All Inclusive Pingyao Private Tour to Qiao Family Compound and Shuanglin Temple

6–8 hours Free cancellation Private tour

All Inclusive Pingyao Private Tour to Qiao Family Compound and Shuanglin Temple, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Experience a wealth of Pingyao's rural and historical treasures at Qiao Family Compound, and Shuanglin Temple on this full-day trip from Pingyao with an expert guide. Traveling by air-conditioned vehicle, explore the 1,400 years old Shuanglin Temple which is reputed to be the 'ancient painted sculptures museum'. After lunch, stroll around the halls and courtyards of Qiao Family Compound to enjoy amazing Qing Dynasty architecture and brick carvings. This private tour including English speaking tour guide, entrance fee, lunch and travel by private vehicle.

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At a glance

Duration: 6–8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Chinese, English
Operated by: Unique Beijing Tours

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–9 years) · Adults (10–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: Professional guide
Included: Lunch
Included: Travel by private vehicle
Included: Entrance Fee

Not included

Not included: Accommodation
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Ancient City of Pingyao

Passing by

Your tour guide will pick you up in your hotels lobby, then heading directly to Shuanglin Temple.
Shuanglin Temple

2 hours Admission included

Upon arrival, spend time to explore the UNESCO site of Shuanglin Temple.

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.

Stroll around the halls and courtyards with your tour guide, admire the 1,400 years paintings and sculptures. Get to know the history, stories behind and learn the history about the Buddhism in China. Feel free to ask your tour guide if you have any questions.
Qiao's Family Compound (Qiao Jia Dayuan)

2 hours Admission included

Enjoy lunch in the local restaurant, then heading to Qiao Family Compound.

The Qiao Family Compound is the former residence of Qiao Zhiyong, the third-generation commercial tycoon of the Qiao family in Shanxi Province. He attained his fortune by running banks, pawnshops and teahouses.

The entire courtyard consists 6 main courtyards and 20 smaller ones, with 313 rooms altogether. Follow your tour guide to go up to the pavilion where you can enjoy a bird's-eye view of the entire complex.

Then, stroll around the halls and courtyards with your tour guide to enjoy fine Qing Dynasty style architecture and amazing brick carvings. The carvings were based on figures, allusions, flowers and plants, birds, beast, chess, and painting and calligraphy.

After your tour finished you will be transferred to your hotel in Pingyao.