Overview of attractions and tickets
The ancient city of Pingyao is neither big nor small, but in general, it is endless and never tired of shopping. There are many interesting things waiting for you to discover. The various scenic spots in the ancient city are basically next to each other, and no tickets are required to enter the ancient city.
Pingyao ancient city ticket attractions include: City Wall, Confucian Temple, Town God's Temple, County Government, Rishengchang, Baichuantong, Xiexiqing Bank, Qingxu Temple, Ancient Residential Houses, Tongxing Public Escort Bureau, North China First Escort Bureau, Weitaihou Museum, Huiwulin Museum, China Chamber of Commerce Museum, Tianjixiang Museum, Weishengchang Museum, Former Residence of Lei Lutai, China Escort Bureau, China Rare Newspaper Office, Erlang Temple, Ma Family Courtyard, Wentao Sword Workshop, etc. Tickets are 125 yuan, half price is 65 yuan, valid within 3 days.
The main scenic spots outside the ancient city of Pingyao are Shuanglin Temple and Zhenguo Temple.
Shuanglin Temple is located near the high-speed rail station, which is relatively convenient. Zhenguo Temple is located far away from the urban area. Inconvenient to go.
Shuanglin Temple sells tickets separately, 35 yuan/person, half-price tickets 15 yuan/piece
Zhenguo Temple also sells tickets separately, 25 yuan per person, and half-price tickets are 10 yuan per person.
The opening hours of Pingyao ancient city attractions are summer: 8:00-18:30 winter: 8:00-17:00
The opening hours of Shuanglin Temple and Zhenguo Temple are summer: 8:30-18:00 and winter: 8:30-17:00
20 places, 20 things
Here is a summary of twenty meaningful things to do in the ancient city of Pingyao. Everything is my own experience. Share it with everyone as a land travel strategy, hoping to give you some reference.
Make your wish in the temple——Town God Temple
Visit the ancient prison - the county government
Read messages from all over the world——Yunlu Old Street
Climb to a high place and overlook the ancient city——Yingxun Gate
Touch the cats that can be seen everywhere in the streets of the ancient city - West Street
dog intrusion
Wake up early and visit the morning market in the ancient city, and experience the most primitive ancient city—the North Gate parking lot
Riding on the small car of the ancient city to tour the ancient city - Tingfenglou
Pick a sunny morning and stroll around the alleys—the ancient city
Looking at the ancient city wall in the twilight - North Gate
Standing on a high place, watching the smoke in the city - the ancient city wall
Eat an authentic Pingyao meal——Hongwuji Restaurant
Sleep on the kang in the home of a fellow countryman - Desheng Building
Take a look at the Shanxi Merchants Courtyard—Xiangchangtai Inn
Bargain with antique merchants on Ming and Qing Streets——Gushilou (Jinjinglou)
Learn to speak two sentences of Pingyao dialect and foreign dialect——East and South Streets
Take a stroll in the snack street - Jifu Lane
Buy some Shanxi mature vinegar——Niangjia Wine Vinegar Workshop
Watch folk performances, be a county magistrate——Pingyao County Government
See Pingyao again——See Pingyao Theater again
Consumption
stay
(1) Deshenglou Inn 126 yuan
The ancient style characteristic homestay, the inn is located on Mingqing Street, which is the most concentrated scenic spot in the ancient city and one of the most prosperous places in the ancient city. It is very convenient to go out. There are three courtyards in total, the outermost one is a restaurant, and the second one is the dining room and kitchen. The innermost is the inn. It is very convenient to eat, stay and go to scenic spots here. Moreover, there are very few convenience stores on South Street, and the only nearby convenience store is 10 meters away from the inn. It's really convenient.
(2) Xiangchangtai Inn 135 yuan
It is also located on West Street, one of the most prosperous places in the ancient city. Shanxi Merchants Courtyard, the courtyard of this inn is beautiful, and the decoration style is more calm, just like the kind of house where the old masters lived in ancient times. Mom and Dad like this room very much. Moreover, there are more types of shops on West Street than on South Street, and it is very close to Ximen. It is more convenient to go to Encounter Pingyao Theater.
eat
(1) Hong Wu Kee Hotel
I ate two meals here, and I have eaten the characteristics of Pingyao. The specialty of Shanxi is basically pasta. Be sure to calculate the amount of staple food and side dishes in advance. The prices of restaurants in the ancient city are generally a bit more expensive. It’s a pity that you can’t eat them.
(2) Jifu Lane
There is a super long snack street at the end of Lixi Street in the ancient city, and the snacks inside are very cheap. It is very beautiful at night, and it is a holy place for foodies to check in.
(3) Yunlu Old Street
Speaking of it, it is a bar street. It is relatively quiet during the day, but it is lively at night. Located near the Confucian Temple, there are many signs of literature and art.
Shopping
The specialty products are mainly the most famous Pingyao beef and Shanxi aged vinegar. Beef is generally more expensive, but vinegar is cheaper. The old mature vinegar and red date vinegar bought in my mother's vinegar shop, I prefer the taste of red dates. Not only aged vinegar, but also apple cider vinegar, honey vinegar, etc. The deepest impression this store gave me is that it is really fragrant! Every corner of the air is filled with the smell of wine and vinegar. To be honest, I was attracted by the smell.
best trip of my life
The best trip in life is when you find a long-lost feeling in a strange place. The ancient city of Pingyao is such a place, unlike other scenic spots, it is just a scenic spot, it is a living city, just like the ancient city of Lijiang, it was never born for traveling. You can walk slowly and appreciate slowly. If you don't leave enough time, you may not appreciate the charm of the small town. He is such a slow-paced, living place. The important thing in life is not the destination, but the scenery along the way. The result is not important, but the process is important.
To stay young, you have to pack your bags. Whether it is love or youth, they are all on the road of travel. If you don't travel, you will grow old. Don't forget what you promised yourself to do, and don't forget where you promised yourself to go, no matter how difficult or how far away.