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Ancient City of Pingyao
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Ancient City of Pingyao

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Wonder Type: Cultural
Country: China
Description:
Ping Yao is an exceptionally well-preserved example of a traditional Han Chinese city, founded in the 14th century. Its urban fabric shows the evolution of architectural styles and town planning in Imperial China over five centuries. Of special interest are the imposing buildings associated with banking, for which Ping Yao was the major centre for the whole of China in the 19th and early 20th centuries. [More Details]
This article uses material from UNESCO World Heritage List article "Ancient City of Pingyao", which is released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike 3.0 IGO License.