of years. It is also known as "Wan Tuo, Wan Tuo, Wan Tuo and Wan Tuan". It is steamed in a small bowl and can be removed from the bowl after steaming. In some places, it also symbolizes reunion. Liulin Wantuo was even selected into the Shanxi list of "Top Ten Famous Snacks in China" sponsored by the China Cuisine Association.   Materials and production: The main materials of Liulin Wantuo are white noodle Wantuo and buckwheat noodle Wantuo. When making, steam the flour, let it cool, and then remove it from the bowl. It can be eaten cold, giving people a cool, fragrant, smooth and delicious feeling. It can also be stir-fried, adding lard, onions, garlic and other ingredients to make it fragrant and tempting to the appetite.   Characteristics and taste: The characteristic of Liulin Wantuo is that it is made in a unique way and can be taken off the bowl and eaten. In terms of taste, the cold Liulin Bowl is refreshing and refreshing, while the stir-fried Liulin Bowl is fragrant and delicious.   Region and culture: Liulin Wantuo is a special snack in Shanxi, especially famous in Liulin area. It carries the food culture and traditional customs of the local people and is regarded as an important part of regional culture.). (updated Oct 2023)
stone cake (石头饼) (Materials and production: The main materials of stone cake are white flour and bean flour. When making, the stone is heated first, and then the mixed noodles are placed directly on the stone to cook. The stone cake is crispy, salty and delicious.   Characteristics and taste: The characteristic of stone cake lies in its unique production method, which uses hot stones to bake the dough. In terms of taste, the stone cake is crispy and delicious, with a certain salty flavor.   Region and culture: Stone cakes are widely popular in Shanxi and Shaanxi, especially Fenyang stone cakes are very popular in Luliang City.). (updated Oct 2023)
xiaoyi huoshao (孝义火烧) (Origin and history: Xiaoyi Huoshao is a traditional pastry snack with unique flavor in Xiaoyi area, Luliang City, Shanxi Province. It is also one of the top ten snacks in Luliang area. Its fire has many different flavors, including sugar fire, vegetable fire, salty fire, etc. Each flavor has its own unique preparation method and flavor.   Materials and production: Xiaoyi fire is made using a variety of raw materials and ingredients. The fillings of the Tang Shao version are brown sugar, sesame paste, and osmanthus, while the Cai Shao version is divided into meat and vegetables, including pork or mutton, radish, cabbage, etc. When making fire-baked dough, first roll out the dough into a thin sheet, then place indentations on the dough sheet, wrap it up and shape it, and then bake it.   Characteristics and taste: Xiaoyi Huoshao is characterized by diverse textures and rich flavors. The baked skin is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, giving it a completely different texture. The sugar-roasted one is sweet and fragrant, the plain-roasted one contains the aroma of various vegetables and meat, and the salty-spicy one is salty and spicy. No matter what kind of fire is grilled, it is delicious.   Region and culture: Xiaoyi Huoshao originated in Xiaoyi area, Luliang City, Shanxi Province. It is a traditional snack with local characteristics. It represents the food culture and culinary traditions of the local people. Xiaoyi fire roast is a common delicacy on local tables and is deeply loved by people.). (updated Oct 2023)