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Experience a day in the historic and ancient city of Pingyao, China
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Pingyao

ancient city, Shanxi, China
Also known as: Ping Yao
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Experience a day in the historic and ancient city of Pingyao, China
Experience a day in the historic and ancient city of Pingyao, China The ancient city of Pingyao (Ping Yao), Shanxi, China.

Pingyao is an ancient walled city located in Shanxi province, China. It is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site. The city was named a World Heritage site in 1997.1

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  2. Pingliang
  3. Pingxiang
  4. Anyang: Top Questions
  5. Chinese architecture - The Song (960–1279), Liao (907–1125), and Jin (1115–1234) dynasties
  6. Puzhou

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