The trip to the ancient city of Pingyao came to mind a long time ago. It can be said that this trip is the one I have been looking forward to the longest, the longest preparation, but also the longest entanglement. I finally have time recently, and I have always wanted to take a trip with my family and friends. Taking advantage of summer, such a lively season, pack your bags, take Xiansen, and go on a trip
The ancient city of Pingyao is about 85 kilometers away from Taiyuan City. The streets, shops and dwellings in the ancient city still maintain the traditional layout and style. It is one of the best preserved ancient cities in my country and the only one in China that has successfully declared the world cultural heritage with the entire ancient city. Ancient county. Pingyao was once the financial center of China in the late Qing Dynasty. Walking into this once prosperous ancient city, you can feel the atmosphere of Shanxi merchant culture everywhere.
Unlike most people, my complex of Pingyao Ancient City did not originate from tourism advertisements. Before that, I had the honor to visit the ancient city of Pingyao when it was just a small dot on the map. At that time, it was just a simple town. The ancient city of Pingyao in my memory is not as prosperous as it is now, it is simple, ordinary and even crude. The Pingyao Ancient City WC at that time was still extremely crude, so that I didn’t even know it was a WC... Unlike now, it is not an exaggeration to describe it as tall.
The ancient city of Pingyao in my impression is not very good, silent, even desolate and terrifying. So the ancient city of Pingyao was not in my plan this time, but I think the tickets are free and it is close to home. So there was a trip to the ancient city of Pingyao.
I haven't been here for a long time after the construction of the ancient city, so I still have some expectations for the ancient city of Pingyao. Fortunately for me, he didn't disappoint me. As advertised, the ancient city of Pingyao is a thousand-year-old ancient city of Pingyao. Here, everything is so real. Whether it is his hustle and bustle or his quietness, I can quietly understand and blend in. Perhaps for me, the ancient city of Pingyao is more of a nostalgia. The ancient city of Pingyao has never left since it was really here.
Set off
This can be regarded as the second time in my life to take a long-distance bus. After getting on the bus, I was curious. Please call me Miss Miss, and despise my husband. It may be that I have developed a bad habit from the experience of self-driving tour. When I sleep in the car, I wake up as soon as I stop, so please imagine that I wake up all the way, and I feel helpless after sleeping all night.
Only eating can bring me a little comfort during the long journey... It's a pity that I have a foodie heart, but there are only instant noodles on the train. Fortunately, I bought delicious food in advance witty!
Arrived in Pingyao around 7:30 in the morning, ten minutes later than expected.
Drive from the intersection of Pingyao Expressway to Pingyao Ancient City for about 10 minutes, drive directly to the parking lot, then make an appointment to enter the city, call the innkeeper, and then follow the text message instructions to find the inn. There are many inns in Pingyao. Although they are old houses, the decorations are basically renovated, and the accommodation conditions are not bad. Put down your things and take a short rest before starting the trip to the ancient city of Pingyao.
After entering the gate of Deshenglou Inn, there is a small stage directly opposite, with guest rooms on the left and right sides, Hongwuji Hotel in the front yard, and Mingqing Street when you leave the gate. Occasionally, in the morning, there will be a family with the door ajar, selling all kinds of souvenirs inside, most of which are calico headscarves, small bags or decorations, which can be regarded as both refined and popular.
All the scenic spots in Pingyao Ancient City should only be entered once, so it is best to wait until there are fewer tourist groups and tourists before entering, otherwise it will be a loss if you can’t take photos.
Near noon, I went back to the inn for dinner. The Hongwuji restaurant in front of the inn is considered a very famous restaurant in the ancient city. It is also a characteristic of Pingyao in Shanxi. The taste is the same as other noodles in the ancient city. It tastes quite authentic, and the taste is good. It is in line with the characteristics of popularity. Those who come to the ancient city for tourism should not step on the thunder.
Wall Crack recommends stuffed beef with aged vinegar. The picky mother praised that the stew was rotten, tasty and delicious. The scrambled eggs with balsamic vinegar are also delicious. I also ate an oil bubble. My mother said it was the taste of fried cakes with ears and eyes when she was a child. I really like this place in Shanxi, and the people I meet are very nice. The waitress is super kind, with a gentle smile. The little brother is also very handsome when he smiles, my favorite place! !
Because I have been to Pingyao before, I am familiar with the food and drink, and walk to the next stop-Ming and Qing Ancient Street.
The Ming and Qing Ancient Streets are not very far from the South Gate parking lot. Walk out of the parking lot and walk east for about 10 minutes until you arrive at the city gate. Obviously, the city tower is the symbol of the city gate and the main entrance for tourists. When you arrive at Mingqing Street, you don’t need to spend too much time visiting it for an hour. It’s just an ancient street with many scenic spots and shops. Those who are interested can take a stroll. Buy some souvenirs.
The souvenirs of Pingyao Ancient City are actually similar, with various decorations, beef and so on. But here I would like to recommend a particularly good lacquerware shop on South Street, called Yonglonghao.
The craftsmanship of pushing light lacquerware is very local. It takes months or even years to make through 32 complicated processes such as boiling lacquer, processing wooden tires, gray tires, lacquer or scraping paint, lacquer painting, and decorative painting. A perfect work of art. It makes push varnish works smooth and firm, with rich colors and rich decorative patterns.
The best push lacquerware uses natural lacquer known as "one or two lacquers for a thousand dollars". Compared with artificial paint, natural lacquer not only has the functions of chemical paint such as moisture-proof, anti-corrosion, and protection of utensils, but also has temperature resistance, wear resistance, soil resistance, strong acid and alkali resistance, mild hand feeling, green environmental protection and other materials. Irreplaceable superiority. In the vast world of furniture, although chemical paints present colorful and colorful scenes, artificial paints cannot compare with natural lacquers in terms of non-toxicity, durability, and acid and alkali resistance.
This city may be like this. It is a kind of beauty to take pictures casually. Every brick in the Ming and Qing ancient streets is full of charm. There is no one of my favorite scenery on the ancient streets of Ming and Qing Dynasties~ But it seems that it is a bit bad to get it, but it is actually more beautiful than the one I took.
Go around Pingyao Ancient City
The most famous scenic spot in Pingyao is Rishengchang, which is not very far from the Ming and Qing Ancient Streets. Mingqing Street has been going north, walked out of South Street, and walked west for two steps. Rishengchang is a 4A-level tourist attraction in Pingyao. The famous first bank in China is here~ This time, Xiansen and I have no time and no mood to go. We thought it was okay when we went last time, but it just feels that way , is not very meaningful.
If you choose to go shopping, please don’t miss the interesting shops in the ancient city. You will see all kinds of specialties in the ancient city of Pingyao, as well as ethnic costumes, silk scarves, dolls, handmade soap, etc. sold everywhere. But there are so many of these things, remember to bargain if you want to buy something~
Stop and go and go around and go back to the starting point - Deshenglou Inn. Today's itinerary can basically come to an end here, but everyone's aesthetics are different, and some details can't be said in a few words here It’s too clear, everyone can focus on sightseeing according to their personal preferences, but remember to buy a map, otherwise you may go the wrong way.
The ancient city of Pingyao, no matter how time flies and how the ancient city of Pingyao changes, it still feels the same to me. In front of this small town, even the years are understated.
travel experience
The following are some experiences during the travel
There are six gates in the ancient city, the north gate is close to Pingyao bus station, the west gate is close to Pingyao railway station, and the south gate and west gate are the places with the most tourists. Tickets are not required to enter the ancient city. If you want to climb the city wall, visit ticket numbers and other attractions, you need to purchase the ancient city pass. The ancient city is not too big, and it is enough to walk around, and you can take a battery car if you don’t want to walk.
The street layout of the entire ancient city is in the shape of "earth". When visiting, you usually enter the city from the lower west gate, walk along the west street to Rishengchang Bank, the "father of modern Chinese banks", where you can not only learn about the development history of the ancient banking industry, You can also ask the old shopkeeper in a long robe and mandarin jacket to write you a money order in the earliest way of money order, which has a special sense of history.
Going forward is the South Street, which runs from north to south, which is the central axis of the ancient city. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, Nandajie controlled more than half of the country's financial institutions, and was known as the "Chinese Wall Street" of the year. Now it is also the most prosperous place in the ancient city, known as the ancient street of Ming and Qing Dynasties. Most of the scenic spots in the ancient city are concentrated here. Centered on the landmark building of the ancient city, Gushilou, there are Synergy Qingpiaohao (Chinese Qianzhuang Museum), Weitaihou (Piaohao Museum), Baichuantong, China Escort Museum, Tongxing Public Escort Bureau, Wei Sheng Chang, Chinese Rare Newspaper Exhibition Hall, Tianjixiang and other scenic spots, as well as restaurants, musical instrument shops, cafes, and bars are all available. After playing along the street, you can eat here, buy some souvenirs, and then continue to visit the south.
In the ancient county government of Pingyao in the south of the ancient city, you can see a large number of ancient documents and instruments of torture, and there are performances in the county hall every day; fragrant.
The ancient city wall of Pingyao is also one of the highlights of the ancient city. It is not only majestic, but also very well preserved. Climb up the city wall and you can overlook the whole picture of the ancient city. Among them, the tower at the South Gate (Yingxun Gate) is the most exquisite, and it is close to the dwellings, and you can see the lives of people in the ancient city. If you have plenty of time, you can walk around the ancient city along the city wall and experience the style and features of the ancient city in all directions. It will take more than an hour. Watching the sunset on the city wall in the evening, the scenery is beautiful.
In addition to the ancient city itself, the other two attractions in Pingyao are Zhenguo Temple and Shuanglin Temple. There is not a single nail in the whole temple of Zhenguo Temple, and all structures are made of wood and wood. There are more than 10 main halls in Shuanglin Temple, and there are very exquisite painted statues from Yuan Dynasty to Ming Dynasty.
To visit the ancient city of Pingyao, you can choose a few interesting scenic spots to visit, then take a bus to the Qiao Family Courtyard to continue to play, and then return to Taiyuan. It is more recommended to stay in the ancient city for one night to see the night view of the ancient city, or go to those small alleys to experience the real Pingyao. It is a great subject to see the cultural customs or take pictures. Especially during the Chinese New Year, the whole Pingyao is full of New Year flavor. The city is full of inns converted from old yards. Usually the price is not expensive, and you can find clean and tidy accommodation for dozens of yuan.
In addition, Pingyao's beef is very famous. The Empress Dowager Cixi once passed through Pingyao in the late Qing Dynasty. After eating Pingyao beef, she loved it very much and designated it as a tribute to the palace. In the ancient city, you can see shops with the name of "Guanyun Beef" everywhere. It is difficult to distinguish the authenticity and the price is generally expensive. You can buy some outside the city and give it to relatives and friends.
Pingyao Ancient City Wall
One of the most complete county-level cities in China, it was expanded and rebuilt in the third year of Hongwu in the Ming Dynasty (1370), and gradually improved into a masonry city wall. From then on to the end of Qing Dynasty, a total of 26 repairs and reconstructions were carried out. The existing Pingyao City Wall is slightly square in plane, with a circumference of 6.2 kilometers. The whole city wall is composed of wall body, horse face, horse retaining wall, crenel, city gate and urn city. The average wall height is 10 meters, the bottom width is 8-12 meters, and the top width is 2.5-6 meters. There are six city gates, one in the north and one in the south, and two in the east and west. There are 72 enemy towers and 3,000 crenels around the city. The city wall of Pingyao is large in scale and well preserved. It has high research value and cultural relic value in ancient military defense and architectural technology. On December 3, 1997, Pingyao Ancient City was officially designated as a "World Cultural Heritage" by UNESCO.
Pure and virtual view
It is now the Pingyao Museum, located on the East Street of Pingyao Ancient City. It was first built in the second year of Xianqing Emperor Gaozong of Tang Dynasty (AD 657). The existing buildings were built in Yuan and Ming Dynasties. The hanging beam structure of the Dragon and Tiger Hall is unique. The Taoist relics on the central axis display Chinese Taoist culture three-dimensionally; the cultural treasures displayed in the east and west rooms are colorful, presenting the long history and splendid civilization of Pingyao since ancient prehistoric times; there are a large number of Taoist historical sites and calligraphy art treasures inside, It has unique artistic charm; the iron Buddha of Tang and Song Dynasties and the painted sculpture of dragon and tiger of Yuan Dynasty will be rare treasures in China. It is one of the most humane Taoist temples in Pingyao. National key units.
Town God's Temple
Located in Chenghuangmiao Street, Pingyao, it was first built in the Northern Song Dynasty and has been repaired many times. It is in accordance with the etiquette system of "harmony between man and nature". It takes the South Street in the city as the axis, and is symmetrical with the east and west of Pingyao County Government. The Town God's Temple is at the top. Entering and passing the front yard, the Zaojun Temple and the God of Wealth Temple are located on the east and west sides. National key units. The colored glaze art covering the roof of the temple is mainly blue and green, and the blue and cold colors composed of yellow and white colors exaggerate the mysterious artistic conception. example of .
Shuanglin Temple
Located on the north side of Qiaotou Village, 6 kilometers southwest of Pingyao County, it is a typical Sinicized Buddhist temple and is now a national key cultural relic protection unit. On December 3, 1997, together with Pingyao Ancient City and Zhenguo Temple, the UNESCO World Heritage Committee voted and approved Pingyao Ancient City to be included in the "World Heritage List". Shuanglin Temple enjoys the reputation of "Oriental Colored Sculpture Art Treasure House" for its exquisite painted sculptures. The compound of Shuanglin Temple and Shuanglin Temple face south and cover an area of about 15,000 square meters. The entire temple group is built on a three-meter-high earthen platform, surrounded by jujube trees. In the Ming Dynasty, a tall circle was built around the temple. The rammed earth wall looks like a small castle, which is very spectacular; the temple is divided into two parts, the west is the temple, and the east is the scripture room.
Pingyao Nine Dragon Wall
Located on the east side of Pingyao Confucian Temple on Town God's Temple Street in the ancient city of Pingyao, it was built in the early Ming Dynasty and was the screen wall of the original Taizi Temple. It was destroyed by a flood in 1977 and then restored. Pingyao Nine Dragon Wall is a relic of the early Ming Dynasty. It was originally the Zhaobi of the mountain gate of Taizi Temple. The wall is 4 meters high and 20 meters wide, with green brick xumizuo built underneath, covered with gray tiles on the top, decorated with five spines and six beasts. The architectural structure of Pingyao Nine Dragon Wall is quite artistic. It is made of clay pottery and wrapped with multi-colored glazed components such as yellow, green, blue, purple, black and white. The whole wall is decorated with turbulent green waves, blue clouds, yellow The flowing clouds and so on are used as the substrate. It can be called the best of ancient wall sculptures.
Rishengchang
Rishengchang, the earliest and first bank in China, was founded in 1823 (about three years after Daoguang in the Qing Dynasty). Fenghou invested a huge sum of 300,000 taels of silver in 1823 to change the paint shop into a ticket office, and named it "Rishengchang", which means "the rising sun brings prosperity". After Rishengchang, a total of 51 ticket offices have been established across the country, including 43 in Shanxi, including 22 in Pingyao. Rishengchang No. 1 hospital, in the courtyard, has two offices, one letter room and one account room. Some account books and letter manuscripts containing the ticket numbers of the year were removed from the indoor ceiling when the house was opened in 1995, cleaned and sorted into volumes, and a total of 20 account books and 40 letter manuscripts were sorted out. .
Collaborative Celebration Ticket Number
It 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.
Synergy Qingpiaohao is now the largest bank courtyard in Pingyao. There are five courtyards before and after, and each courtyard has different functions. After completing the formalities, go to the Beilan cabinet to withdraw cash, which is equivalent to the current cashier's room; the assistant room, sacrificial room, and manager's room of the third courtyard are the office space for the management personnel, and the fourth courtyard is the living area for the employees. Up to the shopkeeper, down to the employees must live in the ticket number. The fifth courtyard is where the treasury is located, and has very advanced anti-theft measures, among which the underground cellar (underground vault) is close to the current bank vault. The ticket number is now opened up as the China Bank Museum, which houses thousands of coins that were circulated and issued at that time.
Under the yard of Synergy Celebration Bank is the largest underground treasury in Pingyao, which stored a large amount of gold and silver back then, as well as the treasure of Pingyao's town: a dragon pillar carved from camphor wood, and a cultural relic from the period of Ming Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang. This dragon pillar was built in the very center of the entire "Turtle City" (the ancient city of Pingyao). Many tourists like to go to the underground treasury, touch this dragon pillar, and get rich. The air in the underground vault is relatively turbid, and the scenic spots will limit the number of people entering. The entrance and exit passages are narrow, so pay more attention to safety when playing, and tourists with respiratory diseases should enter carefully.
There is also a folk hotel in Xie Xie Qing Piao, and there are earth pit caves in the hotel, which has the flavor of northern folk customs. If you stay in a folk hotel, tourists will be free of charge: first, you can visit the Qianzhuang (ticket number) museum for free, and second, you can visit the Chinese Coins Exhibition Hall for free.
Tran Quoc Temple
Formerly known as Jingcheng Temple, it is located in Haodong Village, 12 kilometers northeast of the ancient city of Pingyao. It was built in the seventh year of Tianhui in the Northern Han Dynasty of the Five Dynasties (963). It is a national key cultural relic protection unit and an important part of the world cultural heritage "one city and two temples".
The main hall "Wanfo Hall" preserves the architectural style of the Five Dynasties period, and is a rare Five Dynasties building in the country. The Five Dynasties were short-lived, and there are very few cultural relics and architectural remains, especially the painted sculptures of the Five Dynasties in the hall. The architecture of the Hall of Ten Thousand Buddhas and the painted sculptures in the hall provide precious physical evidence for the study of the history of Chinese architecture and the development of fine arts.
Erlang Temple
Located at No. 79, North Street, Pingyao Ancient City, it is the only existing temple dedicated to Erlang God in China. Taoism is a local religion in China. It dates back to the "ancestor" Yellow Emperor more than 5,000 years ago. It is a grand and well-structured temple composed of 11 buildings. The whole temple faces east from west, and has three courtyards. It is composed of more than ten halls, including the main hall, Yuhuang hall, Liesu hall, Yuanchen hall, and Dongyue hall. It is a treasure in the temple architecture of our country.
Chinese Bodyguard Bureau Museum
The China Escort Museum has 10 exhibition rooms. With detailed and rich material materials, it comprehensively tells the historical facts of the emergence, management and organization of the Escort, a special industry, and reveals the importance of the Escort in the field of commodity circulation in the late feudal society of China. special contribution made.
The museum mainly introduces the history of the development of the Chinese Escort Bureau and the anecdotes of the top ten Escort Bureaus, top ten Escort Masters and anecdotes during the Ming and Qing Dynasties, especially for the study of Xingyiquan, Changquan, Kicking Legs, Long Spears, routines, etc. The development of martial arts schools provides some material information, which has a certain value of research and visit.
In the period when information, transportation, and currency circulation were underdeveloped, escort bureaus spread all over the country in large, medium and small cities. They were the insurance industry in the past, and played a positive role in the normal operation of business transactions, goods, and currency for firms, businesses, and businesses. With the development of society The opening of development, ticket numbers, banks, railways, postal services, and ships. By the early years of the Republic of China, the Escort Bureau, which had been active for more than 300 years, gradually withdrew from the stage of history.
city building
The city building is now closed to visit the building, and there is no chance to see the inside of the building. The city building is very conspicuous in the ancient city of Pingyao. It is 18.5 meters high, with a three-story eaves structure and yellow and green glazed tiles on the roof. The walls are inlaid with dragons, auspicious clouds, and flower paintings. The gold-lettered couplets on the black background on the large pillars in front of the gate still show the magnificence and grandeur of that year. The north and south of the city building have large plaques with gold characters on a blue background, writing the Jinjing historic site and the ancient pottery scenic spot, summarizing the prosperity of the year in concise words.
Pingyao Ancient Government Office
Pingyao Ancient County Government Office, located in the ancient city of Pingyao, was the official office of the Pingyao County Magistrate to handle cases. Many years of history. The whole yamen has a large scale, including the lobby, the second hall, the inner house, the flower hall, the Changping warehouse, the Zanhou temple, the land temple, the prison, the public house, the temple of ten kings, the Hongshan post, and the supervision hall.
The main buildings of this ancient county government all have couplets, such as the couplets in the lobby: "Eat the food of the common people and wear the clothes of the common people, the common people can deceive themselves to be the common people", "If you win an official, you will not be honored if you lose an official, and if you lose an official, you will not be humiliated. The useless place depends on one official"; the couplets in the second hall "come here because of fate with the people", "Qi Cunxin is worthy of the people".
Pingyao Confucian Temple
The Confucian Temple in Pingyao, also known as the Confucian Temple Xuegong, was built in the early years of Tang Zhenguan, and the Dacheng Hall was rebuilt in the third year of Jin Dading (AD 1163). It has a history of more than 800 years and has maintained its original appearance. Among the Confucian Temples at all levels, the Confucian Temple has the longest history and is the most complete Confucian Temple complex in China.
The main ancient buildings in Pingyao Confucian Temple include Wenchang Pavilion, Kuixing Tower, Stone Archway on the city wall, Wenchang Temple under the city wall, Yunlu, Yunlufang, Zhuangyuan Bridge, Yingbi, Lingxing Gate, Panchi and Dacheng Gate on the city wall. , Dacheng Hall, Minglun Hall, Jingyi Pavilion, Zunjing Pavilion, Dongxilou, Rixinzhai, Shixizhai, Ximen, Wing Room, Divine Kitchen, Divine Treasury, etc. The buildings are simple and elegant, and all kinds of stone carvings and wood carvings are exquisitely crafted, with high artistic and historical value.
In the Pingyao Confucian Temple, you can see the largest group of statues of Confucius and Confucian sages in China. On the left and right of the statue of Confucius are "four matchings": Shusheng Kong Quanji, Zongsheng Zengshen, Fusheng Yanhui, and Yasheng Mengke; on the east and west altars are "ten philosophers", namely Zhongyou, Bu Shang, and Ran Yong , Ran Geng, Ran Qiu, Zai Yu, Duan Muci, Min Sun, Yan Yan, and Zhuan Sun are all proud disciples of Confucius. The east verandah and west veranda of the courtyard are dedicated to seventy-two sages. It is worth mentioning that there are standing statues of Confucius, the master of a generation, in ancient and modern times, and the reproduction of his disciples' painted sculptures is the largest in the domestic Confucian temples. On the back walls of these statues are pictures of Confucius’ holy sites, starting from Yan’s mother praying at Nishan Mountain, and ending at the tomb of his disciples after Confucius’ death. The main activities of Confucius’ life are vividly displayed in front of tourists in the form of murals.
When visiting the Confucian Temple, those who are interested can also go to the only professional photography museum in China in the Dacheng Hall. There is also the largest existing Chinese imperial examination history exhibition in China in the Confucian Temple, which displays the only existing number one in China. A large number of treasures such as civil official costumes.
"See Pingyao Again"
Because of the time issue, I have been wondering whether to go to see the Pingyao performance again, and finally because of a word from the innkeeper: whether it is good or not, everyone has their own opinions, but it is absolutely shocking. So I went, and the result was really shocking, participatory live performances, touching stories. It is refreshing, and most of the audience will be moved to tears by the heroic feelings of Shanxi merchants to establish the world with affection. I recommend everyone who comes to Pingyao to take a look.
Also see that Pingyao Theater is outside the west gate of the ancient city. You can take a tour bus from any location in the ancient city. The tour bus usually costs 10 yuan per person.
The performances are fixed at 2:00 pm and 8:00 pm, and there will be an additional performance at 4:00 pm on Saturdays and Sundays. There may be no performances in the off-season, so you need to confirm in advance before watching the additional performances.
The ticket price is 238 yuan per person. The innkeeper can help you buy a discounted ticket. The discount is about a few dollars. It is the same as buying it online. If you buy it on the website, you need to make an appointment first, and then take your ID card to the ticket window to pick up the ticket That's it.
The performance is one and a half hours long, and the first hour is an experiential live-action performance, in which the audience will play different roles. The last half hour is to sit in the auditorium and watch. So it will be a little tiring. Flour will be used as props at the end of the performance. To avoid danger, lighters are not allowed to enter the venue.
After the performance, there will be many tour buses waiting outside the theater, so there is no need to worry about the return journey.
TIPS
Next is a variety of practical tips~~ Don’t be too wordy~
[tip1] The west gate is not far from the train station, and the bus station is also very close to the north gate. It is also possible not to take a taxi.
[tip2] Vinegar is sold in many places in Pingyao. The old mature vinegar from Niangjia Vinegar Shop on South Street is authentic and the price is very reasonable. As for the special features here, here are some simple recommendations: Shanxi aged vinegar, red date vinegar, honey vinegar, etc.
[tip3] Ming and Qing ancient streets are more interesting ancient streets in the ancient city of Pingyao, but everyone must pay attention to the valuables around them
[tip4] Tour order: Because I booked a homestay on Mingqing Street, the order I decided was to start from the inn. I don’t need to do too many strategies, just follow my heart.
[tip5] Tickets: Tickets are free on working days in the second half of 2020. It is still a good deal for the whole family.
[tip6] Snacks: There are 108 kinds of snacks in the ancient city of Pingyao. In fact, there are only a few delicious ones. I have impressions of Hongwuji’s yellow rice cold cake, stewed beef with old vinegar, etc., but the special dishes in the store are very good. eat.
[tip 7] The roads in the ancient city of Pingyao basically form a square, and you can stroll around in order, but it is still recommended to stroll around, which has a different taste
[tip 8] Regarding the scenic spots, the scenic spots in the ancient city of Pingyao are similar, and it will be boring without explanations. If you have the conditions, you can invite a tour guide.
[tip 9] Regarding snacks, the snacks in Pingyao Ancient City are really enough. If you can’t recommend them enough here, I’ll leave this item for you to discover for yourself, but I can say that the snacks I ate in Pingyao Ancient City, Whether it is recommended or not recommended in the guide, it will not disappoint.
[tip 10]
Pre-departure preparations: camera, cash, bank card, ID card, student ID card, strategy plan, convenient pouch for money, charger, sunscreen, lip balm, skin care products, wet wipes, napkins, toiletries, shower gel, washing Hair lotion, slippers, cold medicine, gastrointestinal medicine, allergy medicine, Band-Aid, mosquito repellent, umbrella.
[tip 11] Cars are not allowed to enter the ancient city of Pingyao, otherwise fines and points will be deducted. Then briefly, the high-speed rail stations in Pingyao are all near Shuanglin Temple, which is relatively far from the center of the city. It takes about 15 taxis from the ancient city to these two places. If you have time, you can take the bus, which should be very convenient. In addition, you can take a 40-minute bus from Pingyao Ancient City Station to the ancient city, and the ticket is only 1 yuan.
If you are in a hurry, take a taxi from Pingyao Ancient City Station to Pingyao Ancient City. It's all very convenient.
[tip 12] There are many places to stay in Pingyao, ranging from affordable chain hotels to star-rated hotels. I recommend Deshenglou Inn on South Street, which is not far from Rishengchang and Mingqing Street. The hotel outside the city where I stayed in Pingyao before, the accommodation conditions and location are different from the experience in the city, and the price is about 150.
【tip 13】Travel season
Shanxi has a temperate continental monsoon climate with four distinct seasons.
Spring (March-May): The climate is changeable and there are many sandstorms. It is recommended to visit Hukou Waterfall in this season. From April to May, it is called the "Peach Blossom Flood" of Hukou Waterfall, and the scenery is unique and spectacular.
Summer (June-August): The rain is concentrated and the climate is hot. At this time, you can go to the Jinzhong area to experience the "Shanxi Cave Dwellings" where the winter is warm and the summer is cool, or you can choose to go to Wutai Mountain to escape the summer heat. At this time, Wutai Mountain has a cool climate, the most lush peaks, and the best scenery.
Autumn (September-November): The weather is mild and neither hot nor cold, suitable for traveling. In this season, you can choose to visit "Hukou Waterfall". September to October is called "Hukou Autumn Wind". During this period, the water volume is large and stable, and the width of the waterfall can reach about a kilometer. It is the best time to visit Hukou Waterfall. .
Winter (December-February of the following year): The climate is cold and dry, but during this time period you can visit cultural attractions such as Pingyao Ancient City, Qiao Family Courtyard, and Wang Family Courtyard. During the Spring Festival, there are often festivals such as temple fairs. During the Spring Festival, there will be "Pingyao Chinese Year" activities.
best travel time
Autumn (September-November) is the best time, when Shanxi is very cool and the climate is relatively mild. At this time, it is very suitable to choose natural scenic spots such as Mount Wutai and Hukou Waterfall, or cultural scenic spots such as Pingyao Ancient City and Qiao Family Courtyard.
goodbye pingyao
Compared with other scenic spots, Pingyao is slightly larger, and there are more scenic spots to visit, but it was really messy when we walked around, and we got lost when we walked, and there was no point. In the peak period, the ancient city is more prosperous, it can also be said to be a kind of hustle and bustle, and it is also a manifestation of too strong commercial atmosphere. But I don't know why, no matter whether the ancient city of Pingyao is noisy or quiet, it all reflects the different charm of the ancient city. The night in Pingyao Ancient City is very lively. There is also a quiet side, and the lighting is indeed beautiful.
Let’s sum up the ancient city of Pingyao. Sometimes travel is a kind of mood, but sometimes travel is caused by a complex. Unfortunately, I don’t have this kind of feeling for the ancient city of Pingyao. The ancient city of Pingyao or the noisy and commercial ancient city of Pingyao actually feels a kind of mystery to me. In my heart, no matter how the years change, how the ancient city of Pingyao changes, this feeling has not changed. It is like a mysterious porcelain doll, at the mercy of others in the baptism of the years, changing him into plain or gorgeous clothes. But the ancient city of Pingyao is really beautiful, and you need to feel it with your heart.
Pingyao Ancient City, a thousand-year-old Pingyao ancient city. At the beginning, this sentence was just a not-so-beautiful slogan for me, but when I actually came here, I realized that this sentence could not be more appropriate to describe the ancient city of Pingyao! In the early morning, he is like a simple girl, slightly misty, hazy and shy waiting for the sunrise. During the day, he is gentle and charming, yet lively. In the evening, he looks like a sophisticated and elegant woman. And at night, the ancient city of Pingyao expresses its magnificence and unrestrainedness, passing through time. You can say that he is a business, but in my opinion this kind of business is also a kind of life.
On the last day of the ancient city of Pingyao, I am a little bit reluctant, but time is running out, and I will leave. In the last few hours, after eating our last lunch in the ancient city of Pingyao, we walked through the bar street. This place during the day is completely different from the one I saw last night. It is much cleaner and more gentle. Perhaps this is the calm and bustle that a small town in the north should have.
