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Pingyao

Pingyao (平遥) is a city and a county in central Shanxi province. It is about 715km from Beijing and 80km from the provincial capital, Taiyuan (太原). It was built 2,700 years ago and during the Qing Dynasty, Pingyao was a financial centre of China. It is now renowned for its well-preserved ancient city wall.

Roads are too narrow for cars within
the ancient city, so buggies are used instead

The well preserved wall of the ancient city

Going back in time!



Hand-made moon cake

China’s first bank (above and below)


Making fresh noodles

Our hotel in Taiyuan

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