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Pingyao: A Peek Into The Past
Oct 30, 2015Pingyao in Shanxi Province, was China's financial capital back in the Qing Dynasty. But when modern banks stormed the scene, Pingyao fell out of favor and got left in the proverbial coal dust. Virtually forgotten by the masses for about a ...
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Int'l Photography Festival Held in Ancient City of Pingyao
Oct 29, 2015The 15th China Pingyao International Photography Festival opened Saturday with the theme of "Home and Dream" in the ancient city of Pingyao, North China's Shanxi province, Sept 19, 2015. The festival featured 483 exhibitions, showcasing ...
Tags: Photography Festival, Pingyao, photographers
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Chinese Pingyao Lacquer Ware Wins Popularity
Nov 5, 2014The varnishing lacquer ware of Pingyao County is listed in the first national non-material cultural heritage list. Many visitors from Hong Kong, Taiwan and other countries are likely to buy Pingyao lacquer wares when they visit the old city ...
Tags: Lacquer Ware, Pingyao County
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Chinese Treasures -- Ming and Qing Furniture
May 15, 2013Furniture is part of a convention concerning people's residence. Its design, manufacture and style reflect the spiritual outlook and aesthetic taste of a time. The development of Chinese furniture is linked to changes in people's daily ...
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The Centers Were Formed in Beijing, Shanxi, Guangzhou and Suzhou
Apr 18, 2013The centers were formed in Beijing, Shanxi, Guangzhou and Suzhou. In the Forbidden City in Beijing (Jing for short), the best craftsmen used the choicest wood to make Jing-styled furniture under the guidance of the emperors. Furniture ...
Tags: Qing Furniture, Furnishing
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Shanxi Had Played a Powerful Role, in Particular Was Well Known for The" Jin Merchants"
Dec 10, 2012Speech by the Governor In the history of the past, Shanxi had played a powerful role, in particular was well known for the" Jin Merchants" who are forerunners ruling the foreign trade and national financial industries. At present, Shanxi ...
Tags: Shanxi, business, introduction to Shanxi, Shanxi economy, survey
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Pingyao Is an Old City with a History of More Than 2,700 Years in Shanxi Province
Dec 7, 2012Pingyao is an old city with a history of more than 2,700 years in Shanxi Province. Despite the turmoil in the changing dynasties, it has remained a county seat with the most complete features of the Ming and Qing dynasties. In 1997, the ...
Tags: Pingyao, three unique things, lacquerware, Tuiguang lacquer
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The Introduction of Lacquering and Decorating Craft for Pingyao Buffed Lacquer
Dec 7, 2012Lacquering and decorating craft for Pingyao buffed lacquer was originated in Pingyao County in the central part of Shanxi Province. It has been spread to northern regions in China. As one of the four famous lacquers in China - gold ...
Tags: lacquering and decorating craft, Pingyao, Pingyao buffed lacquer
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Other Regions in The Country Have Their Own Which Have Been Set up in Modern Times
Sep 14, 2012When in China and you plan to import authentic China furniture to your home in the west, make sure you only visit the known furniture centers that have consistently been producing only the finest local furniture or maintaining genuine ...
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