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Pingyao, a small county in Shanxi province, is one of the four wholly-preserved ancient cities in China. Its main attraction-- Pingyao Ancient Town has assembled much well-preserved ancient architecture inside like temples, old exchange banks, former wealthy residences, etc. In 1997, UNESCO inscribed the city on the World Cultural Heritage list.
- Air quality: ★★★☆☆
- Foreigner-friendly degree: ★★★★☆
- Public security degree: ★★★★☆
- Hygienic degree: ★★★☆☆
- Traffic jam degree: ★★☆☆☆
- Internationalization level: ★★☆☆☆
- Consumption level: ★★★☆☆
- Language: Mandarin, Pingyao Patois
- Best traveling season: Jan. Sep. Nov.
- Tourist resources: landscape, historic relics
- Airport to downtown: 18 km
- Demographics: Han (99.7%), minority groups (0.3%)
- Key words: ancient city, Qiao's Grand Courtyard, old city wall, Rishengchang Exchange Bank, traditional architecture, special and local product.
Local Delicacies: Pingyao Buckwheat Noodles (Pingyao Wantuo平遥碗托), Pingyao Beef (Pingyao Niurou平遥牛肉)You Flour Noodle (Youmian Kaolaolao莜面栲栳栳), Flour Cat's Ear (Maoerduo猫耳朵).
Local Specialities: Guanyun Beef (Guanyun Niurou冠云牛肉), Pingyao Polished Lacquer (Pingyao Tuiguangqi平遥推光漆), Pingyao Long Yam (Pingyao Changshanyao平遥长山药), Shanxi Mature Vinegar (Shanxi Lao Chencu山西老陈醋), Fen Liquor (Fenjiu汾酒), Pingyao Coloured Glaze (Pingyao Liuli平遥琉璃), Pingyao Folk Paper-cut (Pingyao Minjian Jianzhi平遥民间剪纸), Pingyao Hand-made Cloth Footwear (Pingyao Shougong Buxie平遥手工布鞋), Pingyao"Changshengyuan" Yellow Wine (Pingyao Changshengyuan Huangjiu平遥"长升源"黄酒), Pingyao Liuhetai Pillow (Pingyao Liuhetai Zhentou平遥六合泰枕头).
