Private Day Tour: Pingyao Highlights of Old Town and City Wall

7 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Pingyao played an important role in the economic development of Shanxi during Ming and Qing Dynasties, while the soul of Pingyao lies in its Old City. On this private day tour, you will follow a knowledgeable tour guide to discovery the profound history of world cultural heritage listed Pingyao Ancient City.

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At a glance

Duration: 7 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: China Theme Tour

Ages: Adults (0–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Lunch in local restaurant
Included: Hotel meet & greet
Included: English-speaking guide
Included: Entrance ticket fees

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Pingyao Old Town Jixiang Temple

7 hours Admission included

Local friendly tour guide will meet you at your Pingyao hotel lobby at 9:00 am, lead you to start the tour of well-preserved ancient city with a grand City Wall, traditional residences, former security guard companies, time-honored shops, and Ancient government office.

While walking along the ancient Ming-Qing Street, learn about the Old Town’s history, culture, and architecture from your guide. Visit the Ancient Government Office to the west of the Ancient Ming-Qing Street. Explore the nearly 200-year-old Rishengchang Exchange Museum.

Later you will have a break and enjoy a delicious lunch of traditional local food. Then proceed to visit the Confucius Templ, the City God Temple, and explore the turtle-like Ancient City Wall. To conclude the trip, local guide will escort you back to the hotel and bid farewell.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

1 Home - Dream Guesthouse
Pingyao Cheng Jia Hotel
Xintai Hotel
Tong Tai Mao Folk Hotel
Fengbaolou Motel
De Sheng Lou Hotel
Houzhai Minsu Inn
Journey Hotel Pingyao
Qiaojia Courtyard Hotel
Pingyao Baifulou Hotel
Hongjintai Guest House
Xilaideng Folk Inn

and 44 more pickup points

Private car / van are prohibited in the old town, this tour excludes transportation by private vehicle, the tour guide will meet you at your hotel reception. If you hotel is outside the old town, the guide will help you to take a taxi and the taxi fee is at your own expense, if you hotel is inside the old town, you will walk to enjoy the tour.

Using your ticket

Voucher is for booking confirmation only, local tour guide will help you to get the entrance ticket on site

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Private car / van are prohibited in the old town, this tour excludes transportation by private vehicle, the tour guide will meet you at your hotel reception. If you hotel is outside the old town, the guide will help you to take a taxi and the taxi fee is at your own expense, if you hotel is inside the old town, you will walk to enjoy the tour.