Last month, the whole family went back to Shanxi to take advantage of the younger brother’s marriage in their hometown. Fortunately, the weather was not too hot. If it's a dog day with sauna like these days, it will be too hot. In the meaning of travel notes, write about my hometown. If you only talk about Pingyao, no one may know about it, and it’s not surprising. It’s really just an ordinary small county. In my land of China, it’s not too many. If you don’t believe me, you can ask Du Niang, 3 countries How many small county towns are there under the jurisdiction of 31 provincial-level administrative regions? But when it comes to the ancient city of Pingyao, there are probably very few people who don't know it. It is true that it is famous. When I came back this time, I was going to drive, but Dabao was very motion sick, so he chose the most comfortable way of travel, the train. The speed is fast and worry-free. We have to make phone calls for the development of the high-speed rail in our motherland. We chose the largest suitcase, and I will be responsible for it and the big treasure. The wife only takes the second treasure. We have a clear division of labor. , the donkey journey is very easy.
Pingyao, which has not been back for more than ten years, has changed a lot. With my wife and children, I will be a tourist and visit the ancient city of Pingyao. The high-speed rail station is very powerfully built, closely echoing the ancient city of Pingyao!
After a brief tour at the station, the pick-up master at the inn called and said he had arrived. He took us back to the inn to rest and arrange accommodation! This is actually what I am most proud of. Our tourism business in the ancient city of Pingyao is the result of the help of these additional services. Although I am a native of Pingyao, my impression of Pingyao is only a little bit from my childhood. I don't care about it, it would be better to say that I am a foreigner. The pick-up service at this inn is very good. Firstly, tourists don’t need to get off the bus and can’t tell the difference between the south, the south, and the north. They don’t know the consumption level. They don’t know how much the taxi should be, and how much it costs to go to the ancient city scenic spot. , If you take the bus without guidance, you will get lost and waste time. Second, the pick-up at the inn saves time for tourists and improves the impression of our Pingyao people. Why not do something that kills two birds with one stone?
In about 20 minutes, we arrived at the ancient city of Pingyao that someone yearns for. I remember seeing somewhere that vehicles are not allowed to enter the gates of the ancient city of Pingyao, unless you have a pass, and our pick-up master has one. It turns out that the support of the government is also included. So we entered the city gate with a car. It felt like an ancient wealthy family driving a carriage on the street. Open the curtain to see that there are civilians walking outside, and they all cast envious eyes on you. After entering the city, Dabao rolled down the glass curiously and kept screaming, "Dad, look what that is!" I was very relieved to see the pedestrians and bicycle tourists coming and going.
Soon we arrived at our inn - [Deshenglou Inn], on a bustling street, people full of novelty and different shapes are tourists at first glance, although I am also a tourist, but the appearance here, I know it well. The pick-up driver warmly welcomed us to check in. This is an inn with a deep courtyard. When you enter the door, you can feel a refreshing coolness, oh! It turned out to be the central air conditioner in the hotel [Hongwuji] in the front hall. After passing through one door after another, I arrived at the last inn yard with [Deshenglou] written on it. I passed through it all at once. I was in an ancient courtyard, with square pavilions and red lanterns. I didn’t expect I am flattered to live in such a yard for only one hundred and eighty yuan! After being taken to the room where we lived, after a brief rest, I hurried out of the yard to take pictures. This may be the so-called "love at first sight"!
After the big and small arrangements were made, I was already a little hungry, so I decided to eat at the lobby restaurant [Hongwuji] that I entered the inn just now. In such an exquisite inn, you can see the thoughtfulness of the operator, presumably the food in the front lobby Shouldn't be bad. After we were seated, the waitress girl told us that the guests staying at the inn had a discount for dining in the front hall. Oh, I was really moved to tears by the kindness and hospitality of the people of Pingyao. While waiting for the dishes, I looked at the restaurant carefully. It is very large. On the right is the open kitchen, where handmade pasta and cold dishes are made. With more than 30 red lanterns embellished, the atmosphere in the restaurant is more simple and elegant. The dining tables are all made of wood, benches and wheelchairs are all set up properly. We ordered the beef slices, bowls, braised noodles, and cold cakes from Ming stall kitchen, as well as Shanxi's large bowls of noodles. I found out later that there is also a discounted group purchase package, and I will introduce it later.
Beef slices are the famous Pingyao beef, a well-known snack with a long history, a must-eat when you come to Pingyao, it is said that it was once a royal tribute. Take a sip, and you will know that there is a reason for its reputation. The texture is clear, and the mouth is full of fragrance.
Stewed noodles are made individually. The first thing to do when serving the dishes is to have the shopkeeper come to mix the noodles for us. After the noodles are boiled, they must be mixed well. The noodles can only be enjoyed after they are covered with the aroma of side dishes and soup. . My favorite thing to eat is the stewed noodles with potatoes and beans made by my mother. This pot is better than my mother's. It is served with my favorite shiitake mushrooms. One word is "delicious!"
Wantuo is also a famous local snack in Pingyao. It is similar to Shaanxi noodles, but the production process is different, and the thickness is different, but it belongs to the same origin. For this cold dish, the main thing to investigate is the taste of the sauce. The results showed that it did not disappoint me, it is a must-order dish in summer!
The last yellow rice cold cake is placed neatly on the zong leaves one by one, and the bottom is removed from the wooden container. It is very emotional and has great ornamental value. There is a bright red wolfberry on each piece. The color matching is very suitable. It means beautiful and delicious. My wife was attracted by its appearance, but I was more concerned about its taste. A small dish of sweet-scented osmanthus sauce looked very sweet. I can't wait to taste a piece, it's really the same, it's amazing!
When I arrived in Shanxi, how could I let go of a bowl of hot noodles? I ordered a bowl of knife-shaved noodles. The two kinds of blends were quite satisfactory. This is the duty of a bowl of noodles.
I didn’t look for it, but I ate enough to eat well. I really saved the Milky Way in my previous life. After a meal, our family of four, with more than a hundred dollars, I am really satisfied with a grateful heart. I really have to shout for this restaurant - Hongwuji Restaurant, it's really good, delicious and cheap.
After drinking and eating, we booked tickets for "See Pingyao Again" from the inn. After watching a special drama, we felt a special awe of the people of Pingyao. Combined with the short half-day in Pingyao, I seem to have fallen in love with this place, the place I left since I was a child. For the show itself, the combination of sound and light effects is good, and the performance form is indeed novel and unique. All the big dramas seem to have to be interspersed with some eye-catching plots to attract people. The sadness of the plot also needs other small stories with emotional tone to ease it. The scene where Zhao Dong’s family chooses his wife really made everyone feel heavy and happy. Quite a few, and then the bride's sentence "I'm going to live, let me die" brought the plot back to the tragic theme, a real drama that made tears. It's worth a look!
Come out of the theater of "See Pingyao Again" and walk all the way back to the inn. The West Gate, the gate with the tower, is the West Street when you enter it. The lights are bright, and the small shops on both sides get closer to the temperament of the ancient city. On the road, I was constantly tempted by various snacks. I stopped in front of a hand-made cake stall. Five yuan and four small cakes, hollow and crispy, not sweet and not greasy, I ate them accidentally, and regretted buying less . Must try! Walking to a very prosperous place, there is an iron fence that says Pedestrian Street is locked, only pedestrians are allowed, and non-motorized vehicles can barely be carried over. It can be judged that there are many tourists in front of it, and driving is not allowed. Following the bustling crowd, looking at all kinds of shops on both sides of the stone road, unknowingly arrived at the T-junction, turned to the South Street, and saw the city building not far away-the center of the ancient city, oh, I know this place, the inn It's around the corner.
South Street, this is the most prosperous street in the ancient city of Pingyao, also called Ming and Qing Street, because the most prosperous period of Pingyao was the Ming and Qing Dynasties, so it is named after it. This street included most of the money houses in Pingyao at that time, and once controlled the economic lifeline of that era, so it was called "Wall Street in the Qing Dynasty". I slowed down and carefully measured this once wealthy street step by step. Passing by bars from time to time, amid the sound of folk songs, I seem to see the scene of the once prosperous and prosperous times. I really want to travel back in time to see what kind of heads and six arms these capable people have, and they can do great things that shock the world.
The most eye-catching thing on the street is the red lanterns of different shapes, which are particularly dazzling in the night and make the ancient city more beautiful. Young people in twos and threes, holding snacks and drinks in their hands, chatting and laughing, it is a good scene in the world.
After passing the city building, we arrived at the inn not far away. There are still people eating, the restaurant is very popular.
Now I walked around the courtyard carefully. The restaurant has a second floor, and the corridor on the second floor is connected with the second floor of the backyard. They are all private rooms with large tables. It turns out that the first floor is only a part of scattered seats. I guess, it must have been a well-known restaurant in the past, the specifications are very practical, and it is unknown that it has received many Shanxi merchants. Going downstairs to the backyard, there is also a table of guests. Strictly speaking, this is the first time you enter the yard, and then you go further into a passage, and the bathroom and front desk of the inn are on both sides. The lanterns are chic and come in different colors. Then through this door is the last yard, all of which are guest rooms. In this deep courtyard, admiring flowers, birds and fish, enjoying the shade and chatting on the big pavilion are also good scenes in the world.
One wonderful night, a family of four on a large kang took a shower and fell asleep comfortably. It is not very spacious, but very cozy.
On the second day, I started a full-day game runaway mode, climbed the city wall from the south gate, and saw the significance of the ancient city. I visited the county magistrate's yamen. The smallest official in ancient times also had a dignified office and residence. No wonder the ancients also valued official career. Touched the Shenlong Pillar of the most wealthy Xiongqing underground vault in the ancient city of Pingyao, and also saw mountains of gold and silver. When I went to Rishengchang, the name "Rising Riri" made people convinced. In the courtyard with winding paths and secluded secluded paths, there used to be a well-planned Shanxi businessman living here, which made me feel a lot of emotion. The Escort Bureau has great righteousness, and has been given a plaque with an inscription from the royal family. There are really many outstanding people from all walks of life in Pingyao. Why are you so proud all of a sudden? Hahaha!
When it comes to eating, in the ancient city of Pingyao, I have identified this [Hongwuji] restaurant, the taste and price are very good, the price, because we are the customers of the inn, we can give discounts, it is really not expensive. There is no harm if there is no comparison. I ate a restaurant near the Yamen. It really doesn’t taste good. It doesn’t matter whether it’s expensive or not. I don’t want to eat it no matter how cheap it is. The most important thing is to live in a good restaurant and eat in a good restaurant when you are away from home.
In the afternoon, I bought portable Pingyao beef [Yipinxiang] at a [Du Quanyong] specialty store near the city gate of North Street. There is also bulk beef sold here, which is the kind you eat in restaurants, but the storage time is not long in summer. It's convenient to choose the packaged one.
This should be the most comprehensive and largest specialty store in Pingyao Ancient City. There are more than ten types of beef alone, including whole pieces, Yipinxiang, beef strips, and beef cubes. In addition to beef, there are also camellia, red dates, and long yam powder. , Taigu cake, millet, seabuckthorn juice, etc., there are a variety of goods on the shelf that can't be seen at a glance. Pingyao's specialties can be purchased here in one stop.
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What is there to do in Pingyao Ancient City? In the ancient city of Pingyao, there are a total of 22 scenic spots that are a pass, 125 per person. Including all attractions in the ancient city, tickets are valid within three days. The must-see attractions in Pingyao Ancient City are mainly: Pingyao Ancient City Wall, Ticket Office, Synergy Qing Bank, Tongxin Gong Escort Bureau, Pingyao County Government, Confucian Temple, Town God's Temple, Ma's Courtyard and so on. These attractions are enough to arrange a day to two days to play. Although they are all cultural landscapes, they are really well preserved and worth visiting.
In the scenic spots outside the ancient city of Pingyao, you can usually go to the Wang Family Courtyard and Hukou Waterfall. If time is enough, Jiexiu Mianshan is a good scenic spot.
My itinerary can be referred to:
On the first day, I went to Pingyao in the afternoon and watched a performance in Pingyao in the evening. This performance must be seen, it is really shocking, it should be the highlight of this trip.
The next day, Pingyao ancient city day tour. Focus on visiting the must-see attractions in the ancient city of Pingyao, and listen to the tour guide's explanation along the way. The guides here are very good and don't point out that we didn't pay.
On the third day, with the help of the innkeeper, I participated in the one-day tour of Hukou Waterfall in the Wang Family Courtyard. I departed from Pingyao Ancient City at 7:00 in the morning and returned to Pingyao Ancient City at around 7:00 pm. There is no shopping point in the whole tour group, but it is pure fun, which is great. Hukou Waterfall is really well-deserved, a particularly shocking waterfall. However, the snacks at Hukou Waterfall are really expensive, so it is recommended to bring some food with you. The information about the Wang Family Courtyard and Hukou Waterfall will be updated next time.
