Pingyao Ancient City in Jinzhong, Shanxi Province, has a history of nearly 2,800 years and is a well-preserved ancient city. The streets and shops in the ancient city have restored their original historical appearance. According to the urban planning concepts and forms of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, it shows the evolution of China's architectural style and urban planning over the past five centuries. In particular, the 3D light show performed every night in the ancient city is very shocking. It is not only a feast of light and shadow, but also takes you to understand the evolution of the ancient city.
Pingyao is about 100 kilometers away from Taiyuan, the capital of Shanxi Province, and can be reached in more than an hour by car. Shuanglin Temple and Wangjia Courtyard around the ancient city are also very exciting. If you have plans to travel to Taiyuan, you might as well make Pingyao one of your destinations.
✨ Introduction to the main locations ✨
🏯 Pingyao Ancient City
The ancient city is free to enter, but tickets are required to visit the interior of the ancient buildings in the city. Currently, only package tickets are available, including 22 attractions in the city, RMB125.00. Every night at 20:00, there is a free light show at the Yingxun Gate (South Gate) of the ancient city. Don't miss it.
🏯 Shuanglin Temple
Opening hours: AM8:30-PM18:30; Ticket price: RMB35.00
Shuanglin Temple is 6 kilometers away from Pingyao Ancient City. According to records, the temple was rebuilt in 571 AD (Northern Qi Dynasty), which indicates that it was built earlier than 571 AD. This is a Han Buddhist temple with a total of 2052 colored sculptures in various shapes and with great charm.
🏯 Wang Family Courtyard
Opening hours: AM8:00-PM17:00; Ticket price: RMB50.00
Wang Family Courtyard is located in Lingshi County, a 40-minute drive from the ancient city. It is called the Folk Forbidden City because of its large scale. Walking into Wang Family Courtyard, I couldn't help but sigh, "There are so many rooms, it's easy to get lost."
【Time List】
00:00:00 Wonderful moments
00:00:40 3D light show in the ancient city
00:13:25 Overlooking the ancient city in the morning
00:15:48 Night tour of the ancient city
00:41:05 Shuanglin Temple, the pinnacle of colored sculpture art
01:11:28 Wang Family Compound in the Folk Palace Museum