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The Ancient City of Ping Yao is a well-preserved ancient county-level city in China. Located in Ping Yao County, central Shanxi Province, the property includes three parts: the entire area within the walls of Ping Yao, Shuanglin Temple 6 kilometers southwest of the county seat, and Zhenguo Temple 12 kilometers northeast of the county seat.
Pingyao Ancient City, with over 2700 years of history, still keeps its authentic layout and style intactly: long ancient city walls, elegant residences and courtyards, vertical and horizontal streets and alleys, scattered banks and escorts, all marked a prosperous county during Ming and Qing dynasties.
Pingyao, officially Pingyao Ancient City, is a walled city in central Shanxi, China, famed for its importance in Chinese economic history and for its well-preserved Ming and Qing urban planning and architecture.
Founded during the Western Zhou Dynasty (1046 – 771 BC) and rebuilt in 1370, the Ancient City of Pingyao is nowadays one of China's four best preserved old cities together with Lijiang Old Town, Huizhou Ancient City and Langzhong Ancient City.
Pingyao Travel Guide - How to Plan a Trip to Pingyao. Pingyao is a tiny ancient city, about 2 km (1½ miles) across, located in central Shanxi Province, about 100 km (60 miles) or 2 hours' driving south of Taiyuan, the capital city of Shanxi Province, and about 290 km (180 miles) or 5 hours' driving south of Datong, where the famous Yungang ...
Originally founded in the 14th century and covering an area of over 2 square kilometers, Pingyao Ancient City is a historic town that includes ancient lanes, shops, dwellings, and temples, all encircled by one of China’s best-preserved city walls.
Nov 20, 2019 · Pingyao Ancient City is a historic district located in Shanxi, China that is known for its well-preserved traditional Chinese architecture and temples.
