The Pingmei Scenic Area, with rich historical relics and beautiful environment, is located in the eastern part of Yijing Town, suburb of Yangquan city. The village has convenient transportation: It is only a 4 kilometer walk from the center of Yangquan City, and 8 kilometers from Pingding Exit of Taijiu Expressway, and it is in close proximity to Baiyangshu Railway Station and 307 National Highway.

There are rich cultural relics, such as Shi Pingmei Memorial Exhibition Hall, Shijia Garden, Guandi Temple, Guanyin Temple, Water Park, Anti-corruption Education Base, etc. It has received hundreds of thousands of tourists and achieved good economic benefits and social response.

Due to its numerous historical and cultural heritage, the ancient village where the scenic spot is located in was rated as a Famous Chinese Historical and Cultural Village, the first in Yangquan, by the State Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development and the National Cultural Heritage Administration in 2007, and was listed as a construction emphasis of the provincial level new rural construction project.

The village is rich in cultural relics and heritage, for example, it is the hometown of the renowned contemporary revolution writer Ms. Shi Pingmei. The village is surrounded by mountains, and crossed by rivers. According to different elevations, the buildings are well-arranged, and the lanes are well hardened, beautified and afforested. Many ancient buildings, including Shijia Garden, Guandi Temple, Guanyin Temple, are well preserved, forming the most characteristic and elegant courtyard dwellings in northern China.

The honest and hospitable Xiaohe people will, carry forward history, culture, and the spirit of celebrities, and effectively protect the historical heritage of ancient villages. We warmly welcome you to visit Xiaohe Ancient Village Pingmei Scenic Area.