The First Shanxi Cultural Industries Fair will be held in the China (Taiyuan) Coal Transaction Center’s exhibition hall, June 29 to July 3, with the theme "A cultural, beautiful Shanxi", and will include five culture categories -- reforms, industry, intangible heritage, art works and industrial arts. There are expected to be 14 countries and 13 provinces, and Taiwan taking part in the fair, displaying their culture businesses and products, and more than 1,000 companies in all, who will have around 10,000 culture items on display.

Exhibition:

June 29: 11∶00 - 18∶00

June 30 - July 7: 9∶00 - 18∶00

Tickets:

There are two types of tickets: morning (valid 9∶00 - 13∶00) and afternoon (valid 13∶00 - 18∶00), both for 20 yuan. They can be purchased, June 29 to July 3, at 8∶30 to 16∶30, at 3 booking offices at the Changfengxi Rd - Guangbo Rd intersection, and on the north and the west sides of North Changxing Rd.

Phone bookings: 561-8087、561-8088、561-8089.

Visitor tips

1. To pass through the security check smoothly, we recommend that you not bring personal items such as a briefcase, or flammable materials. Pets are not permitted in the exhibition area.

2. There are parking lots on Changxin Rd, Guangbei Rd, and Guangnan Rd. No other parking space is available or permitted. You can also get to the fairground on buses 619、804、823、851、858、864、or 868.

3. The exhibition provides service hotlines, volunteer services, and medical emergency services. Outside the exhibition area, there are places that provide plenty of fast food and drinks.

Edited by Zhou Yuanyuan and Roger Bradshaw