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A visit to Pingyao varnished lacquer ware workshop

Updated:2014-07-25 16:04

Yonglong Lacquer Ware, in the ancient city of Pingyao, Shanxi province, is a manual workshop for varnished lacquer ware in existence for over two centuries.

Pingyao's story-telling accompanied by stringed instruments

Updated:2014-02-14 14:35

The town of Pingyao, Shanxi province has an almost 300-year-history of story-telling tradition that uses stringed instruments, and dates back to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644).

Long Yam Powder

Updated:2013-05-27 18:27

Pingyao long Chinese yam is a local special product as well-known as Pingyao beef and Tuiguang lacquer ware.

Pingyao paper-cuts

Updated:2013-05-27 18:25

Paper-cuts were relatively prevalent in the county from the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) to the years of the Republic of China.

Bank receipt note

Updated:2013-05-27 15:45

These are small souvenirs to remind people of the good old days - a very romantic notion.

Facial makeup in operas

Updated:2013-05-27 15:44

Facial makeup refers to cosmetics for actors in traditional Chinese operas.

Cao’s grilled pork knuckle

Updated:2013-05-27 15:43

Cao’s grilled pork knuckle is a distinctive meat product in Pingyao and once well-known over the world as a royal recipe.

Liuhetai healthcare pillow

Updated:2013-05-10 14:43

Paper-cuts were relatively prevalent in the county from the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) to the years of the Republic of China.

Pingyao beef

Updated:2013-05-10 13:08

Throughout history there have been many brands of Pingyao spicy beef. The most famous now is “Guan yun”, which is sold in boxes, or vacuum packed.

Dining

Fried cake (Yougao)

Fried cakes with sweet fillings, like bean or date paste, are quite popular in Jinzhong city during traditional Chinese festivals, weddings or birthdays.

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