Pingyao Ancient Town - Shuanglin Temple
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In the morning, you will visit Pingyao Ancient Town, which is known as the "Museum of Ming and Qing Dynasty Architecture". Pingyao Ancient City, with a history of more than 2,700 years, is not only one of the best-preserved ancient cities in China, but also honored to be listed on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List for its rich cultural connotations and unique architectural styles.
You can climb the Pingyao Ancient City Wall to get a full view of this ancient town. Then, you will visit the Rishengchang Old Bank to experience the financial landscape of that era and learn about the operation of banks in ancient times.
After visiting Pingyao Ancient City, you will arrive at the Shuanglin Temple, famous for its colorful sculptures and known as the "Treasure Trove of Oriental Colorful Sculptures".
Recommended Activities:
You
can watch a theater performance of "Seeing Pingyao Again"
(19:00~20:30). This drama focuses on the local life, prosperity and
decline of Pingyao during the Qing Dynasty.