平遥古城是中国汉民族城市在明清时期的杰出范例，平遥古城保存了其所有特征，而且在中国历史的发展中为人们展示了一幅非同寻常的文化、社会、经济及宗教发展的完整画卷
-------------联合国教科文组织世界遗产委员会
    Ping Yao ancient city is the outstanding example of Chinese Han nationality cities during Ming ang Qing Dynasties,remaining all features of such periods,Ping yao ancient city reveals a picture of unexpected cultural,social,economic and religious development in Chinese history.
    ---------World Relics Committee of UNESCO