When visiting Shanxi's Jinzhong, you must not miss the ancient city of Pingyao, which adds much joy to my journey

Pingyao Ancient City is one of the four best-preserved ancient cities in China, and it is also one of the only two ancient cities in China that have successfully applied for World Cultural Heritage as a whole. Here is a travel guide for Pingyao Ancient City: • Transportation: Pingyao Station is the train station, which is close to the ancient city. Pingyao Ancient City Station is the high-speed rail station, and a 20-minute taxi ride will get you to the ancient city. • Tickets: Entry to the ancient city is free, but there is a charge for visiting attractions. A through ticket of 125 includes 22 attractions. • Accommodation: It is recommended to stay in an inn within the ancient city to better experience the characteristics of Pingyao. • Food: The snack street in Pingyao Ancient City offers a wide variety of snacks. It is recommended to try the hollow cake and dry-fried Kaolao. In addition, Pingyao beef is also a local specialty and can be purchased as a souvenir. • Attractions: • County Government Office: Located in the middle of the ancient city, it is the most complete and largest feudal county government office preserved in the country. • Rishengchang Piaohao: It is the first piaohao (draft bank) in China and is known as the 'ancestor of rural banks in China'. • Xietongqing Piaohao: Founded in the sixth year of the Xianfeng era of the Qing Dynasty (1856), it is one of the top ten piaohao in Pingyao. • Zhenguo Temple: The Wanfo Hall is one of the oldest existing wooden structures in China, reflecting the regulations and style of early Chinese hall architecture. • Shuanglin Temple: The Weituo statue in the Thousand Buddha Hall is acclaimed by experts as 'the crown of Weituo statues nationwide'.