Overview
Pingyang is a historic county with over 1,700 years of history, established in 283 AD during the Western Jin Dynasty. The area is known as the birthplace of Nanxi Opera and holds titles including 'Hometown of National Martial Arts', 'Hometown of Chinese Chess', and 'Hometown of Traditional Drama in Zhejiang Province'.
Budget Travel · Culture · Day Trips · History · Nature
Before you go
Culture
Pingyang is the birthplace of Nanxi Opera and designated 'Hometown of Chinese Chess' and 'Hometown of Traditional Drama' in Zhejiang Province.
Language
Mandarin Chinese is the primary language; local Wenzhounese dialect is also spoken in the region.
Transport
Pingyang Station serves the area; nearest airport is Wenzhou Longwan International Airport (60 km) with hourly bus service to Aojiang at ¥25.
Weather
Subtropical monsoon climate with mild winters (5-13°C) and warm summers (22-32°C); most rainfall from May to September.