Buddhist statues are the biggest draw of Shuanglin Temple in Pingyao. More than a century later, in 1932, the exchange house halted its operations, but its preserved antiquity on public display today continues to fascinate all and sundry. For a decade, it has been Jia's job to jot down the name, address, "silver exchange" and other details of visitors on …
Movie director Jia Zhangke from Shanxi province. Known as The Pickpocket overseas, the film was recognized at the 48th Berlin International Film Festival and launched the career of Jia, one of the key members of the so-called sixth generation of Chinese film directors. With the support of Jia, the Pingyao Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon International Film Festival was founded in …
