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Pingyao

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The climate of Pingyao is temperate. It is cold in winter, often having northwestern winds with little snow and severe fog. In the spring, the temperature varies greatly between day and night, with a little rain and some winds. Summertime is often hot, humid and rainy. Autumn days have falling
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gates, one each on the north and south walls and two each on the east and west walls. This pattern is similar to that of a turtle (the head, tail and four legs), earning Pingyao the moniker "Turtle City." The walls measure about 12 m (39 ft) high, with a
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pattern. More than 300 sites in or near the city have ancient ruins. The city has over a hundred streets and lanes, lined with close to 4,000 17th–19th century shops and residences. The streets and storefronts still largely retain their historical appearance.
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designated Pingyao as one of the Chinese Historical and Cultural Cities. In 2004, part of the southern walls collapsed; they have since been reconstructed. In 2015, Pingyao ancient city became a national 5A-class tourist attraction.
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to protect the town against overdevelopment and damage from its high volume of visitors. The stated goal for their Pingyao Cultural Heritage Development Program is improved preservation of local
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during the late 19th century. During those times, there were more than 20 financial institutions within the city, comprising more than half of the total in the whole country.
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Since that high point in 2007, the government has reduced the number and length of China's "golden weeks", spreading domestic tourism more equitably throughout the year. The
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of crops, livestock, and other goods. The local focus is on increased mechanization and working the available land intensively. The area is well known for its
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can be found just outside the walls. Aside from the four structured towers at the four corners, there are also 72 watchtowers and more than 3,000
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Organized restorations have been undertaken periodically since the 15th century, the most recent phase beginning in 1979. In 1986,
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As of 2009, Pingyao had a population of 48,531 people living in 16,634 households. 12,132 residents held local
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near the southwestern edge of the Taiyuan Basin. It is approximately 100 km (62 mi) south of central
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The town was founded in the 14th century C.E. and has been the seat of local government since at least the
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and other students. The walls are considered among the best-preserved ancient city walls on this scale.
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Climate data for Pingyao, elevation 780 m (2,560 ft), (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1981–2010)
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The silver merchants of Pingyao in the early 20th century were the subject of the 2009 film
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and was focused on improving the energy efficiency of its practices. A local specialty is
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As of 2009, the town had a labour pool of 19,059 people. 3,811 farmers worked 9977
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trade under the late Qing before going bankrupt in 1914 in the aftermath of the
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temperatures with little rain and are cool and clear with abundant sunshine.
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There was already a settlement in place at Pingyao by the reign of the
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through improved planning and increased conservation efforts.
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was the first and largest, controlling almost half of China's
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Pingyao Ancient City and its environs are organized as the
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Increases in tourism have put pressure on Pingyao. During
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of Pingyao were constructed in 1370, the 3rd year of the
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Major National Historical and Cultural Sites in Shanxi
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of the region from the 16th century and of the entire
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Pingyao County Bureau of Statistics (June 9, 2021).
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Other local products are Changshengyuan 792: 533: 385: 25: 2205:"World Heritage List: Ping Yao (China), № 2022:Market Tower, constructed in 14th century 2393: 2391: 2160: 2158: 1612: 701:, the county belonged to the kingdom of 2536: 2199: 2197: 2195: 2193: 2191: 2189: 2104: 2012: 215: 193: 176: 130: 95: 61: 52: 2319: 2317: 2315: 2313: 1562:m wide and 4 m (13 ft) deep 717:, it was known as Pingtao. During the 641:, and the settlement and the outlying 436: 323: 2227: 2225: 1558:of 6,163 m (20,220 ft). A 4 610:. Administratively, it comprises the 305: 295: 285: 270: 262: 254: 246: 237: 205: 164: 152: 140: 7: 2873: 2502:Pingyao preservation project summary 2297:China Meteorological Administration 2270:China Meteorological Administration 1529:dynasties, conforming to a typical 1504:China Meteorological Administration 3309:Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor 2432:"Tourist Crowds Threaten Heritage" 1900:Pingyao County People's Government 1884:in 2007, the town made about 94.5m 637:in the late 19th century. It is a 14: 2525:Well illustrated guide to Pingyao 2511:Explore Pingyao with Google Earth 3044:Ancient Building Complex in the 3026: 2872: 2861: 2860: 2563: 2551: 2539: 2478: 2087: 2075: 2063: 2051: 2039: 2027: 2015: 705:. It was part of the kingdom of 336: 74: 67: 54: 3427:AAAAA-rated tourist attractions 3185:Sichuan Giant Panda Sanctuaries 494: 473: 459: 75: 639:AAAAA-rated tourist attraction 591:, famed for its importance in 555: 517: 435: 421: 407: 367: 351: 35: 1: 3407:World Heritage Sites in China 2922:World Heritage Sites in China 2430:Zhuang Pinghui (9 May 2007), 1776:New Southern Rampart Village 1606:. Gutao directly oversees 10 673: 666: 3061:Kaiping Diaolou and Villages 2944:Classical Gardens of Suzhou 2520:UN World Heritage - Pingyao 1872:Aerial panorama of the town 1269:Average precipitation days 1055:Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 915:Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 595:and for its well-preserved 3453: 2166:"Ancient City of Ping Yao" 2149:Pingyao Government Network 2034:Pingyao's Confucius Temple 1918:Local specialties include 1517:Pingyao still retains its 1501: 795: 241:UNESCO World Heritage Site 15: 3131:Honghe Hani Rice Terraces 3088:Zuojiang Huashan Rock Art 3024: 2856: 2734:Taiyuan Normal University 2729:Shanxi Medical University 2614: 2295:(in Simplified Chinese). 2268:(in Simplified Chinese). 1992: 1981: 1966: 1943: 1924: 1898:has also worked with the 1759:Southern Rampart Village 1615: 1454: 1407: 1359: 1315: 1268: 1194: 1124: 1054: 984: 914: 844: 839: 836: 833: 830: 827: 824: 821: 818: 815: 812: 809: 806: 803: 800: 566: 532: 384: 335: 331: 318: 314: 234: 96: 62: 53: 44: 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Pingyao County
Town

Pingyao is located in Shanxi
37°12′N 112°9′E / 37.200°N 112.150°E / 37.200; 112.150
China
Province
Shanxi
Prefecture
Jinzhong
County
Pingyao
Time zone
UTC+8
China Standard
Postal code
Area code
www.pingyao.gov.cn
UNESCO World Heritage Site
session
812
Asia-Pacific

Traditional Chinese
平遙
Simplified Chinese
平遥
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu Pinyin
Wade–Giles

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