As a recently famous town in Shanxi Province, Pingyao is one of the best-preserved towns in China. First built in the reign of King Xuan (827 – 782 B.C.) of the Western Zhou Dynasty, Pingyao boasts the ancient city walls, residences, government offices and stores of the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties in its good and original condition.
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Pingyao Old City Wall |
First established in the reign of King Xuan (827 – 782 B.C.) of the Western Zhou Dynasty, Pingyao has a history of more than 2700 years. It is a typical town of North China at county level based on the architectural concept and tow planning of ancient Han people. |
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Rishengchang Exchange Shop (Piaohao) |
Richangshen Exchange Shop (Piaohao) was established in 1823 of Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), it is the first private financial organization of China majoring in deposit schemes, loans and remittance services. |
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Wang Family Compound (courtyard house) |
Situated at Jingsheng Town of Lingshi County, some 150 kilometers (93.2 miles) south of Taiyuan (35 km to Pingyao), Wang Family Compound is a masterpiece of Oriental domestic architecture. |
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Qiao Family Compound (courtyard house) |
It lies at Qiaojiapu Village, 54 km south of Taiyuan. It was the residential house of the well-know financier Qiao Zhiyong of Qing Dynasty, also called Zai Zhong Tang. This compound has been turned into a magnificent complex with the unique character of traditional architecture. |
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Pingyao Photo Gallery
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