Jiexiu

Jiexiu City is located in south-central Shanxi Province and is under the administration of the Jinzhong Region. It is an important transportation hub in the Shanxi heartland. Mount Mian is located to the south of the Jiexiu urban area. It is also called Mount Jie, after the famous Spring and Autumn period (771-476 BCE) hero who secluded himself here and died in a fire. The mountains here are steep and the natural scenery is gorgeous, with many sites of cultural interest. You can also visit the ancient fortress of Zhangbi and the Houtu Temple.