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Another county in Shanxi is gaining popularity, although most people don't recognize its name.

To understand the development of ancient Chinese architecture, one must visit Shanxi. On this loess plateau, thousands of years of history and culture are embedded in every brick, tile, wood, and stone, forming cultural treasures. What's more, another county in Shanxi is becoming a hot destination, even though most people don't know its name. This county, however, boasts a thousand years of history! Curious friends might ask, where is this county in Shanxi? What unique scenery does it offer? With these questions and curiosity in mind, let's explore the story of Xixian County. Xixian, formerly known as Xizhou, is a county under the jurisdiction of Linfen City, Shanxi Province, covering a total area of 1413.22 square kilometers. 隰 (xí) is pronounced as "xi." Xixian is located amidst the eroded gullies of the Loess Plateau. Nestled at the southern foot of the Lüliang Mountains, this low-lying county sits where surrounding rivers converge before flowing into the Yellow River. This low-lying, wetland area, surrounded by rivers on three sides, is known as Xixian. Despite its name being unfamiliar to many, it's a county with a rich, thousand-year history! Surrounded by mountains, the scenery is picturesque. Xiaoxitian, one of the filming locations for the domestically produced AAA game masterpiece "Black Myth: Wukong," is located here, bringing significant attention and prosperity to the area.
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