Until this very day, the town looks much the same as when it was the county seat of the Ming and Qing dynasties.It is now listed by UNESCO as a world culture heritage.
The main attraction in Pingyao is the Old City. This area is surrounded by a large wall. Admission to any of the 30 attactions inside the city, and the city wall, is a flat fee of Y120. This ticket is good for three days, but only if it is validated in the afternoon the previous day between 4:30-6:30. This can be done at the booth near Yamen Gate.