Pingyao Ancient City
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Pingyao Ancient City

平遥古城景区

Ancient TownShanxi37.2, 112.15

One of China's best-preserved walled cities, its 2,700-year-old streets still hum with old-time life.

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“Was in Pingyao a decade ago. Pingyao reminded me of my hometown (a city not far from Shanghai) in the 1970s! In many cities in China the buildings of Qing Dynasty style were demolished in the 80s and 90s.…”

— @charleneji6759 · ♥ 13 · from Pingyao Ancient City solo travel vlog

“06:40 These silver containers are "taels" that was the currency in China before paper money took over. They also used the same shape for gold (as they had the molds) and it made it easier for everyone if both looked the same.”

— @Rael-A1 · ♥ 6 · from Pingyao Ancient City solo travel vlog