Where in China is Pingyao?

Pingyao is located on the east bank of the Fen River near the southwestern edge of the Taiyuan Basin. It is approximately 100 km (62 mi) south of central Taiyuan and 715 km (444 mi) southwest of Beijing, the national capital.

How do I get to Pingyao?

How to Get to Pingyao Ancient City

  1. Beijing to Pingyao takes about 4 hours by bullet train.
  2. Xi’an to Pingyao takes about 3 hours by bullet train.
  3. Datong to Pingyao takes about 3 hours by bullet train.
  4. Taiyuan to Pingyao takes about 1 hour by bullet train.

When was Pingyao built?

Ping Yao is an exceptionally well-preserved example of a traditional Han Chinese city, founded in the 14th century. Its urban fabric shows the evolution of architectural styles and town planning in Imperial China over five centuries.

In which country is the city of Pingyao a Unesco World Heritage site located?

Located in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Pingyao Ancient City in Shanxi, China, Fanjia Jie (Fan Family Street) is home to 31 courtyards from the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) Dynasties.

How long did the Chinese civilization last?

An old missionary student of China once remarked that Chinese history is “remote, monotonous, obscure, and-worst of all-there is too much of it.” China has the longest continuous history of any country in the world—3,500 years of written history.

What is thought to be the first of the walled city in China?

The walls surrounding Pingyao were first built in 827 BC. In the early days of the Ming Dynasty, Shanxi bordered Eastern Mongolia. The city walls were built in order to prevent the enemies in Eastern Mongolia, the Tatars, from invading.

Why is Kowloon called the dark side?

Most travellers to Hong Kong gravitate towards the glamour of its main island, yet across Victoria Harbour lies the more heavily populated Kowloon. Nicknamed the ‘dark side’, despite being permanently lit up in a fiery neon glow, Kowloon is restlessly trapped between Western idealism and Da Li (the Chinese mainland).

Does the walled city still exist?

Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://sc.mp/2kAfuvJ The Kowloon Walled City, a bizarre chapter of Hong Kong’s colonial history, was demolished 25 years ago.