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Autumn Colors in Pingyao: Picking Up a Fallen Leaf in the Old City’s Past

Autumn Colors in Pingyao: Picking Up a Fallen Leaf in the Old City’s Past When the northern wind sweeps across the Loess Plateau, Pingyao Ancient City quietly dons its autumn attire. A layer of soft golden sunlight falls on the black tiles, a few pale yellow grasses sprout from the seams of the blue bricks, and even the vinegar scent drifting in the air carries a hint of crisp autumn. No need to rush to the attractions; just stroll slowly along Ming and Qing Street. The bluestone slabs underfoot are polished shiny by time, stepping on them feels like walking through centuries. Red lanterns hang on both sides of the street, swaying in the breeze, their light and shadow flickering on the mottled courtyard walls. Along with the gradually reddening climbing vines on the walls, it looks like a flowing ink painting. Around the corner, you might come across an old vinegar workshop, with rows of black pottery vinegar jars neatly lined up. Lifting the wooden lids reveals a rich sour aroma that’s hard to resist—buy a bottle and let the taste of autumn follow you. In the afternoon, you can sit by the city wall. The ancient wall is covered with autumn vines, fallen leaves quietly resting in the brick crevices, and the distant corner tower stands especially clear in the autumn sun. Occasionally, a vendor carrying a shoulder pole passes by, shouting to sell Pingyao beef. The aroma mixed with the autumn breeze awakens your appetite. If you happen to be there at dusk, the setting sun dyes the city wall a warm orange, birds fly over the gray tiles, and smoke from every household slowly rises—the whole ancient city is immersed in tenderness. When tired, step into an old courtyard inn. The old locust tree in the yard has shed its leaves all over the ground. Sitting by the stone table, brew a pot of local chrysanthemum tea, watch the sunlight filtering through the leaves, and listen to the Jin opera singing from the neighboring courtyard. For a moment, it feels like stepping back into the old times. Autumn in Pingyao has none of the summer’s noise nor the winter’s chill, only just the right amount of tranquility and warmth. Come here, and let the ancient city’s autumn dye your heart a warm color.
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Posted: Oct 2, 2025
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