Kenyan delegation tours Pingyao

Two delegates from Mombasa, the second largest city in Kenya, visit Pingyao's yamen, an ancient government office first built during the Northern Wei Dynasty (386-534) and renovated during the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911), on March 1. The delegates inspected local historical sites, including the ancient city walls of Pingyao and Pingyao yamen, and praised the county's achievements in protecting and developing ancient relics. The delegation promised that they will advance communication and cooperation between Mombasa and Pingyao. [Photo/pingyao.gov.cn]

A guide gives an introduction to the ancient city walls of Pingyao to delegates from Mombasa on March 1. The well-preserved ancient city walls were first built during the Western Zhou Dynasty (c.11th century–771 BC) and enlarged during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). [Photo/pingyao.gov.cn]