Charming Jinzhong and Pingyao
Jinzhong merchants' homes show past wealth
Updated: 2017-06-09( chinadaily.com.cn)
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The gate of the Wang Family Compound stands in Lingshi county, Jinzhong. The Wang family, a famous family of Shanxi merchants, built and expanded the residential complex over three centuries. [Photo/shanxichina.gov.cn] |
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A brick carving protrudes from the wall of the Wang Family Compound. The residential compound covers an area of 25 hectares and is in the architectural style of the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties. [Photo/shanxichina.gov.cn] |
Dining
Pingyao Wantuo
Wantuo, a type of noodle from the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), is one of Pingyao's local snacks with a long history.
