00:00In China, preserving the past can also open paths to the future.
00:04In Shanxi, Pinyao is an example of how a story can create opportunities for its people.
00:11Our correspondent Bruno Fauci is inside its ancient walls and brings us the following
00:15report.
00:19With more than 2,800 years of history, the ancient city of Pinyao is one of the best
00:26preserved in China and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
00:30Its walls, streets, homes, shops and temples preserve the image of a traditional Chinese
00:37city.
00:38Its protection is part of policies promoted by the Communist Party of China, which seek
00:44to integrate cultural heritage into economic and social development.
00:50To preserve an area like Pinyao City, it's a lot of efforts.
00:55It works with the communities, it's also finding the financial support, it's also a lot of
01:00academic work, a lot of administrative work.
01:03Urban areas, it's a living space.
01:06If there is no local people, the place is just losing the soul.
01:10In Pinyao, it's managed by municipality and people are attracted and visiting here and we
01:16see that it's actually, the integrity of the place is preserved impressively.
01:22In Pinyao, traditions also drive the city's economic development.
01:27One of the most important is vinegar production, with a history of more than 3,000 years and
01:33which has become one of the symbols of Shanxi province.
01:37Our brand is Donghu, a traditional Chinese brand.
01:41We produce authentic vinegar made from five types of grain, with no additives and no expiration
01:46date.
01:47Donghu's tradition dates back 600 years.
01:50This five-year-old vinegar is for everyday household use, cooking meat, making salads,
01:55or having with dumplings or noodles.
01:58We also have the eight-year-old variety, which is traditionally used to prepare foods such as
02:02black beans, soybeans, or peanuts, and the ten-year-old variety is closer to medicinal use.
02:09Heritage has also become a driver of tourism and the local economy.
02:14In 2025, the ancient city of Pinyao received more than 11 million visitors.
02:20In 2023, more than 40 percent of workers in the county were linked to tourism, culture,
02:28and other related activities.
02:31Vinegar production is also an important part of this economy.
02:35Shanxi vinegar is one of the most renowned in China and ranked first among the countries
02:40for famous vinegars.
02:42Last year, sales reached approximately 8 billion yuan, making it a very important industry for
02:47our products.
02:48The production process involves approximately five stages and 82 procedures.
02:52First, the grains are steamed and then fermented.
02:55This is followed by a second fermentation.
02:58The grains are steamed again and finally left to age.
03:01That is why the process is truly complex.
03:04Producing authentic Shanxi mature vinegar takes more than a year.
03:08Pinyao preserves nearly 4,000 historical buildings within its walls.
03:13Over the past three years, the city has invested around 24 billion yuan in infrastructure and
03:21restoration, an example of how heritage can also become a driver of development
03:27and improve people's lives.
03:30Bruno Fauci, Pinyao, China, for Telesur.
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