Who understands! Walking in Pingyao Ancient City until your feet are sore and still not wanting to leave

The ancient road paved with blue bricks hides 2,800 years of stories, and the Jin merchant culture emerges from the cracks in the city walls. Keep this super comprehensive guide to immerse yourself in Pingyao! 🏯 Must-see in the Ancient City: Full of 2,800 years of history As one of the four best-preserved ancient cities in China, the more than 6,000-meter-long city wall encloses the prosperity of Ming and Qing dynasty Jin merchants. The Four Main Streets, Eight Small Streets, and Seventy-two Youyan Alleys are arranged like a chessboard, and every step feels like time travel. 🎫 Tickets: General pass 125 RMB/person (valid for 3 days, includes 20+ attractions), student ticket 65 RMB/person, excellent value for money! 🚶 Recommended routes: Explore the core in 1-2 days Classic one-day tour (very clear following the timeline) South Gate City Wall → Confucian Temple → Pingyao Ancient County Government Office → City Tower → China Security Company Museum → Rishengchang Exchange Shop, you can touch history from the Western Zhou to modern times! Two-day extended tour Day one follows the classic route, day two visits Shuanglin Temple (ticket 28 RMB) or Zhenguo Temple (ticket 20 RMB) outside the ancient city to experience a different religious cultural atmosphere. Must-experience bonus The Pingyao County Government Office has a daily magistrate court performance, very immersive! The "See You Again in Pingyao" drama must be watched! The immersive storyline is very touching (closed on Mondays, don’t miss it). 🍜 Food check-in: Not eating here is like not coming at all "Ren Zai Bei Fang Restaurant" Located at No. 98 South Street in the ancient city, you can easily find it while strolling the main street. The waiters are very attentive and patiently recommend dishes, making the experience excellent! Must order: Pingyao beef, beef copper hotpot (braised beef cooked in the hotpot is incredibly fragrant), vinegar eggs, and Youmian Kaolao (oat noodles), every dish is a safe bet. "Niangjia Vinegar Shop" Right next to the restaurant (No. 104 South Street), a must-visit for vinegar lovers! You can taste for free before buying, so no worries if you have trouble choosing. Recommended: Guifei Vinegar (with rose, goji berries, and red dates, very special aroma), Red Ear Pendant Vinegar, Coix Seed Vinegar, Polygonatum Vinegar, all very distinctive vinegars. Their aged vinegar "does not evaporate in summer, does not freeze in winter," perfectly restoring the Shanxi old vinegar’s "fragrant, sour, mellow, and lasting" taste. 💡 Practical Tips: Avoid pitfalls and save worry 1. Transportation: Pingyao has both a high-speed rail station and a train station. From the high-speed rail station, take bus 108 to near the ancient city, or a taxi costs about 20 RMB, very convenient. 2. Dress: Be sure to wear flat shoes! You’ll walk at least 10,000 steps in a day, comfort is key. 3. Night view: At 8 PM, there is a 3D light show outside the South Gate (canceled on rainy or snowy days). The lights shining on the city wall are spectacular, don’t miss it! Wandering the Ming and Qing ancient streets of Pingyao, eating hot Shanxi noodles, smelling the vinegar scent filling the streets, you really won’t want to leave! When you go, which place do you want to check in first?