Pingyao - Day 1

Pingyao- UNESCO heritage site- is a remarkably intact ancient city. At the crossroads of South and North China, its prosperity came from its traders and bankers (one of the very first private banks in China was established there). People still live there too which makes Pingyao much more than a living museum.

courtyard of our hotel

street lantern

snack seller - South Street/West Street junction

courtyard

a bit off the main streets

a courtyard

the roofs of Pingyao

Nan Dajie with the City Tower in the back

delicacy seller

restaurant poster...

Cheng Huan Temple

the ancient Government buildings

Sight from the City Tower... pandas playing mah-jong