On December 2, 1997, in Naples of Italy, the World Heritage Committee of UESCO passed resolution at the 21st conference deciding to include the old town of Pingyao within the World Cultural Heritages, which is the first in China.
"The Pingyao ancient city is an excellent example of cities of hanzu in the Ming and Qing dynasties, and it has preserved all its unique features well and demonstrated to people a distinct and complete picture scroll of the development of culture, society, economy and religion in the history of China "
Pingyaos charm not only depends on that she is an ancient city preserved well but also depends on that she could show us the rise and fall of Shanxi
Business: in the west street of Pingyao, the famous "Rishengchang”, which engaged in money exchange, deposits and loans, was set up. It was the first "piaohao". The south street of Pingyao still keeps the flavor of the Ming and Qing dynasties. The buildings for trades are old but not dead. We can see the flourishing at that time from these buildings.
Pingyaos charm also depends on its peculiar custom. The wedding and burial ceremonies are diversified and exquisite. In a word, there is endless focus for you. Now clever people of Pingyao are clean up the modern air and dressing it to be its original features. They are using the wealth their ancestors handing down to create the new flourishing and new tales. The PIP Festival to be held in Pingyao also will give Pingyao a new chance.
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