Top 10 ancient towns in China
- By Lin Liyao
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E-mail China.org.cn, November 12, 2010
Pingyao Ancient Town is located in the middle of Shanxi Province, about 715 km from Beijing. It is one of the best-preserved ancient towns in China. In 1986, the State Council proclaimed Pingyao as a historical and cultural site. Also, it was listed to the UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997.
The history of Pingyao goes back to 2,700 years, when it was found during the reign of King Xuan (827-782 BC) of the Western Zhou Dynasty.
Up to now, the city walls, streets, houses, shops and temples have been almost kept intact, and the town retains its layouts from the Ming and Qing dynasties. In the city, there are hundreds of well preserved courtyard houses built of black bricks and grey tiles.
Travel Tips:
Admission: 125 yuan
Tel: +86-0354-5690075
How to Get There:
Take a train from Taiyuan City railway station. It will take you about one and a half hour to get there.
Take tourist buses from Jiannan bus station in Taiyuan City.
