Pingyao Exploration: A Private Day Tour of Ancient City, Zhenguo and Shuanglin Temple
Pingyao County
Discover the rich history of Pingyao Ancient City on a private day tour. Explore the Old City Wall, Bank Institutes, Confucius Temple, and more for an immersive experience.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Ancient City of Pingyao - At 8:30am, your guide will pick you up from your Pingyao hotel or Pingyao Railway Station, and then start to visit the old town Pingyao. Pingyao was inducted as an World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1997, and renown for its layout which is conforming to a typical bagua pattern that can be dated back to Ming and Qing dynasties. There are more than 300 sites of ancient ruins in or near the city; however, nearly 4,000 Ming and Qing style residences are well preserved till this date. The streets and storefronts still remain in their historical appearance.
Pingyao used to be the financial center of China in late Qing Dynasty. You could wander around Old City Wall of Pingyao, Confucius Temple, Rishenchang Bank Institute, Yamun and etc.. After exploring those attractions, you will enjoy the local lunch. Beef and noodles are typical local food in Pingyao where you could easily find them at any local restaurant. - Zhenguo Temple - Zhengguo Temple is not far from Pingyao city, which has well-preserved statues, paintings that are very vivid.
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Shuanglin Temple - Then you will visit the Shuanglin Temple that is near the city Pingyao. It is renown for its splendid skill to make the clay Buddha statues.
Afterwards, you will be transferred back to your Pingyao hotel or train station where the tour concludes.
What's Included
- Local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entrance fees
- Lunch
- Transport by private vehicle
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Enjoy a private tour for a full day, which allows you to discover the treasures of Pingyao Ancient City, recognized as a World Heritage Site. This excursion to the historic town features visits to key sites such as the Old City Wall of Pingyao, various Bank Institutes, the revered Confucius Temple, County Yamun, Shuanglin Temple, Zhenguo Temple, and others, all aimed to give you a thorough insight into the remarkable 200-year-old history of Pinyao.
Location
Ancient City of Pingyao
In Pingyao County,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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