Pingyao Ancient City and Folk Houses

Author: Song Kun
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Publish Date: 2000-11-01
Features: The ancient city of Pingyao in Shanxi is like a brilliant pearl, embedded in the land of Shanxi. As one of the largest and best-preserved cities from the Ming and Qing dynasties in China, it is not only a national historical and cultural city but also a UNESCO World Heritage site. The ancient city of Pingyao not only preserves its well-preserved city walls but also maintains the road structure and overall layout of the Ming and Qing dynasties. It integrates ancient temples, ancient market towers, ancient streets, ancient shops, and ancient residential buildings, forming a structurally complete and magnificent group of ancient architectural heritage. These heritage sites collectively constitute the overall characteristics and comprehensive value of the ancient city of Pingyao. This book provides detailed primary sources for the study of urban planning, architecture, as well as history and folklore. At the same time, it offers important reference value for absorbing traditional architectural culture in modern regional architectural creation.