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1. See Pingyao Theater Again
Introduction
"Another "Meeting Pingyao" tells a story about blood inheritance and endless life: At the end of the Qing Dynasty, Zhao Yishuo, the owner of a ticket office in Pingyao City, paid off all his family property and used the lives of himself and 232 bodyguards to protect a bloodline of Shopkeeper Wang Semicolon from Tsarist Russia. .
"Seeing Pingyao Again" uses a lot of artistic vocabulary, drama, dance, video, music... to create a strange space, hoping that the audience can have hallucinations and travel back a hundred years ago. In one unrelated scene after another, we pick up fragments of our ancestors' lives: Pingyao City in the late Qing Dynasty, the Escort Bureau, the Zhao Family Courtyard, the market, the South Gate Square... From the numerous fragments, we can glimpse the beginning of the story.
Telephone
0354-5600088
Time reference
1-3 hours
Transportation
Bus: You can take Pingyao No. 18, Pingyao No. 1, Pingyao No. 203, or Pingyao No. 204 and get off at Youjian Pingyao Station, which is within walking distance.
Tickets
General tickets: 238 RMB (January 1st - December 31st, Monday - Sunday)
tips:
* The above information is for reference only, please refer to the actual official disclosure on that day.
Opening hours
(January 1st - December 31st, Tuesday - Sunday) All day (all day)
(January 1st - Monday, December 31)
Attraction location
No. 154 Shuncheng Road, Pingyao County, Jinzhong City, Shanxi Province
2. Synergy Qingqianzhuang Museum
Introduction
The Synergy Qingpiao account was founded in Pingyao South Street in the sixth year of Xianfeng (1856). The financial owner of the account is the Mi family in Wangzhi Village, Nie Dian, Yuci. Synergy Qing Bank Museum is now the largest bank courtyard in Pingyao, with five courtyards in total. The first hospital is divided into: reception room, general ledger room, and port account room; the second hospital is divided into business hall, port letter room; the third hospital is divided into: assistant room, sacrificial room, and manager room; the fourth hospital is the living area for employees; The Fifth Courtyard is where the treasury is located. It is the largest underground treasury in Pingyao. It stored a large amount of gold and silver back then.
Time reference
1-3 hours
Transportation
Bus: Take Pingyao No. 108 North Line and get off at Beimenkou and walk. Da.
Tickets
Please consult the scenic spot for specific details
Opening hours
08:00-18:00 (all day); no entry Opening time: 17:45 (June 1st - August 31st, Monday - Sunday)
08:00-17:30 (all day); closing time: 17:15 (3 Monday - Sunday, May 1st - May 31st)
tips:
Supplementary instructions:: The following preferential policies are subject to the actual situation of the scenic spot
Attraction location
No. 45, Pingyao Gucheng South Street, Jinzhong City, Shanxi Province
3. Gushi Tower (Jinjing Tower)
Introduction
It is located on South Street of Pingyao Ancient City, which is also the center of the city. Because there is a golden well downstairs, the building is also called "Golden Well Tower". The existing market building is in Qing style, with a height of 3 floors and a wooden structure. The roof is covered with yellow-green glazed tiles, with beautiful shape and exquisite decoration. The ancient market building spans South Street. On the southeast side of the building, there are brick steps and wooden stairs that can go directly to the second floor. You can overlook the whole city scenery when you climb the stairs. If you like photography, it is recommended to go upstairs in the early morning or evening, as the light is better and you can get better pictures.
Telephone
0354-5690000
Time reference
1-3 hours
Transportation
It is located on South Street in the ancient city and can be reached on foot
Tickets
Please consult the scenic spot for details
Opening hours
08 :00-18:00 (Monday to Sunday, January 1st to December 31st)
Attraction location
Ming and Qing Street, Pingyao County, Jinzhong City, Shanxi Province
p>4. Ming and Qing Streets
Introduction
On the central axis of Pingyao Ancient City, the remains of shops from the Ming and Qing Dynasties are concentrated and completely preserved here. It is the most important and most important street in the ancient city. One of the most prosperous commercial districts, it clearly reflects the brilliance of the ancient city's culture. This ancient street, which is more than 400 meters long, is closely connected with 78 ancient shops, including banknotes, banks, pawn shops, medicine shops, butcher shops, tobacco shops, groceries, silk and satin shops, etc., which almost covers the commerce of that time. All trades.
Telephone
0354-5690000
Time reference
1-3 hours
Transportation
The scenic spot is located in the ancient city of Pingyao. You need to arrive in the ancient city first and then walk there:
The ancient city is not too big and can be visited on foot.
There are many electric bicycles soliciting customers in the city, ranging from 10 to 30 yuan. If you have elderly or children, you can consider taking a bicycle;
In addition, you can also rent a bicycle to travel around the ancient city and its surroundings. It has a unique flavor and costs about 10 yuan. Yuan half day
Tickets
Please consult the scenic spot for specific details
Opening hours
All day (all day)
(Monday to Sunday, January 1st - December 31st)
Attraction location
South Street, Pingyao County, Jinzhong City, Shanxi Province
5. Pingyao Ancient City Wall
Introduction
The city wall is generally square in shape. The south wall is built along the river, so it is slightly winding.
It maintains the shape and structure of the early Ming Dynasty and is the most complete existing county wall in China.
Two carriages can run parallel on the city wall, and there are also facilities to defend against enemies.
There was originally a turret at each of the four corners, but now the city gate turret no longer exists.
Telephone
0354-5609577;0354-5680205
Time reference
1-3 hours
Transportation
Bus: Take Pingyao No. 1 and get off at Beimen. It is within walking distance.
Tickets
Free
tips:
Included in Pingyao Ancient City tickets, you need to purchase an Ancient City Pass.
Opening hours
08:00-18:00; last admission time: 17:30 (January 1st - December 31st, Monday - Sunday)
Attraction location
Near the intersection of West Street and Ximadao Street, Pingyao County, Jinzhong City, Shanxi Province
6. North China First Escort Bureau Museum
Introduction
The No. 1 Escort Agency in North China is located at No. 24 East Street, Pingyao County. The Escort Bureau introduces three outstanding figures in the bodyguard industry in North China in the mid-Qing Dynasty, namely Wang Zhengqing, the sharpshooter, Zuo Erbao with iron legs, and Dai Erlu, a famous Xingyiquan master. There is also a martial arts training ground in the backyard, where martial arts enthusiasts often practice martial arts.
The whole museum has a total area of ??more than 1,000 square meters and is divided into four parts: front, middle, back and courtyard. It fully and truly reproduces the unique style of our country's escort bureau since the Qianlong reign of the Qing Dynasty. The escort agency has a martial arts training ground in the backyard, where contemporary martial arts enthusiasts often practice, and tourists often participate in activities.
Telephone
0354-5686308
Time reference
Less than 1 hour
Transportation
< p>Bus: Take Pingyao No. 108 North Line and get off at Beimou. It’s within walking distance.Tickets
Please consult the scenic spot for specific details
Opening hours
08:00-19:30 (Spring and Summer) (January 1st to Monday to Sunday, December 31st) 08:00-18:00 (Autumn and Winter) (Monday to Sunday, January 1st to December 31st)
Attraction location
No. 24, East Street, Pingyao County, Jinzhong City, Shanxi Province
7. Ancient County Government Office
Introduction
Pingyao Ancient County Government Office is hidden in the south of the city Next to Tingyu Tower, it was built in the Northern Wei Dynasty and is the best preserved ancient government office in China.
The county government office is divided into three roads, left, middle and right. On the central axis from south to north are the government office, Yimen, archway, lobby, house gate, second hall, inner house, etc., and extend outward to Nanheng Street. superior. The ancient county government office can be called the epitome of an imperial palace in terms of architectural layout and functional settings. Here you can see various ancient documents and a large number of ancient torture instruments, which basically preserve the characteristics of the Ming and Qing yamen and are solemn. There is also the Guanyun Tower behind the county government office, where the county magistrate used to observe the weather in the four townships after tea and meals every day, reflecting the status of ancient Pingyao agriculture in the feudal economy.
Telephone
0354-5682909
Time reference
1-3 hours
Transportation
The scenic spot is located in the ancient city of Pingyao. You need to arrive in the ancient city first and then walk there:
The ancient city is not too big and can be visited on foot.
There are many electric bicycles soliciting customers in the city, ranging from 10 to 30 yuan. If you have elderly or children, you can consider taking a bicycle;
In addition, you can also rent a bicycle to travel around the ancient city and its surroundings. It has a unique flavor and costs about 10 yuan. Yuan Half Day
Tickets
Please consult the scenic spot for details
Opening hours
08:00-18:30 (spring and summer) ; Last admission time: 18:15 (January 1st - December 31st, Monday - Sunday)
08:00-18:00 (Autumn); Last admission time: 17:45 (Monday to Sunday, January 1st - December 31st)
08:00-17:30 (winter); last admission time: 17:15 (January 1st - December 31st Monday to Sunday)
Attraction location
In the ancient city of Pingyao, Jinzhong City, Shanxi Province
8. The former site of Rishengchang
Introduction
The Rishengchang Ticket Number Museum, also known as the China Ticket Number Museum, is located on Daxi Street in the ancient city of Pingyao. It faces south and faces north, which is exactly the opposite of the common courtyard facing north and south. This was probably the way it was built in the past when the city was built. Let's talk about "Southern North City". It was founded in the fourth year of Daoguang (AD 1824). With a century of vicissitudes and brilliant achievements, it is the leader in the country's finance. Its branches are spread in more than 30 cities and important commercial towns across the country, as far as Europe, the United States, Southeast Asia and other countries. It is famous for "connecting the world" In the world.
Telephone
0354-5690000
Time reference
1-3 hours
Transportation
Bus: Take Pingyao No. 108 North Line and get off at Beimenkou. It is within walking distance.
Tickets
Please consult the scenic spot for specific details
Opening hours
08:00-17:30 (all day); no entry Show time: 17:15 (Monday to Sunday, January 1st - December 31st)
Attraction location
No. 38 West Street, Pingyao County, Jinzhong City, Shanxi Province
p>9. Pingyao Ancient City
Introduction
A famous historical and cultural city for nearly three thousand years, it is one of the four best-preserved ancient cities in my country.
As China’s financial center in the late Qing Dynasty, the atmosphere of Shanxi merchant culture can be felt everywhere in the ancient city.
The streets of the ancient city are in the shape of "earth". Climbing up the ancient city wall of Pingyao, you can overlook the entire ancient city.
At Rishengchang Bank, you might as well ask the old shopkeeper in a long robe and mandarin jacket to write you a money order using the earliest money order method.
Time reference
More than 3 hours
Transportation
Bus: Take Pingyao 1 Road/Pingyao 15 Road and get off at Beimen Bus Station , you can reach it by walking about 1032 meters
Tickets
Tickets for attractions in the scenic area: Pass 125 RMB/Shuanglin Temple 33 RMB/Zhenguo Temple 23 RMB (January 01-December Monday - Sunday, 31st)
Free admission: children 6 years old and below or 1.2 meters tall and below, active military personnel, revolutionary disabled soldiers, police officers, journalists, seniors 60 years old and above
tips:
It is free to enter the ancient city, but you need to purchase an ancient city pass to climb the city wall, visit ticket numbers and other attractions.
Opening hours
08:00-17:30 (all day); closing time: 17:15 (December 1st - Monday, February 28th of the following year - Sunday)
08:00-18:00 (all day); last admission time: 17:45 (Monday to Sunday, June 1st to August 31st)
< p>Attraction locationNo. 58, Zhaobi South Street, Pingyao County, Jinzhong City, Shanxi Province
10. Shuanglin Temple
Introduction
Shuanglin Temple Lin Temple, formerly known as Zhongdu Temple, looks like a castle-like building from the outside. There are rammed earth walls around the temple and the temple is in the middle.
The layout of the whole temple is complete. There are ten halls and three courtyards. The temple is in the west, the sutra room, Zen courtyard and monks' residence are in the east. On the central axis are the Tianwang Hall and Sakyamuni Hall. , Mahavira Hall and Buddha Mother Hall.
The Sakyamuni Hall in Shuanglin Temple is simple in shape. The four walls of the temple show the process of Sakyamuni becoming a Buddha in the form of murals. It lives up to the name of "Treasure House of Oriental Painted Sculpture Art" and is also the "Museum of Ancient Sculptures" reputation. The 18 Arhat statues in the Arhat Hall are the essence of the colorful sculptures in the temple.
Tel
0354-5779023;0354-5673200
Time reference
1-3 hours
Transportation
Take Pingyao No. 108 North Line or Pingyao No. 108 South Line and get off at Shuanglin Temple (bus station), which is within walking distance.
Tickets
Tickets to Shuanglin Temple: Full price 35 RMB (Monday to Sunday, January 1st - December 31st)
Opening hours
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08:00-18:00 (all day); last admission time: 17:45 (Monday to Sunday, April 1st to October 31st)
08:00 -17:30 (all day); last admission time: 17:15 (November 1 - December 31, Monday - Sunday)
Attraction location
Shanxi Province No. 28, Shuanglin Main Street, Pingyao County, Jinzhong City