Ancient Charm of China: Pingyao
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This episode of "Ancient Charm of China" takes you to a UNESCO World Heritage Site in north China's
Shanxi Province called Pingyao.
Established in the 14th century, the ancient city has stood the test of time.
As the birthplace of Chinese banking, Pingyao once served as the financial center of imperial China and
played a significant role in Shanxi's economic development in the 18th century.
That's way it is reputed as the old "Wall Street of China" due to its impact similar to what Wall Street is to
the U.S. to some extent.
to some extent 在某种程度上
Pingyao Ancient City situated in Jinzhong, north China's Shanxi Province.
With the entire city enclosed by walls, Pingyao features residences and architecture built in
the Ming and Qing Dynasites(1368-1912).
Its layout reflects the development of the architectural style and urban planning of the Han cities
over more than five centuries.
Today the relics of its glorious past endure and stay impervious to the madness of modernity,
presenting the original grandeur to the visitors from home and aboroad.
relics n 遗迹，遗骸，纪念物
impervious adj 不受影响的，无动于衷的
madness n 疯狂，愚蠢的行为
modernity n 现代性，新式
grandeur n 壮丽，庄严，宏伟
Pingyao is home to ancient buildings constructed in China's Ming and Qing Dynasites(1368-1912)
There are "Three treasures" in Pingyao that are on the must-visit list,
respectively the Ancient City Wall, Shuanglin Temple and Zhenguo Temple.
The city wall is considered one of China's best-preserved city walls stretching six kilometers.
Shuanglin Temple and Zhenguo Temple are Buddhist temples that house plenty of ancient
painted sculptures that demonstrate the exquisite skills of the artisans in China's history.
sculpture n 雕塑，雕像
exquisite adj 精致的，细腻的
artisans n 工匠，技工
Zhenguo Temple is 10 kilometers from Pingyao in the north China's Shanxi Province.
Local specialty
The local cuisine in Pingyao is characterized by wheat-based foods such as noodles and buns.
"Pingyao Wantou," a type of noodle derived during the Qing Dynasty, is one of the most popular traditional
local snacks.
With a pliable and smooth taste, it is often served cold and coated with sauce.
cuisine n 烹饪，烹调法
buns 小圆面包，屁股
derived 发源的，派生的
pliable adj 柔韧的，柔软的
sauce n 酱油，沙司，调味汁
Visitors are usually drawn to the Mingqing Street inside the ancient town to have ataste of the local delicacy.
Various food stores lined along the street will definitely indulge our appetite.
delicacy n 美味，佳肴，精密，世故
indulge vt 满足，纵容
Travel tips:
Transportation: Take the high-speed train to Pingyao Ancient City Railway Station and then transfer to bus No.108 to the destination.
Opening hours: 8:00a.m.-18:00p.m.
Admission fee: 125 yuan (17.7 U.S. dollars) per person.
Time to visit: All year round.
(Video edited by Zhang Ning, cover image by Yu Peng)
