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Pingyao Ancient Town

Pingyao Ancient Town is a preserved town about 3-hours outside of Xi’an by high-speed rail🚉 It might not be a tourist hot spot, but it’s a pretty cool place nonetheless! Pingyao is known for its well preserved traditional architecture from the Ming and Qing dynasties. You might be wondering what it is exactly people do in Pingyao 🤔 For starters you can go shopping on Ming-Qing street! You can also check out the First Bank of China (yes the very first one). Cheap massages are always a good option for travelers with weary bones. And of course, you can just wander through the city’s many winding alleyways. However you choose to spend your time in Pingyao, you’re in for a treat! #summervacation #urbanexplorer

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