Absolutely do not come to Pingyao for the performance, the after-effects are too strong

You will see the Pingyao Theater itself is a work of art that makes you feel this is a carefully brewed art exhibition. Here, you will see another Pingyao, one that has traveled through a thousand years yet remains vividly alive, a Pingyao that is right before your eyes yet untouchable. ❤Recommended Reason: The play 'Once Again Pingyao' is super shocking. It tells a story about the inheritance of bloodlines and the endless cycle of life: at the end of the Qing Dynasty, Zhao Yishuo, the owner of a draft bank in the ancient city of Pingyao, spent all his family wealth to bring back the bloodline of the branch manager Wang from Tsarist Russia. 232 bodyguards from the Tongxing Security Escort went with him. Seven years later, Zhao, the owner, along with the 232 bodyguards, all died on the way, while the Wang family's bloodline continued. 🚉Transportation Strategy: 🚙Self-driving: You can park at the Once Again Pingyao Theater parking lot, which is very convenient. 🚌Bus: Take the Pingyao No. 1 bus to the Once Again Pingyao stop 🎫Ticket Price: 238 yuan per person, enter with your ID card 🕙Performance Time: 1.5 hours 🌟Main Plot: 1⃣Zhao's soul returns to the mansion: In the same scene, Zhao's soul returns to the mansion, where characters from ancient and modern times converse, setting the story's background. 2⃣Zhao Yishuo chooses a wife: Entering the Zhao family mansion, there's a steward receiving gifts, the young lady bathing, receiving guests, etc. You walk and watch, and finally, at the stage inside the mansion, you witness the selection of a wife. Standing at the front allows you to capture the most beautiful bride. 3️⃣Welcoming the bodyguards through the bustling market: 'Ming and Qing Ancient Street' leads you into an antique street with shops for an immersive experience. Wander aimlessly through the two streets of shops. After a while, staff will gather everyone on the main road to welcome the bodyguards, complete with a drum team. 4⃣Bodyguards bathing: Upon entering, there are seven or eight tubs, each with a bodyguard and a woman. Just find a tub to stand next to, preferably one in the middle for a central actor's experience, but be careful not to get splashed by the actors. 5️⃣Ancestral recognition and face dance: Finally, the descendants of the Wang family return to their hometown to recognize their ancestors, with a series of face dances that tell the story of the connection between the noodles and the land of Shanxi. 📝Tips: ✔️There's no need to rush an hour before, just walk and watch, the scenes keep changing, just follow the crowd. But as it gets close to an hour, try to move forward to secure a good position for the last half-hour of the performance. During the ancient Pingyao street market, both sides of the alleys and lanes were lined with shops, and there were various street vendors that you could interact with. ✔️During the bodyguards' bathing scene, don't stand too close to the tubs, as you might get splashed when the bodyguards jump in.