Pingyao County Trip Overview
– This trip does not include any forced stops in tourist shops
– No hidden costs: fuel, tolls, parking costs are included in the
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– Private guide service, lunch, entrance tickets, private transport and pick-up
hotel charges are included
– It is possible to have a French or English speaking guide service
let’s choose your option
Additional Info
Duration: 2 days
Starts: Pingyao County, China
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Pingyao County, Shanxi, China
– This trip does not include any forced stops in tourist shops
– No hidden costs: fuel, tolls, parking costs are included in the
quote
– Private guide service, lunch, entrance tickets, private transport and pick-up
hotel charges are included
– It is possible to have a French or English speaking guide service
let’s choose your option
Itinerary
Day 1: 平遥 古城
Stop At: Ancient City of Pingyao, In Pingyao County, Pingyao County 031100 China
Meet your guide at the hotel at the scheduled time. A stroll through the old city of Pingyao to take a quick tour of the Rishengchang museum which was the first bank in the history of China and was founded in 1823 during the Qing dynasty. Finally, direction The former residence of the governor of Pingyao. And then go up on the old rampart of Pingyao.
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch: Typical Chinese meal
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: 王 家大院 – 张 壁 古堡 – 双林寺
Stop At: Ancient City of Pingyao, In Pingyao County, Pingyao County 031100 China
Join your guide in the hotel lobby. and then visit the Wang family home. It is a large and magnificent architectural complex originally built about 250 years ago and located in Lingshi County in Shanxi Province, the Wang family complex is 35 kilometers (22 miles) from the city antique of Pingyao. This luxurious residence was originally built in 1762-1811 by descendants of the Wang family. What makes this compound so impressive is its size and its magnificent ornamental structures. It is like a fortified mini-city with over 200 courtyards, each with its own characteristics. Finely carved wooden doors, window frames, stairs, stone sculptures, etc. were everywhere in the courtyards.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Shuanglin Temple, Qiaotou Village, Zhongdu Country, Pingyao County 031100 China
After lunch at the local restaurant, you will begin exploring the Shuanglin Temple on the outskirts of the ancient city. The Shuanglin Temple is reputed to be the “museum of ancient painted sculptures”. It houses more than 2,000 colorful sculptures reflecting the exquisite craftsmanship of artisans from the Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties. In 1997, UNESCO inscribed it on the World Heritage List as an important cultural site of the city of Ping Yao in 1997.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Zhangbi Ancient Castle, Zhangbi Village, Longfeng Country, Jiexiu 032000 China
In the afternoon, visit the ancient fortress of Zhangbi where you will pass through labyrinth-shaped underground tunnels.
Different from the complexes and the ancient city, the ancient fortress of Zhangbi is an exception to the culture of the merchants of Shanxi. To resist the invasion of enemies, the Chinese ancestors fully exploited its geographical advantages and built a 10,000-meter-long underground military tunnel over three floors in the village. The ancient fortress of Zhangbi is a complex of historical relics, tombs, residences and tunnels, in which the underground labyrinth-shaped tunnels are most interesting.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Lunch: Typical Chinese meal
No accommodation included on this day.
