| Pingyao Old City is like a huge historical museum. Every street or building here has numerous stories to tell about the past one-thousand years. the city is surrounded by the turtle-like Ancient City Wall, That was Built with rammed earth inside and brick and stone outside, the ancient city walls measure 10 meters high and 6162 meters long with 3-5 meters wide tops. |
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In the center of the Old City, the nearly 200 years old of the Rishengchang Draft Bank, it is the first 'bank' in the Chinese history and is known as the 'Father of the Bank in China'. that tells of the prosperity of the Jin Businessmen in Chinese history. However, after we have watched its historic site with our own eyes, we can not help admiring its architectural style. it is one of the most important tourist resources which will never be created again. |
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Along Ancient Ming-Qing Street, the old buildings in antique architecture styles may bring you back to the old China of that time. The well-preserved County Government Office on Zhengfu Street (also Yamen Street) shows a complete picture of the solemn law court and prison of the Qing Dynasty while in Chenghuangmiao Street, the Temple of the City God and the Confucius Temple reveal a glimpse of local folk life.
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Outside the Old City, there are two temples worth to visiting. One is Shuanglin Monastery which is about 6 kilometers southwest of Pingyao Old City. It is famous for the over 2000 vivid painted sculptures created during the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. The other is Zhenguo Temple. It is 12 kilometers northeast of Pingyao. With a history of over one thousand years, this temple is famous for its wood-structured main hall. It is one of the three oldest wood buildings in China. |
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There are two famous residences in Shanxi Province are clustered around Pingyao. About 40 kilometers to the north of Pingyao lies the famous Qiao's Compound which boasts a unique layout and various delicate carvings. Another one is the Wang's Compound which is about 35 kilometers to the southeast of Pingyao. It is regarded as a Chinese architectural museum for its abundant artistic architectural elements such as the various elaborate sculptures. |
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