An egret flies over the Fenhe River in Taiyuan, north China's Shanxi Province, Jan. 1, 2025.

Taiyuan, with a history of over 2,500 years, is a renowned historical and cultural city in northern China.

In recent years, the city has coordinated efforts to upgrade industrial structure, protect the environment and improve urban management, achieving coordinated progress in environmental restoration, economic development and people's livelihoods.

The forest coverage rate of the city has risen to 43 percent. Meanwhile, the water and air quality in the city have continued to improve. (Xinhua/Zhan Yan)