Nestled in China’s Shanxi province, the Ancient City of Pingyao is one of the most well-preserved ancient cities in China. It was initially built during the reign of King Xuan of the Western Zhou Dynasty (around 810 B.C.) and was expanded in the third year of Hongwu of the Ming Dynasty…

Pingyao Ancient City is located in the middle of Shanxi Province, China. As a UNESCO World Heritage, it is famous for its well-preserved Ming and Qing Dynasties buildings and urban planning. In the late 19th century, Pingyao Ancient City, as a bank and trade center, played an important role…

Shanxi in China, an ancient land, is one of the most important cradles of Chinese civilization. It has a long history and splendid culture. Temple culture is an important part. Zhenguo Temple is a millennium-old temple, located in Haodong Village, about 13km away the northeast of Pingyao in Shanxi…

Wang Family Compound is located in Shanxi Province, China, about 35 kilometers away from Pingyao Ancient City. It is a grand residential complex and features amazing Chinese traditional architecture, arts, and culture. Wang Family Compound, with an area of over 150,000 square meters, consists of five courtyards, more than…

Qiao Family Compound, situated in Qi County, Shanxi Province, China, is about 50 km away from Pingyao ancient city and is a well-preserved traditional residential complex. When you make a trip to Pingyao, Qiao’s Family Compound is a scenic spot worth visiting. Qiao Family Compound was originally built in…

Shanxi Province of China has a heritage listed by UNESCO named “One City and Two Temples.” The city refers to Pingyao Ancient City, and the temples refer to Shuanglin Temple and Zhenguo Temple. Many visitors travel to Pingyao while in Shanxi but might have neglected the two ancient temples. So…