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the old city

the old city, Taiyuan

 gigi_huang Says:

Ming Qing Street: the main...

Ming Qing Street: the main..., Taiyuan

 gigi_huang Says:  Ming Qing Street: the main street in Ping Yao, lined with ancient houses.The street is usually crowded. This picture was taken in the morning, when the street is quiet and less crowded. 

roofs

roofs, Taiyuan

 gigi_huang Says:

Hotels  

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Hotels  

In PingYao, you'd better stay...

In PingYao, you'd better stay..., Taiyuan

 gigi_huang Says:  In PingYao, you'd better stay in family hotel that offers traditional 'kang', a kind of bed, under which there is fire burning to keep the bed warm. caution: the boss will arrange boys and girls to sleep on one 'kang' as locals do. so don't forget to ask for seperate rooms... 

Nightlife  

nothing

nothing, Taiyuan

 celtic67ie Says:

celtic67ie's Nightlife Tip

celtic67ie's Nightlife Tip, Taiyuan

 celtic67ie Says:

Transportation  

Rail or air from either...

Rail or air from either..., Taiyuan

 zubric Says:  Rail or air from either Beijing or Xian. It's a short 90 minute flight from Beijing, but allow a full day by train. 

Man-power cycle is the best...

Man-power cycle is the best..., Taiyuan

 gigi_huang Says:  Man-power cycle is the best way to get around Ping Yao. 

You can go to Ping Yao by...

You can go to Ping Yao by..., Taiyuan

 gigi_huang Says:  You can go to Ping Yao by train or mini-bus. It's 1.5 hours to Tai Yuan by bus. ¡¡There are buses every half an hour.Ping Yao is a small town. you can get around on foot or by 'man-drive wagon'. 

Local Customs  

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Warnings Or Dangers  

It's not really a warning, but...

It's not really a warning, but..., Taiyuan

 gigi_huang Says:  It's not really a warning, but shortage of water is embarassing enough. The warning is that if you stay in hostels or inns, take bath before the bath-rush-hour and store some water with basin for the morning. my experience: water suddenly stopped when i just put shampoo onto... 

Tourist Traps  

The town is well maintained,...

The town is well maintained,..., Taiyuan

 gigi_huang Says:  The town is well maintained, but regretully, people there are very commercialized.Man-power wagon driver will recommend you local hotels, from which they receive commissions. 

Off The Beaten Path  

nice isnt it?

nice isnt it?, Taiyuan

 celtic67ie Says:

post office

post office, Taiyuan

 gigi_huang Says:

a small 'dang shop'. hang...

a small 'dang shop'. hang..., Taiyuan

 gigi_huang Says:  a small 'dang shop'. hang around in the street, you can find all kinds of interesting stuffs. 

Visit the ancient town of...

Visit the ancient town of..., Taiyuan

 warrawee Says:  Visit the ancient town of Pingyao about 100 km from Taiyuan. Not many overseas tourists go there so you see a different China than usual. It is an ancient waled city and can be reached by mini bus from Taiyuans bus depot near the railway station. 

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mnl's General Tip

mnl's General Tip, Taiyuan

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Get out and meet the people,...

Get out and meet the people,..., Taiyuan

 warrawee Says:  Get out and meet the people, visit the markets and the twin pagodas. 

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Tai Yuan - Ping Yao

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 Another New Year trip, across Shaan Xi, Shan Xi and He Nan Province. These three provinces together are called "Middle Land" of China. They were once important strategic places in ancient... 

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I Love Shanxi!

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 I love Shanxi why? well my wife is from there! but also it has a long history, with many great sites of historical interest the people are friendly and the Shanxi noodle is the best in China pity...... 

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warrawee's new Taiyuan Page

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 An interesting Chinese city off the main tourist route. Busy roads and friendly people. 

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Taiyuan's Twin Pagodas

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 Capital of Shaanxi Province and on the main rail route between Xian and Beijing. An industrial city with a great history dating back many thousands of years. Local delicacy is cat's ears noodles which... 

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