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Rishengchang (Sunrise Prosperity)
China, an East Asian country is one of the world’s oldest civilizations. It has a vast cultural history of more than five thousand years and an outstanding natural beauty. On the other hand, this country has remained a comparatively isolated and secluded one, and being a land of mystery, this country is not known to the western half of the world. However, China is rapidly developing and has grown in the phase of modernization, with an immense speed and is also welcoming the outer world to interact and do business with them.
Rishengchang Exchange Shop emerged as the oldest bank in China. Having its site still remained Pingyao these days, the headquarter complex was founded around 1823 during the reign of the Qing Emperor. It covers an area of 1,400 square meters, which has buildings arrayed in three courtyards along a north-south central axis. The counters are arranged either side of the front yard.
As a significant banking institute, Rishengchang worked out several initiative ways just opposite the door hangs a piece of tablet inscribed with a small number of lines of poem. Although the earliest cryptograph of characters some like Morse code signify a series likewise. In addition, other security techniques, such as watermarks, seals and certain style were applied to the drafts issued by the bank. Almost over a century, they formed a monopolistic influence in the country.
Rishengchang is definitely one of the popular tourist attractions in China. It is worth paying a visit while touring the country. This place will leave a pleasing and unforgettable memory and justify the proud cultural tradition of China.
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