basic route

Train route: Beijing West——Pingyao Ancient City Station, high-speed rail, 4 hours    

                  Pingyao Station - Wutai Mountain sleeper 5 hours    

Pingyao has convenient transportation. There are two stations. The Pingyao Ancient City Station is where the bullet train arrives. There is also a Pingyao Railway Station. Datong does not yet have a high-speed rail. The train should take the train at Pingyao Station. Do not go to Pingyao Ancient City Station. (Pingyao stands in the urban area, and Pingyao Ancient City stands in the suburbs to the south of the city).

Transportation in the ancient city: There are taxis outside the city, and tour buses in the city. There are no shared bicycles, and you are not allowed to ride a bicycle in the pedestrian area of ​​the ancient city. Those who have bicycles need to get off and push them.

Map software is a good thing, be sure to use it well

Pingyao Ancient City

From the high-speed rail station, it took a fare of 1 yuan to take the No. 108 bus to the south gate of the ancient city.

Check-in attractions

1. Pingyao Ancient City Wall

      The ancient city wall of Pingyao is a magnificent landscape of the ancient city of Pingyao. The ancient city wall of Pingyao is composed of Wengcheng (the two gates in the east and west are Wengcheng), city towers, turrets, Dianjiangtai and other architectural facilities. If you are interested in climbing the ancient city wall of Pingyao, you can also see the observation holes, perforations, crenels, iron cannons and other enemy defense facilities on the top of the ancient city wall of Pingyao. You can go to the ancient city wall of Pingyao from the north gate, and then walk down to the ancient city wall of Pingyao by the south gate.

2. Pingyao Ancient County Government

      Pingyao Ancient County Government Office, located in the ancient city of Pingyao, was the official office where Pingyao County Magistrate handled cases. Pingyao County Government Office is located in the center of the ancient city and was built in the Northern Wei Dynasty. It is a well-preserved one of the ancient government offices in my country. No matter in terms of architectural layout or function setting, it can be called the epitome of the imperial palace. Various ancient documents and a large number of ancient instruments of torture can be seen here.

3. Ming and Qing Street

      Ming and Qing Street is one of the most prosperous commercial streets in ancient times. This short ancient street still completely preserves the remains of shops from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, and is closely connected with various shops including ticket offices, money houses, pawn shops, medicine shops, butcher shops, silk and satin shops, etc. Today, tourists can visit here Buy Pingyao local products.

      The first lunch check-in place - Tianyuankui Restaurant is located on Mingqing Street

4. Confucian Temple

      The Confucian Temple in Pingyao is also known as the Confucian Temple Academy. It was built in the early years of Zhenguan in Tang Dynasty, and the Dacheng Hall was rebuilt in the third year of Jin Dading. It has a history of 100 years, and it still maintains its original appearance. This is the Confucian Temple with the longest history among the existing Confucian Temples at all levels in our country. The main ancient buildings in Pingyao Confucian Temple include Wenchang Pavilion on the city wall and stone archway.

5. Synergy Celebration Bank (China Qianzhuang Museum)

      Synergy Qingpiaohao was founded in the sixth year of Xianfeng (1856) and closed in 1913, which lasted 58 years. During the opening period, there were 33 branches of Synergy Qingpiaohao all over the country, with the focus on the northwest and southwest. The cabinet room of the Synergy Qing Bank that we see now is the basic display of the counter of the bank back then.

Small crowd check-in holy place 

1.[West Street]+[Snack Street]

      The new snack street in the ancient city is a super long street. There is also a movie palace on West Street. Next door to the movie palace is the snack street. After watching the movie, you can go out and eat.

I forgot where this was taken, just post a picture of the most characteristic snack in Pingyao - Bowl Holder

2. South Street + [Desheng Building]

      Stayed in the inn for two nights, you can go in and visit it. South Street is the busiest at night. Deshenglou Inn is a courtyard inn on South Street. There are big red lanterns and big kang rooms, and the night view is super beautiful. The yard is quiet, but the street is very lively. The boss is a rice noodle, and many of the things in the room are from millet.

3. North Street + [Pingyao Beef Museum]

There is a beef-themed museum on Beida Street, where you can really feel the development of Pingyao beef. There are also cattle specimens in the museum, the history and culture of Pingyao beef, etc. If you want to know the history of Pingyao beef, you can visit it.

4. Town God's Temple Street + [Niangjia Vinegar Square]

      Walking west from Chenghuang Temple for a while is Mingqing Street. At the junction, there is a wine and vinegar shop with wine and vinegar as its main product, and another one is on West Street. Here you can learn about the brewing method of Shanxi mature vinegar, and taste other flavors of vinegar besides old mature vinegar, such as red date vinegar, honey vinegar and apple cider vinegar.

5. Government Street

There are many bars, coffee shops, and record stores in this holy place for literary and artistic youths to release their feelings.

6. See Pingyao again

Book in advance! Book in advance! Book!

You can ask the innkeeper for help, which is generally cheaper than scalpers, and you can’t buy tickets at the ticket office during peak hours.

Mount Wutai

      It is also more convenient to go to Wutai Mountain by car. If you don’t want trouble, you can join the group, which saves you from looking for a car. You can travel by yourself if you want some freedom. Map software should be used well.

      Going to Mount Wutai happened to be a rainy day, the mountains were filled with fog, and the scenery was different. Wutai Mountain has no fixed scenic spots, and there are views everywhere. Every shot is a beautiful landscape photo.

      You must prepare thick clothes when you go to the mountains. The temperature difference is large and the temperature is relatively low.

Mito

Share some photos taken in the ancient city.

   

  Accompanied by my best friend, I took the first group of photos in the ancient city of Pingyao. It was also a whim.

It is also influenced by the ancient city, and this kind of environment should be used to shoot ancient costumes.

summary

      I originally wanted to go to Datong, because I visited the ancient city of Pingyao, all of which are ancient-style buildings, so I wanted to see the natural scenery temporarily, so I transferred to Mount Wutai, because I didn’t make much preparation, the trip to Mount Wutai was a bit rushed, and I didn’t know much about it. . The ancient city of Pingyao is quite worth it. You can visit such a large scenic spot for 125 yuan. It is valid for three days, which is enough to play all the time. Datong is not far from Beijing, and I plan to go there during the National Day.

      Looking forward to meeting you.

      Finally, I will wait for you in Pingyao.