3-Hour Private Walking Tour of Pingyao Ancient City

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One Day Exploration of Pingyao Old Town — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Pingyao Ancient Town — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Wander the pinched lanes of Pingyao Ancient City, dozens of museums, hundreds of historic buildings and years of history unfold before your eyes. Accompanied by a private tour guide service, travel back to ancient time, discover the thriving merchant town during the Ming Dynasty.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Trippest Travel

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Adults (3–75 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Meetup at your hotel or a designated place
Included: Private English-speaking tour guide

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Private transportation: Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Not included: Admission fees: PingyaoAncientCityPASS Ticket
Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

Ancient City of Pingyao

one hour Admission not included

Pingyao Ancient City is bounded by an intact city wall, gates access the old town at various points in the east, west, north and south. The Ancient City Wall is a good place to start the tour. It was constructed nearly 3,000 years ago, and at present it still keeps the original appearance of the city wall renovated in the early Ming Dynasty which is several hundred years ago. The contruction method is simply but delicate. Its circumference is about 6,163 meters, with a height at 6 to 10 meters.
Ming and Qing Dynasties Street

30 min Admission not included

The old town's main drag is Nan Dajie, also known as 'Ming-and-Qing-Dynasties Ancient Street', is the central axis of Pingyao Ancient City. During the Ming and Qing dynasties (1367–1912), Nan Dajie (South Street) controlled more than half of the financial institutions in China and was known as the 'China’s Wall Street' of that period. Now it is still the most prosperous place in Pingyao.
Pingyao Confucian Temple

30 min Admission not included

Pingyao Confucius Temple is the earliest built and the best preserved of its kind in China. It has an exhibition showing the history and development of ancient China' imperial examination system. Other precious relics on display include ancient civil officials' costumes and accessories and the examination paper of a number one scholar.
Rishengchang Former Bank

one hour Admission not included

Established in 1823, Rishengchang is the first and was the biggest draft bank in China at that time, and had been famous for "Hui Tong Tian Xia", meaning "business conneting the whole world". Rishengchang is located on the West Street of Pingyao Ancient Town. From its establishment via prosperity till its closure, it operated for over 100 years. At Rishengchang, visitors will learn about its development and how it was managed via the exhibitions.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We will meet at your hotel where is in the Pingyao Ancient Twon.

End point

We will meet at your hotel where is in the Pingyao Ancient Twon.

Using your ticket

1. Pingyao AncientCityPASS ticket includes 22 attractions for one-time admission each. Your ticket is valid for 3 consecutive days, starting with and including the first day of use. Ticket fee RMB125 is not included in this tour pricing.

2. In the evening (between 6-8 pm) before tour, your tour guide will contact you via your hotel to confirm the exact pick-up time for the next day.

3. Please leave your hotel information after booking.

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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%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
You will receive details about tour guide and exact meeting time in your voucher the day before. And the tour guide will also contact you through hotel or leave a message for you regarding the exact time the night before tour.
Your AncientCityPASS ticket includes 22 attractions for one-time admission each. Your ticket is valid for 3 consecutive days, starting with and including the first day of use. Ticket fee RMB125 is not included in this tour pricing.