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Every city has its own taste, travel is to discover the difference in the world. In the midsummer, I didn't plan to go to the mountains, rivers and seas for fun, and I just wanted to see the charm of Chinese history inadvertently.
The impression of the beginning of Pingyao began with my roommates in college. She is from Pingyao, and she would bring us special products from their hometown every holiday. The special product she remembers most is his beef. During the National Day holiday of the freshman year, because her family was far away, she went to the supermarket to stock up. My sister snatched it all up. On a stormy night, a bag of beef that was forgotten in a corner saved us. That time I really wanted to visit her hometown.
Take my internship husband, let's go! !
Meitu comes first! ! !
"I and my motherland cannot be separated for a moment.
Wherever I go, a hymn flows out.
I sing of every mountain, I sing of every river.
Smoke from the kitchen, a small village, a rut on the road..."
The 70th anniversary of the motherland is about to be celebrated, and this song "My Motherland and Me" is deeply imprinted in the streets and alleys of this city.
The ancient city in the evening
In October, we finally arrived in Pingyao and saw its most beautiful appearance. The courtyard is so deep that it seems that you have entered the artistic conception of ancient poetry; or in Youjian Pingyao, you can travel through time and space at the flick of your fingers; or in the Yamen, you can feel the great history and be deeply attracted.
The city of Pingyao
If Lijiang is a pure and beautiful girl, then Pingyao is a Gone with the Wind with profound heritage. 200 years ago, Shanxi Province was the lifeblood of China's economy. Many people who went out from here became wealthy merchants, known as Shanxi merchants.
It is one of the four existing intact ancient cities in my country. It was built in the Western Zhou Dynasty and has a history of more than 2,700 years. The building follows the traditional feudal ritual system of Zuozu Youshe, and Zhu Yuanzhang's policy of building high walls, and the Dacheng Hall of Confucianism Temple built in the Jin Dynasty and other streets and alleys form a huge gossip pattern. The strong cultural atmosphere of Shanxi merchants, the gray walls of the deep houses, and the sunset of the market buildings.
It has a total circumference of 6,163 meters and a wall height of about 12 meters. It divides Pingyao County with an area of about 2.25 square kilometers into two worlds with different styles. The streets, pavements, and city buildings within the city wall retain the Ming and Qing dynasties; the outside of the city wall is called Xincheng.
In the forty-three years of Kangxi (1703 A.D.), the emperor built four large towers to make the city more spectacular because of his westward tour through Pingyao. This is a beautiful place where ancient and modern buildings are integrated, complement each other, and make people think endlessly. In 2009, the ancient city of Pingyao was honored as the most complete existing ancient county in China by the World Records Association, and won the honor again. The ancient city of Pingyao has now become a national AAAA-level tourist attraction. A photography exhibition is held every September.
Pingyao is good, only people who have been to Pingyao know. I like the food in Pingyao. I am woken up by the smell of tofu and deep-fried dough sticks every morning, steamed buns, pancakes...snacks and delicacies that do not change throughout the year will never feel boring.
I like the rhythm of Pingyao, it’s not too busy, I don’t have to squeeze the subway that will never be squeezed, and I don’t have to drag my tired body back to the empty rental house in the middle of the night. I like the human touch of Pingyao. There is no serious xenophobia here, but more gentleness. No matter where you are from, you will find friends here.
At night in the ancient city, the noise of the day has faded away, and there is a trace of tranquility and softness. Colorful lights, colorful neon, all kinds of styles in the night, like a net with boundless charm, let the night have more colors.
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Northern Wei* County Government
The entire government office faces south, with high walls, more than 200 meters long from north to south, and more than 100 meters wide from east to west, covering an area of more than 26,000 square meters. On the gate of the county government, the words "Pingyao County Office" are written on it. Why is it "county office" and not "county government office"?
The local people said that Emperor Kangxi inspected Pingyao, because Pingyao's achievements in government were commendable and promoted to a higher level, so it was called "County Office".
There is also another way of saying that after the overthrow of the Qing Dynasty and the founding of the Republic of China, the reform of the county system was carried out, and they were unified called "county offices" instead of "county government offices".
Items worn by ministers at the time
To the west of the county government office is the cell. Wealthy prisoners can live in a small single room, which has a kang and a stove, so they can cook their own food. There is a single family courtyard at the door of the cell, where prisoners can "relax".
At that time, if a woman killed her father-in-law or mother-in-law, she would ride a wooden donkey through the streets to show the public
Outside the door is four o'clock spring, with gentle breeze and rain; inside the case, the sun is scorching and frosty. In just 18 words, the atmosphere inside and outside the yamen is clearly expressed.
Outstanding Representative of Shanxi Merchant Culture--Rishengchang
As an outstanding representative of Shanxi merchant culture, Rishengchang has a typical architectural style and scale, but also has its own particularity. The Rishengchang bank adopts a three-entry corridor building, which not only embodies the traditional characteristics of Jinzhong dwellings, but also absorbs the style of Jinzhong shops, achieving the harmony of architectural art and use functions. Rishengchang covers an area of 1,386 square meters, with a construction area of about 1,200 square meters and a total of 21 buildings.
The predecessor of Bank of China was Rishengchang Bank
The implication of the name Rishengchang is to hope that the bank business will rise like the sun and prosper. The couplet of the Pingyao Rishengchang headquarters also shows this kind of style: "The sun is beautiful, the sky is in the sky, and the essence of all treasures is shining together, and it is a blessed place where all directions converge and live alone." Soon, Rishengchang developed at an unbelievable speed. stand up.
I chose Hong Wu Ji for today's lunch, and was enthusiastically called many times by Hong Wuxia at the door. After visiting the two scenic spots here, I walked towards the enthusiasm of Hong Wuxia.
The decoration style is mainly based on red lanterns, which echoes well with the National Day holiday.
Open doors and private rooms are the unique features of his house, and there is no need to occupy a private room with two people first, but the location by the window is more suitable for us.
As the signature dish of Hongwuji, the yellow rice cold cake is the most delicious, the combination of small yellow rice and glutinous rice, the raisins and cranberries in the middle are looming, if you can’t see them with your eyes, you will definitely taste them with your mouth.
There is also a bibimbap service. After the dry fragrant stewed noodles are delivered, there is also a waiter who is in charge of mixing the noodles. The tall eating method, how can it be the first online celebrity~ His service impresses us very much, and Mr. I like his dishes
Braised beef with aged vinegar, a dish that still makes us drool when we mention it
Juicing 栲栳栳, must be eaten by two people to be delicious
Taste the vinegar on the table, three flavors: aged vinegar, red date vinegar, honey vinegar
Where I take pictures, I still like the old-colored walls the most. The first place to shoot wedding photos with Mr. and Mrs. is the ancient walls that can be seen everywhere, walls inlaid with iron sheets
Favorite shooting location - the ancient city wall
In the third year of Hongwu in the Ming Dynasty, the outer wall was rebuilt. For safety, a parapet wall was built inside. There is a legend about the parapet wall. It is said that a construction worker's daughter came to the city wall to look for him and fell down accidentally. People built both sides. The surrounding wall is called the parapet wall. In other words, success is based on repeated failures.
Photography under the city gate
The ancient city of Pingyao is rectangular, with a perimeter of more than 6,000 meters.
It's time to see Pingyao again
During the 90-minute performance of "Seeing Pingyao Again", we also "traversed" the ancient city of Pingyao following the development of the plot. This performance is something we will never forget for a long time, with endless aftertaste.
The Zhao family chooses a wife
Golden House Cangjiao Dragon and Phoenix Bed
It was the first time I lived in a dragon and phoenix bed. My husband regretted not taking some wedding photos at the inn.
Escorts go out -- Escorts
In the old days, the traffic was inconvenient, the traveler was hard and unsafe, so the bodyguard industry came into being, and the bodyguard bureau was established accordingly. The dart transport of the ancient Escort Bureau is also the transportation of goods, which has developed into modern logistics.
Escort is a very special industry. In general martial arts novels, the Escort Bureau is often classified as a branch of Jianghu Wulin. In fact, the Escort Bureau not only has contacts with the green forest, but also has relations with the government, and its benefits determine its nature. Among the officials and the people, the Escort often presents a contradictory dilemma.
Escort trading is called "outing darts" or "walking darts".
Underground Bank--Synergies
If people survive, they will be raised; if people die, they will be destroyed.
Tour the ancient city and enjoy the scene of ancient and modern prosperity. The ancient city is still prosperous, with the vicissitudes and thickness of the millennium.
Some necessary reminders and suggestions
1. Camera and equipment
A camera is a must when traveling. Although mobile phones are now equipped with high-definition cameras, it is inconvenient to edit pictures later. Personally, I think it is better to use a SLR. If you bring SLR children’s shoes to Pingyao, remember to bring a wide-angle lens. For example, the ancient city wall is more suitable for shooting with a wide-angle lens. You should bring lens paper, waterproof cover, and cleaning tools to prevent rain. The tripod can be brought or not. We have hired a professional photography teacher for our own wedding photos: Mr. Wang Shengliang.
2. Clothes and related equipment
Autumn in Pingyao is a little bit cold. Fortunately, my roommate suggested to bring a thick coat, otherwise the temperature difference between morning and evening would cause a cold. Boys are advised to wear sports shoes, a thin sweater, and a slightly thicker jacket. For girls, wear long skirts and sneakers! Don't wear high heels for the sake of beauty, it will wear out your feet, and the ancient city is very big, you will get pain in your feet if you wear sneakers! Sunglasses, a sun hat are a must, and sun protection equipment is very necessary. Girls must wear sunscreen, no water mask, etc. After all, we girls have to work hard to take beautiful photos.
3. Related to money and valuables.
Pingyao does not need much cash, mainly WeChat + Alipay, which is very convenient. Cash is required when taking the bus. However, it is also very cheap to take a taxi in Pingyao County, and generally do not choose to take the bus. It is not recommended to bring precious gold and silver jewelry. Although Pingyao’s public security is very good, after all, there are many thieves in a tourist city. If you want to bring it, you must keep it close to you.
Specialties about roommates
I remember the individually packaged beef in a red bag in Chinese style, which belonged to Du Quanyong's family. As soon as you enter the north gate, it is there.
postscript
This quiet city is like the ripe wheat in autumn, working hard every morning and evening, and the young people who walk out of here will become famous after many years, will they return to their roots again?
Live in "Qionglou Yuyu" for 48 hours, and dye the wedding dress with antique flowers
