The Town Building stands 18.5 meters high and is the tallest building in the city. (Pingyao, Shanxi, China) My wonderful hosts at the Tian Yuan Kui Pingyao Guest House. Thank-you for your excellent service Cheng and Rose. (Pingyao, Shanxi, China) Two of my favoritesˇ­the famous shao chieza (braised eggplant) and almond juice A large bell in the Zheng Guo Si temple. ( near Pingyao, Shanxi, China) These circle entrances are quite common in the parts of China PeaceBike has visited in hotels, restaurants, and temples like this one, the Zheng Guo Si temple. ( near Pingyao, Shanxi, China) This man is sifting grain from the chaff on the side of the road on my ride around Pingyaou. (Pingyao, Shanxi, China) Bike to Work is more than just a once a year event here. It is the way things are done. This is outside a subway stop. (Beijing, China)