As a world cultural heritage and a national 5A-level tourist attraction, Pingyao Ancient City is one of China's famous historical and cultural cities and one of the best-preserved ancient cities in China. A two-day tour of Pingyao Ancient City is a very worthwhile trip. It is rich in history, culture and food. Below I will introduce to you the must-visit attractions and food recommendations during a two-day tour of Pingyao Ancient City.

1. Must-visit attractions

1. Ancient City Wall

The ancient city wall is one of the landmark buildings in the ancient city of Pingyao. It is the most complete ancient city wall in China. One of the city walls. The ancient city wall is 6166 meters long, about 12 meters high, and 3-6 meters thick. It has 72 turrets and 3 gate towers. It is a typical representative of the ancient city defense system. On the ancient city wall, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Pingyao Ancient City, and at the same time, you can also learn about the history and culture of ancient city defense.

2. Ancient building complex

The ancient building complex in Pingyao Ancient City is one of the most complete existing Ming and Qing ancient city building complexes in China, including temples, mansions, guild halls, shops, etc. The most famous among them are the mansions in the ancient building complex, such as the "Wang Family Courtyard", one of the "Four Famous Gardens" in Pingyao Ancient City, and the "Yang Lingxiao Mansion" of Yang Lingxiao, a "cultural celebrity of the Qing Dynasty". These mansions have exquisite architecture and reasonable layout, and have high historical and cultural value.

3. Ancient streets and alleys

The ancient streets and alleys in Pingyao Ancient City are one of the most complete existing ancient commercial districts in China, with a long history and unique culture. There are many antique shops and shops in the ancient streets and alleys, such as "Zhangliang Temple Street", "South Street", etc. These ancient streets and alleys are the best places to understand ancient commercial culture.

2. Food Recommendations

1. Pingyao Beef

Pingyao Beef is one of the specialties in Pingyao area. Its uniqueness lies in its use of Pickled with Pingyao's unique "red lees juice", it has a delicious taste and tender meat. It is a delicacy in Pingyao area.

2. Pingyao Tofu

Pingyao Tofu is one of the traditional delicacies in Pingyao area. It is characterized by fine production, delicate texture and delicious taste. It is a delicacy in Pingyao area. .

3. Pingyao biscuits

Pingyao biscuits are one of the traditional delicacies in Pingyao area. They are characterized by fine biscuit making, crisp texture and sweet taste. They are a delicacy in Pingyao area. .

3. Operation steps

1. Day 1

Morning: Tour Ancient city walls and ancient buildings, learn about the history and culture of ancient city defenses and ancient buildings of the Ming and Qing Dynasties.

Noon: Taste Pingyao beef and Pingyao tofu, and experience the food culture of Pingyao area.

Afternoon: Visit the ancient streets and alleys to learn about the ancient commercial culture and the history and culture of Pingyao area.

Evening: Taste Pingyao biscuits and experience the food culture of Pingyao area.

2. The next day

Morning: Visit the ancient city walls and ancient buildings to learn about the history and culture of ancient city defenses and ancient buildings of the Ming and Qing Dynasties.

Noon: Taste Pingyao beef and Pingyao tofu, and experience the food culture of Pingyao area.

Afternoon: Visit the ancient streets and alleys to learn about the ancient commercial culture and the history and culture of Pingyao area.

Evening: Taste Pingyao biscuits and experience the food culture of Pingyao area.

IV. Summary

A two-day tour of Pingyao Ancient City is a very worthwhile trip. It is rich in history, culture and food. Visitors can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Pingyao Ancient City here. Learn about the history and culture of ancient city defense, taste the specialties of Pingyao, and feel the unique culture of Pingyao. I hope everyone can come to Pingyao Ancient City and experience the beauty and culture here first-hand.