Pingyao Food and Restaurants

Once was highly praised by Dowager Cix of Qing Dynasty, Pingyao beef is the most famous specialty of this region. Started from Han Dynasty (206 BC-220AD), it has been very well known in Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). The Jiaqing Emperor of Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) granted it the title "Ultimate Beef". Since then, the Pingyao beef has come to its heyday. After the founding the New China, Pingyao beef also got several national awards.