●Pingyao Ancient City has a long history of over 2,700 years
Pingyao Ancient City was founded in the Western Zhou Dynasty in the 8th century BC and got an extension in Ming and Qing Dynasties. Up to now, it has survived from wars and modernization, being an older well-preserved ancient city in China than Lijiang Old Town, Huizhou Ancient City, and Langzhong Ancient City, three other top ancient cities in China.
● The Most Complete Ancient County-level City in China & An Excellent Example of the Han Chinese City of the Ming & Qing Dynasties
Pingyao has been the seat of county government since the Qin Dynasty (221 BC). In 1370, the city wall was rebuilt and expanded, packed with bricks. Many watch towers, and gate towers were added during the reconstruction period that followed. Except for the 6 barbicans, 4 turrets 72 watch towers, and former defensive settings on the ancient city wall, there are over 400 ancient residential houses located along the crisscrossed streets and lanes, a famous ancient government office, a former bank, shops, escort agencies, temples retained inside. The whole complex seems to travel through time and space, unfolding a living scene of traditional daily life, commerce, and religion vividly.
●Ancient Security Guard Company 中國鏢局博物館
The Ancient Security Guard Company can be seen as an earlier delivery agency, but it only conveyed silver, gold, and other valuable items for exchange shops and rich men. Brimming with a lot of security guard companies is another highlight of the old city. You may drop by the most famous one near the northern end of the Ancient Ming-Qing Street. Here you can have a better understanding of this organization by viewing the distinctive carriages, cases, and other delivery tools. There is also a special training court for security guards to practice martial skills.
● Rishengchang Former Bank 日昇昌票號(中國票號博物館)
The nearly 200-year-old Rishengchang Former Bank, located near the center of the Ancient City, is the first 'bank' in China's history and is known as the 'Father of the Bank in China'. It once controlled the lifeblood of the nation's economy in the Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1911), with more than 30 branches throughout the country. It is now an ancient bank museum, displaying historical items and local architectural style. There you can know the development of China's banks and Jin Merchants, a renowned business group in Shanxi Province.
●Confucius Temple 平遙文廟
This is one of the top things to do when people show their respect to Confucius, a renowned educator who founded Confucianism. With an area of 10,000 square yards (8,361 square meters), it is the best preserved Confucius Temple in China. This temple was also a state-run academy in the olden days. At that time, the dream of most scholars was to serve as an official. Taking the imperial examination was the only way for them to gain the title. There is an exhibition in the fifth court of the temple, introducing the development and procedure of the old examination.
🎬Itinerary(行程表)
0:00 Ancient Security Guard Company (中國鏢局博物館)
18:44 Ming-Qing Street(South Street) (明清一條街)(南大街)
24:18 Rishengchang Former Bank 日昇昌票號(中國票號博物館)
43:53 Confucius Temple 平遙文廟
Негізгі бет Pingyao Ancient City-The best preserved ancient city in China. World Heritage List.平遥古城 日昇昌 镖局博物馆 文庙
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