Ping Yao
- States
- China
- Category
- Cultural
- Year
- 1997
- Location
- Ping Yao County, Shanxi Province
- Region
- Asia & Pacific
- Coordinates
- 37.20139, 112.15444
- Last Visited
- 2019
- UNESCO ID
- 812
- WH Site
- 812
The Ancient City of Ping Yao, a UNESCO World Heritage site in China, is a well-preserved walled city showcasing Ming and Qing dynasty architecture. Its cobblestone streets, traditional courtyard homes, and towering city walls reflect a thriving historical trading hub once central to China’s economy. With ancient banks, shops, and temples still intact, it offers a vivid snapshot of imperial urban life and cultural heritage.
