History and Culture: Shanxi is one of the birthplaces of Chinese civilization with a long history and splendid culture. It is home to many famous historical sites and cultural cities, such as Pingyao Ancient City, Taiyuan City, and Yungang Grottoes. These places offer a glimpse into Shanxi's rich historical heritage.
历史文化：山西是中华文明的发祥地之一，历史悠久，文化灿烂。它是许多著名的历史遗迹和文化城市的所在地，如平遥古城，太原市，云冈石窟。这些地方让我们得以一窥山西丰富的历史遗产。
Located in the embrace of the Yellow River, Shanxi has formed a certain cultural positioning and regional cultural solidification due to various natural and social historical factors. As an important component of culture, Shanxi's culinary culture also has its own unique characteristics. Shanxi people have always been dedicated to agriculture, and the diet of the people is mainly based on grain. The types and production of grain are important symbols that distinguish the daily life characteristics of people in different regions.
位于黄河怀抱里的山西，由于自然的、社会的多种历史因素，形成了一定的文化定位，形成了地域性的文化凝固，作为文化重要组成部分的山西饮食文化也有着自己的一定特色。山西人历来“专力农耕”，人民群众的饮食以粮为主，粮食的种类与制作是区别各地人民群众日常生活特点的重要标志。
Shanxi, abbreviated as "Jin", is a group of Shanxi merchants who were active during the Ming and Qing dynasties, from the mid-14th century to the early 20th century. The saying "Jin people are good merchants" has existed since ancient times. The earliest Jin merchants can be traced back to Yidun, a great merchant of the Wei state during the Warring States period, and by the Ming Dynasty, they had gained a high reputation throughout the country.
山西简称"晋"，我们经常提起的晋商就是活跃于明清时期，也就是14世纪中叶至20世纪初的山西商人群体。"晋人善贾"，古已有之，最早的晋商可以追溯到战国时期魏国的大商人猗顿，到明代已在全国享有盛誉。