Pingyao Wantuo

Wantuo, a type of noodle from the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), is one of Pingyao's local snacks with a long history.

• Shanxi sliced noodles
• Fried Maoerduo

Pingyao now has 20 relics sites under national protection

Puming Temple, a structure from the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) located in Xiangyuan town in Pingyao county, has recently been included on a list of national key cultural relics sites under protection.

Pingyao to build its first college

Pingyao county will welcome its first college -- as an agreement on building an education, science and technology innovation center was signed by the Pingyao county government and Shanxi Daren International Education Co on Nov 11.

Pingyao marks China's Journalists' Day

A gala in celebration of China's 20th Journalists' Day -- one of the five national days for professionals -- took place in Pingyao county on Nov 8.

Pingding cooking pots as cultural heritage

Consolidation and integration should be the distribution sector.

• A visit to Pingyao varnished lacquer ware workshop
• Pingyao's story-telling accompanied by stringed instruments