Modern Old Town of Datong

Above the roofs of the brand new Old Town of Datong

Entrance to the Yungang Grottoes near Datong

Yungang Grottoes near Datong

Giant Buddha at the Yungang Grottoes near Datong

One of the halls of Heng Mountain (恒山) Monastery glued to the cliff side

The Hanging Monastery (悬空寺) near Datong

Busy South Street in Pingyao

Xindao Street in Pingyao

Traditional Pingyao by night

Solid walls at the Zhang Bi Fortress (张壁古堡)

Traditional roofs at the Wang Family Compound

One of the many courtyards at the Wang Family Compound