How to play Pingyao ancient city without spending money?

Pingyao ancient city was built in Zhou Xuanwang period, and it was expanded in Hongwu for three years in Ming Dynasty, with a history of more than 2,700 years. It has well preserved the basic features of the county town in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, and is the most complete existing ancient city in the Han area of China.

Known as one of the "four best-preserved ancient cities", it is also one of the only two ancient cities in China that have successfully declared the world cultural heritage with the whole ancient city.

I want to see the bustling ancient streets in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, and I also want to go deep into them and feel the glorious years of Shanxi merchants. Therefore, the little wish I've always wanted to go and rooted in my heart for a long time has finally come true this time.

Pingyao ancient city is an open ancient city. As long as you don't go to the scenic spots and don't have to buy tickets, you can go in and out at will. This article will teach you how to play Pingyao ancient city without spending money.

The street layout of Pingyao ancient city is very regular, horizontal and vertical, standing on the city wall and overlooking the city from a distance. It consists of four regular streets, eight small streets and seventy-two winding paths.

The ancient city of Pingyao opened. Don't go up the city wall, enter the scenic spots under key cultural relics protection, and don't charge tickets and limit the time of entry and exit.

So in the ancient city, there is no so-called concept of scenic spots. Just like local residents, they can go in and out of the ancient city, eat and stroll in it, and visit the scenic inn in To the Opera House, which makes people feel more involved.

The streets here are all ancient streets with a history of more than 2,000 years, and the layout and regulation of the streets have completely inherited the style of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, without any change.

Therefore, when you walk on the smooth stone road and imagine that all the vendors around you are dressed up by an ancient man, you are likely to cross back to the bustling Pingyao ancient town unconsciously.

South Street is the central axis of Pingyao ancient city. It starts from the junction of East and West Street in the north, reaches the south gate (Yingxunmen) in the south, and runs through the north and south with Gushi Tower. On both sides of the street, there are many old and traditional shops. It is the most prosperous traditional commercial street. During the Qing Dynasty, Nanjie controlled more than 50% of the financial institutions in China. Known as China's "Wall Street".

Today, it is still the most popular street in the ancient city.

This is the gate building next to the county government. It is also called the rain-listening building and the wind-watching building, probably named after the natural phenomenon caused by its different orientations.

Here, you can go in from the county government, climb the tall gatehouse and enjoy the scenery of the ancient city.

The view from the rostrum is very wide.

Of course, in the ancient city, in addition to the ancient streets, it is worth our careful taste and understanding. The shops beside the street and the goods they sell are also our greatest pleasure in visiting the ancient city.

This blouse and tiger-headed shoes look so festive, and they are also very mellow and simple in rural Shanxi.

Good wine makes good vinegar. How can I quit this bowl when I come to Shanxi?

The child was also fascinated by the mellow vinegar, stunned and unable to move.

A bowl of online celebrity noodles, an ancient city without online celebrity noodles, is meaningless.

All kinds of authentic Shanxi snacks on the street ~

Selling brushes like this is also very creative and thoughtful ~

There are still pawnshops in the street, and the popularity is also very strong ~

Behind an old heavy door, a naughty child poked around ~

Old window sash, this house is about the size of the ancient city ~ it's also very delicious to take a picture here ~

Of course, in addition to those old houses and old streets with a sense of the times, there are also some small fresh cafes and dessert shops among online celebrities. The collision between the old and the new can better rejuvenate the youth and vitality of the ancient city.

This lovely dog looks at its favorite nest and waits for the tourists who come to pet it.

Of course, in the ancient city, besides shops, vendors and cultural relics, the number of inns and restaurants is the most.

Visiting Pingyao ancient city, if you really want to feel the merchant atmosphere in Ming and Qing dynasties, you should leave at least one day for the ancient city, and it would be better if you could stay in the antique inn of the ancient city for another night.

Of course, if you don't have enough time, you must not miss an authentic Shanxi food in the ancient city.

Choose a store with good atmosphere and environment, and sit in the store and enjoy a quiet time ~

Millet cakes, vinegar eggs, oily meat, bowls, old man, Pingyao hand-torn beef ... Authentic Shanxi characteristics have also been eaten. We always thought that pasta is the only thing that can't escape from Shanxi cuisine, but this time we really saw it, only to know that there are so many patterns and dishes in Shanxi cuisine, and the taste is simply full of praise!

Braised noodles are also a special food in Shanxi. Taste authentic food for the first time. It is really delicious.

Small cold dishes and desserts are absolutely amazing, especially that bowl of desserts. After the first bite, the real wife is amazing. Sweet and refreshing, delicious and fragrant. Even sons who don't like sweets can't stop one after another.

Hongwu eggplant, an innovative dish in the shop, is sweet and crisp, but it is my dish anyway.

As a child who eats rice residue, I can't stop eating one mouthful after another here. As an old mother, I am also gratified, hahaha.

The boss is a caring person, wearing glasses and feeling like a refined bachelor. Hearing Mr. Wang sneeze a few times, he even sent hot water and cold medicine. God, I can't move any more.

I can't help but think of the culture of Shanxi merchants, which has been passed down for thousands of years, and the business philosophy of Shanxi merchants. It is not just a symbol, but has really become a spirit, passed down from generation to generation. It is no wonder that it is not unreasonable for Jin people to prosper from generation to generation.

KFC in the ancient city, here, has also been painted with the imprint of the times and culture.

I spent a whole day in the ancient city and felt the slow life of the ancient city. Then, in this way, Mu Ran met a perfect sunset, and the silhouette of the ancient city looked so gentle and beautiful in a golden yellow.