Pingyao is an ancient city in China's central Shanxi province, renowned for its old city wall and beautiful residences. It is listed on UNESCO's World Heritage List.
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Pingyao is an ancient city in China's central Shanxi province, renowned for its old city wall and beautiful residences. It is listed on UNESCO's World Heritage List.
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Construction of the wall that surrounds Pingyao started in 1370 AD. It is 3.7 miles (6 kilometers) long.
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Construction of the wall that surrounds Pingyao started in 1370 AD. It is 3.7 miles (6 kilometers) long.
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Pingyao's city wall has six gates and 72 watchtowers.
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Pingyao's city wall has six gates and 72 watchtowers.
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The Pingyao ancient city wall was built to defend the city and is surrounded by a moat designed to provide further protection for the city's inhabitants.
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The Pingyao ancient city wall was built to defend the city and is surrounded by a moat designed to provide further protection for the city's inhabitants.
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The pathway on top of the wall is between 3 and 5 meters wide.
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The pathway on top of the wall is between 3 and 5 meters wide.
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The ancient houses in Pingyao date as far back as the Ming dynasty (1368 to 1644).
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The ancient houses in Pingyao date as far back as the Ming dynasty (1368 to 1644).
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A typical street scene. Around 50,000 people live in Pingyao.
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A typical street scene. Around 50,000 people live in Pingyao.
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Doing the school run, Pingyao-style.
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Doing the school run, Pingyao-style.
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At night the old streets of Pingyao are illuminated by colorful lanterns.
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At night the old streets of Pingyao are illuminated by colorful lanterns.
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A street vendor sets out her wares under a painting of a Qing Dynasty official.
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A street vendor sets out her wares under a painting of a Qing Dynasty official.
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Stilt acrobats rest their (very long) legs after a street performance in Pingyao.
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Stilt acrobats rest their (very long) legs after a street performance in Pingyao.
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A bride dressed in traditional red robes rides a donkey through Pingyao's ancient streets.
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A bride dressed in traditional red robes rides a donkey through Pingyao's ancient streets.
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An old man rests outside his traditional-style home in Pingyao ancient city.
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An old man rests outside his traditional-style home in Pingyao ancient city.
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