Xi’an-Pingyao(L)

Ancient City of Pingyao - Your driver will pick you up from your Xi’an city hotels lobby and take you to the Xi’an Railway Station. You will take the morning train to Pingyao old town, it takes about 3 hours by bullet train to arrive Pingyao.

Upon arrival, meet your friendly local tour guide, you will be transferred to Pingyao old town to enjoy a delicious lunch in the local restaurant.

Pingyao Ancient Government Office - Then accompanied by your tour guide, you will start a walking tour of the Pinayao Old City. Founded during the Western Zhou Dynasty (1046 – 771 BC) and rebuilt in 1370, the Pingyao old city is nowadays one of China’s four best preserved old cities. Step into the city, the old past comes alive. The Ming Qing Street is flanked with shops of local handicraft. Rishengchang shows us the glory of the first Chinese exchange shops. The ancient government office tells everything about the bureaucracy of the feudal society.

Pingyao Confucian Temple - If time allows, you shouldn’t miss the Temple of City God, Confucius Temple and museums in different themes.

Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of old times lifestyle and appreciate the charms of old China. Feel free to discuss with your tour guide on where you wan to go in the old city.

Then, you will be transferred to your accommodation in Pingyao

Shuanglin Temple Pingyao - Xi’an /Beijing (L)

Wang’s Family Compound (Wang Jia Dayuan) - Your tour guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in the morning, then head to the Wang Family Compound. 

Wang Family Coumpound is a luxurious residence built during 1762-1811 by the descendants of the Wang Family. It is not only an example of residential architecture, but also a museum of architectural art. Its sculptures of stone, wood and brick can be found everywhere in the courtyard. The crafts are refined and exquisite. Altogether there are 231 courtyards and 2,078 houses.

Shuanglin Temple - After a lunch in the local restaurant, you will start to explore the Shuanglin Temple in the outskirts of the ancient city. Shuanglin Temple is reputed to be the ‘ancient painted sculptures museum’. It houses more than 2,000 colorful sculptures reflecting the exquisite skills of the artisans of the Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties. In 1997, it was included in the World Heritage List by UNESCO as an important cultural site of Ping Yao City in 1997.

After your Pingyao tour finished, your guide and driver will drop you off at Pingyao Railway station in the late afternoon.

You can chose to end your tour in Pingyao or return Xi’an or heading to Beijing.

Note: You will take the train on your own, your local English speaking tour guide will meet you in Pingyao to show you around the sites for two days.

• Professional guide
• Lunch
• Overnight accommodation in a standard twin room
• Bottled water
• Breakfast
• Train tickets
• Transport by private vehicle
• Entrance fee

• Gratuities
• Single supplement charge of accommodation

In case you have spare time while in Xi’an, take advantage of the chance to visit the neighboring city of Pingyao, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Embark on a 2-day private tour to delve into the ancient landmarks of Pingyao at your leisure. Experience China’s impressive bullet train on your short trip from Xi’an. The tour package includes train tickets, a delectable local lunch, all entry fees, one-night accommodation, service of an English-speaking guide, and transport via a private vehicle. Choose to conclude your tour in Pingyao or make your way back to Xi’an/Beijing.

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.