Introduction to South Street: The ancient city is composed of four crisscrossing streets, eight small streets and seventy-two alleys. South Street is the central axis of Pingyao Ancient City. It starts from the junction of East and West Streets in the north and ends at the South Gate (Yingxun Gate) in the south. It is run through the north and south by ancient market buildings. On both sides of the street, there are many time-honored brands and traditional famous shops, which is the most prosperous traditional street. Commercial Street, South Street controlled more than 50% of the country's financial institutions during the Qing Dynasty. Known as China's "Wall Street". West Street starts from Xia Ximen (Fengyi Gate) in the west, intersects with the northern end of South Street in the east, and forms a straight main street with East Street. The famous China's first bank, Rishengchang, was born on the West Street of the ancient city, known as the "First Financial Street of the Qing Dynasty". East Street starts from Xiadongmen (Qinhanmen) in the east, intersects with the northern end of South Street in the west, and forms a straight main street with West Street. North Street starts from the North Gate (Gongji Gate) in the north and leads to the middle part of West Street in the south.