If Lijiang is a pure and beautiful girl, then Pingyao is a gone with the wind with profound connotations.

2 years ago, Shanxi Province was the lifeblood of China's economy. Many people who go out from here have become wealthy businessmen, and people call them "Shanxi businessmen".

Pingyao ancient city is one of the four intact ancient cities I have visited. Pingyao ancient city was founded in the Western Zhou Dynasty and has a history of more than 2,7 years.

according to the feudal traditional etiquette, the building is "left-handed and right-handed", and according to Zhu Yuanzhang's policy of "building walls high", as well as the streets and alleys such as the Confucian Temple Dacheng Hall built in the Jin Dynasty, it forms a huge gossip pattern. Pingyao also has the earliest banks of financial institutions in China, including eight banks headed by Rishengchang.

There is a strong cultural atmosphere of Shanxi merchants, with grey walls in deep houses and sunset in city buildings. In Jinzhong residential community centered on Pingyao, there are more than four courtyards with red lanterns hanging high < P >. There are also painted sculptures of Shuanglin Temple and Mianshan Mountain ...

Pingyao Ancient City is 9km south of Taiyuan, Shanxi Province, which is the most well-preserved ancient city in China and one of the world historical and cultural heritages approved by the United Nations.

Transportation introduction

Pingyao Railway Station is located in the northwest of the county, and it takes only about 2 hours by car, so the transportation is convenient.

Pingyao Ancient City is small, and it can be walked from there. There is also a special rickshaw in the city.

Highway:

Taiyuan Railway Station is 3 meters away from Taiyuan Coach Station. The bus stops at Jianshe South Road (opposite to the south of the railway station), and there are shuttle buses and private taxis between Pingyao and Qiaojia Courtyard. It is recommended to take the shuttle bus. Taiyuan to Pingyao takes 2 hours, and it only takes about 2 hours by car, so the transportation is convenient. From 7: 3 a.m. to 5: 3 p.m., the

bus stops. The stop (departure) place is from Pingyao Railway Station to a bus in Taiyuan every 2 minutes. The ticket price is 1 yuan per person, and the stop (departure) place in Taiyuan is Jianshe South Road (south of the railway station). Fare 25 yuan; Pingyao to Qiao Family Courtyard takes 1.5 hours, and the fare is 1 yuan.

Especially recommend

Pingyao beef: Pingyao beef is a famous specialty of Pingyao. It is made of high-quality calf leg meat cooked and marinated. The meat is tender, fat but not greasy, < P > thin but not firewood, crispy and delicious.

Pingyao bowl tray: it is a long-standing flavor pasta snack in Pingyao. It was first invented by Dong Xuan, a chef in Qing Dynasty. It has the characteristics of smooth and delicious noodles.

Introduction to Catering

You can taste Pingyao local snacks on a street in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Yun Jincheng: the price is economical, and the variety of pasta is complete; The rice wine snacks from Changshengyuan have a long history and a unique flavor. Chang Xinglong is famous for having received stars such as Gong Li. Yuan Kui Restaurant is a good place to drink coffee.

recommended accommodation

Tianlu Inn is located in the west street in the bustling area of Pingyao ancient city. There is a Tianlu Inn, which is an antique square quadrangle. If you live in such a place, you can better appreciate the charm of the ancient city, and the price is cheap, which is generally ranging from 6 to 1 yuan. Cave dwellings are more expensive

. 24-hour hot water, independent bathroom, and free wireless Internet access. The innkeeper surnamed Liu is very easy-going, and can also help recommend tour guides and tourist vehicles at reasonable prices. If lucky, she can also let her daughter guide for free.

Important attractions:

Pingyao Ancient City Wall, Mianshan, Rishengchang Ticket Office, Qiaojia Courtyard

Gushi Tower, a street in Ming and Qing Dynasties, Shuanglin Temple, Qujia Courtyard, Mianshan, Guxian Ya, Dacheng Hall of Confucian Temple

Qingxu Guan, Zhenguo Temple, Caojia Courtyard, Hejia Courtyard, North China First Escort, China Escort Bureau. Punch a hole every time you go to a point. If you can't finish reading it on the same day, you can continue to use it the next day after stamping it.

Use is limited to two days. (including the ancient city wall, Rishengchang, county government, Qingxu Guan, the God Temple, the ancient street of Ming and Qing Dynasties, Baichuantong, Xietongqing, Tianxiangxiang,

Lei Lvtai's former residence, China Chamber of Commerce, Tongxinggong Escort Agency, Ancient Dwellings Expo Garden, North China First Escort Agency, China Escort Agency, Weishengchang, Huiwulin, Confucian Temple,

. The total length of the wall is 6.4km, with horse faces, 6 heavy-gate barbican cities, 3, stomps and 72 watchtowers. Metaphorically, there are 72 stories of Confucius' 3, disciples and sages. Most watchtowers have records of Sun Tzu's Art of War or statues and life of 72 idlers. It needs special attention. It means that not all gates can go up and down. Before going to the city, you need to find out which gate you can get off, otherwise you will have to bypass the gate if you miss it.

Zhenguo Temple: Tickets: 2 yuan

is located in Haodong Village, 15 kilometers north of Pingyao County. It was built in the Five Dynasties and the Northern Han Dynasty. The temple is divided into two parts, and it is one of the oldest existing wooden buildings in China.

Although the scale of the temple is small, it is magnificent and imposing. There are 14 colored sculptures in the hall, and there is a statue of Sakyamuni in the middle of the altar. Ananda's two

disciples stood around, with a strong style of the Middle Tang Dynasty. The Three-Buddha Building is the main building in the backyard, and it is named after the three main buddhas

because the worship method in the hall is self-Buddha and self-Buddha. The most famous mural in this hall is the Ming Dynasty mural on the surrounding walls, with the life of Buddha Sakyamuni as the main content, complete and smooth composition, which is a treasure in the Ming Dynasty mural

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Dacheng Hall of Confucian Temple

The Confucian Temple is located on the north side of Yunlu Street in the southeast of the county seat, covering an area of 8, square meters. It has a history of more than 8 years. As the name implies, it is related to culture. There are

Dacheng Hall (meaning that children can go to worship if they want to succeed in their studies), Longmen (jumping with your feet together and never tripping over it), Nomination

Golden List, Respect for Classics Pavilion (the only top-ranked examination paper in China), Top-ranked examination paper (I can't read it, but it's really beautiful in small letters), and Top-ranked

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Shuanglin Temple:

25 yuan/person, 6 km west of the ancient city

China Ticket Museum (Rishengchang):

It is recommended to invite a tour guide 2 yuan,

Pingyao Guxian Ya:

It covers an area of 26, square meters, with a huge organization, clear division of labor and responsibilities. Like a miniature of the State Council and its ministries and commissions

Gushi Tower:

5 yuan/person, overlooking the street view, (the above three places are all worth seeing)

The Wangjia Courtyard in Jiexiu:

The adult ticket is 66 yuan, and the traffic to Jiexiu is not convenient. It is best to intercept the CMB from Taiyuan to Jiexiu at the road intersection outside the north gate of the ancient city. At the terminal

Jiexiu Railway Station, (you can also take a bus at Pingyao Railway Station, but it is usually a waste of time to wait until everyone is here). After arriving at Jiexiu Station, cross the road and wait for the No.11 bus in front of the Gongmao Hotel on the southeast side of the intersection

. It has no stop sign, so you can ask the local people, (minibus 3 yuan/person, go directly to the Wangjia Courtyard, which is like No.3

. Terraces with high loess slopes and traditional Shanxi caves can be seen along the way), Jiexiu also has a taxi to the Wangs, but you have to go to 25 yuan for a one-way trip. Please

Try to return before six o'clock, otherwise you may miss the last bus of No.11. The Wangs Courtyard is known as the first residence of Chinese folk houses, and its exquisite stone carvings and wood carvings are enough to shame modern buildings. In addition, the Jingsheng Confucian Temple outside the Wangs Courtyard (1 yuan/person, Half price for students) and

Wang Family Ancestral Temple:

(5 yuan/person, half price for students). There is a teahouse where you can eat, and snacks such as Wang's home-cooked meals are available at an acceptable price.

Qiao Family Courtyard:

It is located in Qiaojiabao, Qi County, with admission fee of 4 yuan/person and parking price of 1 yuan

. Generally, the minibus is around 5 yuan). There is no student ticket for 4 yuan/person in the Qiao Family Courtyard. Take the long-distance bus from Taiyuan to Qixian at the railway station. There are small pieces of 1 yuan/piece on the right side of the ticket window, which is more convenient). There are 2 small courtyards and 313 bungalows in 6 courtyards.

It's like a maze. The pavilion in the southwest corner is the highest point of the whole hospital. Standing here, you will find that the layout of the whole courtyard is a double "hi" picture

. If you look closely, you can see that the arches and cornices have their own shapes, and even the 138 chimneys on the roof are all the same. Walking into the courtyard, brick carvings, stone carvings and wood carvings

are pleasing to the eye. Because it is a location where red lanterns are hung high, all its fame is abroad, but it is not as good as Wang's home in terms of scale and architectural artistic achievements. Qiao's garden and Qiao's courtyard are separated on both sides of the road, and now it has been changed to Zhouyi Palace, which contains knowledge about gossip and lunar solar terms. Anyway, there is no need for tickets, so it's okay to see

. After the visit, CMB going to Taiyuan can be intercepted on the side of the road, and there are many cars. When you get to 5 yuan/Taiyuan Jiannan Coach Station, you can take

No.11 or No.811 bus to Taiyuan Station, and you should have 1 yuan change ready, because most tickets are not sold.

Overall impression:

Shanxi has simple folk customs and good public security, but the long-distance stations are chaotic, and the phenomenon of soliciting customers is serious.

It is wise to use Pingyao as a transit point, because the folk inn in Pingyao ancient city is safe, comfortable and convenient.

Shopping choice:

Pingyao pushes light lacquerware to the Yonglong.

Beef can be bought at the distribution office at the entrance of Guanyun Beef Factory on the way back to Zhenguo Temple. In the ancient city, only bagged beef can be bought. It is said that all bulk beef is fake. Besides, Taigu cake is also worth buying.

Others:

Pingyao-Taiyuan: Take National Highway No.18 or Universiade Expressway, with the whole journey of 11 kilometers.

Pingyao-Xi' an: Pingyao-Dayun Expressway-Yuncheng-Yunfeng Expressway-fenglingdu-Xitong Expressway-Xi' an. Yunfeng Expressway has a gas station, with a toll of

18 and a journey of 55 kilometers.

Bus:

Price: one yuan to get on the bus

human tricycles:

The starting price is 2 to 5 yuan per person, and the basic mileage is 2 kilometers. The rental price for driving more than 2 kilometers is negotiable.

does the joint ticket support the whole city service? 25 yuan/Car

1 yuan/Car, a single scenic spot in the urban area, plus the whole tour service of Shuanglin Temple in 3 yuan

? 2 yuan/car

chartered tour service: 4 yuan (8 hours)

hourly tour service (RMB/train): 2 hours per car per day, plus 5 yuan

bicycle

ordinary single person riding 5 yuan/hour, 15 yuan/half a day (within 4 hours), 3 yuan/all-day (within 1 hours)

Pricing minivan starts at three yuan, with a basic mileage of two kilometers,

Ordinary car starts at six yuan, with a basic mileage of three kilometers,

Advanced car (above Santana) starts at twelve yuan, with a basic mileage of three kilometers, and

Motor tricycle starts at two yuan, with a basic mileage of two kilometers, which exceeds the driving distance.

Tour bus route in the ancient city (1 yuan/person):

1. Direction of South Gate: South Gate-Confucian Temple-Chenghuang Temple-Qingxu Guan-North City Wall-Rishengchang

-County Government-Lei Lvtai-South Gate

2. North Gate Direction: North Gate-North City Wall-Rishengchang-County Government-Lei Lvtai-Confucian Temple-

Chenghuang Temple-Qingxu Guan-North Gate

3. West Gate Direction: West Gate-West City Wall-County Government-Lei Lvtai-Confucian Temple-City.

2. There are many historical sites in the ancient city, so many tickets need to be checked. Please keep the tickets properly.

3. Visitors with tickets to the ancient city can watch the performance free of charge at Pingyao Grand Stage during the day.