Pingyao Ancient City

🧡Pingyao, this ancient city with a history of more than 2800 years, is like a thick history book📕. Each page tells a story of the past🏮, and every corner exudes an ancient charm. 👣Walking on the bluestone streets of the ancient city, it feels like traveling back in time. Since you're here, of course, you should play the role of a Jin merchant's young lady~ There are photo studios everywhere in the ancient city🏮, where you can change into costume immediately, which is quite convenient~ On snowy❄️ days, whether you're in the alleys or stepping into👣 ancient houses, touching those bricks and stones that have withstood the test of time🧱, you can feel the sediment of the years🕐, and everything becomes so peaceful and beautiful. In the Pingyao County Government Office, I also met a lovely big orange cat🐱 that was playing in the❄️ snow. It's not afraid of strangers at all and will even come up to you for cuddles, which is quite adorable☺️ 📝There are many attractions in the ancient city of Pingyao, and the following essence route can be referred to, hoping to be of help to you~ 💕Start from the South Gate of the ancient city wall of Pingyao, walk north along South Street, passing by attractions such as the City Tower and Xietongqing Money Exchange Museum. 💕Continue north to visit the Pingyao County Government Office. 💕Then turn to the west side of West Street to tour the former site of Rishengchang Piaohao.

Pingyao Ancient City is located on Kangning Road in Pingyao County, Jinzhong City, Shanxi Province, situated in the central part of Shanxi Province, about 85 kilometers away from Taiyuan City. It is one of the most well-preserved ancient county towns in China. Pingyao Ancient City consists of a large architectural complex that includes city walls, shops, streets, temples, and residential houses, all arranged in a symmetrical layout. The ancient city has six gates. There is no admission fee to enter the ancient city, but individual tickets are required to visit the small attractions within the city, or a through ticket can be purchased. The ancient city is not very large and can be explored on foot. For those who have difficulty walking, electric carts are available. Main attractions: Pingyao City Wall, Pingyao County Government Office, Pingyao Confucian Temple, Pingyao City Tower, Lei Lvtai's Former Residence, Rishengchang Former Site, Baichuan Tong Former Site, Qingxu Guan, Weitai Hou's Former Residence, City God Temple, Huiji Bridge, Zhenguo Temple, Shuanglin Temple, Tianjixiang Museum, Ancient Residential Expo Garden, China Chamber of Commerce Museum, Rare Newspaper Exhibition Hall, Baichuan Tong Jin Merchant Museum, Pingyao Martial Arts Exhibition Hall, Xietongqing Money Exchange Museum, Tongxinggong Armed Escort Agency Museum, etc. Pingyao cuisine: Pingyao beef, Shanxi handmade vinegar, Pingyao bowl stands, red noodle paste, etc.

Highlights of the trip Datong Ancient City Wall: Stroll on the ancient city wall and feel the accumulation of history. 🗿 Yungang Grottoes: A treasure of Buddhist art, breathtaking. ⛩️ Huayan Temple: Quiet and peaceful, purifying the soul. 🐲 Nine Dragon Wall: Feel the charm of Chinese traditional culture. ⛩️ Shanhua Temple: An ancient temple, a good place for blessings. 🌁 Hanging Temple: Thrilling and breathtaking. ⛰️ North Hengshan: Climb high and look into the distance, feeling relaxed and happy. Ying County Wooden Pagoda: A thousand-year-old pagoda with a long history. ⛩️ Jingtuzi Temple: Quiet and peaceful, purifying the soul. 🏺 Datong Old Street: Stroll around the specialty shops and taste local snacks. 🏮 Pingyao Ancient City: Antique, as if traveling through time and space. Average consumption Datong-Pingyao tour, the average budget is about 500 yuan. Among them, the ticket cost is about 300 yuan, the transportation cost is about 100 yuan, and the dining cost is about 100 yuan. 🍽️🍽️Food recommendation🍽️🍽️ Yellow rice cake, Shumai: Kaige Restaurant, average consumption is about 50 yuan. Specialty noodles: Dongfang Shuomian, average consumption is about 20 yuan. 🥟 Snowflake Shumai: Longjuxiang Shumai Restaurant, average consumption is about 30 yuan. Special snacks, lamb miscellaneous powder: Hunyuan Liangfen, Flavor Powder Lamb Miscellaneous, average consumption is about 25 yuan. In summary, the Datong-Pingyao tour is a journey full of historical and cultural atmosphere, which is unforgettable.

✅ I made plans with my bestie to go to Pingyao this weekend to take a set of photos unique to Shanxi's Jin Merchant mansions. After doing some research online, we set off. Many sisters mentioned Xitang Travel Photography, so I booked a package for 298 yuan, which includes retouching of six photos, makeup and photography, and it felt like a good deal. ✅ The studio was easy to find. After leaving the train station, I entered from the Lower West Gate of the ancient city and walked straight for about 12 minutes to get there. Sisters who can't find it can locate Rishengchang, and Xitang Travel Photography is right across from Rishengchang (after the shoot, you can go to the scenic spots in costume to take pictures, which feels more atmospheric). ✅ There were many Jin Merchant costumes in the store, not just Jin Merchant clothing, but I also saw ethnic styles and many hairpins that are popular recently. I suggest that sisters choose bright colors for their clothes to create a stark contrast with the ancient houses, which makes for great photos! ✅ The makeup took about twenty minutes to complete. A young lady did my makeup, and I felt her aesthetic sense was very much on point. She helped match the jewelry with the color scheme of my clothes, which was very considerate~ Another important point! False eyelashes! They really enlarge the eyes, and if you have your own favorite style, you can bring it~ ✅ For the post-production, I chose 6 photos to be retouched. Overall, I felt the retouching was very detailed, and I was satisfied that they didn't blindly slim down the photos, retaining the original feel. If you want a more dramatic effect, you need to communicate with the editor, but they are generally accommodating. - 🌟 Little tips: ① To avoid crowds, go early. The number of people starts to increase around noon, and if you want to take street scenes, there will inevitably be passersby in the shots. ② Some spots along Nanda Street included in the ancient city pass are suitable for taking photos (the City Tower is very photogenic). ③ Personally, I think the most photogenic spot is the Ma Family Courtyard, which looks especially beautiful in photos. When I went there, I also saw many 'young mistresses'.

💢Away from home, choose a new place to spend the Spring Festival. ❗️The New Year's Eve dinner in a foreign land has a strange taste, but it has the warmth of home. ❗️Looking for local temple fairs and traditional activities, immersed in the joy of different cultures. ❗️On the streets of a foreign land, we set off fireworks together, taste local delicacies, and feel the unique atmosphere of the New Year. ❗️Change a place, the laughter of the family is still the warmest melody, making the Spring Festival not only a moment of reunion, but also a wonderful moment of discovery and sharing. 💢Destination recommendation First: Visit Langzhong, the origin of the Spring Festival: 📌This is an ancient city with a long history, bathed in the light of a thousand years. 📌The Jialing River is gurgling, carrying the story of the years. 📌The stone slab streets extend like a time tunnel, witnessing the alternation of princes and generals. 📌The ancient city wall stands tall, watching the changes of history. 📌Langzhong Temple Fair, shows the rich folk culture, the annual worship established the root of the Spring Festival. 📌Here, ancient porcelain, bluestone lanes, traditional buildings interweave into a historical scroll, immersing people in the long river of time. 📌Langzhong, not only a city, but also a witness of time, an ancient land, carrying countless springs and autumns. Second: Walk into Pingyao Ancient City through the long river of history: 🚩Spend a Chinese New Year in Pingyao Ancient City. Under the old city wall, red lanterns hang high, and the old streets are filled with traditional New Year flavors. 🚩The lights of the ancient city are dim, fireworks bloom, and the old wooden window lattices are filled with warm light. 🚩Walking in the bluestone alley, I heard the old New Year music and saw the red lanterns. 🚩At the end of the street, every household is decorated with lights and colors, emitting beautiful wishes. 🚩In this ancient city, spend reunion time with loved ones, feel the warmth of the years, and travel through the long river of time. Third: Spend a warm and romantic Chinese New Year in Sanya, Hainan: 📍Spend the New Year in Sanya, Hainan, where the sun is shining and the coconut breeze is blowing. 📍The family gathers in a tropical paradise, and laughter echoes on the beach. 📍A rich tropical seafood New Year's Eve dinner, delicious. 📍Bathing in the coconut grove, feeling the southern style. 📍When night falls, the lights are brilliant, the fireworks of Sanya Bay are dazzling, and the fireworks in the sky reflect happy smiles. 📍The joy of family reunion is integrated into the favor of nature, becoming the warmest moment of the year. 📍On this hot land, we welcome the New Year and leave a full sense of home and country. Fourth: Spend a different Chinese New Year in Altay, Xinjiang: ✅Spend a different Chinese New Year in Altay, Xinjiang, with the unique Kazakh horse riding music in the cold wind. ✅On the snow-covered plateau, the sheep pass leisurely, and the Xinjiang folk colors float in the air. ✅The family sits in the warm felt room, enjoys the delicious roasted whole sheep, and spends reunion time. ✅When night falls, the starry sky is brilliant, and traditional ballads are sung around the bonfire. ✅The New Year's flavor of Xinjiang is the strong aroma of milk tea, the quietness and peace of the snow field. ✅On this vast and beautiful land, have a unique Chinese New Year, and it becomes an unforgettable journey. Have you thought about where to go for this Spring Festival?

How much is Shanxi worth going to I'm all talked out This time I've organized the must-see sights in Jinzhong⬇️ ▪️Known as the 'Folk Forbidden City': Wang's Grand Courtyard ▪️The treasure of the temple is the Vairocana statue from the history books: Shuanglin Temple ▪️The most intact ancient city in the Han region of China: Pingyao Ancient City · 🗺Day1 Wang's Grand Courtyard—Shuanglin Temple, stay in Pingyao Itinerary: ✔️9:00-11:30 Wang's Grand Courtyard: Mainly appreciate the beauty of the architecture, Hanfu really takes great photos📍The view from the corner tower overlooking the entire Wang's Grand Courtyard is yyds! ✔️11:30-13:00 You can have a meal and rest ✔️13:00-14:00 Head to Shuanglin Temple🚘45min drive ✔️14:00-16:40 Shuanglin Temple: Thousand Buddha Hall must see Vairocana statue/Bodhisattva seated statue/many small Buddha statues, Heavenly King Hall must see Heavenly King statue, Daxiong Treasure Hall must see the oldest stele—'Aunt's Stele' ✔️16:40-16:55 Shuanglin Temple-Pingyao Ancient City🚘15min drive🉑️Stay in a homestay near the entrance of the ancient city · 🗺Day2 Pingyao Ancient City-Return Itinerary: ✔️9:00-17:30 Pingyao Ancient City: The ancient city is very large, it takes a day to stroll around, if you are in a hurry, it is not recommended to buy a pass❌It will be a bit of a loss 📌If you have time after visiting the ancient city🉑️You can visit the Zhen Guo Temple near the ancient city 🈚️🎫No pass play: ▪️Visit Weng City, check in the military defense facility 'Catching Turtles in the Urn' ▪️Visit Qingping Street, both sides of the street are old houses with a hundred years of history ▪️Visit the ancient market tower, the three-tiered wooden structure tower is rich and magnificent 🈶🎫Buy a pass play: ▪️🉑️Play 2️⃣2️⃣ attractions ▪️Among them, the ancient city wall/county government/Rishengchang Bank/Confucius Temple/Qingxu View are must-sees ▪️There are also some old houses and old shops🉑️Choose your favorite to visit 🥘Recommended Pingyao food ✔️Ancient City Tianyuan Kui Restaurant: 💰Average per person 65+✅Yellow rice cold cake✅Vinegar skin jelly✅Stewed pork are all very special and delicious · ㊙️Attraction tips ☑️Wang's Grand Courtyard: Ticket 55 yuan, open 08:30-17:30 (last entry 17:20) ☑️Shuanglin Temple: Ticket 35 yuan, open 8:00-18:00 ☑️Pingyao Ancient City: Ancient city🆓free, city wall and various houses pass 125 yuan, open 8:00-17:30

💢Away from home, choose a new place to spend the Spring Festival. ❗️The New Year's Eve dinner in a foreign land has a strange taste, but it has the warmth of home. ❗️Looking for local temple fairs and traditional activities, immersed in different cultural celebrations. ❗️On the streets of a foreign land, we set off fireworks together, taste local delicacies, and feel the unique atmosphere of the New Year. ❗️Change a place, the laughter of the family is still the warmest melody, making the Spring Festival not only a moment of reunion, but also a wonderful moment of discovery and sharing. 💢Destination Recommendations First: Visit Langzhong, the origin of the Spring Festival: 📌This is an ancient city with a long history, bathed in a thousand years of time. 📌The Jialing River is gurgling, carrying the story of the years. 📌The stone slab streets extend like a time tunnel, witnessing the changes of princes and generals. 📌The ancient city wall stands tall, watching the changes of history. 📌Langzhong Temple Fair, shows a rich folk culture, the annual worship established the root of the Spring Festival. 📌Here, ancient porcelain, bluestone alleys, traditional architecture interweave into a historical scroll, immersing people in the long river of time. 📌Langzhong, not only a city, but also a witness of time, an ancient land, carrying countless springs and autumns. Second: Walk into Pingyao Ancient City through the long river of history: 🚩Spend a Chinese New Year in Pingyao Ancient City. Under the ancient city wall, red lanterns hang high, and the old streets are filled with traditional New Year flavors. 🚩The lights of the ancient city are dim, fireworks bloom, and the old wooden window lattices are warm with light. 🚩Walking in the bluestone alley, I heard the old New Year music and saw the red lanterns. 🚩At the end of the street, every household is decorated with lights and colors, emitting beautiful wishes. 🚩In this ancient city, spend reunion time with relatives, feel the warmth of the years, and cross the long river of time. Third: Spend a warm and romantic Chinese New Year in Sanya, Hainan: 📍Spend the New Year in Sanya, Hainan, where the sun is shining and the coconut wind is blowing. 📍The family gathers in a tropical paradise, and laughter echoes on the beach. 📍The rich tropical seafood New Year's Eve dinner is delicious. 📍Bathing in the coconut grove, feeling the southern style. 📍When night falls, the lights are brilliant, the fireworks of Sanya Bay are dazzling, and the fireworks in the sky reflect happy smiles. 📍The joy of family reunion is integrated into the favor of nature, becoming the warmest moment of the year. 📍On this hot land, we welcome the New Year and leave full of national feelings. Fourth: Spend a different Chinese New Year in Altay, Xinjiang: ✅Spend a different Chinese New Year in Altay, Xinjiang, with the unique Kazakh horse riding music in the cold wind. ✅On the snow-capped plateau, the sheep pass leisurely, and the Xinjiang folk colors float in the air. ✅The family sits in a warm felt room, enjoys delicious roasted whole lamb, and spends reunion time. ✅When night falls, the stars are brilliant, and traditional ballads are sung by the bonfire. ✅The taste of Xinjiang's New Year is the strong aroma of milk tea, the tranquility and peace of the snow field. ✅On this vast and beautiful land, have a unique Chinese New Year, and it becomes an unforgettable journey. 4. Enjoy the Spring Festival: A roundup of travel destinations that will thrill you! Tourism Guide Festival Travel Recommendation Officer

🌟Today I bring you a detailed Pingyao travel guide! I hope it can help friends who are about to come to Pingyao Ancient City. If you plan to come to Pingyao Ancient City in the near future, hurry up and collect it! 💥Preparation before departure 📸Electrical appliances: necessary equipment such as cameras, selfie sticks, chargers, spare batteries, etc. 📄Documents: necessary documents such as ID cards, student cards, driver's licenses, etc. 👗Clothing: Bring cotton clothes, down jackets, and prepare a thick piece of clothing. 🎒Personal items: necessary items such as toiletries, cosmetics, etc. 💰Accommodation cost in Pingyao Ancient City 🌟You can choose to stay in a homestay in the ancient city, which is more convenient for travel, and you can also experience the unique charm of the ancient city. I stayed in a separate courtyard homestay located in the center of the ancient city, with a beautiful and comfortable environment, and it is convenient for travel. 🚍How to get to Pingyao Ancient City ✈By plane: first to Taiyuan Wusu Airport, then transfer to train or high-speed rail to Pingyao. 🚄By high-speed rail: Arrive at Pingyao Ancient City Station, you can take a bus to the vicinity of the ancient city after getting off the bus. 🚃By train: After getting off the train, you only need to walk a short distance to reach the west gate of the ancient city. 🚘Self-driving tour: Vehicles cannot enter the ancient city, it is recommended to park in the parking lot outside the ancient city. 🍽Taste the food of Pingyao Ancient City 🍔There are many foods to choose from in the ancient city. You can choose to dine in the city, or you can go to the food street outside the ancient city to experience different tastes. If you want to taste snacks, the snack street outside the west gate of the ancient city is recommended. 💛Pay attention when ordering, you can ask the waiter if the portion is large, because some dishes are quite generous. 📸Looking for a good place to take pictures 🔥In the ancient city, there are many suddenly popular travel photography shops, but be careful to step on the thunder! Walk around a few more, compare more, what suits you is the best.

Walking into the night of Pingyao Ancient City, I felt as if I had instantly traveled back to ancient times. The human touch of the Ming and Qing Dynasty streets seemed dreamlike and fantastical. Shops on both sides were adorned with red lanterns, creating a picturesque scene with the stone-paved roads. The bustling streets, with their lively atmosphere and festive decorations, presented a vibrant and bustling scene that left a deep impression. Don't miss the wonderful performance 'Moonrise over Pingyao' that starts every night at 18:30 inside the ancient city. This show uses the historical scenes of Pingyao Ancient City as a medium, with the revitalization of characters and storylines as the main thread, fully showcasing the cultural life and historical connotations of the modern-day Pingyao Ancient City. With the integration of sound, light, and electricity, the restoration of theme IPs, the setting of character roles, and the creation of popular scenes, the audience can immerse themselves in a time-traveling experience and gain a deep understanding of the charm and vitality of Pingyao Ancient City. The Yinxun Gate light show is another visual feast not to be missed. In the interplay of light and shadow, it seems as if one can see the ancient city's long history blending with modern prosperity. Each change of color lets me feel the unique charm and overflowing vitality of Pingyao Ancient City. Of course, the Pingyao Chinese New Year temple fair is something you absolutely must not miss. The lively amusement park, the exciting performances... every corner is filled with the strong flavor of the New Year and laughter. Here, you can experience the charm of traditional culture and also enjoy the fun of modern entertainment. For those who like to dress up and take travel photos, Shangjie on Jifu Lane is a place you can't afford to miss. Along the entire street, there are more than a dozen shops with authentic ancient costume settings, where you can take great photos at will. Moreover, there are ticket offices and escort agencies exclusively customized according to Pingyao's historical culture, allowing you to delve into Pingyao's history and culture while taking photos. This night tour of Pingyao Ancient City made me deeply feel the charm and elegance of the ancient city. If you haven't been here yet, I really recommend that you must visit at least once! Amidst the shifting lights and shadows, dream back a thousand years and experience the unique charm and historical heritage of Pingyao Ancient City. See Pingyao Find the New Year Flavor

I've been to Pingyao N+1 times! Sharing a no-pitfall travel guide!!! ⭕️ All the attractions in the ancient city are in the off-season Including Rishengchang, the County Government Office, the Confucian Temple, the Ancient City Wall, Shuanglin Temple, etc. ⭕️ Discounts are available for students or the elderly, among others. ✅ 2-day 1-night city walk itinerary🚶: Day1⃣: County Government Office → City God Temple → Confucian Temple → South Street (Escort Agency and Xietongqing) → Qingxu Taoist Temple → Rishengchang Day2⃣: Erlang Temple → Ancient City Wall (enter from the North Gate, exit from the West Gate) → See Pingyao Again → Shuanglin Temple and Zhenguo Temple → Return trip (adjust direction according to the starting point) ✅ Transportation: 🚄 High-speed train arrives at 'Pingyao Ancient City Station', which is about ten-plus kilometers away from the ancient city, requiring a ride on bus 108 or a taxi. 🚂 Train arrives at 'Pingyao Station', about a fifteen-minute walk from the West Gate, no need for a bus. 🚗 If driving, park in one of the parking lots around the ancient city, very convenient! Pingyao does not have an airport, the nearest airport is Taiyuan Wusu ✈️ Airport! ✅ Summarized 8 tips to avoid pitfalls! Save it for your trip! ❶ The most photogenic places include four main streets, the Market Tower and the City Tower, as well as many undeveloped alleys. Pingyao Ancient City is known as the best-preserved ancient city in China! ❷ There are a lot of portrait photography shops, everyone must discern carefully, choose a shop with a good reputation, I did my research and went to Yunjintang, the results were satisfying, I recommend sisters to check it out. ❸ Remember to wear a pair of comfortable flat shoes, there are many scattered attractions in Pingyao, and it will be tiring after a day of walking. ❹ The night view is a must-see, and the 3D light show at Yingxunmen Square at 8 pm is very impressive. ❺ For dining, you can choose time-honored restaurants, such as Hongwuji, Dongji Chaobowl Detach. Or go to the snack street near the West Gate. ❻ For accommodation, the first choice is the inns within the ancient city, which are plentiful and inexpensive during the off-season, you can find them in the alleys for good value. If you prefer chain hotels, you can go to the West Gate or South Gate. ❼ For local products, go to specialty stores, and for branded items, you can choose Guanyun for beef, and Yonglonghao for promoting lacquerware. ❽ For items in the scenic area, learn to bargain hard, remember to haggle fiercely!

It was founded during the reign of King Xuan of Zhou😎, and has a long history of more than 2800 years👏. The entire ancient city is composed of city walls, shops, streets, temples, and residential houses, forming a vast and magnificent architectural complex🤩. Its overall layout strictly follows the Bagua orientation🧐, ingeniously forming a Bagua pattern with four main streets, eight small alleys, and seventy-two winding lanes👀, while the South Street, East Street, West Street, Yamen Street, and Chenghuang Temple Street form a unique 'T'-shaped commercial street😜. Standing on the ancient city walls👣, accompanied by the beautiful sunset in the evening🌇, one can overlook the magnificent panorama of the entire ancient city🧐, as if traveling through a thousand years of time in an instant😍! The city walls are towering and majestic😃, witnessing the vicissitudes of time👀; the streets are narrow and winding😄, filled with an ancient charm🤓; the residential houses are well-arranged😉, displaying a unique architectural style🤗. Pingyao Ancient City🤝, is not only an architectural complex with profound historical significance🤜, but also a brilliant treasure of Chinese culture🤛. It carries the wisdom and emotions of people over thousands of years😇, showcasing the glory and heritage of the Chinese nation to the world🤝!

Ping Yao Gu Cheng aka Ping Yao Ancient City. This ancient city is located in Ping Yao City, Shanxi province. I guess many people herd about this place, about this very famous city and germ of Shanxi Province (not Shaanxi). This is the one of the most well preserved ancient cities in China. Thriving through the centuries in the ancient time, it has survived twenty's century and appears in its unique and charming style in front of our eyes. I would like to emphasize this is real city, all buildings are really ancient, not the new made after 2000 year. Really, unique place. The city is presented by its ancient streets and everywhere small museum are ready to accept guests. Every building is a museum, ancient hall or rich family yard. There are a lot of special artifacts. Totally, the visiting requires two days to visit every small place. Ticket gives the access to every location. Each place in this city deserved separate introduction. #urbanexplorer#roadtrip#museumquest