Linfen, Shanxi, was called Yao Du Pingyang in ancient times.
Linfen is located in Taiyuan, Zhengzhou, Xi'an three provincial capital cities connected to the midpoint, location advantages, transportation and communication is convenient. Located in the southwest of Shanxi Province, east of Taiyue, and Changzhi, Jincheng neighbors; west of the Yellow River, and Shaanxi Province across the river; north of Hanshin Ridge, and Jinzhong, Lvliang adjoining; south of Yuncheng City border. Because of the location of the Fen waterfront and named, Linfen, "east of Leihuo, west of the control of the River Fen, south of Qinshu, north of Yushu and", the geographic location is important, since ancient times for the soldiers must fight.