In the last issue, we talked about Yanmenguan, one of the most worthwhile places in Shanxi. In this issue, Xiao Wang will talk about Pingyao Ancient City, another most worthwhile place in Shanxi. Pingyao Ancient City is located in Pingyao County in the middle of Shanxi Province. It was built in the period of West Zhou Xuanwang (827 BC-782 BC). Pingyao is known as one of the "four best preserved ancient cities", and it is also one of the only two ancient cities in China that successfully declared the world cultural heritage with the whole ancient city. Pingyao Ancient City is an outstanding example of Han nationality city in China in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. In the historical development of China, it shows people an extraordinary complete picture of the cultural, social, economic and religious development of Han nationality.
Pingyao used to be called ancient pottery. In the early Ming Dynasty, the city wall was built to prevent foreign countries from disturbing the south. In the third year of Hongwu (AD 137), the old wall was rebuilt and expanded, and it was completely bricked. Since then, Jingtai, Zhengde, Jiajing, Qin Long and Wanli have made ten repairs, updated towers and added enemy platforms. In the 43rd year of Kangxi (AD 173), because the emperor visited Pingyao in the west, he built four towers, which made the city more spectacular. The total circumference of Pingyao city wall is 6163 meters, and the height of the wall is about 12 meters, which 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 shape of Ming and Qing dynasties, and the outside of the city wall is called the new city. This is a wonderful place where ancient and modern buildings are integrated, reflecting each other and making people think endlessly. In 29, Pingyao Ancient City was rated as the most complete ancient county town in China by world record association. On July 13th, 215, Pingyao Ancient City became a national 5A-level tourist attraction.
Xiao Wang went to Pingyao ancient city with friends before, because during the epidemic period, in order to give back to the selfless dedication of the medical staff, scenic spots such as Pingyao ancient city launched free admission activities, so Xiao Wang went to Pingyao ancient city for free, and the usual admission fee was 12 yuan/person. Friends who want to play remember to bring their student ID cards, and they can get a 5% discount [cute ]
The day Xiao Wang went was rainy, and the ancient city wall was still being built, so he didn't stay long. He took the train to Pingyao ancient city at noon and went back by car at night. There are ***2 scenic spots in Pingyao ancient city, including ancient city wall, Rishengchang, county government, Qingxu Guan City God Temple, God of Wealth Temple, Ming and Qing ancient streets, Baichuantong, Xietongqing, Tianjiangxiang, Lei Lvtai's former residence, China Chamber of Commerce, Tongxin Public Escort Agency, Gumingju Expo Garden, North China No.1 Escort Agency, China No.1 Escort Agency, Weishengchang and Huiwulin. Due to time constraints, my friends and I only went to the four scenic spots of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, Rishengchang, Xianya and Weitaihou. The ancient city of Pingyao is really big. If you have enough travel time, you can spend 3-4 days and have a good time.
Rishengchang, as an outstanding representative of Shanxi merchant culture, has typical architectural style and scale, but it has its own particularity. Rishengchang's draft bank adopts a three-way hall building, which not only embodies the traditional characteristics of Jinzhong folk houses, but also absorbs the style of Jinzhong shops, and achieves the harmonious unity of architectural art and use function. Rishengchang Bank Site is located in Pingyao County, the ancient city of "The First Street of Finance in Qing Dynasty". The ticket numbers are concentrated in West Street. Rishengchang covers an area of 1,386 square meters, with a building area of about 1,2 square meters. There are 21 buildings in * * *, with the main courtyard along the north-south longitudinal axis, the east courtyard as a narrow north-south small courtyard, and the west courtyard as a Japanese-Chinese new draft bank.
Rishengchang banks are called "banks", also known as "ticket houses", or "Huijingzhuang". This industry is monopolized by Shanxi people, also known as "Shanxi ticket houses". At that time, there were 17 largest banks in China, and Pingyao people opened 7 banks, the largest of which was opened by Lei Lvtai, a native of Pingyao. The total number of these big banks was located in Pingyao, and the semicolons were spread all over major cities and commercial ports in China except the capital. Pingyao City became the largest bank center city in China at that time. Rishengchang was once known as "the best in the world" and "Huitong the world".
The ticket number is concentrated in West Street, where Rishengchang is located. There are thick wooden rows of doors along the street, colorful paintings under the eaves, and horizontal plaques of famous brands. The first entrance to the courtyard is the counter and accounting office, and the second entrance is the staff residence and guest room. The third entrance is a two-story building, the downstairs is the flower room, the upstairs is the warehouse and the staff residence, and the last entrance is the VIP and senior staff residence. On the west side, there is a corridor for carriages, stables and stables. There is also the private residence of the owner Lei Lvtai in the city.
the county office is located in the center of Pingyao ancient city. It was built in the Northern Wei Dynasty and finalized in the Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties. The earliest preserved building dates back to the sixth year of the Yuan Dynasty (1346), with a history of more than 6 years. The whole office faces south, showing an axisymmetric layout. The north-south axis is more than 2 meters long and the east-west width is more than 1 meters, covering an area of more than 26, square meters. Outside the yamen, there is a wind-watching building on the left, a music building on the right, and a wall in front. Inside the yamen, from south to north along the central axis, there are 3 instrument doors, 1 memorial archway, 5 lobbies, 3 house doors, 5 halls (inscribed "Zhong Ai Tang" in Ming Dynasty), 5 inner houses and 3 Daxian Buildings. There are 7 east and west chamber kilns (rooms) outside Yimen, and 7 service rooms. There are 11 east and west compartments in front of the lobby, which are official rooms, households, ceremonies, soldiers, punishment rooms and workshops. There are three political participation halls and three driving garages on both sides of the lobby. There are east and west wing rooms on each floor of the house. There is a pavilion in the east of the yamen, and from south to north, there are a building, a land temple, a hotel, a temple, a food hall and a garden. There are Shen Ming Pavilion in the west, heavy prison, women's prison, light prison, Hongshan post office, supervisor's arrest hall and "Ma Hao" in the north.
The main buildings in this ancient county have couplets, such as those in the lobby: "Eating people's food and wearing people's clothes is the only way that people can bully themselves and be people"; "It's no shame to lose an official without honor. Don't say that an official's useless place depends on an official". Two hall couplets "came here because of fate with the people"; "I will live up to the people with a clear conscience."
Wei Taihou's address is in West Street, Pingyao County, just separated from the famous Rishengchang bank by a small biscuit shop. Hou Shi saw Rishengchang's business booming after it was changed from Pigment Village to Banks, and he was very jealous, but he suffered from the fact that no one could manage Banks. Just at this moment, the deputy manager of Rishengchang, Mao Hongchao, had a quarrel with the manager Lei Lvtai, and Mao was excluded, so Hou Shi took the opportunity to pull Mao Shi over. In the 14th year of Daoguang (1834), Wei Taihou was officially reorganized into a draft bank, with Mao Shi (Xingcun, Pingyao) as the general manager. Mao Shi thanked Hou Caidong for his appreciation, and fought with Rishengchang wholeheartedly, determined to operate, and made the banking business flourish. Mao also used the method of promotion and knighthood to pull over Hao Mingyang and Yan Yongan, who are familiar with Rishengchang's business. In just one year's effort, Wei Taihou's business has advanced by leaps and bounds due to Mao Shi's careful management. Wei Taihou also asked Xu Jishe, the head of Chaoshan Academy, to help formulate strict rules, which clearly defined the responsibilities of the treasurer, the manager, the man, the checkout, visiting relatives with friends, account books, letters and other management. Wei Taihou has a relatively complete set of rules and regulations, with a more solid foundation and a more prominent momentum. A bill of exchange travels thousands of miles, and hundreds of thousands of taels of silver can be made available. It has abundant funds, prosperous business and doubled profits.
how can you not eat Pingyao beef, a local delicacy? Xiao Wang and his party ate noodles and Pingyao beef. The noodles were strong and the meat of Pingyao beef was soft and delicious, suitable for all ages! In order to save time, we went in and out of sightseeing bus and 1 yuan, sightseeing bus, which is also quite cost-effective, because the distance from the ticket gate to the ancient city is really long. Personally, I suggest not to walk. Because the time is tight and the trip is a little hasty, if there is an opportunity, Xiao Wang will go to Pingyao ancient city with his friends again and visit all the scenic spots that have not been visited [yeah] [yeah] [yeah].
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