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Pingyao Ancient City

Pingyao Ancient City

4.5/510,563 Reviews
"Historic buildings"
"Night view"
“Seeing Pingyao”

“Seeing Pingyao”

4.7/53,708 Reviews
"Live Show"
"Performances"
Shuanglin Temple

Shuanglin Temple

4.8/51,275 Reviews
"Historic buildings"
Zhenguo Temple

Zhenguo Temple

4.7/5524 Reviews
"Historic buildings"

Where to Stay

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TIANYUANKUI

TIANYUANKUI

4.7/5391 Reviews
Avg. HK$74/person
"Shanxi Cuisine"
"Time-honored Brand"
德居源

德居源

4.6/558 Reviews
Avg. HK$52/person
"Shanxi Cuisine"
"Time-honored Brand"
复兴公饭店

复兴公饭店

3.2/541 Reviews
Avg. HK$65/person
"Shanxi Cuisine"
Hong wu ji Hotel

Hong wu ji Hotel

4.9/5217 Reviews
Avg. HK$70/person
"Shanxi Cuisine"
Ren Zai Bei Fang Restaurant

Ren Zai Bei Fang Restaurant

4.9/586 Reviews
Avg. HK$67/person
"Shanxi Cuisine"
梁先森·酸奶

梁先森·酸奶

4.9/584 Reviews
Avg. HK$21/person
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"Open Late"
客回头小吃

客回头小吃

4.8/517 Reviews
Avg. HK$42/person
"Shanxi Cuisine"
我在平遥等你旅行者酒吧(平遥古城店)

我在平遥等你旅行者酒吧(平遥古城店)

3.7/53 Reviews
Avg. HK$86/person
"Bars/Bistros"
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老平遥饭馆

老平遥饭馆

4.9/58 Reviews
Avg. HK$56/person
"Shanxi Cuisine"
偶遇酒吧(南大街店)

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Pingyao Moments: Through Travelers' Eyes

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A city to see Shanxi, a street of five thousand years, stroll through the ancient city of Pingyao, and experience the culture of Jin merchants!

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Pingyao Ancient City.

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Winter Vacation in Pingyao: The Ultimate Guide

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In Shanxi, I saw the eyes of the gods.

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Shuanglin Temple

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Pingyao Ancient City

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M26***12
The living inside is very comfortable, the weekend is very lively, the place is a few bigger, do not have to go, basically the same. If you understand the history, you will have a better understanding. I like the seabuckthorn juice inside.

“Seeing Pingyao”

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This show is definitely worth seeing. I haven't been to feel that more than 200 yuan is not cheap. I went to the development and value for money. The whole show and the actors are interactive. There are always surprises waiting for you to watch in front of you.

Shuanglin Temple

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Stepping into Shuanglin Temple in Shanxi, it seems to have entered the wonderful world of ancient art. A magnificent color is beautifully painted, as if given life. The delicate lines and vivid expressions are amazing everywhere. Mobile phone lens can not capture the shock of seeing with your own eyes, only standing here, you can really feel the ghosts and magical work of the ancients, the heart is deeply touched, unforgettable.

Zhenguo Temple

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Pingyao is designated as a world cultural heritage by UNESCO as "one city and two temples", "city" is the ancient city of Pingyao, and "shuang temple" is the Shuanglin Temple and Zhenguo Temple outside the city. Zhenguo Temple is located in Pingyao Ancient City, Qidong Village, a world cultural heritage, and is now a key cultural relics protection unit in the country, a national scenic spot. The temple was built in the fifth generation of Beihan Tianhui in seven years (963 AD) and was originally named Jingcheng Temple. It has undergone many renovations. Ming Jiajing was renamed Zhenguo Temple in 19 years. The temple is two courtyards, the front courtyard is the Temple of the Tenno and the second floor of the left and right bells and drums, the Temple of the Land, the Temple of Caifu, the Temple of Erlang, the Temple of Sanlinghou, the Temple of the Buddha in the middle, the Temple of the Guanyin in the east, and the Temple of the Tibetans in the west. The temple has no separate mountain gate, the Temple of Heavenly Kings is the temple gate, founded in the Yuan Dynasty, after several renovations, still retains the architectural style of the Yuan Dynasty. The temple is shaped by four statues of Heavenly King: holding the kingdom of Heavenly King, growing Heavenly King, Guangmu Heavenly King, and Do-Wen Heavenly King. The four-day king holds different instruments, meaning "wind and rain smooth. The temple of the Buddha is the most essence of the town's national temple. The war and fire of the five generations and ten countries are continuous. The time of existence is very short. It is a lucky preservation of 11 color plastics. It adopts the basic Buddha altar layout of the Tang Dynasty, the first Buddha, the second disciples, the second Bodhisattva, the second-day king. The two fronts and the two King Kong confrontation. The master Buddha Sakyamuni Knights sat in the Buddha seat - flower handprints, right shoulder dew, pleats depicted strong and powerful. On both sides of the Buddha are Anand, Jia Ye Er disciples, dressed in shackles, standing courteously, and the youthful vitality and the elderly are full of expression. Wenshu and Puxian two Bodhisattvas sit in the form of half-knot, placed on the lotus table on both sides of the main Buddha, high-show and beautiful, body and body. The front of the Buddha altar is equipped with 2 kings of the guard, holding the magic wand, one leg upright, one leg slightly curved, strong bones, brave and powerful, elegant costumes, calm. It has become an isolated example of color plastic of the Wudai Temple in China, and is called a rare treasure. The temple was rebuilt in the seven years of the Beihan Tianhui (9663 AD). During the renovation of the five generations, the temple of the Wanfo Temple in the five generations has never changed. It is a rare five-generation building in the country. The murals in the temple occupy the four walls of the east, west, south and north, drawing thousands of Buddha pictures, Wenshu and Puxian Bodhisattva single murals, forming the worship of the Buddha. The buildings and color plastics in the temple provide extremely precious physical evidence for the study of Chinese architectural history and the history of art development. The three Buddha temples in the backyard were created in the Ming Dynasty. In order to ensure the height of the main temple, the upper and lower floors were used, and the lower caves were raised on the second floor. The first floor was dedicated to a Maitreya Buddha. The three "three Buddhas" main statues on the second floor were the Buddhas of the Fa-body Buddha, the Buddhas of the Buddhas of the Buddhas of the Buddhas of the Buddhas of the Buddhas of the Buddhas of the Buddhas of the Buddhas of the Buddhas of the Buddhas of the Buddhas of the Buddhas of the The paintings of the Ming Dynasty are painted in the Ming Dynasty. There are also Qing Dynasty murals on the walls. The murals are in the form of comics, describing the extraordinary Buddha-forming story of the birth, family, enlightenment and death of the Buddha from the birth, the family, the enlightenment to the death (Nirvana). The works of the Ming Dynasty are preserved in integrity. The picture shows many characters in the Chinese socialization. It is rare to have the ancient construction and color plastics of the Beihan Dynasty in China outside Dunhuang in the original five generations of the Royal Monastery of the Zhenguo Temple.

Pingyao Ancient City Wall

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🏰Travels of Pingyao Ancient City Wall🏰 Historical Background🏰 • Pingyao Ancient City Wall is one of the most complete ancient city walls in China, witnessing the prosperity of Shanxi merchant culture and historical changes. Itinerary Planning🗓️ • Arrival at the ancient city: Depart from various places, take the high-speed rail or plane to Pingyao, and then take a bus or taxi directly to the ancient city. • Stroll along the city wall: Stroll along the ancient city wall to feel the weight of history. The circumference of the city wall is about 6 kilometers. You can walk or rent a bicycle to travel around. • Visit the city tower: Climb up the various city towers on the city wall, overlook the entire ancient city, and experience the grandeur of the ancient defense system. Special Experience🎭 • Exploring ancient buildings: Go deep into the ancient city, visit historical buildings such as the ancient county government and Rishengchang Bank, and learn about the Shanxi merchant culture. Food recommendation🍲 • Shanxi noodles: Shanxi is famous for its noodles, and knife-cut noodles, cat ears, etc. are authentic foods that cannot be missed. Accommodation recommendation🏨 • Zai Zao Chu B&B: Located 80 meters away from the north gate of the ancient city, the environment is quiet and comfortable, and the service is considerate. It is a good choice to experience the life of the ancient city. Take photos and check in📸 • Sunset: Take pictures of the ancient city under the sunset on the city wall, capture the moment of light and shadow changes, and leave unforgettable memories. Travel tips💡 • Dress comfortably: There are many stone slabs in the ancient city, and it is recommended to wear comfortable shoes. • Sun protection measures: When visiting in summer, remember to take sun protection measures and bring a sun hat and sunglasses. I hope this travel guide can make your trip to Pingyao Ancient City Wall more perfect! 🌟🍁

Pingyao Ancient Government Office

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Pingyao Ancient City County is really worth a visit. The buildings such as Zhaobi, Affirming Pavilion, and Changyu Pavilion outside the gate of the county have unique historical significance. As a civil mediation office, Affirming Pavilion witnessed the reform of the Ming Dynasty litigation procedures; and the opportunity to appeal to the people to complain about grievances. Entering the county, there are mistakes in the rehabilitation of the military house outside the gate of the gate, which does not meet the historical courtesy system and lacks basis. This is a pity. The door is the gate of etiquette, the middle door is strictly stipulated, and the two sides of the door also have different uses. The lobby courtyard behind the Yimen is very spacious. The six rooms in the east and west are derived from the feudal society's "three provinces and six departments" system. Although the six rooms at the county level in the middle and post-Qing Dynasty were not built, they still worked in their respective roles. The six rooms in the lobby are distributed according to the "left Wenyouwu" ritual system, and each has its own management. Yufang also had its unique responsibilities during the Ming and Qing Dynasties, such as recording the official's performance, investigating the talent situation, registering for official information and undertaking donations to the official rank. The whole county is full of historical traces, can deeply feel the feudal period of the county operation mode, is a very good place to understand history and culture.

Rishengchang Draft Bank

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When introducing the Great Heat, watermelons and cattail-leaf fans were drawn... Each solar term has a different meaning and is accompanied by a picture belonging to that solar term. Presumably, only by actually arriving here can you fully feel its charm.

Chenghuang Temple

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[Scenery] The Pingyao City God Temple faces south and has three courtyards. On the central axis, there are archways, mountain gates, stage, offering hall, City God Hall, and sleeping palaces. There are also six Caofu, land temple, God of Wealth Temple, Kitchen God Temple, etc. "All gods live in one temple and receive incense together." A group of four of us came here to visit. It is inside the ancient city of Pingyao. It is surrounded by antique buildings, especially the carved beams and painted pillars on the roof, which feel particularly exquisite and beautiful. [Fun] You can learn about the history and culture of the City God Temple here. Pingyao City God Temple is a Taoist building. It is a building group that integrates the architectural style of ancient official offices and temples. However, it is not clear when this City God Temple was built. In the Ming and Qing Dynasties, whenever a new official came here to take office, he needed to stay here for one night to receive baptism and the teachings of the City God. During the temple fair on May 27th of the lunar calendar every year, there are also performances such as sedan chair riding, lion dancing, land boat rowing, yangko dance, opera singing, paper cutting, etc. for you to watch. [Value for money] You can come in and visit when you enter the Pingyao Ancient City.

Jinci Scenic

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### Jin Temple Scenic Spots Review and Travel Guide #### 🌈 Overall Introduction of Tourism-related Features Jin Temple, located in Jin Temple Town, Jinyuan District, Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province, is a historical and cultural heritage integrating ancient architecture, gardens, sculptures, and mural art. It is not only the earliest existing royal sacrificial garden in China, but also known as the "Architecture Museum of Successive Dynasties". The history of Jin Temple can be traced back to the Western Zhou Dynasty. It was built to commemorate Tang Shuyu, the founding prince of the Jin State, and his mother Yi Jiang. There are many ancient buildings spanning multiple dynasties preserved in the temple, such as the Notre Dame Hall, the Fish Pond Flying Beam, and the Offering Hall of the Jin Dynasty in the Song Dynasty. Each building carries a profound historical and cultural connotation. --- #### 🏞️ Popular attractions and introductions & suitable time to go 1. **Notre Dame Hall** 🏛️ - **Introduction**: Notre Dame Hall is the most representative Northern Song Dynasty building in Jin Temple. Its eaves have elegant lines and bright colors without losing elegance. The wooden carved dragon pillar in front of the hall has delicate and lifelike dragon scales. The hall also preserves the Song Dynasty clay sculptures of the Virgin Mary and 42 maids. These statues are of different shapes and vivid, and are known as one of the "three wonders" of Jin Temple. - **Suitable time**: You can visit it all day, but it is recommended to avoid the noon period to avoid direct sunlight affecting the viewing effect. 2. **Yunuma Feiliang** 🌉 - **Introduction**: Yunuma Feiliang is the earliest existing water-land overpass in my country. Its unique cross-shaped bridge style is extremely rare in ancient buildings. This bridge was built in front of the Virgin Mary Hall and used as a platform in front of the hall, which contrasts with the surrounding ancient buildings. - **Suitable time**: It is recommended to visit in the morning or evening, when the light is soft and it is easier to take beautiful photos. 3. **Nanlaoquan** 🌊 - **Introduction**: As the source of Jinshui, Nanlaoquan is clear and has a constant temperature throughout the year. It is known as the "No. 1 Spring in Jinyang". The spring water flows continuously, adding a lively beauty to Jin Temple. - **Suitable time**: You can enjoy it all day, but it is recommended to go in the morning or evening, when there are fewer people and the water is clear, which shows the tranquil beauty. **Best time to visit**: Spring and autumn are the best time to visit Jin Temple, when the climate is pleasant and the scenery is beautiful. --- #### 📅 Suggested travel plan **Day 1**: - Morning: Arrive at Jin Temple and first visit the Holy Mother Hall to appreciate its unique architectural style and exquisite statue art. - Noon: Taste local food around Jin Temple, such as the local specialties in the Chinese restaurant of Jin Temple Hotel. - Afternoon: Visit Uonuma Feiliang and Xiandian to experience the unique charm of ancient bridge architecture and the profound heritage of sacrificial culture. - Evening: Stay in a hotel around Jin Temple, such as Jin Temple Hotel or 7 Days Inn, and enjoy a quiet night. **Day 2**: - Morning: Go to Nanlao Spring to enjoy the clear spring water and the surrounding natural scenery. - Noon: Enjoy local delicacies at Longyuan Restaurant or Mingshengju Restaurant. - Afternoon: Visit other attractions in Jin Temple, such as Zhoubai, etc.

Jinci Museum

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From the beginning of the history of the archway that entered the gate, the garden was full of various ancient buildings, and it was dizzying. Although this time is not the peak season of crowds, it can also be said that the flow of people has been flowing. The overall feeling is that the 80 yuan ticket is still slightly higher, and the traffic is still slightly inconvenient. It is better to drive by car if you have the conditions.

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