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The ancient city of Pingyao in Shanxi was listed as a world cultural heritage because it preserved the ancient city features of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. This is the most preserved county-level ancient city in the country and has become a well-known scenic spot for tourists to compete. The ancient county in the ancient city is also one of the most intact preserved ancient counties in the country. The county covers an area of 26,000 square meters and still retains the original appearance of the Qing Dynasty. After the founding of New China, there was a long time as the office of the county government. It was not until 1998 that some departments finally moved out. The history of Pingyao County can be traced back to the Northern Wei Dynasty, but the specific location and scale of the county magistrate at that time was unknown. Now the county was built in the sixth year of the Yuan Dynasty (1346) and has a history of more than 600 years. The Guanfeng Building was built during the Ming Dynasty. The administrative center of Pingyao in the Ming and Qing Dynasties is here. The structure of the county is regular, symmetrical, and has the majesty of the government. It is like a small palace. In ancient times, the central government had six parts of , household, ritual, military, punishment, and work, while at the county level, six houses were also set up, and in the east, there were , households, and houses. In the west, there are soldiers, prisons, and labor houses. From this ancient county, you can learn more about the official and official culture of the Ming and Qing Dynasties.
Posted: Dec 21, 2018
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