I have been in Taiyuan, the provincial capital of Shanxi, for two years since I (admit) to a PhD program in Shanxi University as an international student from Bangladesh.
Over the two years, I found myself falling in love with Shanxi and China as I got more (absorb) in local lives and got more familiar the city, the province and the country. I must admit that it's normal to feel lonely when (start) a new life in a new place. You have to adapt to everything－food, language and culture., my adaptation didn't take a long period of time. I have got used to eating noodles for breakfast and using online payment via my smart phone very quickly. After a while at the university, I didn't feel much pressure in my study. There is still enough spare time to allow me to visit various parts of Taiyuan and Shanxi and (make) friends with locals.
My favorite sport is cycling and I find China is very cyclist-friendly because it is (convenience) to hire bicycles in every city in the country. I like to cycle in the streets in Taiyuan and visit places I meet randomly. The cycling tours helped to deepen my understanding of the city.
The city has a history of more than 2,500 years, the (long) among all cities in China. Plenty of well-preserved ancient structures, like the (temple) in Jinci, the double pagodas in Yongzuo Temple, are the material evidence to help you get a glimpse into what ancient China looked like.
I hope more international students come to study in Shanxi University and to live and work in China as the country is full of opportunities.
