Pingyao Ancient City

Author: Shanxi Provincial People's Government Information Office
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Publish Date: 2003-08-01
Features: Pingyao Ancient City is an outstanding example of Chinese Han nationality cities during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Pingyao Ancient City has preserved all its characteristics and, throughout the development of Chinese history, has presented a complete and extraordinary picture of cultural, social, economic, and religious progress. Pingyao Ancient City is an outstanding example of Chinese Han nationality cities; it is a physical specimen of ancient Chinese residential architecture; it is a diverse carrier of Eastern art; and it is the origin of Shanxi merchant draft offices. Pingyao Ancient City showcases the modern charm of historical culture. Pingyao Ancient City belongs to Shanxi, to China, and to the world.