Pingyao South Street was founded in Xianfeng six years (1856), closed in the Republic of China two years (1913), lasted 58 years. Also known as Ming and Qing Street, since ancient times, Pingyao County is the most prosperous commercial center, the streets on both sides of the shops are Ming and Qing style buildings. In June 2009, the South Street of the ancient city of Pingyao, the world cultural heritage, was selected the first batch of "China's famous historical and cultural streets". Pingyao South Street is the central axis of the symmetrical pattern of Pingyao Ancient City. It is the connection between East and West Streets in the north and the East Gate in the south to the Great East Gate. It is the most prosperous commercial center of Pingyao Ancient City in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, and it is also one of the essence of Pingyao Ancient City's historical and cultural heritage. Now, the whole street of South Street retains a complete traditional pattern and unique historical style. There are a lot of more than 100 years on both sides of the street. With a unique Ming and Qing style of "front store and back bed" traditional and ancient residential buildings, South Street controlled more than 50% of the country's financial institutions during the Qing Dynasty, known as China's "waltz street". Pingyao South Street has had important influences in politics, economy and culture in history, and important historical events have occurred. It has representative traditional industries that can focus on reflecting the style and characteristics of localities and ethnic groups; cultural elements. It has distinctive historical and cultural characteristics and rich intangible cultural heritage. Cultural relics and historical buildings are richly preserved, retaining a more complete traditional pattern and unique historical style, with a certain scale. South Street is the north and south street facing the south gate (Yingyumen), it is not only parallel to the east wall and the west sand lane street, but also equal distance. The ancient "long-seeking point" of the "golden outside" is on this street, "golden piece of building" across the street; South Street is the backbone of the city. It contains the rich cultural essence of the ancient city. South Street South from Xingguo Temple (commonly known as the small temple, located in the inner side of the south gate of the city, not present) in front of the door, north to the East and West Streets, the length of the 690 meters (from the south wall is 738 meters). On both sides of the high house, there are 78 ancient shops, a crowd of merchants, and the recruiting is like a forest. From Wushikou to the north is the traditional concept of South Street, the total length is 422 meters. In the middle of the Qing Dynasty, the commercial boom, the ticket number rose, in this prime location of Wuhua Dabao and outstanding people, such as Tongyiqing, Kui Chengyu, Chongfenghou, Xie Shunlong, Yonglong, Changtaiyong, Xinglongxin, and the later Yijuheng, Ruifengxiang and other famous old stores, They are strong hands in business wars, and they are famous for their extraordinary performances, and the odes of Jin merchants are passed down from generation to generation.