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The Ancient City of Ping Yao is a well-preserved ancient county-level city in China. Located in Ping Yao County, central Shanxi Province, the property includes three parts: the entire area within the walls of Ping Yao, Shuanglin Temple 6 kilometers southwest of the county seat, and Zhenguo Temple 12 kilometers northeast of the county seat. The Ancient City of Ping Yao well retains the historic form of the county-level cities of the Han people in Central China from the 14th to 20th century.

Founded in the 14th century and covering an area of 225 hectares, the Ancient City of Ping Yao is a complete building complex including ancient walls, streets and lanes, shops, dwellings and temples. Its layout reflects perfectly the developments in architectural style and urban planning of the Han cities over more than five centuries.

Wang Courtyard Residence, 35 kilometres away from Pingyao Ancient City, 4 kilometres away from Mount Mianshan, is known as the First Folk House in China. The magnificent residence, built by the affluent Wang family in Linghshi County after half a century’s endeavour, is composed of the east courtyard, west courtyard and Xiaoyi temple. The Wang's Grand Courtyard is scientifically designed with the east one called Hongmenbao, the west one called Gaojiaya.