Ping Yao Sights

An Old Fashioned Kang (not our one!)
After a good night's sleep on our kang we were ready for some serious sight-seeing on Saturday.

In the morning we went to the Ancient Government Building where the town magistrate lived and tried cases. The magistrate was an important person in the city, and lived well. The buildings now house many small museums such as displays of gruesome punishment implements as well as items from the life of the magistrate. A costume trial of a "bad son" who had kicked his father drew a large appreciative crowd.


Shackles


City Magistrate

After lunch we first visited the Qing Xu Guan Taoist Temple.


Taoist Temple


Roof Detail
Unlike at Buddhist temples there were no restrictions on taking photos, so here are some of the Gods we saw.




Gods
Inside the compound there was also a nice display of a collection of doll tableaux from Chinese Opera.


Opera Dolls

Outside some children were playing a jump-rope game, that I couldn't follow, but Xiaoqin insisted made sense.


Skipping Game

The Buddhist City God Temple had interesting blue and yellow tile roofs.


City God Temple


Temple Roofs


Ceramic Urn


Our final stopping point was the Confucian Temple.


Confucian Temple
The nationwide university entrance exam took place a few days ago, and this "temple of learning" is a good place to pray for the success of your student!


Good Luck Wishes