Meeting Pingyao Again After Ten Years｜This Thousand-Year-Old Ancient City Is Truly Worth Visiting Multiple Times!

10 years! It’s been 10 years! I finally reunited with this ancient city that has haunted my dreams! I still remember the excitement of visiting Pingyao for the first time with my parents during the 2015 National Day✨ This time, I specially chose October 17, 2025, to revisit, just to recapture that same feeling from back then～ 🏯 Pingyao Ancient City is truly timeless! 📍 Address: Kangning Road, Pingyao County, Jinzhong City, Shanxi Province 🕙 Opening Hours: Open all year round! Come check in anytime～ 🎫 Ticket: ¥123 (Totally worth it!) 🌟 Must-visit attractions: ✔ Pingyao County Government Office: One of the best-preserved ancient county government offices in China ✔ Pingyao Confucian Temple: The largest Confucian temple in North China, an immersive way to learn about the imperial examination system ✔ Rishengchang Draft Bank: Witness the legend of the "ancestor of modern banking" ✔ Xietongqing Qianzhuang & North China’s First Escort Agency: Living fossils of Jin merchants’ culture 🌧️ This time I was lucky to experience the misty rain in Pingyao! Strolling under the ancient city walls felt amazing～ The ancient buildings have even more charm on a rainy day Every snap is a masterpiece📸 🎭 Don’t miss the “See You Again, Pingyao” performance! There’s also a light show at 8 PM every day at the South City Gate💡 The story is told in five chapters, narrating the thousand-year history of the ancient city The plot was so moving! It brought tears to my eyes😭 🏃 Newly discovered spots nearby: The Ring City Park is fantastic! A full circle around the city is 8 km Morning runs watching the ancient city sunrise are absolutely perfect! 💔 The only small regret: The breakfast at the entrance of the City God Temple was disappointing The buns and fried dough sticks were frozen Even the special oil tea was instant😤 I recommend everyone to eat authentic local food inside the ancient city! 📌 Tips: 1️⃣ Plan at least 2 days and 1 night to slowly savor the charm of the ancient city 2️⃣ Wearing comfortable shoes is very important for exploring the ancient city 3️⃣ The temperature difference between morning and evening is big, remember to bring a jacket～