The legend has it that Pingyao Ancient City Wall wasoriginally constructed 2700 years ago. In the 3rd year (1370) of Hongwu in the Ming Dynasty, the original city of Pingyao was expanded and reconstructed to the ancient city of Pingyao instock. Horizontally seen, the Ancient City Wall, 6.4km around, is squareshaped. On the east, west, and north of the city, the walls are built straight. Only on the south, themeandering wall is built along the Zhongdu River. It's said that the city was built as a place of interest on the basis of the turtle that was playing with water in from of is and of the mountains and water which face the sun.
Ten interesting things in touring Pingyao city！游览平遥古城十件趣事！
一、 远望暮霭中的古城墙。
Looking into the distance of ancient city wall in evening mist！
二、仁立城墙上，看城中的袅袅炊烟。
Standing at the city wall to watch the smokecurling upwards from kitchen chimneys.
三、吃一顿地道的平遥饭。
Eating a genuine Pingyao meal.
四、睡一睡老乡家里的土炕。
Having a sleep on the adobe kuang offellow -townsman.
五、跟古城的老汉聊聊天。
Having chats with old men of ancient city.
六、 与明清街上的古董商人“砍砍”价。
Talking with the antique merchant in Ming -Qingstreet for reducing price.
七、学说两句平遥话。
Learning to speak several sentencess of Pingyaoese (Pingyao language).
八、买一双麻底布鞋。
Buying a pair of gunny -sole cloth shoes.
九、买一点平遥特产。
Buying some special products of Pingyao.
十、看民俗表演，当一回“县太爷”
Watching folk -custom performance and playingthe role of“ county magistrate' for one time.
