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So many hidden treasures?! Pingyao Ancient City

🚶🏻♀️ Itinerary Da𝗗𝗮𝗗𝗮𝗗𝗮DaDaDaDaDay1: 📍Ancient City Wall: Must-visit spot. Tickets required to ascend (best at sunset for amazing photos) 💰 (Ticket: ¥65/person) 📍Ming-Qing Street: The prime commercial street with many costume rental shops for Jin merchant-style photos 💰 (Rental: ~¥30-60/set) 📍Pingyao County Government Office: Massive ancient official complex, well-preserved with courtrooms and prisons ⌛️ (Open 9:00-17:30) 📍Rishengchang Exchange Shop: China's first bank. The decaying architecture and displayed ledgers are awe-inspiring 💰 (Guided tour recommended: ¥30) Day2: 📍Xietongqing Bank: Underground vault is the highlight, with hands-on silver transport experience (mid-section of Ming-Qing Street) 📍City God Temple: One of the best-preserved temples with vibrant incense rituals ⌛️ (Open 8:30-18:00) 📍Pingyao Confucian Temple: Ancient official education base, Lingxing Gate is photogenic 💰 (Ticket: ¥20) 📍Shuanglin Temple: 6km from the city, boasts unparalleled colored sculptures (taxi recommended) 🍜 Food Guide ✅ Pingyao Beef: Vacuum-packed as souvenirs (recommend Guanyun brand) ✅ Bowl Noodles: Topped with vinegar and chili oil—super appetizing 💰 (¥3-5/bowl, widely available) ✅ Kaolaolao: Dipped in sour-spicy sauce 💰 (¥10-15/serving) ✅ Sea Buckthorn Juice: Sweet-tart and refreshing 💰 (¥5/bottle) 🛏️ Accommodation Tips ✅ Highly recommend courtyard guesthouses inside the city! Stayed at 【Pingyao Ancient City Inn】💰 ~¥300/night with free map (red lanterns in the yard = perfect photos) 🤩 ✅ Book early during peak seasons! 【Tianyuan Kui Inn】 rooms surged to ¥800+ during National Day 🩸 ⚠️ Practical Tips 1️⃣ Only walking or electric carts (¥10/person/ride) allowed in the city 2️⃣ Combo ticket (¥125/person) covers 20+ attractions (valid for 3 days) 3️⃣ Watch documentary "Qiao's Grand Courtyard" beforehand for deeper immersion 😯
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Posted: Jul 19, 2025
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