A photography competition was initiated in Jincheng on Dec 6 to capture the beauty of Shanxi province.

The competition is designed to showcase the characteristics of the northern province, ranging from landscapes to culture and social development.

The event was part of activities organized by the Civil Aviation Administration of China Press and Shanxi Civil Airport Group to demonstrate and promote a new image of Shanxi, offering photography enthusiasts a chance to promote the charms of the province.

The deadline for contributions is July 31, 2017. The selection will be carried out in August 2017 with the best entries to be exhibited in airports across Shanxi.

Guests uncover the cloth on a camera at an opening ceremony, marking the start of the "Discovery in Shanxi" Photography Competition, on Dec 6 in Jincheng, Shanxi province. [Photo/sxgov.cn]

Feng Zhiliang, deputy mayor of Jincheng, makes a speech at the opening ceremony of the photography competition on Dec 6. [Photo/caacnews.com.cn]