Pingyao

Pingyao is an ancient city, famous for it's wall and it's banking history (see other posts). The city is full of temples mostly Buddhist, Taoist and Confucian. In addition, every business and home seems to have its own temple. First is a look over the city from a balcony. Next is a Taoist temple where priests were praying for rain. The prayers ended with a spray of water over us, most welcome at 92°F. Across the temple courtyard, is a stage where performances take place. This one was about a Mongolian general being confronted about the differences in diet. Next are the Confucian and Buddhist temples. Last is inside the hotel where I stayed. It is a redone building from the Qing Dynasty period. It gives as good a sense of place as any of the dozens of pictures I have.Read more