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Pingyao Ancient City: A Journey Through a Thousand Years

📍 Location: Pingyao County, Jinzhong City, Shanxi Province 🚗 Getting There: 🚄 Get off at Pingyao Station and take a bus or taxi to the ancient city. By car: Navigate from your starting point to Pingyao County. 🎫 No admission ticket is required for Pingyao Ancient City. If you want to visit some attractions in the ancient city, you need to buy a through ticket for CNY 125/person, and be sure to buy it through official channels. The through ticket is valid for three days, but each attraction can only be used once. 🌟🌟🌟 The Walking Through Pingyao immersive drama is worth watching. There are two shows every day at 2pm and 7pm, except on Mondays. 🎫CNY 238/person 🕒 Best time to visit: Spring and autumn, when the weather is pleasant 📸 Recommended photo spots: 1. Ancient City Wall: Climb the city wall, overlook the entire ancient city, and feel the weight of history. 2. Rishengchang Exchange Shop: China's first exchange shop to learn about the origin of ancient finance. 3. County Government Office: A microcosm of ancient government offices, experience the daily life of ancient officials. 4. Temple of Confucius: A place to worship Confucius and feel the influence of Confucian culture. 5. Ming and Qing Street: An antique street where you can taste authentic Shanxi snacks. 🍜 Food recommendations: - Pingyao Beef: Tender and unique. - Wan Tuo: A Shanxi specialty noodle dish, served with a variety of seasonings, delicious. - Knife-cut noodles: Handmade, chewy noodles in a rich broth. 🏨 Accommodation recommendations: - Inns in the ancient city: Experience the antique accommodation environment and feel the tranquility of the ancient city at night. 💡 Travel tips: 1. Dress comfortably: There is a lot of walking in the ancient city, so it is recommended to wear comfortable shoes. 2. Sun protection: There is plenty of sunshine in spring and autumn, so remember to apply sunscreen. 3. Respect culture: There are many historical sites in the ancient city, please respect the local culture and do not touch or damage them at will. 🌈 Pingyao Ancient City, a living ancient city, every brick and tile tells a thousand-year-old story. Come here to feel the pulse of history and experience a different cultural journey! 🌈
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