Ming and Qing Dynasty Street

This street is one of the most important and prosperous commercial districts in the ancient city. On the way, we also saw a variety of snack bars and specialty shops. It was very rich. Basically, every household would come out to shout when you passed by to promote their own products. We thought about shopping first and not buying specialties. We would buy them when we were ready to leave on the last day. Ming and Qing Street is really prosperous. It is on the central axis of Pingyao Ancient City. There are still concentrated and complete store sites from the Ming and Qing Dynasties here, which clearly reflects the brilliance of the ancient city culture. Walking on this street, every store wants to take a look. It is full of handicrafts, colorful and diverse, and each one looks very fine.

Ming and Qing Street (Nan Dajie) is located on the central axis of Pingyao Ancient City. It is one of the most important and prosperous commercial districts in the ancient city, where the remains of shops from the Ming and Qing dynasties are fully preserved. It clearly reflects the brilliance of the ancient city culture. On this more than 400-meter-long ancient street, there are 78 ancient shops closely connected, including ticket shops, money houses, pawnshops, drug stores, butcher shops, tobacco shops, grocery stores, silk shops, etc., which almost include all the commercial businesses at that time.

Ming and Qing Street is located in Pingyao Ancient City. It is more than 400 meters long and has a total of 78 ancient shops.

The Ming and Qing Dynasty street is called South Street. It is the busiest street in Pingyao Ancient City. You will inevitably come here when you visit Pingyao Ancient City.

There is construction going on recently, the South Street is under renovation, and there are more restaurants on the North Street. The East and West Streets are tourist attractions.

Pingyao Ancient City has a main street running north and south. It is very prosperous and lively, and the ancient buildings are well preserved.

There are shops selling things on both sides, commercial

This is what it looks like during the day and at night, a street from the Ming and Qing Dynasties.

Ming and Qing Street is located in Pingyao Ancient City. It is more than 400 meters long and has a total of 78 ancient shops.

The traffic network of Pingyao Ancient City is composed of four main streets, eight small streets and seventy-two winding alleys.

The street is full of ancient buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties. Although it is still prosperous now, most of the things sold are tourist souvenirs.

When we encountered heavy rain, the owner of a shop was very enthusiastic. Not only did he not dislike tourists who only hid from the rain but did not buy wine, he also brought in some of the benches occupied by tourists, wiped off the rain and let them continue to sit. ヾ(●゜ⅴ゜)ﾉGreat!

The main street of Pingyao Ancient City is South Street, where shops in the style of the Ming and Qing Dynasties stand one after another. Some have been renovated, while others still retain their old flavor.

A busy commercial street. Although it is heavily commercialized, it is still worth staying here for a few nights. Going to the bar at night will give you a different feeling.

The main streets of Pingyao Ancient City are well connected and can lead to any city gate.

The streets of Pingyao are extremely bustling, as if recreating the prosperous scenes of the Ming and Qing dynasties.

South Street, a street in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, is the dragon's spine of Pingyao City and the main commercial street here. Strolling on the stone-paved street with a history of at least 200 years, looking at the ancient buildings of Ming and Qing Dynasties lined up on both sides, the occasional foreign tourists will be pulled back to reality. South Street was one of the most prosperous commercial streets in ancient times. This short ancient street still preserves the remains of shops in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, and is closely connected with various shops of the time, including ticket houses, money houses, pawnshops, drug stores, butcher shops, silk shops, etc. Today, tourists can buy Pingyao local specialties here, and there are also special snack shops and souvenir shops.

Having been to an ancient city like Lijiang with flowing water, I still think that the ancient city would be more lively if there was flowing water. Ming and Qing Street is the South Street of Pingyao Ancient City. It is one of the essences of the ancient city's cultural heritage. It can clearly reflect the brilliance of the ancient city's culture and is an important tourist attraction in Pingyao. Pingyao Ancient City takes South Street as the axis and the tallest building in the ancient city, City Tower, as the axis, forming a symmetrical layout of "left ancestor and right community", "left civil and right military", "civil and military are far apart", and "up and down are orderly". Ming and Qing Street is particularly prominent in the ancient city. The ancient street, which is more than 750 meters long, has been the most prosperous commercial center of Pingyao County since ancient times. The shops on both sides of the street are all Ming and Qing style buildings.

There are many shops, mainly selling tourist souvenirs, lacquerware jewelry boxes, clothing, and local specialty stores.

The main streets in Pingyao Ancient City are very wide. The four main streets, eight small streets and 72 narrow alleys form the main traffic network of Pingyao Ancient City. The buildings with herringbone eaves on both sides are all shops from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. South Street is the central axis of the ancient city. It is lined with time-honored and traditional famous shops, so it is also called "Ming and Qing Street".

The three-eaved wooden frame building is called "Shilou". It is exquisitely structured and magnificent. It stands tall in the center of the city, spanning South Street. According to legend, there was no building here in ancient times, only a well. With water, people gradually built houses around it, and later the entire city. Because there was only this well in the city at that time, all the people had to push their own water carts to line up here for water. It is conceivable that the queue was very long and the waiting time was very long. So people used the time to exchange things with each other and do small "businesses". As time went by, the streets around the well became commercial streets, and Shilou was also called "Jinjinglou" because "the water in the well was as golden as gold".

During holidays, the streets are crowded with people.

This street is the busiest and most commercialized place in Pingyao Ancient City. Since I live nearby, I walked this street many times during my few days in the ancient city, and passed under the City Tower many times. In order to take a photo with no one under the City Tower, I braved the minus degree temperature to go take photos early in the morning. It was crazy enough😳

It is a commercial street with a mix of good and bad people. There are many ticket houses, escort agencies, etc.

Basically all the ancient cities have such Ming and Qing Dynasty buildings, various inns, hotels, and shops.

There are ancient buildings on both sides of the street, which are now basically shops. When you walk in, you can feel the strong commercial atmosphere.

A very distinctive street, with buildings bearing the marks of the Ming and Qing dynasties. There are all kinds of shops.

The Ming and Qing Street has a lot of commercial meanings, and it looks like a scene from a costume TV series. The shops are also magnificent, but it was a few years ago, so I don’t know how it is now. The most important thing is that I was impressed by this restaurant. A pot of beef stewed with potatoes, with beef tendons, was stewed for a long time, and the gelatinous texture is hard to resist, and it is tasty and not greasy.

South Street presents two different views of the ancient city during the day and at night. The shops on the street are still those beef vinegar bowls, convex knife-cut noodles, and the inns that are connected to each other. There are also many small and fresh bars in the ancient city.

Gushilou is the center of the cross street of Pingyao Ancient City, also known as Ming and Qing Street. Shops, attractions, South Gate and snacks are all on this street.

The busiest street in Pingyao Ancient City, the night view is better at night.

The most prosperous street in the ancient city, the county government office and Tingyu Tower are not far away, and the rent is also very expensive.

The busiest street in Pingyao Ancient City, with many shops and attractions

One of the streets in Pingyao Ancient City. We accidentally stumbled into this ancient street. Of course, our main purpose was to avoid the crowd and walked into the small alley. Later, we were caught up by the tour group and heard the explanation. We learned that the buildings here are the oldest buildings in the ancient city. The buildings have been preserved in their original state. According to the tour guide, residents living in old houses need government approval if they want to repair their houses.

Feel the different architectural styles during the Ming and Qing Dynasties.

The most prosperous street in the ancient city is Ming and Qing Street! The buildings on both sides are antique, with a strong sense of history and many specialty shops.

Each one is worth your lingering...

In fact, I think it's just average, not as good-looking as I imagined, and the commercial atmosphere is still too strong

It's very lively here, with people coming and going, visiting and shopping.

There are only two main streets in Pingyao Ancient City, one east-west and one north-south, and the two streets intersect in the middle to form a cross. The local authorities used iron pipes to frame a small cross in the middle of the street block about one foot above the ground. The area of this small cross is the "Ming and Qing Street". The prices of goods in the shops here are obviously higher than elsewhere. Some wonderful shops and old stores are basically concentrated in this area, and there is also a sedan chair on the street for tourists to ride.

Ming and Qing Street. The Zhengjia Inn where I stayed was also on Ming and Qing Street. Apart from the four main streets in the ancient city, Ming and Qing Street is the most important one.

The buildings are very old and of great historical value. They completely restore the streets of that time, giving people a sense of time travel. Of course, there are also many Pingyao specialty snacks.

It is almost the same as most of the so-called ancient streets in China, with no special features. And maybe it’s because of the National Day holiday, it just feels messy to me!

Very beautiful, I like it here very much, I will come again in the future

Strolling around during the day and then taking a quiet walk at night is the only way to experience the ancient city. It is not for the purpose of buying anything, but just to experience the feeling.

In order to see Pingyao, where Shanxi merchants once gathered, a southern girl came to this long-missed turtle city during the Spring Festival. The big red lanterns, painted beams and carved buildings are full of the flavor of the Shanxi New Year!

Ming and Qing Street is located in Pingyao Ancient City, with a length of more than 400 meters and a total of 78 ancient shops. In this 400-meter-long ancient street, there are 78 ancient shops closely connected, including ticket shops, money houses, pawn shops, drug stores, butcher shops, tobacco shops, grocery stores, silk shops, etc., almost covering all the commercial trades at that time.

There are shops selling all kinds of antiques, local specialties, bars, and restaurants on the street. You can buy some Pingyao beef to bring back as a gift.

South Street of Ming and Qing Street is the place of Turtle City and Turtle Back. There is a folk saying that goes like this: 'If you walk on the turtle's back, you can live to be 99 when you are old.' My saying is coming true.

Pingyao South Street is also the Ming and Qing Street now. It was the financial street at that time. There were escort agencies, money houses and ticket shops. Friends who come to Pingyao for tourism can walk on this street to know how prosperous it was in the past. Now this street is mainly for shopping, eating and accommodation. I was born and raised in Pingyao. If you have any questions, you can contact me at 13546643902. Haihai is willing to make more friends who love traveling.

Ming and Qing Street is also known as China's Wall Street. It was a financial street as early as the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It is said that there are four main streets, eight small streets and seventy-two alleys in the ancient city of Pingyao. Most of the attractions are here.

The streets are very well preserved and full of culture. Locals also live in the city, making it very lively.

The architectural features of this street are similar to those of the four ancient towns. There are many small shops selling local specialties on both sides of the street. I remember that the lacquer carvings and shadow puppets sold here are good. You can buy some as a souvenir.

It's very lively, with food, entertainment and sights. Many attractions are concentrated here. If you come to Pingyao Ancient City, you must visit this street.

Although it is called Ming and Qing Street, except for some buildings from the Ming and Qing Dynasties (mostly from the late Qing Dynasty), everything else on this street is modern! But it is still very nice to take pictures (of course, when there are few people)!

Imagine living on this street as an ordinary citizen during the Ming and Qing dynasties, meditating while the county magistrate was inspecting.

A street is quite ordinary, and all the streets in the ancient town are the same. Instead, you can go to the alleys among the residential areas, which have a unique flavor.

Ming and Qing Street is located in the east of the north-south central axis of Pingyao Ancient City. It is the most important and prosperous street in the ancient city, with a collection of shops from the Ming and Qing dynasties preserved intact.

This ancient street is one of the most prosperous commercial districts in the world. There are several ancient shops on this ancient street, including ticket shops, money houses, pawnshops, and drug stores, which almost cover all the commercial businesses at that time. The entire street retains a relatively complete Ming and Qing architectural pattern and a unique historical style.

It still has the architectural layout of the Ming and Qing dynasties, and remains relatively intact.

A feeling of nostalgia arises spontaneously, and it's all the same after watching it for a long time

Pingyao Ancient City has an ancient street with rich historical culture. It has the most complete and largest ancient buildings from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. This is the Ming and Qing Street in the ancient city. Many old shops, such as ticket houses, have been replaced by modern insurance; money houses have been replaced by banks; pawnshops, grocery stores, silk shops, butcher shops, etc. are almost replaced by traditional Chinese ornaments, hand-embroidered purses, hanging belts, different styles of Chinese knots and peace and blessings, etc. The decoration of bars, restaurants, Internet cafes, handicrafts and calligraphy and painting shops here is mostly modern.

Ming and Qing Street (Nan Dajie) is located on the central axis of Pingyao Ancient City. It is one of the most important and prosperous commercial districts in the ancient city, where the remains of shops from the Ming and Qing dynasties are fully preserved. It clearly reflects the brilliance of the ancient city's culture. On this ancient street, which is more than 400 meters long, there are 78 ancient shops closely connected, including ticket offices, money houses, pawnshops, drug stores, butcher shops, tobacco shops, grocery stores, silk shops, etc., which almost include all the commercial businesses at that time. The entire Nan Dajie retains a complete traditional pattern and unique historical features. On both sides of the street, there are a large number of traditional old brands and ancient residential buildings with a unique Ming and Qing style of "front shop and back bedroom" that are more than 100 years old. During the Qing Dynasty, Nan Dajie controlled more than 50% of the country's financial institutions and was known as China's "Wall Street".

Located in the center of Pingyao Ancient City, people usually pass by this place. Both sides are full of people selling goods, and it is very lively.

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In fact, it is the most prosperous commercial street in the ancient city. Things are expensive, especially eating out, try not to go there, it's all a scam.

It's not bad. The New Year is very prosperous and there are many people. It's lively and antique inside. There are old buildings, which are very impressive. The night view is also beautiful and worth seeing.

Although it is commercialized, the architectural style is rigorous, antique and has a strong sense of history.

There are too many people and the commercial atmosphere is too strong, but there are some specialty shops worth visiting.

Pingyao was not our destination, but a transit station. However, we stayed in Pingyao for one night and took a walk around Ming and Qing Street the next morning. I felt that it was good overall and quite lively. The beef and vinegar were also good. If you want to buy them, you can buy them at Guanyun Store on this street. However, there was a lot of smog in the morning, so I didn't take many photos. PS: When you go here, remember to wear a mask, the smog here is a bit choking! And the photogenic beauty in the photo, sorry~~

Ming and Qing Street (Nan Dajie) is located on the central axis of Pingyao Ancient City. It is one of the most important and prosperous commercial districts in the ancient city, where the remains of shops from the Ming and Qing dynasties are fully preserved. It clearly reflects the brilliance of the ancient city culture. On this more than 400-meter-long ancient street, there are 78 ancient shops closely connected, including ticket shops, money houses, pawnshops, drug stores, butcher shops, tobacco shops, grocery stores, silk shops, etc., which almost include all the commercial businesses at that time.

The most central street in Pingyao is also the most commercial street. There are many restaurants and bars nearby, which is very convenient.

The ancient city is well preserved, but it is too commercialized and has too many people.

The scenery on the city wall is great and you can see the whole Pingyao. The protection of the ancient city is very good. I specially invited a tour guide to give a day of explanation to understand the city from the depth of history.

The Ming and Qing Street is on the central axis of Pingyao Ancient City, where banks, pawnshops, grocery stores, etc. are lined up.

A lively commercial street with local characteristics. Bustling with people.

I went to Pingyao in May 2007. I felt that there were not too many people in the ancient city at that time, especially walking on the streets in the early morning. There were almost no tourists on the streets in the drizzle. There were children carrying schoolbags to school, and aunts buying oil cakes to go home. Some courtyards were where locals lived. Although there were various money houses, pawnshops, ticket houses, grocery stores and other shops on both sides of the ancient street, almost all of them were closed at this time. In addition, although these houses were well preserved, many of the door panels facing the street were dry and cracked, and the paint was mottled. I really don’t know if they are still open to welcome guests and operate business? Compared with those ancient towns with bright lights, feasting and noisy, Pingyao is in line with the image of an ancient town in my mind. I don’t know if it has changed beyond recognition now. I really hope that the ancient town will not be developed continuously, and the ancient town will not become a commercial bar street.

The street view is nice, everything that should be preserved is there, and you can see relatively authentic late Qing Dynasty buildings. To be honest, I still think that such streets are better, very friendly and natural, and people will feel very comfortable in them.