Tourism strategy of Pingyao ancient city

If Lijiang is a pure and beautiful girl, then Pingyao is a gone with the wind with profound background.

200 years ago, Shanxi Province was the lifeblood of China's economy. Many people who go out from here have become wealthy businessmen, and people call them "Shanxi merchants".

Pingyao ancient city is one of the four well-preserved ancient cities I have been to. Pingyao ancient city was built in the Western Zhou Dynasty, with a history of more than 2,700 years.

The building was built in accordance with the feudal traditional ritual system of "left ancestors and right houses", Zhu Yuanzhang's policy of "building walls high" and streets such as the Confucian Temple Dacheng Hall built in the Jin Dynasty.

Alleys form a huge gossip pattern. Pingyao also has the earliest financial institution banks in China, including eight banks headed by Rishengchang.

Rich cultural atmosphere of Shanxi merchants, grey walls of deep houses and sunset towers. In the residential area of Jinzhong, with Pingyao as the center, there are four more red lanterns in the yard.

Hang up the phone. Shuanglin Temple also has colored sculptures and Mianshan Mountain. ......

Located 90km south of Taiyuan, Pingyao is the best preserved ancient city in China and one of the world historical and cultural heritages approved by the United Nations.

Traffic introduction

Pingyao Railway Station is located in the northwest of the county seat, which only takes about 2 hours by car and has convenient transportation.

Pingyao ancient city is small, so you can walk around. It takes 5- 10 minutes to get to the ancient city from Pingyao Railway Station, and the price is about 2-3 yuan. There is also a special kind of manpower in the city

Rickshaw,

Highway:

Taiyuan Railway Station is 300 meters away from Taiyuan coach station. The location of the bus is Jianshe South Road (opposite to the south of the railway station), and there is a shuttle bus between Pingyao and Qiaojia Courtyard.

And private taxis. It is recommended to take the shuttle bus. It takes 2 hours from Taiyuan to Pingyao and only about 2 hours by car, so the transportation is convenient. Distribution starts at 7: 30 a.m.

The train stops at 5: 30 pm and leaves Pingyao Railway Station for Taiyuan with a stop (departure) every 20 minutes. Ticket price 10 yuan per person, Taiyuan.

The parking (departure) place is Jianshe South Road (south of the railway station). Fare 25 yuan; Pingyao to Qiao Family Courtyard 1.5 hours, fare 10 yuan.

Special suggestion

Pingyao beef: Pingyao beef is a famous specialty of Pingyao. Made of high-quality calf leg meat cooked and pickled, the meat is tender, fat but not greasy.

Thin but not firewood, crispy and delicious.

Pingyao bowls and plates are pasta snacks with a long history in Pingyao. It was first invented by Dong Xuan, a chef of the Qing Dynasty. It has the characteristics of smooth and delicious noodles.

Point.

Catering introduction

During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, you can taste local snacks in Pingyao on a street. Yunjincheng: the price is economical and the variety of pasta is complete; The rice wine snacks in Changsheng Garden have a long history.

Long time and unique flavor; Changxing Dragon is famous for having received Gong Li and other stars. Yuan Kui Restaurant is a good place to drink coffee.

Recommended accommodation

Tianlu Inn is located in the west street in the bustling area of Pingyao ancient city. There is a Tianlu inn, an antique quadrangle, which lives like this.

In order to better appreciate the charm of the ancient city, low-priced family hotels generally range from 60- 100 yuan; Cave dwellings are very expensive.

Some. 24-hour hot water, private bathroom and free wireless Internet access. The innkeeper surnamed Liu is very easy-going and can help recommend prices.

Suitable tour guides and tourist vehicles, and if you are lucky, you can also let your daughter guide for free.

Important attractions:

Pingyao Ancient City Wall, Mianshan Mountain, Rishengchang Bank, Qiao Family Courtyard

Ancient stone pagoda, a street in Ming and Qing Dynasties, Shuanglin Temple, Qujia Courtyard, Mianshan Mountain, Guxian Cliff and Dacheng Hall of Confucian Temple.

Qingxuguan, Zhenguo Temple, Caojia Courtyard, Hejia Courtyard, No.1 Escort Agency in North China and China Escort Agency.

Tickets for Pingyao Ancient City:

120 yuan package can visit 19 scenic spots. Make a hole every time you reach a point. If you can't finish reading it that day, you can continue to use it the next day after stamping it.

Limited to two days. (including the ancient city wall, Rishengchang, county government, Qingxuguan, shrine, ancient street in Ming and Qing Dynasties, Baichuantong, Xietongqing, Tianxiang Lane,

Lei Lvtai's former residence, China General Chamber of Commerce, Tongxinggong Escort Agency, Ancient Dwellings Expo Park, North China First Escort Agency, China Escort Agency, Weishengchang, Huiwulin, Confucian Temple,

Miao Shimin Tibetan Newspaper, Queen Mother Wei 20 scenic spots)

Pingyao Ancient City Wall:

Tickets: 15 yuan, no student tickets. The total length of the city wall is 6.4km, with a horse face, 6 heavy doorways, 3,000 stomps and 72 watchtowers.

With the allusions of Confucius' 3,000 disciples and 72 sages, most watchtowers have records of Sun Tzu's Art of War or statues and lives of 72 idlers, which need special attention.

Does it mean that all doors can go up and down? Before going downtown, you need to find out which gate you can get off at, or you will have to go around the city if you miss that gate.

Zhenguo Temple: Tickets: 20 yuan.

Dong Hao Village, located at the north of Pingyao County 15km, was built in the Five Dynasties and Northern Han Dynasty. The temple is divided into two parts, which is the oldest existing wooden structure in China.

First, although the temple is small in scale, it is magnificent. There are 14 colored sculptures in the temple, and there are statues of Sakyamuni, Ye Jia and Ananda in the center of the Buddhist altar.

The big disciple stood around, and there was a strong sense of tang style. Sanfo Building is the main building in the backyard. Because the main hall is dedicated to buddhas, it should be the three main buddhas.

Because of its name, the most famous murals of this temple are those of the Ming Dynasty on the surrounding walls, with the life of Buddha Sakyamuni as the main content and a complete and smooth composition, which is the Ming Dynasty.

Treasures in murals,

Confucian Temple Dacheng Hall

The Confucian Temple is located in the north of Yunlu Street in the southeast of the county seat, covering an area of 8,000 square meters. It has a history of more than 800 years. As the name implies, it is related to culture. There's something in it

Dacheng Hall (meaning successful in school, children can be asked to worship if they want), Longmen (jumping with feet together and never tripping), nomination.

Jinbang, Zunjingge (the only paper ranked first in the country) and the paper ranked first (I can't understand it, but the fine print is really beautiful) are the best.

If you take a picture, you must stand on Ao's head, or you will take a picture for nothing.

Shuanglin Temple:

25 yuan/person, 6 kilometers west of the ancient city.

China Bank Museum (Rishengchang):

Suggest a tour guide, 20 yuan,

Pingyao Guxian Ya:

The county government covers an area of 26,000 square meters, with a huge organization, a clear division of labor and the implementation of responsibilities, just like a miniature of the State Council and its ministries.

Gushi Tower:

5 yuan/person, overlooking the street view, (the above three places are worth seeing)

Jiexiu Wang Family Courtyard:

Adult tickets to 66 yuan, students halved, to Jiexiu traffic is not very convenient. It is best to intercept the CMB from Taiyuan to Jiexiu at the expressway intersection outside the north gate of the ancient city to the end.

Jiexiu Railway Station (you can also take a bus at Pingyao Railway Station, but it is usually a waste of time to wait for people to get together before driving). After arriving at Jiexiu Railway Station, cross the road to the crossroads.

Wait for the bus 1 1 in front of the industrial and trade hotel on the southeast side of the intersection. It doesn't have a stop sign. You can ask the locals. (minibus 3 yuan/person, go directly to the Wangs' compound, one.

Every 30 minutes, you can see terraced fields with high loess slopes and traditional caves in Shanxi along the way. Jiexiu also has a taxi to the Wangs' home, but it's a one-way trip to 25 yuan. Pay attention.

Try to return before six o'clock, or you may miss the last bus of 1 1. Wang Jia quadrangle is known as the first residence in China, and its exquisite stone carving and wood carving are enough to make it live up to its reputation.

Modern architecture is shameful. In addition, Jingsheng Confucian Temple (10 yuan/person, half price for students) outside the Wang Family Courtyard and

Wang ancestral hall:

(5 yuan/person, half price for students) You can also have a look. There is a teahouse in the yard to eat, and there are snacks made by Wang, and the price is acceptable.

Jstars compound:

Located in Qiaojiabao, Qixian County, the entrance fee is 40 yuan/person, and the parking price is 10 yuan.

(tourist bus 10 yuan/person, minibus is usually around 5 yuan. ) 40 yuan/person for admission to the Qiao Family Courtyard, no student tickets. Take a long-distance bus from Taiyuan to Qixian at the railway station.

Car, small deposit 1 yuan/piece on the right side of the ticket window, which is more convenient), courtyard, 6 yards with 20 small yards, ***3 13 bungalow,

Like a maze. The pavilion in the southwest corner is the highest point in the hospital. Standing here, you will find that the layout of the whole yard is double happiness.

Keith. Look carefully again, the shape of the arch and cornice are different, even the 138 chimney on the roof is the same. Into the courtyard, brick carving, stone carving, wood carving.

It is pleasing to the eye because it is a place where red lanterns are hung high and famous, but it is not as good as the king in scale or architectural art achievements.

Home, Qiao's Garden and Qiao's Courtyard are separated on both sides of the road, and now it has been changed to Zhouyi Palace, which contains knowledge of gossip and lunar solar terms. Anyway, you don't need a ticket. Just watch.

It doesn't hurt to read it. After the visit, you can intercept the CMB to Taiyuan by the roadside. There are many cars. Can go to Taiyuan Jiannan coach station 5 yuan/person. You can take it after you get out of the bus station.

Take bus 1 1 or bus 8 1 1 to Taiyuan station, and get the change of 1 yuan ready, because most tickets have not been sold.

Overall impression:

Shanxi has simple folk customs and good public security, but long-distance stations are chaotic and soliciting customers is serious.

It is wise to use Pingyao as a transit station, because the folk inn in Pingyao ancient city is safe, comfortable and convenient.

Shopping options:

Pingyao pushed the lacquerware to Yonglong,

On the way back to Zhenguo Temple, you can buy beef at the distribution office in front of Guanyun Beef Factory. In the ancient city, you can only buy bags. It is said that the bulk is fake.

Yes, and Taikoo cakes are also worth buying.

Others:

Pingyao-Taiyuan: Take National Highway 108 or Universiade Expressway, and the whole journey is 1 10 km.

Pingyao -Xi 'an: Pingyao-Dayun Expressway-Yuncheng-Yunfeng Expressway-fenglingdu -Xitong Expressway-Xi 'an. Yunfeng Expressway has gas stations and charges.

180, with a journey of 550km.

Bus:

Price: get on the bus for one yuan

Human tricycles:

The starting price is 2 to 5 yuan/person, the basic mileage is 2 kilometers, and the rental price for driving more than 2 kilometers is negotiable.

Joint ticket supports city-wide service? 25 yuan/car

Tourism service of single scenic spot in urban area 10 yuan/car, add one scenic spot and 3 yuan.

Full service of Shuanglin Temple tourism? 20 yuan/car

40 yuan per car every day (8 hours)

The hourly travel service (RMB/train) is 2 hours 10 RMB, exceeding 1 hour in 5 yuan.

Bicycle; Bicycle exercise

Ordinary single person rides 5 yuan/hour, 15 yuan/half day (within 4 hours), 30 yuan/all day (10 hour).

Minivans start at three yuan and have a basic mileage of two kilometers.

The ordinary car starts at six yuan, with a basic mileage of three kilometers.

Advanced car (above Santana) 12 yuan starts with a basic mileage of 3km.

The starting price of motor tricycle is two yuan, the basic mileage is two kilometers, and the rental price for driving more than two kilometers is negotiable.

Tour bus routes in the ancient city (10 yuan/person):

1, South Gate Direction: South Gate-Confucian Temple-Chenghuang Temple-Qingxuguan-Beicheng Wall-Rishengchang.

-County Government-Leilvtai-South Gate

2. North Gate Direction: North Gate-North City Wall-Rishengchang-County Government-Leilvtai-Confucian Temple-

Chenghuangmiao-qingxuguan-north gate

3. Direction of West Gate: West Gate-Xicheng Wall-County Government-Leilutai-Confucian Temple-Chenghuang Temple-

Qingxuguan-Beichengqiang-Rishengchang-West Gate

travel notes

1. Self-help backpackers suggest that you don't spend money to find a tour guide, just listen.

There are many historical sites in the ancient city, and there are many places to check in. Please take good care of the tickets.

Visitors with tickets to the ancient city can watch the performance at Pingyao Grand Stage for free during the day.