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Pingyao's Time Stroll

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When the legendary wisdom of Jin merchants meets the millennium-old warmth of the ancient city, this route takes foreign friends to shuttle through the "dual heritage" of Pingyao — visit core landmarks, touch the texture of Ming and Qing architecture, feel the integration of Jin merchant culture and civic life, and unlock an "off-the-beaten-path" ancient city experience.

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1. Yingxun Gate & City Wall

1 min

1. Yingxun Gate & City Wall

One of China's best-preserved ancient city walls, 6.4 kilometers long with a 2,800-year history. Climb the wall to overlook the "turtle-shaped" city layout, interpret military defense design, and feel the grandeur of the ancient city's panoramic view.

2. Pingyao County Government

China's best-preserved ancient county government, known as "One ancient county government, half of official culture". You may encounter court trial performances, explore ancient prisons and officials' back gardens, and feel the traditional official system.

1. Yingxun Gate & City Wall - 11. Yingxun Gate & City Wall - 21. Yingxun Gate & City Wall - 31. Yingxun Gate & City Wall - 41. Yingxun Gate & City Wall - 51. Yingxun Gate & City Wall - 6
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1. Rishengchang Draft Bank

2 min

1. Rishengchang Draft Bank

Known as the "ancestor of Chinese banks", it is China's first draft bank. Decrypt the anti-counterfeiting technology and financial operation mode of ancient drafts, visit the underground vault, and appreciate the business wisdom of Jin merchants.

2. Xietongqing Money Shop

One of the largest money shops in the ancient city, with a spectacular underground vault, known as "China's Wall Street". Touch the "Divine Dragon Treasure Pillar" to pray for wealth and immerse yourself in the core scenes of ancient finance.

3. Ming-Qing Street & City Tower

The central axis of the ancient city, with bluestone paths connecting numerous shops. Check in at the landmark City Tower, taste authentic snacks such as Pingyao beef and wanduo (buckwheat jelly), and purchase intangible cultural heritage handicrafts such as lacquerware and paper cutting to feel the civic warmth.

1. Rishengchang Draft Bank - 11. Rishengchang Draft Bank - 21. Rishengchang Draft Bank - 31. Rishengchang Draft Bank - 41. Rishengchang Draft Bank - 51. Rishengchang Draft Bank - 6

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When the legendary wisdom of Jin merchants meets the millennium-old warmth of the ancient city, this route takes foreign friends to shuttle through the "dual heritage" of Pingyao — visit core landmarks, touch the texture of Ming and Qing architecture, feel the integration of Jin merchant culture and civic life, and unlock an "off-the-beaten-path" ancient city experience.

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Duration: 3h

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  • Immersive experience of city wall defense, ancient finance and official culture, deeply feeling the millennium-old historical heritage
  • Tasting authentic Shanxi snacks and intangible cultural heritage handicrafts, balancing sightseeing and local life experience

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