Pingyao Ancient City

Avoiding the National Day, staggered travel from October to December, if you haven't planned yet and don't know where to go, look here, I have compiled 7 super beautiful tourist attractions for you, collect them and go with your family and friends! 1⃣️Guangwushan Starting from October every year, the land of China from north to south will be ignited by this fire-like red, known as the 'longest natural red carpet in Asia'! It is the largest red leaf viewing area in Asia, and the red leaf season lasts for a month~ 🎈 Guangwushan Town, Nanjiang County, Bazhong City, Sichuan Province 2⃣️Changbai Mountain This is a magical world that is not inferior to Kanas, Tianchi, canyons, forests, waterfalls, every scene is incredibly beautiful. In winter, the snow-capped mountains, the frozen Tianchi, plus the sky blue that is unbelievable, it's just too beautiful! 🎈 Southeast of Chibei District, Erdaobaihe Town, Antu County, Jilin Province 3⃣️Tengchong The average annual temperature is 19℃, the climate is comfortable and pleasant, and it has also been rated as 'one of the most suitable places for human habitation'. Here, you can completely fall in love with autumn and take you into the beautiful season of golden yellow fallen leaves in Ginkgo Village and the romantic Wuliang Mountain winter cherry blossoms. 🎈 Western Yunnan Province 4⃣️Shennongjia In October-November of Shennongjia, it is even more 'colorful' that makes people lose their self-confidence - as far as the eye can see, the hills and valleys are all colors splashed by the autumn wind The colorful oil painting-like light and shadow, the pure sky is vast and Deep, a few white cotton-like floating clouds are floating leisurely~ 🎈 Northwestern Hubei Province 5⃣️Shanxi In Taiyuan City, visit Hengshan and Jinci to understand Chinese ancient architecture and religious culture. You can also go to Pingyao Ancient City and stroll in this small town with a history of 4,000 years, feeling the strong historical atmosphere on the stone street 6⃣️Western Sichuan The colorful forests in Western Sichuan are blooming, and the maple leaves are brilliant, attracting tourists from all over the place. If you can encounter such a color feast, it will definitely leave a heavy color in your memory~ 🎈 Western region of Sichuan Basin 7⃣️Yunnan The autumn in Yunnan also contains grandeur, the trees with colorful layers, reflecting on the lake, like the mirror of this autumn color, the distant snow-capped mountains, also willingly become the background. The tenderness of the wind, flowers, snow and moon, the just right coolness, the leisurely half-day leisure, the grandeur of the golden...

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

ancient city of Pingyao. a nice short breather away from the typical hustle and bustle of China’s bigger cities. all the buildings have been painstakingly preserved and you get to enjoy being lost among its many alleys.

Pingyao is one of the old ancient city in China which is still very original and it is also one of the UNESCO world heritage site. This ancient city is surrounded by its outstanding city walls which were used by the guards to protect the city from enemies in the past. If you come here, try to find hotel inside the ancient town as it is a really nice area. You can also find many traditional restaurants and shops inside :) #HalloTrip

The ancient city of Pingyao was not a world cultural heritage independently applied for. When applying, the black and white words are written as One City and Two Temples. It refers to Shuanglin Temple and Zhenguo Temple. They are famous. They are much smaller than Pingyao Ancient City, but on the historical value, the buildings of these two temples and Collections and so on are very rare in the history of Chinese civilization! So go to the ancient city of Pingyao, you can go to the city on the first day, visit the two temples outside the city, and then enter the ancient city. D1: Shuanglin Temple is located in Qiaotou Village, southwest of Pingyao Ancient City. It is not too far away from Pingyao Ancient City. Its age of construction has not been verified. According to historical data, it may be in the early Northern Wei Dynasty, at least More than 1,500 years of history. It is famous overseas for its exquisite color plastics and is known as the treasure house of oriental color plastic art. Zhenguo Temple was built in the fifth generation of the Northern Han Dynasty Tianhui, seven years ago, formerly known as the Jingcheng Temple, renamed Zhenguo Temple in the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty. D2: After visiting the second temple, it is necessary to see a city. Chinas first ticket number, Rishengchang, was established here. Rishengchang Ticket No. is a private financial institution specializing in the exchange and deposit and loan business of silver in the feudal society of China. The translation of this sentence is that Rishengchang was the bank at that time, and its establishment was also very dramatic. . Although the collaborative ticket number is not as early as the rise of the day, it is the largest in Pingyao, and it is the only bank that has an underground vault to visit. Pingyao County is one of the few remaining ancient counties in China. It is not seen from the entrance. It is only when you come in. The entire county covers an area of over 26,000 square meters. It takes at least one more hour for the baby to read it carefully. In the southwest corner of the ancient city, there is a lacquered lacquer compound built in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, which has a history of more than 400 years. It was originally called "Yu Zhai", the earliest was the ancestral home of Rishengchang, the founder of Rishengchang. Later, after several changes, he was now the home of the master of arts and crafts, Bao Baoguo, and was renamed Yu Qizhai.

Visiting Pingyao was solely to see two temples. Since the shops and goods along the streets are similar to those found nationwide, I didn't buy a ticket to enter the scenic spots. In search of something to eat, to satisfy my Suzhou palate, I wandered the old town several times. 🌟 Highlights: 1. Couplets Many households and shops display handwritten couplets at their entrances, which are not only aesthetically pleasing but also related to the goods sold. 2. Chain Stores Adapting to Local Customs After having noodles for two meals, I finally stepped into KFC. The staff enthusiastically told me that I would have to wait a bit longer since all food is made to order, ensuring deliciousness. I was the sixth customer to order that day, and it was already 4:30 in the afternoon. After placing my order, the staff discussed with the kitchen about preheating the oven... I chose a seat by the window, watching the bustling street with Jin merchants' young wives and ladies passing by. My parents had also visited Pingyao with a tour group a few years ago. I wonder if my mother, seeing her peers dressed up like that, had also been tempted. 3. Qu's Shoe Workshop On the third day, after visiting the Zhenguo Temple, I asked the taxi driver to take me to the North Gate, which I hadn't visited before. This handmade shoe workshop is located on North Street. The entrance was unremarkable. A child ran up to the door and glanced at the handmade map in the frame. I followed suit and took a look. Inside the threshold, a man in his thirties or forties, wearing glasses and a hat worn backwards, was working at a table near the entrance. Various sizes of shoe models were displayed on the table, and the man glanced at me sheepishly while continuing his work without pause. The shop's handmade shoes are divided into semi-handmade and fully handmade, the difference being whether the soles are also handcrafted. Prices range from sixty to one hundred and fifty-six. I remembered when I went to Beijing, my mother asked me to bring back a pair of handmade cloth shoes for my grandmother, so I wanted to buy two pairs as souvenirs for her and my great-grandmother. They didn't have the sizes I needed, so I added the owner's WeChat to pay, and he would mail them to me. The production cycle is about 10 days. I didn't feel comfortable taking photos that day, but I'll update after receiving the shoes. 📝 Tips: 1. Difficult to Hail a Taxi, Complicated Bus Routes My itinerary was quite relaxed, and I thought taking the bus would not only save money but also allow me to see the local scenery. However, right out of the high-speed train station, public transportation threw me a curveball. Following Baidu Maps to the bus stop, the driver of the first bus told me it didn't go to the old town and directed me to the next one. The driver of the next bus also said he couldn't go because the road was under construction. Construction... No way through... Well, let's take a taxi. The next day, I tried to book a ride to Shuanglin Temple online. It was near the old town's South Gate, yet no taxi driver responded for over 20 minutes, nor did any taxis pass by. Following the map again to find the bus stop, the driver immediately shook his head when I mentioned Shuanglin Temple, directing me to the opposite side. Looking at the driver's face, I doubted whether all Pingyao drivers shared the same face – wasn't this the same driver who told me the road was under construction yesterday? Sure enough, the route on the opposite side was in the wrong direction. I couldn't accept that I could read yet still misinterpret the signs. Fortunately, the online car-hailing service responded at that time. I kept the driver's number and contacted him directly for a round trip to Zhenguo Temple the next day. The cost was not cheap... According to him, Jinzhong does not allow the operation of online car-hailing services, and there are only about twenty drivers in the whole of Pingyao, with not enough taxis available, making it common to have difficulty hailing a cab. 2. Highly Similar Dining Options I stayed in the old town for three days. After two meals of noodles, the fear of being dominated by noodles, as in Datong, returned. I asked the landlady of the inn if there were other food options, and she suggested I try ordering from Hongwuji on South Street, as leftovers could be packed. When dining in the old town, remember to ask your accommodation if they have any discount coupons.

Recently, I took a spontaneous trip with a good friend over the weekend, and since we had 2 days and 1 night for the weekend, we went to Pingyao Ancient City 🏮 About Pingyao Ancient City This place has preserved the architectural style of the Ming and Qing dynasties It is also the most intact ancient city in the Han region Founded during the reign of King Xuan of Zhou It has a history of more than 2800 years 🏮 About Fun Scenic area pass: 100 yuan/person, valid for 3️⃣ days Includes a total of 22 attractions (museums), among which the must-visit ones are: 1️⃣ Ancient City Wall | 🌟 One of the best-preserved city walls in China 2️⃣ Rishengchang Piaohao | The earliest bank in China 3️⃣ Pingyao County Government Office | 🌟 One of the four great ancient county government offices in China, and also the largest in the country 4️⃣ Xietongqing Money Exchange | Take a look at the underground vaults of the past 💰 5️⃣ Tongxinggong Armed Escort Agency 6️⃣ Confucian Temple | The oldest existing Confucian temple at all levels 7️⃣ Qiao Family Courtyard | 🌟 A great place for niche photography, the director's office is the father-in-law of Qiao Zhiyong of Qiao Family Courtyard, and from the viewing platform, you can overlook the entire Pingyao Ancient City 8️⃣ Once Upon a Time in Pingyao | 🌟 A work by director Wang Chaoge, this is a must-see! Not watching is basically a wasted trip! The first show: 14:00~15:30 The second show: 19:00~20:30 9️⃣ 3D Light Show | Performed at 8 pm on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at the Yingxun Gate 🏮 About Food: 1️⃣ Must-try Shanxi cuisine: Tian Yuan Kui & Hong Wu Ji Both are super 🔥 popular restaurants in the ancient city, located directly opposite each other, with an average cost of less than 100 per person. I personally prefer Tian Yuan Kui, which offers more choices of dishes and the service adds points, with seats by the window available. 👏 Signature dishes include: Long Dragon Eggplant, Beef Kaolao, Pingyao Beef, Yellow Rice Cake, Fried Bowl Bald, Oil Tea... 2️⃣ Mr. Liang's Yogurt 🥛 The signature is sea buckthorn yogurt (nice texture, not available outside) Old Vinegar Yogurt (looks like dark cuisine, didn't dare to try) 🏮 About Accommodation This time we stayed at the Jin Merchant Courtyard inside the scenic area Mainly for convenience within the scenic area It's a century-old cultural heritage house, with a sense of historical and cultural accumulation For those not used to sleeping on a kang, we stayed in a normal bed 🏮 About Transportation 🚗 Self-driving: Park at the parking lot next to the small south gate of the ancient city, walk into the scenic area, and do not drive into the ancient city 🚄 High-speed train: Pingyao Ancient City Station, a taxi costs about 20 yuan to get there; most inns within the scenic area can also arrange pick-up 🚂 Train: Pingyao Station, enter from the west gate, about a 10min walk to reach 🏮 About Specialties 1️⃣ Guanyun Pingyao Beef 2️⃣ Yonglonghao's lacquerware crafts 3️⃣ Vinegar shops with various flavors of Shanxi old vinegar, vinegar cakes 4️⃣ Cultural and creative shop's small refrigerator magnets

"To see Shanxi in one city, a street with five thousand years," take a trip to the Pingyao Ancient City, which is the foremost among the four great ancient cities of our country. With a history of more than 2800 years, it is one of the largest and best-preserved ancient cities in China, and it fully reflects the crystallization of the wisdom of the ancients in our country.

Pingyao Ancient City is a square-shaped city surrounded by ancient walls, with a moat outside and four main streets, among which the South Street is the most bustling With the pass, you can directly scan QR codes at each attraction using your mobile phone, and you can save the purchased electronic voucher in your photo album. Identity card scanning may not work, personally tested. Many attractions are concentrated on South Street, so plan your route to check in at some must-visit spots (Ancient City Wall~Wang's Grand Courtyard~City God Temple~County Government Office~Xietongqing~Rishengchang, the pioneer of banks~China's Escort Agency).

🧡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.

The ancient city of Pingyao in Shanxi was founded during the Western Zhou period and was rebuilt and expanded in the third year of the Hongwu era of the Ming Dynasty (1370), making it the most well-preserved ancient county town in China today. The entire city wall resembles a turtle crawling southward, hence it is known as the 'Turtle City'🐢. It is the second batch of National Famous Historical and Cultural Cities, recognized by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage🏅 and included in the 'World Heritage List'. Pingyao Ancient City is an outstanding example of the development of Chinese Han nationality cities during the Ming and Qing dynasties. It retains all its characteristics and also holds a pivotal position in the development of Chinese history. The streets and shops that are seen in Pingyao Ancient City today reflect the historical original appearance, fully embodying the urban planning concepts and layout requirements of the Ming and Qing periods, demonstrating the evolution of Chinese architectural styles and urban planning over seven centuries, and is even called a living sample for studying ancient Chinese cities. This is also the earliest and most complete ancient city I have ever seen. When you are there, the completeness of the architecture and the long history may be beyond your imagination.

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