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China Post recently issued a special collection of stamps featuring Pingyao, an ancient city in Shanxi Province, to mark its 26th anniversary as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The special stamp collection, which 1． (comprise) of three distinct stamps and a souvenir (纪念品) sheet, displays overall scenes and representative architecture of 2． ancient city.

Each stamp in the collection is a window into the world of Pingyao, 3． (offer) a visual journey through its well-preserved streets and structures 4． (combine) in a collage (拼贴画) style. The complex designs on the stamps highlight the narrow streets winding through the city, the traditional buildings with distinctive architectural features of Han era, 5． the historical walls, which stand as silent witnesses 6． centuries of history.

The souvenir sheet accompanying the stamps is a masterpiece in 7． (it). It provides a bird’s-eye view of the city, emphasizing the 8． (harmony) combination of architecture and urban design as well as 9． (constant) reminding us of the significance of promoting cultural heritage.

As stamp collectors and history enthusiasts explore these stamps, they are invited to appreciate the architectural wonders and urban planning, 10． have made Pingyao a timeless diamond in the crown (皇冠) of Chinese heritage.