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Enjoy the slow life in Pingyuan Ancient Town, and savor the tranquility and beauty!

Pingyuan Ancient Town, this little-known small city in Guizhou, allows you to escape the hustle and bustle and feel the calm and peace of life. Not only does it have a rich cultural heritage, but it also offers unique cuisine, making it an excellent place to relax and clear your mind. Firstly, the recommended spot is the God of Wealth Temple, a place with a profound historical background, known as 'China's Number One God of Wealth Temple.' Here, you can make wishes for blessings and feel the protection of the God of Wealth. Passing through the quaint gate, you will arrive at Fengxi Academy. This is one of the historical and cultural landmarks of Pingyuan Ancient Town, where Professor Ding Baozhen once taught his students. Here, you can visit the Ding Baozhen Memorial Hall to learn about his history; you can also go to the newspaper reading room to read and experience the rich tea culture. Stepping out of the academy and walking south, you will find the Zhijin Wenmiao (Confucian Temple). This is a place where you can appreciate the beauty of the integration of Huizhou and Southern Sichuan architecture. Further south is Yong'an Gate. This is a very distinctive gate. Have you ever heard of going to a market, but have you heard of going to a music market? At night, you can experience the charm of intangible cultural heritage + fashion here. In the center of the ancient town is the bustling Jiuduitou Market. This is the place to feel the atmosphere of human life; here you can taste Zhijin's most famous Xie's buckwheat cool noodles, as well as the soft and sweet glutinous rice balls. As for the cuisine, Zhijin's Kung Pao chicken is full of flavor and is one of Pingyuan's specialties. The buckwheat cool noodles are smooth, sour, and spicy, making them a great summer refreshment. In addition, there is the unique local specialty of iron pot pancakes, which you can enjoy crispy and delicious. As for the glutinous rice balls, they are soft, chewy, and sweet, and are one of the must-try delicacies. Although the ancient town is small, it has everything you need. Here, you can slow down and truly enjoy this quiet and beautiful place. Have a pleasant trip!
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Posted: Apr 26, 2024
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