Pingyao Ancient City sees peak tourist flows over National Day holiday By Zhu Xingxin in Taiyuan and Duan Jinxian | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-10-05 13:54

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202610/05/WS6ac33b8ce4b06d4aa0561661.html During the 2026 National Day holiday, Pingyao Ancient City in Jinzhong city, Shanxi province, saw a surge in visitor numbers. Tourists enjoyed their holiday amid a strong festive atmosphere. With a history of 2,800 years, the city was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1997. It is one of the most well-preserved ancient cities from the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911). Video: Pingyao Convergence Media Center