Pingyao, Historical walled city in Shanxi, China
The city walls extend for 6,163 meters with 12-meter height, incorporating 3,000 battlements and multiple watchtowers for defense of the settlement.
During the Ming Dynasty in 1370, the construction of defensive fortifications transformed Pingyao into a major commercial and financial center of imperial China.
The city contains 300 historical structures and 4,000 traditional residences dating from the 17th to 19th centuries, maintaining a population of 20,000 inhabitants.
The Datong-Puzhou railway and Datong-Xi'an high-speed rail lines connect Pingyao to major cities, with National Highway 108 providing road access.
Rishengchang Draft Bank, established in 1823 within the city walls, developed into the first banking chain system across China.
Location: Pingyao County
Website: http://www.pingyao.gov.cn
Part of: Shanxi, Ancient City of Ping Yao
Website: http://pingyao.gov.cn
GPS coordinates: 37.19889,112.17667
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:48
China's architecture spans from modern skyscrapers to historic city walls and engineering achievements. From the glass bridge in Longtan Valley to the TV tower in Guangzhou, these structures combine tradition with modern technology. Temples, fortifications and museums document the country's history, while new buildings like Tianjin Library and Beijing's Olympic Stadium represent the future.
Qiao's Compound
32.2 km
Wang Family Compound
43.5 km
Rishengchang
620 m
Zhenguo Temple
12.8 km
Shuanglin Temple
5.5 km
Former Residence of Kong Xiangxi
41.4 km
Xianshen Lou
28.9 km
Pingyao Shilou
561 m
Qingxu Guan
1.5 km
Anchan Temple
41.3 km
Baiyun Temple (Pingyao)
14.7 km
Zishou Temple
46.1 km
Jiexiu Houtu Temple
30.2 km
City God Temple
637 m
Wubian Temple
41.5 km
Nanshen Temple
1.6 km
Lingshi Houtou Temple
44.1 km
Jinci Temple
44.9 km
Liyinghou Temple
12.7 km
Jiexiu Wuyue Temple
29.8 km
Huiji Bridge (Pingyao)
1.6 km
Taigu Gulou
41.8 km
Taigu Confucian Temple
41.9 km
Jiexiu Confucian Temple
30 km
Taigu Chenghuang Miao
41.8 km
Pingyao Catholic Church
2.2 km
Ancient City of Ping Yao
2 km
Haijinshan Shuiku
55.1 kmReviews
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