Kneeling for a self-help tour from Nanjing to Pingyao

There is no through train from Nanjing to Pingyao, Shanxi, and it is definitely not enough to go back and forth for three days through Taiyuan. Travel tips Pingyao Railway Station is in the northwest of the county seat. Pingyao County has Tongpu Railway running through the north and south, reaching Taiyuan and Shijiazhuang in the north and Linfen and Yuncheng in the south. Pingyao and Taiyuan are connected by expressway, which only takes about 2 hours by car and has convenient transportation. From 7: 30 am to 5: 30 pm, the bus from Pingyao Railway Station to Taiyuan stops (departs) every 20 minutes, and the fare is 10 yuan/person. Taiyuan's stop (departure) is Jianshe South Road (south of the railway station). Pingyao ancient city is not big, so you don't need to take a bus to travel in the ancient city, you can walk. In addition, there are special rickshaws in the city, which are specially designed for tourists. Accommodation Pingyao County is a tourist hotspot city, and there are many hotels in the city for people to stay. Of course, it is best to live in antique houses: square quadrangles, a small courtyard in the middle, wooden lintels and floors ... living in such places, you can better appreciate the charm of the ancient city. Yuan Kui, a street in Pingyao ancient city in Ming and Qing Dynasties, is very famous. If you don't make a reservation, there will be no room. There were many other inns in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, but most of them had good locations and high prices. It is recommended to live in a folk hostel on County Ya Street (County Ya Street and Ming and Qing Street intersect vertically, so it is easy to find), and the hostel is diagonally opposite Pingyao County Ya. 60 yuan/room (2 beds), an extra bed is also acceptable, and the boss can provide hot water 24 hours a day as long as you request. The biggest advantage of the hotel is quiet, which is much better than the noise of a street in Ming and Qing Dynasties. The basic flavor of Jin cuisine is salty and fragrant, supplemented by sweet and sour, and dishes can be divided into three groups: south, north and middle. The south road is dominated by Yuncheng and Linfen, mainly seafood, with a light taste. The North Road is represented by Datong and Wutai Mountain, and the dishes pay attention to heavy oil and heavy color. The dishes in Zhonglu mainly come from Taiyuan, which combines the strengths of North and South. The ingredients are carefully selected and carefully matched. Salty taste is dominant, supplemented by sweet and sour. The dishes are crisp, tender, heavy in color and taste. Traditional dishes of Jin cuisine include sweet and sour fish, stewed mutton, sliced Chinese yam, iron pot eggs and fermented bean curd. Shanxi's famous local snacks include "Nao", Daoxiao Noodles, Fish Pulled, Cat's Ear, Youmian and Wenxi Cake. Among the condiments, Qingxu mature vinegar, Daixian pepper, Yanbei sesame oil and Yingxian purple garlic are all famous. Shanxi pasta is especially famous for its variety, unique eating method and different flavors. The finished product is tough or soft, smooth and refreshing, with a long aftertaste. The strangest thing is that Shanxi pasta can be a feast, and it will not be the same from beginning to end. Pingyao snack Pingyao beef is a famous specialty of Pingyao. It is made of high-quality calf leg meat by cooking and pickling. The meat is tender, fat but not greasy, thin but not firewood, crispy and delicious. The famous workshops for processing spiced beef in Pingyao are old brands such as Wang Longsheng, Xingshenglei and Cheng Zili. Pingyao bowls and plates are a kind of pasta snacks with a long history in Pingyao, which has the characteristics of smooth and delicious noodles. This kind of snack can be seen everywhere in the streets and alleys of the ancient city.