Shanxi in the Eyes of Foreigners
Old town breathes with antiquity
Updated: 2015-06-21By Akhil Parashar ( chinadaily.com.cn)
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Photo of Pingyao, Shanxi province. Akhil Parashar / For chinadaily.com.cn |
Expatriate Akhil Parashar shares his travel experiences in Pingyao, Shanxi province.
The Old Town of Pingyao is an outstanding example of well-preserved Chinese history, spanning two great periods, the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and the Qing Dynast (1644-1911).
Pingyao developed rapidly and became unusually prosperous during the 19th century as a prototype of Wall Street. Pingyao was the premier financial center of its day, with up to 22 exchanges. Visitors today can see the historical business shops and traditional dwellings that bear witnesses to success.
Dining
Pingyao Wantuo
Wantuo, a type of noodle from the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), is one of Pingyao's local snacks with a long history.
