1, introduction of scenic spots
The earliest history of the ancient city can be traced back to the Western Zhou Dynasty, with a history of more than 2,700 years. In the early Ming Dynasty, the city walls were built to resist foreign enemies. When Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty went west, he built four more towers. Today's Pingyao ancient city still retains the appearance of the ancient city 500 years ago, and the former "China Wall Street" is now a tourist attraction. During the period of 1997, Pingyao ancient city was listed as a world cultural heritage, and it was a physical specimen for studying the political, economic, cultural, artistic and religious development of China.
The ancient city is vicissitudes of life, simple and remote. It's even bigger than the Datong ancient city that we have been to before. If you want to visit in depth, it is recommended to stay in the ancient city for 1-2 days.
2. Traffic guide
The transportation of Pingyao ancient city is very convenient, whether it is the ordinary railway station or high-speed railway station. If you are a tourist from other provinces, Pingyao County has no airport and needs to fly to Taiyuan first. From Taiyuan, you can take the bullet train or high-speed train to the ancient city. It takes 30-50 minutes to get off at Pingyao Gucheng Station. The ancient city of Pingyao in high-speed railway station is about 7 kilometers away from the scenic spot, and it takes about 15 minutes by taxi.
Those who don't want to arrive quickly can take the local train and get off at Pingyao Station, which takes about an hour and a half. Pingyao station is less than 2km away from the north gate of the scenic spot, which is relatively close.
Self-driving tourists can park their cars in the official parking lot near the entrance of the scenic spot, one at the south gate and the other at the north gate; We stopped at the north gate, and there were plenty of parking spaces. It is also convenient to leave the parking lot and become a tourist center.
Parking fee:1every bus in 0 yuan, and it will be charged for two days (times) after 12 in the afternoon.
3. Guide to avoiding pits and saving money
Most of the pits in Pingyao ancient city are at the entrance outside the ancient city, which is easy to reduce tourists' initial impression of the ancient city. For example, someone will tell you that it is several kilometers from the parking lot to the scenic spot. I suggest you take their car and spend tens of dollars (some quoted price 100 or more) to take the whole family to play. Even deceiving tourists into the city on the same day is full, and they can't enter the city without a car, which is outrageous.
The truth is that it is only a few hundred meters' walk from the visitor center at the entrance to the core of the scenic spot. If luggage is a burden, you can take the shuttle bus to the scenic spot, as long as 10 yuan. If you book accommodation in the scenic spot, you don't have to worry. You can ask your boss to help you deliver your luggage. It's ok to try the ticket on the same day, and you're not nervous on non-holidays
Also, don't believe the salesman at the entrance of the scenic spot and the hotels and restaurants in the scenic spot about how expensive it is to eat, live and travel in the ancient city. In fact, the management of merchants in the ancient city is very standardized, and the prices of meals and accommodation are within a reasonable range, sometimes even cheaper than those outside the scenic spot (perhaps the competition in the scenic spot is too fierce).
The correct way is to go straight to the ancient city when you arrive, and ignore any sales promotion during the period. After successfully entering the scenic spot, there are less than half of all kinds of pits; Our experience of playing in the ancient city is still very good.
4. Fares
Ancient City Pass: 125 yuan/person (including 22 scenic spots such as city wall, county government, Rishengchang, Xietongqing and Confucian Temple). If you don't go to these small scenic spots, just want to visit the streets of the ancient city and have a meal, you can enter the ancient city for free.
It can be purchased on the official platform "Pingyao Ancient City Scenic Area" applet. After purchasing the pass, it is valid for 3 days. Student ID cards are half price, military ID cards and disability cards are free, and ID cards for the elderly over 60 can be free.
In addition, tickets for Shuanglin Temple are 35 yuan/person, and tickets for Zhenguo Temple are 25 yuan/person. The ticket is valid for one day. Although these two sc's
5. Accommodation recommendation
People suggest living in the ancient city. The biggest advantage is that it is convenient to play. You can go out anytime and anywhere and go back to your room to rest anytime and anywhere; It is convenient to enjoy the night view and avoid the peak passenger flow in the morning and evening. Accommodation in the ancient city is not expensive, and the characteristic homestay is generally 100-200/ night; There is also an adobe sleeping platform in the Ming and Qing dynasties, which is very interesting for southern friends to experience. But there are B&B inns everywhere in the ancient city, and the conditions are uneven. Some rooms are only 10 square meters, and some may not have a separate doorman. So remember to look at the photos and check the comments of previous guests when booking.
This ancient city is very big. As for the location of B&B, it can be centered on Pingyao Tower (Block C of Ancient City). The closer the distance, the more convenient it is. In addition, the accommodation in the ancient city will be tense on holidays. It is recommended to book in advance. There are more accommodation options outside the ancient city. In addition to BB and star-rated hotels, choosing where to live depends on personal habits.
Some homestays are very professional, and they also provide maps of the ancient city and discount coupons for some cooperative restaurants in the ancient city. Moreover, many homestays in Pingyao ancient city are traditional houses with local characteristics. If you don't go out once in a while, it's good to take pictures in the hotel.
6. Tourist routes
One-day tour (no turning back): Arrive at Rishengchang South Street (gatehouse) in Pingyao County-Yao Yaping Ancient City Wall (Yingxunmen) of Xietongqing Tongxinggong Escort Agency.
Day 1: Arrive at the South Street (Gate) of the scenic spot. Xie Tongqing, China Guard Museum, and the Forbidden City Guard Pingyao Ancient County Yao Yaping Wenmiao Pingyao Ancient City Wall (Yingxunmen) South Street Night View.
D2: Shuanglin Temple and Zhenguo Temple (if you like watching performances, you can go to Pingyao again).
Pingyao ancient city is very big, so tourists who don't have much time should not visit blindly. In fact, most of the scenic spots, restaurants and shops are concentrated at the intersection of South Street and East Street, all the way south to the intersection of South Street and Chenghuangmiao Street. This area is also the most densely populated place for tourists in the ancient city. If you want to stay in Pingyao ancient city for 2-3 days, you can spend some time exploring some alleys; Alleys and houses in non-core areas are often closer to the lives of local people.
You can take turns playing mobile phone maps or paper maps. Tour guides are not recommended. First, you can travel freely in the ancient city without a tour guide; Secondly, during the visit, I heard that many tour guides mainly explain by endorsement, and the time to lead everyone to stay at the scenic spots is also very short.
7. Recommended scenic spots
Even tourists who want to stay in Pingyao ancient city for 2-3 days can't visit all 22 scenic spots. The following are some representative ones, you can choose according to your own itinerary and sightseeing preferences. Most scenic spots are open from 8:00- 18:00.
1/ Rishengchang Bank
The most famous money house in Pingyao was founded by shopkeeper Li Daquan and shopkeeper Lei Lutai, who invested 302,000 silver in Qing Daoguang for four years. Known as the "No.1 Bank in China", it pioneered China's finance. Therefore, many museums of Shanxi merchants must promote prosperity when holding exhibitions. After a hundred years of vicissitudes, Japanese businessmen have made brilliant achievements. Semicolons are distributed in more than 30 cities in China, as far away as Europe and America, and are known as "Huitong World".
Although Rishengchang is not the largest bank in Pingyao, tourists can see the shadow of contemporary banks from Rishengchang and appreciate the wisdom of the Chinese nation. Although Rishengji was in its heyday at that time, it did not give people the feeling of extravagance. On the contrary, it is so elegant and calm that it is very suitable for a glance.
2/ Xie Tongqing's ticket number
Tongqing Bank was established in Xianfeng for six years (1856), and has been in operation for 58 years, during which 33 semicolons were established. This is the largest bank number in Pingyao, including seven courtyards and underground vaults. Today's celebration is still China Qianzhuang Museum. Tongqing's architectural style is similar to that of other banks in Pingyao ancient city. It is a typical northern quadrangle, antique, carved beams and painted buildings, especially wood carving and brick carving.
The rise of the ticket number promoted the prosperity of the escort agency. In addition to the ticket number, Pingyao's most distinctive attraction is the escort agency. In the fifth year of Xianfeng in Qing Dynasty (1855), Tongxinggong Escort Bureau was founded by Wang Zhengqing, a martial arts expert from all over the country. It was one of the famous escort agencies in China at that time. The business of escort agencies is mainly divided into personal escort and material escort. The Wangs used to be the guards of Cixi. After the successful completion, they got a plaque with a blue background and gold paint, which is still hanging in the yard.
At present, there are some physical data about the bodyguard activities in the 64 years from the opening of the escort agency in 1849 to the closure of 19 13. Such as dart boxes, dart cars, weapons, smoking sets, furniture, wood products and so on. Used in daily life, it still vividly records the scene at that time, and it seems that you can still see the scene of the escort rushing north and south to make a living at the tip of the knife. Besides, Pingyao tells the story of Tongxinggong Escort Agency.
With more time, Pingyao Ancient City, China Escort Museum, North China First Escort Museum, Back to Wulin and other scenic spots are all related to Escort. But it's a little repetitive. Just look at 1-2.
4/ Pingyao Guxian Office
It is one of the few well-preserved ancient county offices in China. The main building was formed in the Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties, and the earliest preserved building was the Yuan Dynasty. Although the entrance was not very eye-catching, it was suddenly enlightened after entering, and I couldn't finish shopping in the yard one after another. The whole county government covers an area of more than 26,000 square meters. In front is the hall for hearing cases, behind is the inner room of the county magistrate, and there is an informal recitation hall and so on. Clear and complete division of labor. The last entrance is a back garden with a water system, which is rare in Shanxi, which is short of water and makes people shine. There are also Shanxi Wenchuang in the back garden wing.
Every day at 9:30, 1 1:00, 15:30, there are court performances by the county magistrate. Visitors can participate in it and play with related colors. Good interaction. The content of the trial every day is different, which is quite a feeling of crossing.
5/ Pingyao Confucian Temple
I didn't intend to go, but the owner of BB strongly recommended it as the oldest existing Confucian temple at all levels in China.
Pingyao Confucian Temple is located in a very quiet corner of the ancient city. Founded in the early years of Zhenguan in the Tang Dynasty, its Dacheng Hall was rebuilt in the third year of Jin Dading (1 163), and it has maintained its original appearance to this day. It is also the only Jin Dynasty building in the national Confucian temple. Pingyao faces south, and there are four existing quadrangles. On the central axis are: Star Gate, Dachengmen, Dacheng Hall, Minglun Hall, Jingyi Pavilion, and Tibetan Scripture Pavilion. Chengdian is the main hall of the Confucian Temple in the Jin Dynasty, and it is also the biggest attraction of the whole building complex. The Hall of Ursa Major is five rooms wide and located on the top of the mountain with only one roof. The store is huge and magnificent, and seven stores have two legs and two bows, which is of no help to shopping.
There is also a new punch street among the network celebrities outside the temple. There were few people when we arrived. Those who are interested can go for a stroll.
6/ Pingyao Ancient City Wall
The wall of Pingyao ancient city was built in the early Ming Dynasty. The existing Pingyao City Wall, Pingyao Ancient City Wall is one of the four best preserved ancient city walls in China, with a total length of 6157m and a height of10m. As a county-level city wall, Pingyao ancient city wall has experienced ups and downs in history and is still well preserved. It is a miracle.
Most tourists will choose the flood gate in the south when they visit the city wall, and they will go to Wanxian government or Confucian temple on the way to the flood gate. Above the camp gate, you can see the classic angle of Pingyao South Street and urban architecture. Many propaganda photos of Pingyao ancient city were taken from this angle. Walking along the city wall at dusk and watching the sunset are also a kind of enjoyment.
But the biggest bug of Pingyao ancient city wall is that it is not open at night, so it is impossible to climb stairs to see the night view; There is only a light show at 9 o'clock in the evening, so you can stand in the square under the city wall and watch it.
7/ Zhenguo Temple
Many people go to Pingyao ancient city,
The colorful sculptures in the Buddhist temple amazed us. The Buddha's face is full, tall and strong, magnificent, and the carving technique is similar to that of the Tang Dynasty. Although it has been rebuilt by later generations, its shape, clothing, facial makeup and bun still retain the charm of the late Tang and Five Dynasties. It is the only five-generation colored sculpture preserved in temples except Mogao Grottoes in China.
8/ Shuanglin Temple
Together with Zhenguo Temple, it forms the pattern of "one city and two temples" in Pingyao. Shuanglin Temple, as the pinnacle of colored sculptures in China, promised me to go to Shuanglin Temple once even if I didn't go to the ancient city.
It is difficult to know when this temple was built. Most of the existing buildings were built in the Ming Dynasty, and most of the statues were works of the Ming Dynasty. The existing buildings of Shuanglin Temple are 1 1, among which, the ancient buildings, painted sculptures and murals of the Song Dynasty are all national treasures. Undoubtedly, the most precious is the 2052 colored sculptures of the Ming Dynasty all over the temples, which constitute a colorful Buddhist world.
For hundreds of years, these colorful sculptures are still colorful; Facial muscles, facial expressions, movements and postures are all like real people, and even the eyes of the sculpture are made of black glass, which is full of realism. These colored sculptures violate the constraints of ethical codes and regulations, and are full of human feelings and secular atmosphere.
8. Food recommendation
Pingyao snacks 108, with pasta as the main dining feature. You can taste most of Pingyao's snacks in Nanjie.
Pingyao beef: every restaurant has it, and it is also the number one specialty of Pingyao. Sliced, bright red in color, delicious in one bite, seemingly dull but actually very tasty; Meat is fat but not greasy, and thin but not firewood.
Pingyao UFO: I never knew what a UFO was. There are many food stalls in Pingyao ancient city, including restaurants. The bowl holder is actually made of buckwheat noodles, which tastes strange and tough. Because of clearing away heat and toxic materials, it is a necessary food in summer.
Pingyao Bang Bang: What is Bang Bang? Why do Pingyao have so many foods with strange names? Only when I ordered a copy did I know that the original "Bangbang" was also a local specialty pasta, which was called "Bangbang" by the people because of its shape like "Eight Doors". Soup is rich and delicious, and it is a solid staple food.
Pingyao vinegar: You can see the specialty stores selling vinegar in the streets and lanes, and you can smell the vinegar when you walk on the road. The dining table is also seasoned with vinegar, which smells like honey and red dates. It is the first time that vinegar can make so many "articles".
Pingyao has many delicious foods, such as beef copper chafing dish, rotten melon seeds, cold rice noodles, red noodles and pointed heads. Seeing is believing, so try it yourself!
9. restaurant recommendation
The strategy includes local people recommending these two companies: Ji Hekui. He also said that local people in Hongbuji will eat it, and the Yuan Kui Festival is entirely for tourists. Both restaurants occupy the best position, adjacent to each other and close to the busiest urban buildings. We went to two houses and felt very good. 40-50 yuan per person can eat well.
By the way, there are so many restaurants in Pingyao (including the whole Shanxi) that friends in the south can order food directly according to their usual habits, reducing it by half. We organized a set meal for two for Wu Hongji online, and found that all three people ate more than enough. The clerk's service is comparable to Haidilao, telling us that it is enough not to add vegetables to the set meal, and sometimes asking us if we like it.
Tian Yuan is also very popular, ranking first in the praise list. The environment is also antique, the service is comparable to Kyrgyzstan, and the involution is very powerful.
I didn't order a set meal until I could finish eating. I ordered a long eggplant. It is said to be inspired by sweet and sour mandarin fish in the south of the Yangtze River, which is sweet and sour.
Crispy sesame mutton is also very distinctive, and it is very enjoyable to dip in the sauce.
If you are in a hurry during the day, KFC in the ancient city also has it. The architectural style of KFC is very Pingyao, but the price of KFC in the ancient city is slightly more expensive than that outside.
Like to drink coffee and milk tea, Rui Xing also drove to the ancient city. One thing, Mi Xue Bing Cheng, a chain tea shop, also has the advantage of commercialization.
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