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No. 58 Zhaobi South Street, Pingyao County, Jinzhong CityMap
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It was the second time I went, there was aesthetic fatigue, but the Shanxi people had a good service attitude. The hotel, the scenic spot, are very enthusiastic. I bought a package ticket, but the time was too late. I only looked at the Majia Courtyard and the county. I warned everyone that if you want to see the package attractions in detail, you have to leave two days, otherwise you don’t buy a package ticket.
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The Pingyao Ancient City is one of the most well-preserved ancient cities in China and a world cultural heritage site. It used to be China's financial center in the late Qing Dynasty. Now, the streets, shops, and houses in the ancient city still maintain its traditional layout and style. When you enter this once prosperous ancient city, you will be readily brought back to the period when Shanxi's merchant culture was at its peak. With regards to food, the beef of Pingyao is also well-renowned. Towards the end of the Qing Dynasty when Empress Dowager Cixi passed by the ancient city, she loved eatng Pingyao beef.
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Datong-Pingyao Ancient City TourHighlights of the trip Datong Ancient City Wall: Stroll on the ancient city wall and feel the accumulation of history. 🗿 Yungang Grottoes: A treasure of Buddhist art, breathtaking. ⛩️ Huayan Temple: Quiet and peaceful, purifying the soul. 🐲 Nine Dragon Wall: Feel the charm of Chinese traditional culture. ⛩️ Shanhua Temple: An ancient temple, a good place for blessings. 🌁 Hanging Temple: Thrilling and breathtaking. ⛰️ North Hengshan: Climb high and look into the distance, feeling relaxed and happy. Ying County Wooden Pagoda: A thousand-year-old pagoda with a long history. ⛩️ Jingtuzi Temple: Quiet and peaceful, purifying the soul. 🏺 Datong Old Street: Stroll around the specialty shops and taste local snacks. 🏮 Pingyao Ancient City: Antique, as if traveling through time and space. Average consumption Datong-Pingyao tour, the average budget is about 500 yuan. Among them, the ticket cost is about 300 yuan, the transportation cost is about 100 yuan, and the dining cost is about 100 yuan. 🍽️🍽️Food recommendation🍽️🍽️ Yellow rice cake, Shumai: Kaige Restaurant, average consumption is about 50 yuan. Specialty noodles: Dongfang Shuomian, average consumption is about 20 yuan. 🥟 Snowflake Shumai: Longjuxiang Shumai Restaurant, average consumption is about 30 yuan. Special snacks, lamb miscellaneous powder: Hunyuan Liangfen, Flavor Powder Lamb Miscellaneous, average consumption is about 25 yuan. In summary, the Datong-Pingyao tour is a journey full of historical and cultural atmosphere, which is unforgettable.ASPEN NORRIS
Pingyao Ancient CityPingyao Ancient City is located on Kangning Road in Pingyao County, Jinzhong City, Shanxi Province, situated in the central part of Shanxi Province, about 85 kilometers away from Taiyuan City. It is one of the most well-preserved ancient county towns in China. Pingyao Ancient City consists of a large architectural complex that includes city walls, shops, streets, temples, and residential houses, all arranged in a symmetrical layout. The ancient city has six gates. There is no admission fee to enter the ancient city, but individual tickets are required to visit the small attractions within the city, or a through ticket can be purchased. The ancient city is not very large and can be explored on foot. For those who have difficulty walking, electric carts are available. Main attractions: Pingyao City Wall, Pingyao County Government Office, Pingyao Confucian Temple, Pingyao City Tower, Lei Lvtai's Former Residence, Rishengchang Former Site, Baichuan Tong Former Site, Qingxu Guan, Weitai Hou's Former Residence, City God Temple, Huiji Bridge, Zhenguo Temple, Shuanglin Temple, Tianjixiang Museum, Ancient Residential Expo Garden, China Chamber of Commerce Museum, Rare Newspaper Exhibition Hall, Baichuan Tong Jin Merchant Museum, Pingyao Martial Arts Exhibition Hall, Xietongqing Money Exchange Museum, Tongxinggong Armed Escort Agency Museum, etc. Pingyao cuisine: Pingyao beef, Shanxi handmade vinegar, Pingyao bowl stands, red noodle paste, etc.vivienne.evelyn.blackwood
Bleeding-heart route planning guide for a day in Jinzhong, ShanxiHow much is Shanxi worth going to I'm all talked out This time I've organized the must-see sights in Jinzhong⬇️ ▪️Known as the 'Folk Forbidden City': Wang's Grand Courtyard ▪️The treasure of the temple is the Vairocana statue from the history books: Shuanglin Temple ▪️The most intact ancient city in the Han region of China: Pingyao Ancient City · 🗺Day1 Wang's Grand Courtyard—Shuanglin Temple, stay in Pingyao Itinerary: ✔️9:00-11:30 Wang's Grand Courtyard: Mainly appreciate the beauty of the architecture, Hanfu really takes great photos📍The view from the corner tower overlooking the entire Wang's Grand Courtyard is yyds! ✔️11:30-13:00 You can have a meal and rest ✔️13:00-14:00 Head to Shuanglin Temple🚘45min drive ✔️14:00-16:40 Shuanglin Temple: Thousand Buddha Hall must see Vairocana statue/Bodhisattva seated statue/many small Buddha statues, Heavenly King Hall must see Heavenly King statue, Daxiong Treasure Hall must see the oldest stele—'Aunt's Stele' ✔️16:40-16:55 Shuanglin Temple-Pingyao Ancient City🚘15min drive🉑️Stay in a homestay near the entrance of the ancient city · 🗺Day2 Pingyao Ancient City-Return Itinerary: ✔️9:00-17:30 Pingyao Ancient City: The ancient city is very large, it takes a day to stroll around, if you are in a hurry, it is not recommended to buy a pass❌It will be a bit of a loss 📌If you have time after visiting the ancient city🉑️You can visit the Zhen Guo Temple near the ancient city 🈚️🎫No pass play: ▪️Visit Weng City, check in the military defense facility 'Catching Turtles in the Urn' ▪️Visit Qingping Street, both sides of the street are old houses with a hundred years of history ▪️Visit the ancient market tower, the three-tiered wooden structure tower is rich and magnificent 🈶🎫Buy a pass play: ▪️🉑️Play 2️⃣2️⃣ attractions ▪️Among them, the ancient city wall/county government/Rishengchang Bank/Confucius Temple/Qingxu View are must-sees ▪️There are also some old houses and old shops🉑️Choose your favorite to visit 🥘Recommended Pingyao food ✔️Ancient City Tianyuan Kui Restaurant: 💰Average per person 65+✅Yellow rice cold cake✅Vinegar skin jelly✅Stewed pork are all very special and delicious · ㊙️Attraction tips ☑️Wang's Grand Courtyard: Ticket 55 yuan, open 08:30-17:30 (last entry 17:20) ☑️Shuanglin Temple: Ticket 35 yuan, open 8:00-18:00 ☑️Pingyao Ancient City: Ancient city🆓free, city wall and various houses pass 125 yuan, open 8:00-17:30virel_05171
Enjoy Spring Festival: A roundup of travel destinations that will thrill you!💢Away from home, choose a new place to spend the Spring Festival. ❗️The New Year's Eve dinner in a foreign land has a strange taste, but it has the warmth of home. ❗️Looking for local temple fairs and traditional activities, immersed in different cultural celebrations. ❗️On the streets of a foreign land, we set off fireworks together, taste local delicacies, and feel the unique atmosphere of the New Year. ❗️Change a place, the laughter of the family is still the warmest melody, making the Spring Festival not only a moment of reunion, but also a wonderful moment of discovery and sharing. 💢Destination Recommendations First: Visit Langzhong, the origin of the Spring Festival: 📌This is an ancient city with a long history, bathed in a thousand years of time. 📌The Jialing River is gurgling, carrying the story of the years. 📌The stone slab streets extend like a time tunnel, witnessing the changes of princes and generals. 📌The ancient city wall stands tall, watching the changes of history. 📌Langzhong Temple Fair, shows a rich folk culture, the annual worship established the root of the Spring Festival. 📌Here, ancient porcelain, bluestone alleys, traditional architecture interweave into a historical scroll, immersing people in the long river of time. 📌Langzhong, not only a city, but also a witness of time, an ancient land, carrying countless springs and autumns. Second: Walk into Pingyao Ancient City through the long river of history: 🚩Spend a Chinese New Year in Pingyao Ancient City. Under the ancient city wall, red lanterns hang high, and the old streets are filled with traditional New Year flavors. 🚩The lights of the ancient city are dim, fireworks bloom, and the old wooden window lattices are warm with light. 🚩Walking in the bluestone alley, I heard the old New Year music and saw the red lanterns. 🚩At the end of the street, every household is decorated with lights and colors, emitting beautiful wishes. 🚩In this ancient city, spend reunion time with relatives, feel the warmth of the years, and cross the long river of time. Third: Spend a warm and romantic Chinese New Year in Sanya, Hainan: 📍Spend the New Year in Sanya, Hainan, where the sun is shining and the coconut wind is blowing. 📍The family gathers in a tropical paradise, and laughter echoes on the beach. 📍The rich tropical seafood New Year's Eve dinner is delicious. 📍Bathing in the coconut grove, feeling the southern style. 📍When night falls, the lights are brilliant, the fireworks of Sanya Bay are dazzling, and the fireworks in the sky reflect happy smiles. 📍The joy of family reunion is integrated into the favor of nature, becoming the warmest moment of the year. 📍On this hot land, we welcome the New Year and leave full of national feelings. Fourth: Spend a different Chinese New Year in Altay, Xinjiang: ✅Spend a different Chinese New Year in Altay, Xinjiang, with the unique Kazakh horse riding music in the cold wind. ✅On the snow-capped plateau, the sheep pass leisurely, and the Xinjiang folk colors float in the air. ✅The family sits in a warm felt room, enjoys delicious roasted whole lamb, and spends reunion time. ✅When night falls, the stars are brilliant, and traditional ballads are sung by the bonfire. ✅The taste of Xinjiang's New Year is the strong aroma of milk tea, the tranquility and peace of the snow field. ✅On this vast and beautiful land, have a unique Chinese New Year, and it becomes an unforgettable journey. 4. Enjoy the Spring Festival: A roundup of travel destinations that will thrill you! Tourism Guide Festival Travel Recommendation OfficerThe Culinary Wayfarer
Pingyao Ancient City, a treasure that carries a history spanning over a thousand yearsIt was founded during the reign of King Xuan of Zhou😎, and has a long history of more than 2800 years👏. The entire ancient city is composed of city walls, shops, streets, temples, and residential houses, forming a vast and magnificent architectural complex🤩. Its overall layout strictly follows the Bagua orientation🧐, ingeniously forming a Bagua pattern with four main streets, eight small alleys, and seventy-two winding lanes👀, while the South Street, East Street, West Street, Yamen Street, and Chenghuang Temple Street form a unique 'T'-shaped commercial street😜. Standing on the ancient city walls👣, accompanied by the beautiful sunset in the evening🌇, one can overlook the magnificent panorama of the entire ancient city🧐, as if traveling through a thousand years of time in an instant😍! The city walls are towering and majestic😃, witnessing the vicissitudes of time👀; the streets are narrow and winding😄, filled with an ancient charm🤓; the residential houses are well-arranged😉, displaying a unique architectural style🤗. Pingyao Ancient City🤝, is not only an architectural complex with profound historical significance🤜, but also a brilliant treasure of Chinese culture🤛. It carries the wisdom and emotions of people over thousands of years😇, showcasing the glory and heritage of the Chinese nation to the world🤝!BenjaminMacIntyre441
Visit the snowy ancient city of Pingyao and become a Jin merchant's young lady for once🧡Pingyao, this ancient city with a history of more than 2800 years, is like a thick history book📕. Each page tells a story of the past🏮, and every corner exudes an ancient charm. 👣Walking on the bluestone streets of the ancient city, it feels like traveling back in time. Since you're here, of course, you should play the role of a Jin merchant's young lady~ There are photo studios everywhere in the ancient city🏮, where you can change into costume immediately, which is quite convenient~ On snowy❄️ days, whether you're in the alleys or stepping into👣 ancient houses, touching those bricks and stones that have withstood the test of time🧱, you can feel the sediment of the years🕐, and everything becomes so peaceful and beautiful. In the Pingyao County Government Office, I also met a lovely big orange cat🐱 that was playing in the❄️ snow. It's not afraid of strangers at all and will even come up to you for cuddles, which is quite adorable☺️ 📝There are many attractions in the ancient city of Pingyao, and the following essence route can be referred to, hoping to be of help to you~ 💕Start from the South Gate of the ancient city wall of Pingyao, walk north along South Street, passing by attractions such as the City Tower and Xietongqing Money Exchange Museum. 💕Continue north to visit the Pingyao County Government Office. 💕Then turn to the west side of West Street to tour the former site of Rishengchang Piaohao.C@l3b K.ng
Shanxi Travel Guide Must-see for the Spring Festival in 24 years🗺️🗺️【4 days and 3 nights route】 Day1️⃣: Zhenguo Temple-Pingyao Ancient City-Yima Family Courtyard-Shuanglin Temple Day2️⃣: Wang Family Courtyard-Datong Ancient City Day3️⃣: Huayan Temple-Shanhua Temple-Yungang Grottoes Day4️⃣: Yongan Zen Temple-Hanging Temple-Ying County Wooden Pagoda — 🚗🚗【About Transportation】 1️⃣It is recommended to choose to take a taxi🚗, with a wide range of routes, and there will be no traffic jams. 2️⃣It is recommended to choose to go to Taiyuan South Station or Taiyuan Station🚄, close to the city center, convenient transportation.👍 3️⃣It is recommended not to take a black car, it is easy to be pitted, and there is no security.🙅 — 🥘🥘【Shanxi Cuisine】 1️⃣Baked bun🫓: squid, chicken, sesame sauce is delicious 2️⃣Pingyao Beef🐂: Historical, fat but not greasy, lean but not firewood 3️⃣Taigu Cake🍪: It is a traditional famous dish in Shanxi, crispy but not hard, soft but not skin, beef sausage 4️⃣Fried Bowl Tuo🥣: Dong Fried Bowl Tuo's special food is a very famous snack 5️⃣Hunyuan Cold Noodles🍜: Yuan Liang has a history of thousands of years, add chili oil flavor one — 🌈🌈【Local Features】 1️⃣Shanxi's characteristic diet is mainly sour (vinegar), most dishes are not spicy🈚️, don't worry if you don't eat spicy 2️⃣Shanxi has a profound cultural heritage, and due to climatic conditions, cultural relics are easy to preserve, which means that Shanxi's ground cultural resources (statues, ancient buildings) are very rich. 3️⃣The prices in Shanxi are cheaper than those in first-tier tourist cities💰, of course, eating in scenic spots🍚 is still relatively expensive (per capita 50～100r💰).GARRETT OSBORNE2
If you're advised to travel to Shanxi, you must visit the ancient city of PingyaoTaking advantage of the break, I went on a tour of ancient Shanxi architecture🌿 This is a special feature on Pingyao, where I'll tell you about the sightseeing and dining route, as well as tips for purchasing tickets and watching the show 'Once Again Pingyao'🌵 【Tickets🎫】 ① Available for purchase on all major platforms, 125 yuan per person ② Free admission for those aged 60 and above, just swipe your ID card for free entry‼️ Let me tell you a secret, if you're just a few months shy of 60, you can also get in for free, I've tested it myself🤫 ③ Ancient city attractions opening hours: 8:00-18:00, friends take note of the time! 【Tour Route】 West Gate→Majia Courtyard→the entire South Street (including Rishengchang, City Tower, Xietongqing, Escort Agency...)→City God Temple→Confucian Temple→County Government Office to watch the 15:30 court session performance→Dinner on South Street→19:30 'Once Again Pingyao' theater 【Must-Visit Attractions🌸】 ①Majia Courtyard | A niche spot for photography📸 Climb up to the viewing platform to overlook the entire Pingyao ②Rishengchang Piaohao | The ancestor of the Bank of China, with a gold vault, silver vault, and even a secret passage🙈 ③Pingyao County Government Office | With a history of 600 years, it's the largest existing one in the country👍🏻 ④Tongxinggong Escort Agency | Founded by the nationally renowned master Wang Zhengqing in 1855, 'Once Again Pingyao' also tells the story of escorting valuables💖 ⑤Confucian Temple | A school for worshipping Confucius throughout the dynasties🏫, suitable for taking children to experience, it's the only Confucian temple from the Song Dynasty in the country❗ ⑥City Tower | You'll see it as you walk along👀 【County Government Office Court Session Times】 Weekday performance times: 9:30, 11:00, 15:30 An additional session on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays: 16:50 ❗For those who enter in the morning, you can first visit the City God Temple and Confucian Temple, then head back to the County Government Office, just in time for the 15:30 session. After watching the performance, head to South Street for dinner, and then catch the 7:30 show of 'Once Again Pingyao' 【Once Again Pingyao】(Highly recommended🧡) ①Tickets 238 yuan per person, a must-see❗ ②Performance times: 14:00-15:30, 19:00-20:30 ③It's an immersive theater experience, where you're not just a tourist, but also an extra😍 There's a lot of NPC interaction, and the actors are fantastic ④Important‼️ Important‼️ Important‼️ There will be 2 waves of entry at the start, make sure to enter in the second wave❗ Because those in the second wave get to choose seats first There's no need to crowd into the theater, you can see clearly from any position, and if you want to get closer to the performance, you can move towards the front of the stage 【Delicacies🍜】 ①I ate at the 'People in the North' restaurant, the taste was very good, and there was a group discount, with free tea oil🍵 ②'People in the North' and 'Mother's Vinegar Workshop' are the same establishment, and you can get discounts at both ③🍝 Bowl holders, Pingyao beef, sweet and sour meatballs, long dragon eggplant, yellow rice cake, beef kaolao, fragrant vinegar eggs, various vinegar braised pots, tea oil...CADE GARNER
The Jin Merchant themed photo shoot left me with unforgettable memories!✅ I made plans with my bestie to go to Pingyao this weekend to take a set of photos unique to Shanxi's Jin Merchant mansions. After doing some research online, we set off. Many sisters mentioned Xitang Travel Photography, so I booked a package for 298 yuan, which includes retouching of six photos, makeup and photography, and it felt like a good deal. ✅ The studio was easy to find. After leaving the train station, I entered from the Lower West Gate of the ancient city and walked straight for about 12 minutes to get there. Sisters who can't find it can locate Rishengchang, and Xitang Travel Photography is right across from Rishengchang (after the shoot, you can go to the scenic spots in costume to take pictures, which feels more atmospheric). ✅ There were many Jin Merchant costumes in the store, not just Jin Merchant clothing, but I also saw ethnic styles and many hairpins that are popular recently. I suggest that sisters choose bright colors for their clothes to create a stark contrast with the ancient houses, which makes for great photos! ✅ The makeup took about twenty minutes to complete. A young lady did my makeup, and I felt her aesthetic sense was very much on point. She helped match the jewelry with the color scheme of my clothes, which was very considerate~ Another important point! False eyelashes! They really enlarge the eyes, and if you have your own favorite style, you can bring it~ ✅ For the post-production, I chose 6 photos to be retouched. Overall, I felt the retouching was very detailed, and I was satisfied that they didn't blindly slim down the photos, retaining the original feel. If you want a more dramatic effect, you need to communicate with the editor, but they are generally accommodating. - 🌟 Little tips: ① To avoid crowds, go early. The number of people starts to increase around noon, and if you want to take street scenes, there will inevitably be passersby in the shots. ② Some spots along Nanda Street included in the ancient city pass are suitable for taking photos (the City Tower is very photogenic). ③ Personally, I think the most photogenic spot is the Ma Family Courtyard, which looks especially beautiful in photos. When I went there, I also saw many 'young mistresses'.SCARLETT CHRISTENSEN
Pingyao Ancient City 2 Days 1 Night | Detailed GuideRecently, I took a spontaneous trip with a good friend over the weekend, and since we had 2 days and 1 night for the weekend, we went to Pingyao Ancient City 🏮 About Pingyao Ancient City This place has preserved the architectural style of the Ming and Qing dynasties It is also the most intact ancient city in the Han region Founded during the reign of King Xuan of Zhou It has a history of more than 2800 years 🏮 About Fun Scenic area pass: 100 yuan/person, valid for 3️⃣ days Includes a total of 22 attractions (museums), among which the must-visit ones are: 1️⃣ Ancient City Wall | 🌟 One of the best-preserved city walls in China 2️⃣ Rishengchang Piaohao | The earliest bank in China 3️⃣ Pingyao County Government Office | 🌟 One of the four great ancient county government offices in China, and also the largest in the country 4️⃣ Xietongqing Money Exchange | Take a look at the underground vaults of the past 💰 5️⃣ Tongxinggong Armed Escort Agency 6️⃣ Confucian Temple | The oldest existing Confucian temple at all levels 7️⃣ Qiao Family Courtyard | 🌟 A great place for niche photography, the director's office is the father-in-law of Qiao Zhiyong of Qiao Family Courtyard, and from the viewing platform, you can overlook the entire Pingyao Ancient City 8️⃣ Once Upon a Time in Pingyao | 🌟 A work by director Wang Chaoge, this is a must-see! Not watching is basically a wasted trip! The first show: 14:00~15:30 The second show: 19:00~20:30 9️⃣ 3D Light Show | Performed at 8 pm on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at the Yingxun Gate 🏮 About Food: 1️⃣ Must-try Shanxi cuisine: Tian Yuan Kui & Hong Wu Ji Both are super 🔥 popular restaurants in the ancient city, located directly opposite each other, with an average cost of less than 100 per person. I personally prefer Tian Yuan Kui, which offers more choices of dishes and the service adds points, with seats by the window available. 👏 Signature dishes include: Long Dragon Eggplant, Beef Kaolao, Pingyao Beef, Yellow Rice Cake, Fried Bowl Bald, Oil Tea... 2️⃣ Mr. Liang's Yogurt 🥛 The signature is sea buckthorn yogurt (nice texture, not available outside) Old Vinegar Yogurt (looks like dark cuisine, didn't dare to try) 🏮 About Accommodation This time we stayed at the Jin Merchant Courtyard inside the scenic area Mainly for convenience within the scenic area It's a century-old cultural heritage house, with a sense of historical and cultural accumulation For those not used to sleeping on a kang, we stayed in a normal bed 🏮 About Transportation 🚗 Self-driving: Park at the parking lot next to the small south gate of the ancient city, walk into the scenic area, and do not drive into the ancient city 🚄 High-speed train: Pingyao Ancient City Station, a taxi costs about 20 yuan to get there; most inns within the scenic area can also arrange pick-up 🚂 Train: Pingyao Station, enter from the west gate, about a 10min walk to reach 🏮 About Specialties 1️⃣ Guanyun Pingyao Beef 2️⃣ Yonglonghao's lacquerware crafts 3️⃣ Vinegar shops with various flavors of Shanxi old vinegar, vinegar cakes 4️⃣ Cultural and creative shop's small refrigerator magnetsLumin@t1_Zephyr
Stop staying at home! The hottest travel destinations for the Spring Festival are revealed!💢Away from home, choose a new place to spend the Spring Festival. ❗️The New Year's Eve dinner in a foreign land has a strange taste, but it has the warmth of home. ❗️Looking for local temple fairs and traditional activities, we have integrated into the festive celebration of different cultures. ❗️On the streets of a foreign land, we set off fireworks together, taste local delicacies, and feel the unique atmosphere of the New Year. ❗️Change a place, the laughter of the family is still the warmest melody, making the Spring Festival not only a moment of reunion, but also a wonderful moment of discovery and sharing. 💢Destination Recommendations First: Visit Langzhong, the origin of the Spring Festival: 📌This is an ancient city with a long history, bathed in thousands of years of time. 📌The Jialing River is gurgling, carrying the story of the years. 📌The stone slab streets extend like a time tunnel, witnessing the alternation of kings and generals. 📌The ancient city wall stands tall, watching the changes of history. 📌Langzhong temple fair, shows the rich folk culture, the annual worship established the root of the Spring Festival. 📌Here, ancient porcelain, bluestone alleys, and traditional buildings are intertwined into a historical scroll, immersing people in the long river of time. 📌Langzhong, not only a city, but also a witness to the years, an ancient land, carrying countless springs and autumns. Second: Walk into Pingyao Ancient City through the long river of history: 🚩Spend a Chinese New Year in Pingyao Ancient City. Under the ancient city wall, red lanterns hang high, and the old streets are filled with traditional New Year flavors. 🚩The lights of the ancient city are dim, fireworks bloom, and the old wooden window lattices are filled with warm light. 🚩Walking in the bluestone alley, I heard the old New Year music and saw the red lanterns. 🚩At the end of the street, every household hangs lanterns and decorations, emitting beautiful wishes. 🚩In this ancient city, spend reunion time with loved ones, feel the warmth of the years, and travel through the long river of time. Third: Spend a warm and romantic Chinese New Year in Sanya, Hainan: 📍Spend the New Year in Sanya, Hainan, where the sun is shining and the coconut breeze is gentle. 📍The family gathers in tropical paradise, and the laughter on the beach is rippling. 📍The abundant tropical seafood New Year's Eve dinner is delicious. 📍Bathing in the coconut grove, feeling the southern style. 📍When night falls, the lights are brilliant, the fireworks of Sanya Bay are dazzling, and the fireworks in the sky reflect happy smiles. 📍The joy of family reunion is integrated into the favor of nature, becoming the warmest moment of the year. 📍On this hot land, we welcome the New Year and leave full of national feelings. Fourth: Spend a different Chinese New Year in Altay, Xinjiang: ✅Spend a different Chinese New Year in Altay, Xinjiang, with the unique Kazakh horse riding music in the cold wind. ✅On the snow-covered plateau, the flock of sheep passes leisurely, and the Xinjiang folk colors float in the air. ✅The family sits in the warm felt room, enjoys the delicious roasted whole sheep, and spends reunion time. ✅When night falls, the starry sky is bright, and traditional ballads are sung by the bonfire. ✅The New Year's flavor of Xinjiang is the strong aroma of milk tea, the tranquility and peace of the snow field. ✅On this vast and beautiful land, have a unique Chinese New Year, and the Spring Festival becomes an unforgettable journey.aurora_ser
The aftereffects of traveling to Pingyao are tremendous, listen to my genuine feelings!I've been to Pingyao N+1 times! Sharing a no-pitfall travel guide!!! ⭕️ All the attractions in the ancient city are in the off-season Including Rishengchang, the County Government Office, the Confucian Temple, the Ancient City Wall, Shuanglin Temple, etc. ⭕️ Discounts are available for students or the elderly, among others. ✅ 2-day 1-night city walk itinerary🚶: Day1⃣: County Government Office → City God Temple → Confucian Temple → South Street (Escort Agency and Xietongqing) → Qingxu Taoist Temple → Rishengchang Day2⃣: Erlang Temple → Ancient City Wall (enter from the North Gate, exit from the West Gate) → See Pingyao Again → Shuanglin Temple and Zhenguo Temple → Return trip (adjust direction according to the starting point) ✅ Transportation: 🚄 High-speed train arrives at 'Pingyao Ancient City Station', which is about ten-plus kilometers away from the ancient city, requiring a ride on bus 108 or a taxi. 🚂 Train arrives at 'Pingyao Station', about a fifteen-minute walk from the West Gate, no need for a bus. 🚗 If driving, park in one of the parking lots around the ancient city, very convenient! Pingyao does not have an airport, the nearest airport is Taiyuan Wusu ✈️ Airport! ✅ Summarized 8 tips to avoid pitfalls! Save it for your trip! ❶ The most photogenic places include four main streets, the Market Tower and the City Tower, as well as many undeveloped alleys. Pingyao Ancient City is known as the best-preserved ancient city in China! ❷ There are a lot of portrait photography shops, everyone must discern carefully, choose a shop with a good reputation, I did my research and went to Yunjintang, the results were satisfying, I recommend sisters to check it out. ❸ Remember to wear a pair of comfortable flat shoes, there are many scattered attractions in Pingyao, and it will be tiring after a day of walking. ❹ The night view is a must-see, and the 3D light show at Yingxunmen Square at 8 pm is very impressive. ❺ For dining, you can choose time-honored restaurants, such as Hongwuji, Dongji Chaobowl Detach. Or go to the snack street near the West Gate. ❻ For accommodation, the first choice is the inns within the ancient city, which are plentiful and inexpensive during the off-season, you can find them in the alleys for good value. If you prefer chain hotels, you can go to the West Gate or South Gate. ❼ For local products, go to specialty stores, and for branded items, you can choose Guanyun for beef, and Yonglonghao for promoting lacquerware. ❽ For items in the scenic area, learn to bargain hard, remember to haggle fiercely!GlobeTrekkingAdventures_5
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It was the second time I went, there was aesthetic fatigue, but the Shanxi people had a good service attitude. The hotel, the scenic spot, are very enthusiastic. I bought a package ticket, but the time was too late. I only looked at the Majia Courtyard and the county. I warned everyone that if you want to see the package attractions in detail, you have to leave two days, otherwise you don’t buy a package ticket.
Similar to most ancient cities in China, there is no difference, so the experience is just like that. The whole set of attractions Zhongma's compound and county are worth seeing. There is also a good performance in Pingyao. Others have no special features. In addition, the tram in the ancient city is a bit dangerous.
When I was a young grandmother of Jinshang, the travel photography was everywhere. I just found a store that looked big. To be honest, it was not as good as I imagined, but the texture of the clothes was good, the makeup was too simple, and the cosmetics used were all pdd, but fortunately the price was OK, now waiting for refined photos, Every attraction that needs a pass is not as spectacular as expected. It may also be that you have not asked a tour guide and too many people. You have walked for a day, ate Pingyao beef and drank Majia vinegar. Finally, I bought a refrigerator sticker. It is also a rich day.
Very worth looking forward to the famous historical and cultural city! Discover Jinshang culture from it! Be sure to find a tour guide to explain, otherwise it is a horse to watch the flowers! At a glance, you must see the shocking "See Pingyao again"!
The ancient city is very large. After a day of shopping, the pass 125 saw many cultural attractions. The price of snacks is not expensive. The two people in the ancient city restaurant are full of food within 100. The homestay in the ancient city is also very distinctive. The service is very good. The car has to be parked outside the city. The parking fee is 10 yuan, the price is moderate, and the travel experience is very good.
After looking at the code and letting go to the city, you can swipe your card to enter at the entrance of each specific attraction. It is convenient to use, but each point can only be used once. For example, after going up at the South City Gate, you can’t go up to the North City Gate. The central area is near the city building. That is, the south section of South Street and the center near the city building, the commercial atmosphere in the whole area is very strong, Chinese KFC... Jin-style travel photography is everywhere, maintenance and construction are also more common, a day of good physical strength can be strolled down, if you don’t need to go shopping for all the elderly, it’s enough to go shopping for a day, right, The car in the area can be chartered for 100 yuan. If it is inconvenient to walk with the elderly, you can consider chartering a car.
Very convenient, just go to the attractions and scan the QR code! ! ! There are too many attractions in Pingyao Ancient City. It just happened to be romantic in the snow. There are a lot of restaurants on South Street. The restaurants are really delicious. There are very few people in the off-season. The store is also very enthusiastic! ! ! ! I walked in the snow for a long time and didn't finish it! ! !
As a well-known domestic attractions for a long time, there is no disappointment. Some ancient buildings in the old city are well preserved. The only disappointment is that the toll attractions in the ancient city should be charged separately, and should not have to buy a joint ticket. Because the wishes of tourists are different, they do not necessarily want to visit.