Series of Books on Historical and Cultural Cities in China -- Pingyao

Author: Zhang Zhengming
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Publish Date: 2001-01-01
Features: This is a thousand-year-old ancient city shining like the sun. Here, the only prototype of ancient Chinese "county towns" is perfectly preserved. Here, it is the birthplace of Chinese banking, and the numerous of are as the "living fossils" for studying modern Chinese financial and commercial culture. Here, famous scenic spots and historical sites are densely scattered, and precious cultural relics can be seen everywhere. It is also a treasure trove of ancient Chinese painted clay sculptures, worthy of being called "world treasures." Pingyao, "in the development of Chinese history, has presented people with a complete picture of extraordinary cultural, social, economic, and religious development."