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Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikivoyage or other free sources online. Henan is the birthplace of the Chinese nation, the cradle of China´s 5000-year-long civilization and the place of origin of many Chinese family names as well. Traveling Henan means enjoying the beautiful landscape and the historic relics and ruins. It also means seeking the Chinese roots and rediscovering the soul of the Chinese nation. Shanxi Province lies in the middle reaches of the Yellow River and on the eastern edge of the Loess Plateau. A rich cultural heritage mixes with natural wonders to form Shanxi´s bustling tourist scene. Shandong is a coastal province situated by the Bohai Sea. Main attractions are Qufu (the birthplace of Confucius), Mount Tai (the most climbed mountain in China). This book offers information on 3 North Chinese provinces - Henan, Shanxi and Shandong.

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