Pingyao Classic Highlights Tour

Pingyao Classic Panorama Tour

Ancient City Wall · Draft Bank · Shuanglin Temple · Zhenguo Temple — see all of Pingyao's must-sees in one trip

3 Days 2 NightsPingyao690 – 990 USD
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World HeritageFirst-Timer EssentialAncient City WalkShanxi Merchant Culture
Overview

Trip Overview

If it's your first time in Pingyao, this is the tour for you. In three days, you'll cover the city walls, Rishengchang Exchange Shop, the painted sculptures of Shuanglin Temple, and the wooden halls of Zhenguo Temple — all the UNESCO-listed icons in one go. With a local guide, you'll stroll the cobbled lanes like a Pingyao native, hear Shanxi merchant tales, and eat authentic noodles.

Highlights

Trip Highlights

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Climb the Pingyao Ancient City Wall and look down over the entire UNESCO World Heritage ancient city

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Visit Rishengchang, China's first draft bank, and learn how Shanxi merchants made money flow across the empire

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Shuanglin Temple's over a thousand painted sculptures are hailed as a treasure house of Eastern painted sculpture art

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The Ten-Thousand-Buddha Hall of Zhenguo Temple, a masterpiece of Five Dynasties wooden architecture

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Stroll the Ming-Qing streets and see the original sites of escort agencies, money houses and pawnshops

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Accompanied by a local guide, hear authentic stories and legends of the Shanxi merchants

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Taste classic Jinzhong dishes such as Pingyao beef and wantuo

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Night tour of the ancient city — the Ming-Qing streets under lanterns have a special charm

Day-by-day

Day-by-day Itinerary

1DAYPingyao
Day 1: Arrive in Pingyao · Ancient City Wall · Ming-Qing Street
BreakfastNot included · No breakfast included on arrival day
MorningArrive in Pingyao and check in at a hotel inside or near the ancient city, then take a short rest. After your guide picks you up from the station/airport, head to the North Gate of Pingyao Ancient City.
LunchNot included · Suggested to eat on your own along Ming-Qing Street
AfternoonClimb the Pingyao Ancient City Wall and enjoy a panoramic view of the ancient city; then stroll along Ming-Qing Street and visit the Rishengchang Draft Bank to learn about the history of Shanxi merchants' draft banks.
DinnerIncluded · Characteristic restaurant inside Pingyao Ancient City · Welcome dinner, including Pingyao beef
EveningEnjoy a welcome dinner inside the ancient city and taste Pingyao beef and wantuo; afterwards, take a night tour of South Street and see the ancient city's night views under the lanterns.
TransportPrivate car station/airport pickup + walkingStayCharacteristic guesthouse inside Pingyao Ancient City (4-star)
2DAYPingyao
Day 2: Shuanglin Temple · Zhenguo Temple · In-depth Ancient City
BreakfastIncluded · In the hotel · Breakfast included
MorningHead to Shuanglin Temple to admire over a thousand painted sculptures from the Song, Yuan and Ming dynasties, with highlights including the Thousand-Buddha Hall and Bodhisattva Hall.
LunchIncluded · Farmhouse dishes near Shuanglin Temple · Lunch included
AfternoonHead to Zhenguo Temple to visit the Five Dynasties wooden architecture of the Ten-Thousand-Buddha Hall; after returning to the ancient city, enjoy free time and you may visit the Escort Agency Museum and the County Government Office.
DinnerIncluded · Shanxi cuisine restaurant inside the ancient city · Dinner included
EveningReturn to the ancient city and enjoy an authentic Jinzhong dinner, with the option to watch the immersive performance "Encore Pingyao" (subject to show schedule).
TransportPrivate car + walkingStayCharacteristic guesthouse inside Pingyao Ancient City (4-star)
3DAYPingyao
Day 3: Free time in the ancient city · Departure transfer
BreakfastIncluded · In the hotel · Breakfast included
MorningFree time in the morning; you may climb the city wall again or visit the Confucian Temple and City God Temple, and buy souvenirs such as Pingyao polished lacquerware.
LunchNot included · On your own
AfternoonAfter check-out, your guide will transfer you to the station/airport, ending the Pingyao Classic Panorama Tour.
DinnerNot included · On your own
EveningReturn home or continue to the next destination.
TransportPrivate car transfer to station/airportStayNone (departure day)
Hotels

Hotel Reference

DestinationHotelRatingRoom typeNights
PingyaoCharacteristic guesthouse inside Pingyao Ancient City4-starStandard Twin Room2 nights
Activities

Recommended Activities

Pingyao Ancient City
Pingyao Ancient City

One of China's best-preserved Ming and Qing ancient cities, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Shuanglin Temple
Shuanglin Temple

Famous for over a thousand Song, Yuan and Ming painted sculptures, known as a treasure house of Eastern painted sculpture art.

Zhenguo Temple
Zhenguo Temple

The Hall of Ten Thousand Buddhas is a masterpiece of Five Dynasties wooden architecture and part of the World Cultural Heritage Site.

Rishengchang Exchange Shop
Rishengchang Exchange Shop

China's first draft bank, the starting point of Shanxi merchants' nationwide remittance network.

Add-ons

Add-on Services

ItemDestinationDetailsCurrencyFeeRemark
Tickets to the immersive performance 'Encore Pingyao'PingyaoPerformance tickets booked on your behalf, including transfersCNYPrice negotiableShowtimes subject to actual schedule
Pingyao Tuiguang lacquerware handcraft experiencePingyaoMake a small lacquerware piece under the guidance of a local artisanCNYPrice negotiableAdvance reservation required
Included / Not included

Pricing

Included

  • 2 nights' accommodation at a characteristic guesthouse inside Pingyao Ancient City (breakfast included)
  • Admission tickets to attractions listed in the itinerary (Ancient City Wall, Rishengchang, Shuanglin Temple, Zhenguo Temple)
  • Professional Chinese/English guide service
  • Private car transfers throughout and walking tours inside the ancient city
  • Meals listed in the itinerary (2 breakfasts and 2 main meals)
  • Travel accident insurance

Not Included

  • Round-trip transportation to Pingyao (flights/train tickets)
  • Personal expenses outside the itinerary
  • Optional performance tickets and handcraft experience fees
  • Single room supplement
  • Additional expenses caused by force majeure
  • Driver and guide gratuities (voluntary)
  • Personal expenses at the hotel such as laundry and minibar
Notes

Good to Know

  • Booking 7 days in advance is recommended; earlier during peak season.
  • Guesthouse room types inside the ancient city are limited; please inform us in advance if you need a king-size bed.
  • The itinerary can be flexibly adjusted according to your arrival time.
  • If an attraction is temporarily closed, a similar alternative will be arranged.

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