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Xiaoyi
Xiaoyi
is a
county-level city
under the
administration
of
Lüliang
prefecture-level city
, in
Shanxi Province, China
.
Xiaoyi was built by the
State of Jin
in
594 BC
, named Guayang in
Spring and Autumn period
. It was
renamed
Zhongyang
in
Three Kingdoms period
and
Yong'an
in
Northern Wei period
. In
627 AD
, It was renamed Xiaoyi by
Emperor Taizong of Tang
.
Xiaoyi is known for its
mineral resources
, including
coal
,
Iron ore
and
bauxite
. It is also known for
walnuts
and
shadow play
.