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Pingyao Ancient City: A thousand years of history at a glance, hiding the unknown secrets of China

Pingyao Ancient City Super Guide ✨ A journey through the thousand-year-old Jinyun splendor 🎈Preparation before travel: - ID: Mainland China ID card, student ID card (with discount) - Clothing: Bring appropriate clothing according to the season. A jacket is needed in spring and autumn as it is cool in the morning and evening, sunscreen is needed in summer, and thick cotton clothes are needed in winter. - Items: comfortable shoes👟, power bank, sunscreen, rain gear 🚗Transportation Guide: - Plane: Fly to Taiyuan Wusu International Airport, then take the airport bus or taxi to Taiyuan South Railway Station, transfer to the high-speed rail to Pingyao Ancient City Station, about 1.5 - 2 hours. - Train: Pingyao Railway Station is close to the ancient city. Pingyao Ancient City Station is a high-speed railway station. There are buses and taxis to the ancient city. - Car: There are long-distance buses from surrounding cities directly to Pingyao. After arriving at Pingyao Bus Station, take a taxi or bus to the ancient city. 🏠Accommodation recommendation: - Inns in the ancient city: Tianyuankui Inn and Zhengjia Inn are recommended for experiencing Ming and Qing Dynasty architecture and convenient for visiting scenic spots. - Characteristic B&Bs: such as Qiao Family Manor, which is quaint and has good service. 🌟Must-visit attractions: - Ancient City Wall: Ticket price is 30 yuan, you can overlook the panoramic view of the ancient city, and take beautiful photos at sunrise and sunset🌅 - Rishengchang Piaohao: China's first Piaohao, understand the glory of Shanxi merchants💰 - Pingyao County Yamen: the ancient county yamen, watch the court performance. - Shuanglin Temple: A treasure house of colored sculpture art, admission price NT$35, "Oriental Colored Sculpture Art Museum". - "See Pingyao Again" performance: an immersive performance with ticket prices starting from 238 yuan, allowing you to experience the spirit of Shanxi merchants. 🍱Food tips: - Pingyao beef: The meat is tender, fragrant and not greasy. - Pingyao bowl tray: can be eaten cold or fried, with a smooth taste. - Oat noodle kuoluoluo: eaten with marinade, a special noodle dish. - Recommended restaurants: Hongwuji Restaurant, Dongji Chaowantuo. 🕙 Tour route planning: - Day 1: South Gate of the Ancient City → City Wall → Rishengchang Bank → Xietongqing Bank → Ming and Qing Street (eat delicious food) - Day 2: Pingyao County Government → City God Temple → Confucian Temple → Shuanglin Temple - Day 3: Get up early to watch the sunrise over the ancient city → Ma Family Courtyard → "See Pingyao Again" performance 🎁Shopping recommendations: - Pingyao lacquerware: exquisite craftsmanship, you can buy jewelry boxes, etc. - Pingyao Beef: Vacuum packed and available to take away. Tips: - Buy the Ancient City Pass for 125 yuan, which includes more than 20 attractions and is valid for three days. - Avoid holidays, as there are fewer people and the experience is better.
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Posted: Mar 24, 2025
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