A portal to an ancient world

From aged city walls to Ming dynasty-era buildings, Pingyao and its surrounding scenic areas provide a glimpse into China's past

Go to Shanxi if you want to get a good measure of China's ancient civilization.

While the rest of China aims to present the world a new face, Shanxi wants nothing but to showcase Chinese culture that dates back 5,000 years ago, says Wang Wenbao, deputy director of Shanxi tourism bureau.