Pingyao Attractions

Ancient City Wall: Built with rammed earth inside and brick and stone outside, the ancient city walls measure 10 meters high and 6162.7 meters long with 3-5 meters wide tops. Except the southern wall, which zigzags a bit according to the land contour, the other three walls all go straight, making the city area a square one..read more

Streets and Markets: The three-storey Market Tower is the center and joint point of the city streets. The buildings such as Ancient City Government seat, Town God’s Temple, Confucius Temple, Military God Temple, Wealth God Temple and Lucky Fortune Temple are arranged symmetrically..read more

Banks and Shops: In China it is the largest highland lake next to Dianchi. The dimension is 41.5 km. by 8.4 km. with an average depth of 10 meters, covering an area of 250 squ. km. It would be a great pleasure for the tourist to go for a boat ride on the crystal water of the lake.. read more