Du Yao, the first capital of China, is located in the Fenhe River basin in the southwest of Shanxi Province, bordering Changzhi and Jincheng in the east, Luliang region along Luliang Mountain in the northwest, Shaanxi across the Yellow River in the west, Jinzhong region in the north and Yuncheng region in the south.
Fenhe River runs through the whole territory from north to south, forming Linfen Basin along the river.
The part of Luliang Mountain extending to Linfen is called Gushe Mountain, and the mountain peak standing on the west side of Linfen is called Pingshui, also called Jinshui.
Linfen City in ancient times was located in the area of Jin Dian Town. It was named Pingyang because the city was built on flat water. It is called "Pingyang, Du Yao", because the city is like a lying cow, so it is also called "Lying Cow City".
Linfen has a long history. In ancient times, Pingyang County, Pingyang County and Pinghe County were successively set up here.
In the third year of Sui Dynasty (AD 583), it was renamed Linfen County, now Linfen City.
The geographical coordinates are 35 23'-36 57' north latitude and110 22'-12 34' east longitude, and the whole region governs 3 cities 14 counties.
With a total area of 20,280 square kilometers, it governs 3 cities 14 counties, with a population of 3.58 million and an urban population of over 200,000.
This area belongs to warm temperate semi-humid continental seasonal climate, with four distinct seasons and obvious climatic characteristics. It is windy and rainy in spring, hot in summer, rainy in autumn and dry in seasonal air.
After liberation, after years of construction and development, great progress has been made in all aspects of social economy, and a national economic system with raw coal, coke machine, steel and electricity as the main components and complete categories of chemical industry, building materials, light industry and agricultural materials has been initially formed.
Linfen is famous all over the country as a city of flowers and fruits. The city's green coverage rate accounts for more than 20% of the urban construction area. All the main streets in this city have been initially afforested. There are Lishu Street, Persimmon Street, Guo Hong Street and Sakura Street in the city. More than 500 fruit trees 1.500 were planted along the street, and more than 500 flower beds were built, with street trees 1 10,000 and 65,438 street trees.
In spring, summer and autumn, the city is full of flowers, colorful and fragrant.
Linfen area has complex and diverse natural conditions and a long cultural history, forming rich and colorful natural tourism resources and humanistic tourism resources.
There are many mountains in this area, such as majestic and towering peaks, mountains that irrigate all beings, clear and rushing springs and rare animals and plants.
"Xiandonggou" is famous for its grandeur, adventure, quietness and concealment.
Hukou Waterfall is the largest "Yellow Waterfall" in the world.
Listening to the thunder and looking at it like a rainbow, it is now called one of the national tourist attractions.
"Dragon" Zi Ci Quan and Huo Quan "are named after the gathering of spring water and the green stone carving becomes the mouth of a dragon.
There are many ancient sites, ancient buildings, sculptures and houses in this area, which have high ornamental value.
Guangsheng Temple, Houma Jinguo Site and Dingshu Site are famous cultural relics protection units in China.
More than ten scenic spots, such as Thousand Buddha Temple, Dongyue Temple, Yao Temple Palace, Ancient Huai, Ding Cun Ming and Qing Dwellings, and Ming Dynasty Prison (Su San Prison), have exquisite architecture, pleasant scenery and unique style.
As the symbol of Linfen (where the regional administrative office is located), "Flower and Fruit City" is increasingly favored by Chinese and foreign tourists.
Linfen has a long history and talented people come forth in large numbers. Wei Qing and Huo Qubing, the generals of the Han Dynasty, were both from Linfen, and left a reputation for resisting the invasion of Xiongnu. They were famous and influential generals in ancient China.