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Travelers are waiting here, looking up at Yunkai piously.

My obsession with Yunnan began with the pink beetle by the Erhai Lake. On the way to Shuanglang, I drove the car and repeated Xu Wei and Pu Shu's songs and singles countless times, which made me more excited than the snowy mountain at an altitude of 4860. It is the blue moon valley at the foot of the mountain.

Spend six days and five nights watching the scenery and snow.

I had been planning to go to the island for a long time, but I had to give up due to other reasons. So I discussed with Sister Hong whether to visit Yunnan. We all liked the natural scenery more, so we didn't go to the city, but chose Lijiang Dali, which many people have already visited.

For Dali, Lijiang, this familiar and unfamiliar name probably stems from reading "One Metre of Sunshine" many years ago, or from appreciating the sunset sunset on the edge of the Erhai Lake by a certain photography blogger, or from always remembering the appearance of Yuan Quan running down the stairs in a seaside cafe wearing a white shirt in "Full of Heart", so these two names have long been familiar to me. It is indeed unfamiliar that I have never been there even then. So this trip also gave me full of expectations ~

itinerary

If you want to go out and play, the first thing you need to do is determine everyone's departure and return times, and then you need to determine the itinerary based on your time.

We had more time to go to Yunnan during the Mid-Autumn Festival, but since Sister Hong and I had different starting places, I set out from Pingyao and Sister Hong from Dalian, we arrived in Xi'an first.

Original planned itinerary

actual stroke

City travel order: Xi'an-Kunming-Dali-Lijiang-Shangri-La-Pingyao

Day 1: Kunming (Yuanxi Road-Yunnan University-Cuihu Park-Dianchi Lake)

The next day: Dali (chartered car tour around the Erhai Lake: Dali Ancient City-Huahai-Xizhou-Haishe Park-Erhai Lake)

Day 3: Dali (rest at the inn)

Day 4: Lijiang (Ancient City of Lijiang)

Day 5: Lijiang (Yulong Snow Mountain)

Day 6: Shangri-La (Tour of Dukezong Ancient City-Tusi Feast)

Day 7: Shangri-La (Songzan Temple)

Day 8: Pingyao (County Government--Rishengchang--Ancient City Wall--See Pingyao again)

There are only some minor changes in the planned itinerary and the actual itinerary. It is necessary to consider the problem of high altitude rebels in advance and prepare anti-altitude drugs in advance.

actual cost

Xi'an: Travel fee 148+ meal fee 50+ travel fee to scenic spots 10 yuan =208 yuan

Kunming: Plane 382+ accommodation 84+ meals 50=516 yuan

Dali: High-speed rail 145+ one-day trip to Erhai Lake 90+ buying snacks 55+ eating 100 yuan =390 yuan

Lijiang: Train 34+ Yulong Snow Mountain 300+ Ancient City Tour 50+ Oxygen 60+ Anti-high Anti-Drug 48+ Snacks 50=542 yuan

Shangri-La: Bus 89+ takeout 36+ Songzan Temple 80+ Tusi Feast 150+ Anti-Kunming Passenger Transport 223=578 yuan

Pingyao: Flight 580+ stir-fried bowls 20+ dinner 70+ accommodation 200+ tickets 125+ see Pingyao again 180=1170 yuan

Total: 3404 yuan

pre-departure preparation

items

Personal ID: Keep your ID card with you, as well as your student ID card.

Sun protection: Yunnan's ultraviolet rays are relatively strong. I suggest you buy a good sun protection first, preferably 50+.

Moisturizing mask: Girls should also get a few more moisturizing masks.

Sunglasses: You must

Masks: They can protect against sun. There will be dust when walking on the ancient tea-horse road. Masks are a must.

Shade hat: You can buy this at the scenic spot, preferably with a large brim.

Cold-proof clothing: Snow falls all year round on the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. It is best for friends who are afraid of cold to bring a down jacket with a hat.

Parasol: Parasol can be used as an umbrella. On the one hand, September is the rainy season in Yunnan, and on the other hand, the sun is good ~

Drugs: Yunnan has a large temperature difference, so prepare cold medicines and gastrointestinal medicines.

Traffic card: I bought a millet card on a certain treasure before leaving. The card fee is 5 yuan. The activation card will cost 50 yuan. Domestic traffic is unlimited at 3 yuan a day. The feeling of not having to worry about traffic after going out is simply too great.

Power charging treasure: Partners who fly must carry their power charging treasure with them. They cannot be checked and need to go through security inspection. We go out to take photos a lot, and the charging treasure is indispensable. Also, be sure to buy one with less than 20,000 milliamps, a regular brand with relevant logos on the charging treasure, otherwise you won't be able to pass the security check.

TIPS

About wearing clothes: We went to Yunnan in September. The weather was neither cold nor hot, nor was it the peak tourist season. Originally, the weather forecast was rainy, but when I thought about it, it couldn't rain every day, but it didn't rain. In the morning and evening, we just need to prepare a windbreaker or leather coat. Because I want to go to the snowy mountains, I brought a particularly thick sweater. You can also use it in Shangri-La!

About sun protection: Yunnan has high altitudes, strong ultraviolet rays, and strong winds. You must bring sunglasses, high-magnification sunscreen and sunscreen spray, big straw hats. Girls, bring some whitening and moisturizing masks, as well as moisturizing hand cream or body lotion, and lip balm. I will regret it if I don't wear it!

About traps: There have been a lot of negative reports about Yunnan tourism before, which is also the reason why I read many strategies and travel notes before I went, because I was afraid of being cheated! In fact, after going there, I felt that most of the locals were still very nice! There are not so many pitfalls for free travel! Just don't trust people so easily. Internet age! There is no information on the Internet that can be deceived so easily!

traffic

ticket

Of course, the earlier you book, the cheaper it will be, and most flights have special fares except holidays, so you can pay attention to them early. After confirming the flight, it is best to buy it on the airline's official website. The price on the official website will not be higher than that on these apps, and there are points. You can choose a seat on the official website immediately after you buy it, while those websites all choose a seat 24 hours in advance. Try to choose the seats as far as possible to avoid noise and make it easy to get on and off the plane.

bus

It was better not to choose the bus on the itinerary, but there was a certain distance we had to choose the bus. Since we had just been working, we still had to consider our small wallets. Therefore, we chose the bus as the transportation method back to Kunming from Shangri-La. There are many buses, but each trip takes about 10 hours. Considering that it would take one night's sleep, we chose the one at night, but the pain is still fresh in our memory. Since we choose to travel, we must enjoy the ups and downs that travel brings us.

bus

No matter which city you are in, it is very convenient to take a bus. As long as you pay attention to the local public number of the bus, you can pay for it by scanning. The fare is 1 to 2 yuan.

accommodation

After confirming the itinerary, book a hotel based on your flight and train times. Since it is the off-season for travel, the hotel price is not very high. The average price is around 80 yuan, and you can stay in a very good inn.

We arrived at Kunming Airport at 23 p.m., so we booked a hotel near the airport. The hotel provided free shuttle service, which was very convenient and safe. Since we booked early, a room cost less than 100 yuan. After going to the hotel, the young lady at the front desk said I am so witty. We stayed in inns in Dali and Lijiang. I will introduce it to you in detail below.

D1--Watching the four seasons like spring in Kunming

yuanxi Rd

It was already 2 o'clock in the morning for Sister He Hong to arrive in Kunming. Kunming Airport was in the suburbs, so I booked a hotel near the airport in advance and stayed temporarily for one night. Sister Hong and I were traveling in Buddhism and slept until we woke up naturally the next day. We booked the time to the airport with the hotel front desk, so our first stop was Yuanxi Road for snacks!

There is a Yuanxi Road in the heart of every Kunming person. This 500-meter road carries so many memories of youth. Together with the horse street on the west side of the city, it consolidates the youth of countless people. It has witnessed the youth of too many people and inadvertently become a mark in everyone's lives. Most of the only worry-free lives many people have are dedicated to this crowded but moving life.

[Ice powder]

Ice powder + brown sugar water + dried fruit + glutinous rice cake, 8 yuan each serving. You can also add a lot of fruits to eat, but I prefer to eat the glutinous rice cake taste inside. When we went, we happened to have a video and a copy of it, so Sister He Hong has one for each.

[Pig's trotters]

As early as before leaving, when reading the strategy, I saw drooling pig trotters. This pig trotters are the best pig trotters I have ever eaten. The pig trotters are full of collagen and have a Q-bomb taste, which makes people can't stop! No wonder it is the Internet celebrity pig's trotters who really envy students from nearby universities.

[Bean pudding rice noodles]

Yunnan's specialty is rice noodles, so when you go to Yunnan, you have to taste rice noodles of all flavors. Guests who eat in the restaurant will take the initiative to clean up the garbage and take it away to make it convenient for the next table guests to use it. The restaurant culture is also great.

Yunnan University

Yunnan University is near Yuanxi Road, so the second stop is it. If color is used to describe it, I think Yunnan University is green. The gate of the university is in a green shade. Its solemnity and vicissitudes are unmatched by any building built with gorgeous brick walls. It's like an old man who only stands there once, and his proud character is displayed before his eyes.

The old campus is not big, but there are different scenery everywhere. The beautiful Ginkgo Avenue, the ancient tung trees on the roadside, the creeper by the wall, and Sister Hong took photos next to the creeper for half an hour.

cuihu Park

Cuihu Park is near Yunnan University. It is the most beautiful park in Kunming City. The key point is that it is free. The park is located at the foot of Luofeng Mountain in downtown Kunming, opposite the main entrance of Yunnan University. The antique buildings here are super immersive and enjoy this rare leisure moment.

dianchi

It is already 4 o'clock in the afternoon when we arrive at Dianchi Lake. Dianchi Wetland Park is mainly on foot to relax and feed seagulls.

It would look great to take photos wearing a skirt on the beach.

There is a small house on the other side of Dianchi Lake. It looks very interesting, so I have the photos below.

Kunming's schedule was too tight, so dinner was settled on the high-speed train and I bought seafood noodles and tomato and egg noodles. Instant noodles are the happiest and most delicious on the high-speed train.

D2 and D3--Watching the scenery in Dali

Dali, with unique natural conditions, has always been the most beautiful place where flowers bloom. The concept of wind, flowers, snow and moon has penetrated into the body and mind, but it is not enough to just stay in the concept. Wang Chongliang hopes to materialize the concept of wind, flowers, snow and moon-Wind: Build the World Windmill Museum. Landscape creation is the leading factor and small-scale wind power generation is merged. Flowers: Expand the concept of "flowers"(core products). Snow: Watch the snow in Cangshan Mountain in winter and spring, and experience the plateau snowy scenery of Yulong Snow Mountain and Meili Snow Mountain in spring, summer, autumn and winter. Month: Erhai Moon and Dali's culture, Dali legends, Dali's myriad cultural experiences.

flower sea

We chose to find a tour group in Erhai. Considering that it was not safe to drive ourselves, it was more convenient to find a professional to take us to play. The Beetle's dream had to be determined by others. The sea of flowers is the "flowers" in the wind and snow. The yearning sky and glass ball were all filmed here.

Sky land

Xizhou Ancient Town

It is noon to arrive at Xizhou Ancient Town, and you can visit the ancient town in about 30 minutes. Lunch was also eaten in the ancient town. Because I was in a hurry, I randomly found a local restaurant to eat. In Xizhou, the one who impressed the most was the old grandfather who trimmed his hair. Grandpa said that three generations of his family were in the barber business. Nowadays, the customers coming from the ancient town are also guests of my grandfather's age, and some male tourists. Each grandfather only charges five yuan.

This is the must-check-in place when coming to Xizhou. There are two newlyweds taking wedding photos here. We were in a hurry, so we didn't wait.

Haishe Park

It was already afternoon when we arrived at Haizue Park. Haizue Park is very beautiful. Erhai Cangshan is extremely beautiful. Even if the wind is strong and the sun is very hot. I started to feel a little carsick. So I always wanted to rest in Haitang Park, so I took some photos by the beach.

shuanglang

The scenery of the double corridors fascinates me the most. I can watch boats drifting on the water, quietly look into the distance, and listen to the sound of water. The fatigue of travel cured this scenery.

Dali ancient city

When you come to Dali, the ancient city is a must-visit. Although it is not as romantic and affectionate as Lijiang, it is not as famous as the phoenix, but it is prosperous but not noisy, peaceful and leisurely, suitable for basking in the sun and being in a daze.

The ancient city of Dali is located in the western part of Yunnan Province, also known as Ye Yucheng and Zicheng. The history of the ancient city can be traced back to the Tianbao period of the Tang Dynasty. Yangjumee City built by Nanzhao Wang Ge Luofeng was its new capital. The ancient city was built in the 15th year of Hongwu of the Ming Dynasty (1382) and covers an area of 3 square kilometers.

After a day of exhaustion and being dizzy at night, I realized that I was probably in high altitude. Sister Hong laughed at me that I actually flipped at an altitude of 1780. The next afternoon train went to Lijiang, so the next day in Dali was a day of rest.

A short walk down the mountain Yunju Inn and you can see a restaurant where lunch was spent. There were some detailed pictures of restaurants, but the food pictures were not captured.

Take the double-decker train at night to Lijiang.

D4 and D5--Listening to flowers bloom in Lijiang

Lijiang ancient city

Arriving in Lijiang at around 9 p.m., I remember it was raining lightly. The driver told us that it was best to adapt to the day and climb the snowy mountains the next day. Therefore, when we arrived in Lijiang on the first day, we lived slowly, shuttled through the ancient city and quietly listened to folk songs.

The next day I had to climb the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, so this day was mainly for rest and sugar supplementation. Climbing became more serious. It was funny to say that when I first arrived in Lijiang, I carried my suitcase to my room and instantly felt dizzy. I knew it was a high altitude, but I didn't expect me to be so fragile.

In the ancient city, the "small bridges and flowing rivers" are truly interpreted. The tranquility, flowers, running water, and green trees are all presented in one scenery. I have never been to Lijiang before I have been to Lijiang. It is understandable at this time. When I came to Lijiang, I stayed here. I also have the mood to enjoy this beautiful scenery as the people who run the inn.

The best thing to eat is flower cakes, which are more suitable for buying and eating right now.

Yulong Snow Mountain

To go to Yulong Snow Mountain, you can carpool. There are about 10 people in each car, and the cost is about 300 yuan per person. First go to Lanyue Valley and then to Yulong Snow Mountain. It is about 40 minutes 'drive from the north gate of the ancient city to the Yulong Snow Mountain Scenic Area. After entering the Yulong Snow Mountain Scenic Area, in addition to the road I took to Pumyongcuo to cross the no one's land, this road is really my favorite. I arrived at Ganhaizi first at around nine o'clock, where I could most feel the bleak feeling of autumn and winter. I really liked the sense of wilderness of yellow grass and low trees under the blue sky.

Blue Moon Lake at the foot of Yulong Snow Mountain.

After circling several pools in Blue Moon Valley clockwise, we waited for the bus to return to the parking lot, and then lined up to the entrance of the cableway in Glacier Park. The suggestion is to slowly inhale oxygen before getting on the cableway to adapt to the rapid rise in altitude. You can also eat a Snickers bar to maintain calories and physical strength. The main reason to prevent high-altitude reactions is to pay attention to prevention and also to keep warm. Generally, you can overcome psychological fears. Got it.

The experience of the large cableway on the Yulong Snow Mountain is still very special. You can obviously feel the changes in vegetation when you go up, and you can also accidentally see small animals in the forest. When you go up the cableway to an altitude of 4506 meters, you will feel the obvious cold when you first arrive here. It is still necessary to add long down. When you go out to a large platform, you will start climbing up the plank road.

It seems that I have always had an ambiguous love for snow. I always like to stop and take pictures. Every time, I always want to take pictures from all angles. As a result, I have a bunch of pictures saved and I can't choose which one I like better. But when I go back and look at the photos, I really feel happy, which is great.

The joy of climbing the summit continues to this day. When I see this picture, I will go to Lijiang again, climb the snowy mountains, and travel with Sister Hong.

D6 D7 Shangri-La's closest place to heaven

ancient city of dukezong

When I was very young, I heard the legend of Shangri-La, saying that this is the place closest to heaven. It was noon when I arrived at Shangri-La. I was very hungry, so I ordered KFC to replenish my energy. I originally thought that I would go to both Napa Sea and Pudacuo, but there was not enough time, so I abandoned Napa Sea. Napa Sea is about ten kilometers away from the ancient city of Dukezong. You can rent an electric bike and ride there and then play around the lake.

Pudacuo National Forest Park has a ticket office on the right side of Moonlight Square, which includes round-trip tickets. We bought the tickets on the morning of our trip. After we bought them, we visited the ancient city early before the departure time. There were still a few Tibetan customs left here.

toast feast

At night, I attended a toast feast and watched a song and dance performance. The average person was around 150 yuan. The performance was quite good, but I didn't have enough to eat. The food is also very delicious.

Songzan Temple

During the last half of the day in Shangri-La, I must devote my time to Songzanlin Temple. I particularly yearn for Songzanlin Temple, known as the "Little Potala Palace". Half a day is enough to visit Songzanlin Temple.

Follow the dark-skinned local brother guide and slowly walk to the golden-roofed hall high up. In fact, I know only a little bit about religion, but I like the profound heritage and confidence of the ancient temple. It is naturally solemn and extraordinary, shocking even people who do not believe in it.

Although you can't understand the piety and hardship of praying step by step, you can also understand the difficulty of the pilgrimage after walking down the long stairs.

The highest point are three halls: Zacang Hall, Tsongkhapa Hall, and Sakyamuni Hall.

D8 Pingyao Ancient City Taste Shanxi Merchants Culture

As early as when I was in college, I made an appointment with Sister Hong to take her to my hometown to visit and eat local delicacies. I often brought some Pingyao beef to my classmates to taste. This time, I had the opportunity to invite Sister Hong to visit my hometown, taste the delicious food of our hometown, live in Pingyao's unique folk customs, and see the history of Pingyao Ancient City.

itinerary

Morning: County Government--Confucian Temple--City God Temple--Ancient City Wall

Afternoon: See Pingyao again--Escort Agency--Xiedongqing--Rishengchang

Accommodation: Desheng Building Inn

Accommodation

Desheng Tower Inn was chosen because of its location and the design style of the room. Desheng Tower Inn is located at No. 84 South Street, within three minutes of major attractions. The entire courtyard is a two-storey building structure. The first floor is a double kang house, and the second floor is a large kang house. In the center of the courtyard, there is a large stage.

Sister Hong and I can both roll around on the big kang in the room. The windows of each room will be pasted with window grilles of different shapes, and the windows will be pasted with rice paper. The shading effect of the curtains is excellent, and friends who are afraid of being unable to sleep well in the sun can stay with peace of mind.

Unexpectedly, for a room with an average price of about 80 yuan, only mirrors were arranged. The stay was very good.

Food

handmade mooncakes

The raw materials are generally flour, brown sugar, and peanuts, which can be seen everywhere on the street. The local aunts in Pingyao now make and sell them now. You must be patient until the freshly baked hot mooncakes are crispy and delicious. Each piece or two is very affordable.

Bean curd pudding and old tofu

It is time to seize the time. It is also a matter of fate. Every afternoon at five or six o'clock, the old man will ride a tricycle out to shout for wheat. This is the most authentic food in Pingyao. Two spoonfuls of tofu pudding and one spoonful of old tofu. Add some leek pepper, pour some sesame oil, and soak it in sesame flowers to eat. It is a perfect match.

pan fried pork bun

Wrap the mutton, pork, and vegetables in an oil pan and fry them slightly. The key point is to fry them one by one until both sides turn golden yellow and the outside is crispy and fresh inside. You must buy it at the Gucheng 8 small stall to have an authentic taste. The price is cheap, just buy two and try it, and remember to save room for something else.

stone pies

This kind of cake is baked on a hot stone, so the surface looks bumpy. However, due to the uniform heat transfer through baking, the cake is not easy to scorch but can be ripe. It tastes salty, crispy and delicious. It is generally sold in relatively large size. It is inexpensive and inexpensive. If it tastes dry, you can drink some seabuckthorn juice.

Pingyao Wantuo

You must try this. When the Empress Dowager Cixi passed by Pingyao, she praised Pingyao's two snacks, one of which was a bowl holder. There are cold ones and hot ones. In summer, the cold ones are more refreshing and lubricated, and in winter, they are suitable for eating hot ones. The aroma is overflowing after being served. It can be fried with other ingredients. Xiaobian likes to mix it with sausages and feels it tastes richer.

Pingyao beef

"Pingyao's beef, Taigu's cakes, Qingxu's grapes are sweet..." This song has spread widely, sung in Shanxi and spreading across the country. Pingyao beef is such a household name. Pingyao beef is not only delicious, but also has profound cultural connotations. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, Pingyao's commerce flourished, its social economy prospered, its ticket numbers were numerous, and all industries flourished.

Oat noodles and caolao

His production process is very strict, and every process requires enough experience to complete it. Make thin slices, roll them into a hollow space, and place them vertically in the cage. After about 10 minutes, this local flavor is complete. When opening the pan, the aroma is fragrant. When eating it with mutton or mushroom soup, it can kill you. It makes people have endless aftertaste. How about it? Are you excited? Come and try it quickly!

mature vinegar

Shanxi people love to be jealous, and people across the country know it. The so-called Shanxi people "cannot eat without vinegar, and cannot eat without vinegar." Not to mention cold dishes, they definitely cannot be separated from vinegar. Even if you eat fried noodles and casseroles, you should also add vinegar. Mature vinegar is brewed from high-quality sorghum, barley, peas and other grains through the processes of steaming, fermentation, smoking, dripping and drying. It is one of the four famous vinegars in China. It has a history of more than 3000 years and is known as the "world's first vinegar". It is famous for its five characteristics: color, aroma, mellow, concentrated and sour.

Yogurt Shop

This store is a must-visit place for girls. His family is famous for its yogurt, and the handicrafts in the store are often very attractive to everyone. We were attracted by his family's handicrafts, and we couldn't wait to take all the gifts from the ancient city of Pingyao home. There are also handmade cheese and sugar bars in the store, which are also very delicious. The souvenirs posted on the wall include various refrigerator stickers, mugs, banknotes and postcards with the characteristics of the ancient city. The key point is that his home is unique. Only his family has these lovely souvenirs, as a souvenir, and he is not afraid of being bumped into each other.

Pingyao Ancient City Internet celebrity shop yogurt shop, the German snowballs in the window of Beimen Store attracted the attention. Snowballs have many flavors, and this time they have a purple taro flavor. This taste is very similar to the taro ice cream I ate when I was a child.

The boss said that his family is most famous for its stir-fried yogurt with seabuckthorn juice. The facade is filled with seabuckthorn juice. This is the first time I have known about seabuckthorn juice. It tastes good and is more nutritious than drinks.

Every corner of the store is very suitable for taking photos, and there are also kittens to masturbate in your spare time. Location: The intersection of Gucheng South Street and Government Street.

Niangjia Cufang

In addition to beef, our Pingyao specialties are most famous for being mature vinegar. We found a shop shopping on Nan Street and must give Sister Hong some gifts to take home. Two large vinegar vats were placed in front of the door, and the aroma came from the moment you entered the door. I saw a wall with the words of a large family vinegar workshop written on it. The entire vinegar workshop was more like a museum of vinegar culture, displaying many small objects about vinegar.

After reading a certain review, netizens commented very highly on the top-ranked specialty store. As soon as they entered the door, the beautiful woman was invited to try it. After tasting honey vinegar for three years, it was a little sour at first, but it gradually became a little sweet. The sour and sweet ones were quite delicious. Later, I tried apple cider vinegar, health vinegar, and red date vinegar respectively. The taste was particularly strong and fragrant, and it was a little drunk from drinking. It seems that there is a reason for the signboard and the most popular. Finally, I tried balsamic vinegar and mature vinegar for a year, and it was really incomparable. The salesperson said that his mature vinegar was much better than ordinary supermarket products.

I love acid very much, and I love every kind of vinegar. In the end, I chose honey vinegar and old vinegar for Sister Hong to take home. It is very good to dip it in dumplings, or salad it or even drink it directly. Sister Hong said that he had already received the express delivery before he arrived home.

Attractions

county government

The official journey has begun. Pingyao is not mediocre. His history and culture are accumulated over the years. We need to taste it carefully and slowly.

In the morning, we mainly visited the ancient county government in Pingyao Ancient City. This is one of the four complete ancient government offices in China and the largest existing county government in the country. The entire building complex of the county government is orderly and orderly, well-organized, and has a reasonable structure. It is an organic whole.

"Pingyao County Government is the most ancient government government" was once a reminder by an 11th Panchen Lama when he visited the county government for inspection.

At the gate of the county government, there is a corresponding Zhaobi. To the south of Zhaobi, people call it "Zhaobi South Street". Where there is a Shenming Pavilion outside the county government gate, all disputes such as civil marriage, land property, foundations, and fighting must first be mediated by the chief of each village in the Shenming Pavilion. Only if the mediation fails can a drum be made. In other words, Shen Mingting is a civil mediation office.

Passing through the gate of the county government, the second door is the "ceremonial gate", which as the name suggests, is the "gate of etiquette". The ceremonial gate is usually closed and cannot be opened. It can only be opened when the magistrate takes office to welcome guests, or when there are major celebrations. To show grandeur.

In front of the ancient county government hall in the ancient city of Pingyao, tourists see such performances every day. A "county magistrate" goes to the hall with a cadence northern accent to decide cases. Modern hot words "pass through" to the performance site from time to time, attracting onlookers. The crowd burst into laughter. His capable and wise case solving skills and meticulous reasoning are impressive. Although such scenes often change, Qing governance for the people and punishing evil and promoting good are the constant themes of every performance. The performance of the county master's hall has become an effective form of promoting the culture of clean government and carrying out clean government education.

see Pingyao again

"Seeing Pingyao Again" is different from those exterior dramas that blend with mountains and rivers. It is performed completely indoors in the theater, and it really looks different. This is not a stage play that is just waiting to be watched. The audience has to change scenes with the plot, be among the actors, listen to their breathing and even heartbeat.

An actor dressed in plain silk and covered in white scarf came up to me, grabbed my hand and asked,"Today, which year is it?" I suddenly became speechless, not knowing whether to answer the realistic date or the time in the play. When I was embarrassed and lost my voice, he sighed deeply and disappeared into the dark house like his soul.

"It's a dart-" This sentence has been shouted for 200 years. When I recall it again, it is already modern. See also Pingyao, a palace of Han culture. Every wall, every tile, every engraving and pattern here has five thousand years of Chinese culture.

The "root" is the heart of a nation, and integrity and integrity are the "soul" in each body. "Seeing Pingyao Again" carries a kind of culture, a kind of feelings, and a kind of national integrity. The profound spirit of Shanxi merchants and the traditional culture of the Chinese nation contained in it are the warmest and most indestructible part of the hearts of the Chinese people even though time passes and the world changes.

The one most directly related to seeing Pingyao was the Escort Agency. After seeing Pingyao again, we decided to go to the Escort Agency to see his prosperity and decline. We also saw Pingyao telling the history of an Escort Agency. Shopkeeper Wang hired 232 people in the Escort Agency to send him from Russia to the ancient city of Pingyao. On the way, a man named Zhao Yishuo spent 300,000 taels of silver in order to protect Shopkeeper Wang, including 321 people from the Escort Agency, who protected this person. Only then did the blood of the Wang family extend.

China Escort Bureau Museum

In Chinese martial arts novels, movies, and TV series, escort agencies are frequent visitors to promote plot development. But in real history, escort agencies appeared very late.

As soon as I entered the door, I saw big darts and a long and narrow courtyard, with two compartments in each room and two windows. There were no two doors in the courtyard, only a small shadow wall stood as a partition with the word "dart" written on it, and a racing car was placed in front of it.

So what is the business and income of the escort agency in real life?

The escort agency relies on martial arts to protect the money or personal safety of employers. Its business is mainly divided into two categories: one is transporting money and goods, that is, carrying darts; the other is guarding homes, that is, carrying darts. The former is divided into six categories according to the different escorts being escorted: letter and escort (sending messages on the way), ticket and escort (ticket number and silver), silver and escort (current silver), grain and escort (goods), and personal escorts (protecting passengers); the latter is divided into guarding the courtyard (guarding the house), sitting in the store (protecting the store from harassment), and keeping night watch (protecting the store's safety at night).

Because the escort agency industry is special, once the situation is critical, the staff often have to risk their lives. Therefore, the escort agency has no small stove to eat, and the shopkeeper and the apprentices eat the same food. Although the food cannot be called big fish and meat, rice and white flour are guaranteed, which in ancient society was definitely a level that only families above the middle class could enjoy.

Xietongqing Qianzhuang

Walking through the tall streets with red lanterns under the eaves corridor, walking through the storyline of murmuring blue bricks and gray tiles, you will be led by a force to find the game that humans have never been able to get out of from the past to the present.

When I was a child, I didn't have much impression of the Xieqing Museum. I only remember Rishengchang's saying,"The most dangerous place is the safest place." However, Rishengchang put important money in the cellar.

Xiedongqing is known as the "China Bank Museum". Located on the former site of South Street in Pingyao County, since its establishment in 1995, it has been the first private financial institution in China to specialize in deposit, loan, and correspondent business.

As soon as we walked into the door, there was a guide dressed in shopkeeper clothes, explaining the prosperity and decline of Xieqing for us.

There are nearly 100 houses in the courtyard three times. Financial organizations such as banks, silver houses, piaohua, account bureaus, and pawnshops. Among them, pawnshops have the longest history, followed by banks.

The underground vault is very shocking. I imagine what a spectacular scene it would be filled with gold and silver. This is the closest "discovery treasure" I have ever seen to reality.

Shuttling back and forth in the underground vault, the bustling tourists who came to search for treasure. Some were keen to have intimate contact with the gold and silver treasures in the vault and take photos with them. They seemed to have rich dreams; some were stroking with their hands in the middle of the vault. A lifelike yellow golden dragon made of glass and hovering on a pillar. Others just took a look and looked up to the precious wealth left by their predecessors with a detached mentality that had nothing to do with me.

Attractions close at six o'clock. Walking on the street after dinner is also a way to relax.

rishengchang

When you come to the ancient city, you must visit the China Ticket Museum. Mr. Yu Qiuyu said that it is "the rural grandfather of various banks in China today."

Rishengchang is located on the West Street of Pingyao Ancient City. This house of Rishengchang has created a career miracle like genius. At the beginning, Rishengchang only collected commissions from silver exchanged by fellow villagers, and obtained the operating credit of "paying silver here, withdrawing silver from there, and never empty bills." Later, it expanded the absorption of silver reserves, lent money to generate wealth, and realized The genius move of integrating the world.

Such a huge wealth and management mechanism have been created in a small courtyard. As a result, the store's business philosophy at that time was "honesty and trustworthiness".

Among the Shanxi banks, Pingyao's bank is the most famous. During the most prosperous period in China, there were 51 bank banks across the country, including 43 in Shanxi and 22 in Pingyao. Pingyao Rishengchang was the best among the bank banks. It had the most branches, the largest business, and the best reputation. At that time, it was known as "Huitong World".

Rishengchang is the originator of banking in the countryside and the first private bank in China. The Rishengchang Ticket Museum we visited today covers a total area of 1604 square meters, and the courtyard is divided into three courtyards. The front yard is the business hall, the middle court is the internal office, and the backyard is the living area.

The comprehensive organization of the ticket number is the headquarters for uploading and distributing information. There are office places such as letter rooms and account rooms. There are four people in charge of the work in Xinfang, which can be said to be a model for streamlining personnel and streamlining administration, reducing staff and increasing efficiency. The general manager is called official document, and the other three are letter recorders. The requirements of the document are as follows: it must be carried out by a person in the division A, and its main job function is to clearly and clearly write down the shopkeeper's intentions, business concepts and thoughts and pass them on to various branches.

You may think that Rishengchang Bank has branches all over the country, but due to differences in economic strength between regions, there must be gaps in living environment and quality of life. Therefore, the voting bank stipulates that if employees are willing to work in a more remote and colder branch, the employer will give you a share payment, that is, they can use their labor to join the shares and enjoy the right to dividends at the end of the year, provided that the employee's family members must remain in the voting bank.

In this way, all employees who aspire to get ahead will leave their hometown and go to afar to create a world of their own. In order to gain a firm foothold in order to develop, they are afraid of being replaced by new employees, so they can only work hard willingly and with due diligence, give full play to their abilities in all aspects, and make themselves a versatile and versatile person capable of multiple roles.

In this way, we can make the best use of our talents and things to the greatest extent possible, minimize the limit of employees, and truly achieve the goal of reducing staff and increasing efficiency. According to statistics, Rishengchang has more than 40 branches and a total of 270 employees, but it has created a miracle of 15 million taels of silver.

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