This is the entrance to the ancient city, which is surrounded by a 6-km (4-mile) long wall. Most of it was constructed in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The city contains one of the oldest banks in China, along with many traditional buildings and modern tourist gift shops. They hold an international photography exhibition in Pingyao every year as well.

“Food Street, Temple, & a Baby”. Taiyuan, Shouyang, & around Shanxi Province. Enjoy!

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Note: The background music for this episode is taken from a night of Karaoke (KTV) with some Chinese friends. This particularly friend is very good at singing, so naturally it was embarrassing every time I had to sing after one of her songs.