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based on 1372 reviewsOpen Opens at 08:00-19:00(Tickets available until 18:15; admission ends at 18:30)
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No. 58 Zhaobi South Street, Pingyao County, Jinzhong CityMap
Phone0354-5690000, 0354-5690075
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The architectural style is very local, and there are only five or six that can really be visited. There are a lot of people, and the messy scenic spots where the ticket is checked are very commercial. It is not a photo of the service road, or a sightseeing car to grab customers.
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The Pingyao Ancient City is one of the most well-preserved ancient cities in China and a world cultural heritage site. It used to be China's financial center in the late Qing Dynasty. Now, the streets, shops, and houses in the ancient city still maintain its traditional layout and style. When you enter this once prosperous ancient city, you will be readily brought back to the period when Shanxi's merchant culture was at its peak. With regards to food, the beef of Pingyao is also well-renowned. Towards the end of the Qing Dynasty when Empress Dowager Cixi passed by the ancient city, she loved eatng Pingyao beef.
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Pingyao Ancient CityPingyao 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.vivienne.evelyn.blackwood
Visit the snowy ancient city of Pingyao and become a Jin merchant's young lady for once🧡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.C@l3b K.ng
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Shanxi Pingyao ancient city🏰Shanxi Pingyao Ancient City is a timeless marvel nestled in the heart of China. 🇨🇳 With a history dating back more than 2800 years to the Zhou Xuan Wang period, this ancient city stands as a testament to China's rich cultural heritage and architectural legacy. 🏰 Enclosed within its well-preserved walls, Pingyao Ancient City offers visitors a captivating journey through time. Stepping onto its cobblestone streets feels like entering a living museum, where ancient traditions blend seamlessly with modern life. 🕰️ The city's imposing walls, adorned with watchtowers and gatehouses, evoke a sense of grandeur and strength, showcasing the architectural prowess of its builders. Climbing these walls provides a panoramic view of the cityscape, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the timeless beauty of Pingyao. 🌆 Within the city's confines, narrow alleyways wind their way past traditional courtyard homes, ancient temples, and bustling market squares. Each corner holds a story, each building whispers tales of bygone eras, offering a glimpse into the daily lives of generations past. 🏘️ Pingyao Ancient City is not merely a relic of the past; it is a vibrant community where history and modernity converge. While preserving its cultural heritage, the city has also embraced tourism, welcoming visitors from around the world to explore its treasures and experience its charm. 🌟 For those seeking to immerse themselves in China's rich history and culture, a visit to Shanxi Pingyao Ancient City is an unforgettable journey through the annals of time. #PingyaoAncientCity #ChinaHeritage #HistoricalWonders #CulturalJourneyKing Raph1
No more boredom during the Spring Festival! Let's explore new ways to travel!💢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?Prof. Jordon Satterfield IV
Pingyao Ancient City Nanny-level Guide🌟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.NIKOLAS WALKER1
Pingyao Ancient City is a city that levels the past and reaches into a dream✅Must Experience: Pingyao Ancient City does not charge an entrance fee, but there is a charge for the small attractions within the city, which can all be visited with one through ticket. Recommended attractions include the Ancient City Wall, County Government Office, Rishengchang, Confucian Temple, City God Temple, and the China Escort Agency. 🚉Transportation Tips: Cars are not allowed inside the ancient city, and electric carts are the main mode of transportation. 🏨Hotel Recommendation: Xingshengjiu Inn is recommended, priced at less than two hundred, you can stay in a century-old house, including breakfast and free shuttle service. The inn offers picturesque views at every turn, and the rooms are designed with an antique charm, making for a warm and comfortable stay. 🍽Dining Recommendations: There are also many delicacies in Pingyao Ancient City, such as Pingyao beef, Pingyao bowl truss, Pingyao tofu brain, etc. 🌟Highlights: In Pingyao Ancient City, time seems to flow backward, and the years settle here. Each stone slab tells an ancient story; each ancient building carries the weight of history. Stepping into this ancient city is like entering a yellowed scroll. The towering city walls surround the sleeping past. The ancient streets wind and twist, like the veins of time. The ancient streets of Pingyao Ancient City are filled with a strong sense of life. The shops along the street, with a dazzling array of handicrafts, make one feel as if they have traveled back to the prosperous ancient times. As night falls, the ancient city is brilliantly lit. The light of the lanterns, warm and peaceful, adds a touch of mystery to this ancient city. In Pingyao Ancient City, you can feel the sediment of time, the charm of history. Every plant, every brick and tile here exudes a unique charm. It is not just a city, but an epic, an ancient melody, waiting for you to listen, to perceive.ADRIANA STONE
The Jin Merchant themed photo shoot left me with unforgettable memories!✅ 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'.SCARLETT CHRISTENSEN
【Strolling through Pingyao Ancient City at Night, Lights and Shadows Transport You Back a Thousand Years】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 FlavorPHOENIX WASHINGTON
If you're advised to travel to Shanxi, you must visit the ancient city of PingyaoTaking advantage of the break, I went on a tour of ancient Shanxi architecture🌿 This is a special feature on Pingyao, where I'll tell you about the sightseeing and dining route, as well as tips for purchasing tickets and watching the show 'Once Again Pingyao'🌵 【Tickets🎫】 ① Available for purchase on all major platforms, 125 yuan per person ② Free admission for those aged 60 and above, just swipe your ID card for free entry‼️ Let me tell you a secret, if you're just a few months shy of 60, you can also get in for free, I've tested it myself🤫 ③ Ancient city attractions opening hours: 8:00-18:00, friends take note of the time! 【Tour Route】 West Gate→Majia Courtyard→the entire South Street (including Rishengchang, City Tower, Xietongqing, Escort Agency...)→City God Temple→Confucian Temple→County Government Office to watch the 15:30 court session performance→Dinner on South Street→19:30 'Once Again Pingyao' theater 【Must-Visit Attractions🌸】 ①Majia Courtyard | A niche spot for photography📸 Climb up to the viewing platform to overlook the entire Pingyao ②Rishengchang Piaohao | The ancestor of the Bank of China, with a gold vault, silver vault, and even a secret passage🙈 ③Pingyao County Government Office | With a history of 600 years, it's the largest existing one in the country👍🏻 ④Tongxinggong Escort Agency | Founded by the nationally renowned master Wang Zhengqing in 1855, 'Once Again Pingyao' also tells the story of escorting valuables💖 ⑤Confucian Temple | A school for worshipping Confucius throughout the dynasties🏫, suitable for taking children to experience, it's the only Confucian temple from the Song Dynasty in the country❗ ⑥City Tower | You'll see it as you walk along👀 【County Government Office Court Session Times】 Weekday performance times: 9:30, 11:00, 15:30 An additional session on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays: 16:50 ❗For those who enter in the morning, you can first visit the City God Temple and Confucian Temple, then head back to the County Government Office, just in time for the 15:30 session. After watching the performance, head to South Street for dinner, and then catch the 7:30 show of 'Once Again Pingyao' 【Once Again Pingyao】(Highly recommended🧡) ①Tickets 238 yuan per person, a must-see❗ ②Performance times: 14:00-15:30, 19:00-20:30 ③It's an immersive theater experience, where you're not just a tourist, but also an extra😍 There's a lot of NPC interaction, and the actors are fantastic ④Important‼️ Important‼️ Important‼️ There will be 2 waves of entry at the start, make sure to enter in the second wave❗ Because those in the second wave get to choose seats first There's no need to crowd into the theater, you can see clearly from any position, and if you want to get closer to the performance, you can move towards the front of the stage 【Delicacies🍜】 ①I ate at the 'People in the North' restaurant, the taste was very good, and there was a group discount, with free tea oil🍵 ②'People in the North' and 'Mother's Vinegar Workshop' are the same establishment, and you can get discounts at both ③🍝 Bowl holders, Pingyao beef, sweet and sour meatballs, long dragon eggplant, yellow rice cake, beef kaolao, fragrant vinegar eggs, various vinegar braised pots, tea oil...CADE GARNER
The aftereffects of traveling to Pingyao are tremendous, listen to my genuine feelings!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!GlobeTrekkingAdventures_5
Pingyao Ancient City, a treasure that carries a history spanning over a thousand yearsIt 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🤝!BenjaminMacIntyre441
Pingyao Ancient City 2 Days 1 Night | Detailed GuideRecently, 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 magnetsLumin@t1_Zephyr
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The architectural style is very local, and there are only five or six that can really be visited. There are a lot of people, and the messy scenic spots where the ticket is checked are very commercial. It is not a photo of the service road, or a sightseeing car to grab customers.
Pingyao Ancient City, commercialization is still too serious, the food personally does not feel delicious, the bar music sound is too noisy at night, the pet is more friendly, the attractions have packages, the whole can also be
After two days, I saw the basic important attractions. The footpower is not very good. If people who exercise often, they are estimated to see more. The overall price is quite worth the fare. The pass is valid for three days, but few people should be able to stay for three days. If you stay for a day, you have to make a choice, and you must get up early in the morning to start the visit. If you stay for two days, then look at 80% of the difference. I have seen several ticket numbers, two bureaus, newspaper museums, county halls, Chenghuang Temple and Confucian Temple. Unfortunately, I didn’t go to the city wall and Ma’s compound.
Very worth looking forward to the famous historical and cultural city! Discover Jinshang culture from it! Be sure to find a tour guide to explain, otherwise it is a horse to watch the flowers! At a glance, you must see the shocking "See Pingyao again"!
The ancient city is very large. After a day of shopping, the pass 125 saw many cultural attractions. The price of snacks is not expensive. The two people in the ancient city restaurant are full of food within 100. The homestay in the ancient city is also very distinctive. The service is very good. The car has to be parked outside the city. The parking fee is 10 yuan, the price is moderate, and the travel experience is very good.
After looking at the code and letting go to the city, you can swipe your card to enter at the entrance of each specific attraction. It is convenient to use, but each point can only be used once. For example, after going up at the South City Gate, you can’t go up to the North City Gate. The central area is near the city building. That is, the south section of South Street and the center near the city building, the commercial atmosphere in the whole area is very strong, Chinese KFC... Jin-style travel photography is everywhere, maintenance and construction are also more common, a day of good physical strength can be strolled down, if you don’t need to go shopping for all the elderly, it’s enough to go shopping for a day, right, The car in the area can be chartered for 100 yuan. If it is inconvenient to walk with the elderly, you can consider chartering a car.
The content of the attractions in the package is similar. Just look at a few typical ones. It is recommended to recommend Majia Courtyard, Rishengchang, Luju, Xieqiqing, County Lu, Confucian Temple, Chenghuang Temple, and the ancient city wall. At 9 pm, the light show outside the Yinglu Gate is very shocking and worth seeing. The dining in the ancient city is expensive and the standard is average. Shuanglin Temple and Zhenguo Temple are highly recommended
I also grew up in the ancient city. I went to Pingyao, Shanxi. It was a different customs. Although the ancient city was close to the age, the style and humanities were different. It was also very interesting. Shanxi people were very enthusiastic and hardworking. I bought old vinegar. It is brewed in the vinegar workshop of the Zhenger Bajing ancestral. The building is also very distinctive! Stayed for one night at the gate of Jinshang's Mansion, and experienced the life of Jinshang's young grandmother through time and space.