Pingyao is an ancient city with a history of over 2700 years, located in the middle part of Shanxi Province, China. It is an outstanding example of cities of the Han nationality during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Its city walls, streets, dwelling houses, shops and temples have retained all the features to an exceptional degree. Also, many traditions are still preserved by the people living in Pingyao. The enclosed city is of distinct function and proper layout. The city wall that was built with black bricks has stood against rains and storms for over 600 years and been well preserved. Now it has become a symbol of the old city.
平遥位于中国山西省中部，是一个有着2700多年历史的古老城市。它是明清时期汉族城市的一个典范。它的城墙、街道、住宅、店铺和庙宇都保留得异常完好，极富特色。同时，居住在平遥的人民依然保留着许多传统。这个与世隔绝的古城功能特殊、布局（layout）合理。城墙是由黑色的砖砌成，已经经历了600多年的风雨洗礼，一直保存完好。现在它已经成为古城的一个标志了。
