Pingyao Ancient City

Author: [Lan Peijin ed.]
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Publishing Date: 2001-01-01
Features: Pingyao Ancient City is an outstanding example of Han Chinese cities during the Ming and Qing dynasties, showcasing the development of culture, society, economy, and religion in China's historical process. This illustrated album introduces visitors to the well-preserved city walls, streets, shops, and residents within the ancient city. It features the painted sculptures of the Shuanglin Temple, which is renowned as a "national-level" cultural site, the ancient timber structures of the Zhenguo Temple, and the Rishengchang Draft Bank, the predecessor of the Bank of China.