Pingyao Ancient City, this ancient town with a long history, has its unique "Three Treasures": Pingyao beef, Pingyao lacquerware, and Pingyao long yam. First of all, Pingyao beef has enjoyed a high reputation since ancient times. It started in the Qing Dynasty, and its development has been witnessed by the Lei Jinning family's prosperous Lei Beef Shop and Ren Dacai's Zili Cheng Beef Shop. With its unique braised cooking technology, it has spread throughout the country since the middle of the Song Dynasty. It even won praise when the Empress Dowager Cixi tasted it and became the pride of Pingyao.

Secondly, Pingyao lacquer ware is a traditional handicraft from Pingyao, Shanxi, which is famous for its exquisite craftsmanship, environmental protection and durability. Lacquer ware has an exquisite appearance, complex decorations and delicate touch. It is the finest lacquer ware and is loved by the world. Its history can be traced back to the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. With the prosperity of Shanxi merchants, it was sold overseas during the Ming and Qing Dynasties.

Furthermore, Pingyao Changyam, as a local specialty, is famous for its rich nutritional value and unique taste. The long yam in Yuebei Township is known as the "Chinese little ginseng" because of its excellent texture. It has been cultivated for more than 200 years and is widely distributed in surrounding towns. Whether eaten directly or processed into powder, it is deeply loved by locals and tourists.

These three treasures not only represent Pingyao’s profound historical and cultural heritage, but are also the crystallization of the wisdom and skills of the Pingyao people, and are an inseparable part of the ancient city of Pingyao. Each piece carries a rich historical story and is an important window for tourists to have an in-depth understanding of Pingyao culture.