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        This is the third time I have come to the ancient city of Pingyao. Although I have been here three times, this ancient city still makes me linger, perhaps because I am too greedy for the fireworks in the world here, and I wish to live this kind of quiet and leisurely life, so that I have come here just stay.

       The ancient city of Pingyao has a strong sense of history, like a book that records every bit of history, and is also full of the vicissitudes of life. This ancient city also has its own unique atmosphere. When you step into it, you can forget the hustle and bustle around you, and slowly settle in this ancient rhythm and return to peace.

       Climbing on the city wall and looking into the distance, the open-mindedness of the vision makes the heart begin to become empty. Stepping on the thick city bricks, a sense of steadfastness arises spontaneously.

      The city gate mottled by time, under the sunshine, stands quietly between reality and light and shadow, unreal and real, in a trance, bringing you into the long river of history, and you don't know what year it is.

        In the ancient city, the quaint houses and courtyards come into view, and the ticket offices and escort bureaus with a strong sense of history make people feel the glory of the economy at that time.

       Slowly shuttle through the streets and alleys of the ancient city of Pingyao, walking on the small roads paved with bluestone bricks, there are no shops on both sides of the road shouting, but you can still feel the prosperity of this ancient city in the past.

        What I love the most is the peaceful atmosphere of this ancient city. From time to time, I run past three or two children on vacation in the ancient city who are dancing happily, passing by the old man sitting in the shade of a tree by the roadside and smoking a dry pipe; The uncles playing chess in front of the small shop; the old grandma who brought out a bowl of old vinegar and hand-rolled noodles from the house, and the melodious and melodious erhu music reverberating in the city in the evening. They live their own lives, with satisfied smiles on their faces, and the richness of life in this ancient city needs to be realized slowly by themselves.

        One city (Pingyao Ancient City) and two temples (Shuanglin Temple and Zhenguo Temple). I have been to Pingyao three times, but I never went to see the Shuang Temple outside the city. This time I finally came to Shuanglin Temple.

       Shuanglin Temple is a national key cultural relics protection unit. The national AAAA-level tourist attraction is located in Qiaotou Village, six kilometers southwest of Pingyao County, Shanxi Province. It is one of the national key Buddhist temples in the Han area. Shuanglin Temple was originally called Zhongdu Temple, and its site was originally the old city of Zhongdu, so it got its name. The red walls of the temple are high, and the incense is strong. It is famous for its colored sculptures. The murals and statues in the temple are beautiful.

       After all, it was a late night, and there were only dots of shops left on the street. Under the moonlight, the ancient city of Pingyao added a lot of charm. Looking up, the roofs of the houses are still tired, which is rare now. There is a big red lantern hanging under the eaves of the door, and a plaque hanging in front of the door. This is Pingyao.

       

       Pingyao, which has not changed for a hundred years, seems to have returned to a hundred years ago at this moment, and for a while, I don't know which direction to go back. It happened that the vinegar shop was closed, and the old man was kind and showed me the direction. When he heard me complain about the stomachache caused by drinking too much cold water in hot weather, this old man who had never met repeatedly told me to be careful when I went out. Diet, no matter how hot and thirsty you are, you should also drink plenty of warm water to avoid getting angry and upset your stomach.

       The next day, I met my mother’s vinegar shop which was in operation. Speaking of vinegar, my taste feedback came back with only one word: sour! Anything five or ten years old is sour. I am very puzzled by the unique eating habits of Shanxi people. Can sour condiments increase the flavor of the food? The clerk still recommended me an improved vinegar product, a best-selling honey health vinegar, with a sweet and sour taste and a mild sour taste. There are also jujube vinegar and apple cider vinegar. In comparison, honey vinegar is more touching to my heart. I also tasted and bought Pingyao’s unique rose wine and yellow rice wine. The rose wine lives up to its name and has a light floral fragrance. The old man is the boss. We met once, which is old acquaintance. He gave me a discounted price and free shipping home.

       Back at the Deshenglou Inn, even though it was late at night, the young receptionist was still neatly dressed and led me into the room with a light smile. This is the unique cultivation of Shanxi merchants. The next morning, after finishing the breakfast provided by the inn, I waited for my companions in the courtyard and visited the courtyard carefully. Desheng Building - Desheng is famous. Under Shengde, wealth will prosper, which may be the reason for the extremely restrained temperament of the owner who runs the inn. This is a hall courtyard with three entrances and two courtyards. The east and west sides of the front yard are surrounded by corridors and arches. The attic of the living room is self-contained and linked together into a private room area for distinguished guests. Although the inn is located in a downtown area, there is no lack of quietness in the middle of the noise. Sitting in such a courtyard, listening to birdsong, watching fish swimming, and tasting a cup of tea, it is fresh and elegant, and has the effect of filtering out impurities in life. I seem to be in an instant Understand the significance of the trip to the ancient city.

 

        This ancient city is always so simple that it is moving. Here you can spend the midsummer time slowly, doing whatever you want and leisurely. It's too comfortable, too fascinating, and you won't lose yourself in the busy schedule. You may be cold when you are alone, but you can just feel at ease and be yourself.

       The scenery of the ancient city lies in seeing as well as in listening. After just a few days of travel, there was too much reluctance to leave. What impresses me the most about this ancient city is the silent night. The strings of red lanterns in the dark night are so red that they cannot be squared. The lights on the wall start to turn yellow all around. The old man who came out was kind and kind.

        Thinking about it, in life, the people and things we meet on the road are not coincidences and chance encounters, but fate and friendship destined in the dark, so I don’t want to forget this warmth until I leave, I just want to put it in Hidden deep in my heart.

       There are many stories in this small town, and among them are my stories. Although I am greedy for the fireworks in the world, I don’t want to fall into the world. I don’t have so many ordinary wishes, and I don’t want to have too many desires. Keep a piece of sincerity in the world, and in this complicated life, you can still be content.

        I am willing to face the emptiness of this world and waste this time, just to taste a cup of mellow wine, a sip of strong vinegar, and a taste of elegant tea in this ancient city of Pingyao, and be the most simple self.

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1. Big traffic:

There are three ways to get to Pingyao: high-speed rail, train, and car. The ancient city of Pingyao is located in the county seat. After arriving in Pingyao, it is easy to reach the ancient city, and you can even see the city wall after getting off the bus.

2. Small traffic:

The high-speed rail station can be reached by bus from Pingyao Ancient City, less than half an hour's drive;

The train station is about ten minutes away from the west gate of Pingyao Ancient City;

The bus station is near the north gate of the ancient city, and you can walk to the north gate for ten minutes to enter the ancient city.

In the ancient city, you can take a sightseeing bus, 10 yuan per person. The scenic spots you can reach include the south and north city walls, the Rishengchang bank, the county government, the Confucian Temple, and the Chenghuang Temple. The main bustling streets of the ancient city are pedestrian streets. Battery sightseeing cars are not allowed to enter. All the scenic spots concentrated on South Street need to be visited on foot, and you can use the mode of eating and shopping.

3. Tickets: Pingyao Ancient City adopts a pass system, 125 yuan per person. Special groups such as students and the elderly can enjoy half-price or free tickets with valid certificates.

4. Attractions: There are 22 scenic spots in the ancient city, valid for three days. There are also two temples outside the city: Shuanglin Temple and Zhenguo Temple. Tickets are sold separately, 25 yuan per person.

5. Accommodation: Deshenglou Inn, located at No. 84 South Street, near Shilou.

6. Food: Yuankui Restaurant, ranked first in a review, is located at No. 73 South Street, near the city building.

7. Shopping:

Shanxi vinegar:

The star shop Niangjia Vinegar Shop | Niangjia Winery, one is located on Chenghuangmiao Street, and the other is located at the intersection of South Street and West Street.

Pingyao Beef:

The largest specialty sales point in the ancient city, Du Quanyong, all kinds of beef, bulk called Pingyao stewed beef, beef jerky, beef cubes, Pingyao beef in various weights and specifications, Pingyao's unique camellia, bowls, long yam powder, You can buy seabuckthorn juice to bring back to relatives and friends, as well as Shanxi Qinzhou yellow millet, Liulin jujube, etc., as long as you can think of it, you can buy it in this store.

8. Taking pictures: The photographer of Wusheng Travel is a native of Pingyao. With the love for the ancient city of his hometown, what he takes is not photos, but feelings.

9. "See Pingyao Again": Near the west gate outside the city, see Pingyao Theater again. Tickets are 228 yuan per person, no preferential policies.

10. Surrounding tours: There are several interesting places around Pingyao, the transportation is very convenient, and chartered cars are not very expensive. Generally, inns will have relevant services, you can consult the owner of the inn you are staying in, and the price is quite reasonable.

Wang Family Courtyard

The Wang family returns without visiting the hospital! 35 kilometers away from the ancient city of Pingyao, it is the most well-preserved and largest folk Forbidden City in Shanxi Province. There are 35 courtyards and 342 houses in the complex. Tickets are 55 yuan.

Mianshan

Jiexiu Mianshan is about 50 kilometers away from the ancient city of Pingyao. It belongs to the natural scenic area and is 5A level. It takes less than an hour to drive from Pingyao, and the ticket is 150 yuan. There are 14 major scenic spots in Mianshan Scenic Area, which are well worth a visit.

Hukou Waterfall

A must-see tourist attraction in Shanxi, "If you don't see the water of the Yellow River coming up from the sky, it will never return to the sea." The majestic scene of the Yellow River is all in Hukou Waterfall.

conclusion

       Pingyao Ancient City is worth a visit!