Houma, a county-level city, located in the southern part of Shanxi province, serves as an important transportation hub and commercial logistics center for the region. Covering a total area of 220 square kilometers, the city governs three towns, five streets, 68 administrative villages, and 30 communities, with a permanent population of 258,000.
Panoramic view of Houma. [Photo/WeChat account of Linfen's foreign affair office]
Houma is an ancient city with a rich historical legacy. It is widely known by the saying: "Chinese civilization lies in Shanxi, and Shanxi civilization originates from Houma."
Strategically positioned, Houma is a key logistics hub that links multiple directions. It lies at the center of the "big triangle" formed by Taiyuan, Xi'an, and Zhengzhou, as well as the "small triangle" of Linfen, Yuncheng, and Jincheng. With its superior location and well-developed logistics infrastructure, it serves as a vital gateway for the economic development of the central and western regions in China.
Linfen's night view. [Photo/WeChat account of Linfen's foreign affair office]
Renowned as a commercial hub, Houma boasts strong industrial characteristics and notable strengths in business services. It serves as a key commodity distribution center in southern Shanxi. The city's e-commerce sector is thriving and has been recognized by both the Ministry of Commerce and Alibaba Group as a model for promoting e-commerce in rural areas.
Freight trains connecting Linfen and Uzbekistan: A route for international cargo transport. [Photo/WeChat account of Linfen's foreign affair office]
Houma is also known for its green and livable environment, with a green coverage rate of 42.77 percent. The city has earned recognition as a national health city, a national garden area, a national ecological demonstration zone, and a national eco-civilization advanced place.
Several of its economic indicators continue to show double-digit growth, positioning Houma among the leaders in Linfen. Houma is steadily advancing towards high-quality economic development.
