Pingyao City Break

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Tour Code: ODY-CN-191

Destination: Pingyao

Duration2 Days
Tour TypePrivate & Bespoke
Tour Style City Break

About This Trip

You can see the highlights of Pingyao on this 2-day tour. The Ancient Metropolis of Pingyao offers a unique glimpse into history as a superbly maintained traditional Han Chinese city. You'll visit the Rishengchang Exchange Shop, the earliest bank in China, the Ancient City Wall, which dates back roughly 2700 years, and Ming and Qing Street, which once served as the city's main thoroughfare. Explore Wang Family Compound to admire the largest Courtyard Houses in Shanxi. In addition, you'll visit the Shuanglin Temple in Pingyao, another UNESCO World Heritage site.

Itinerary Summary

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HIGHLIGHTS
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Pingyao

Rishengchang Exchange Shop, Ancient City Wall of Pingyao, Ming and Qing Street
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Pingyao

Wang Family Compound, Shuanglin Temple

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Itinerary

Day 1: Pingyao, City Wall & Ancient Town
Upon your arrival at Pingyao, be greeted and transferred to your hotel. After a short rest, step out to feel the charm of this old town presents. You'll visit the first bank of China - Rishengchang Exchange Shop, get a panoramic view of the ancient town atop the Ancient City Wall and stroll along the Ming and Qing Street, Pingyao's most prosperous district since Ming and Qing Dynasties that offer you a vivid picture of the old times.
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Day 2: Pingyao, Wang Family Compound & Shuanglin Temple
Today, head to Wang Family Compound, the residence of a very wealthy family that offers a glimpse of the art and beauty of Shanxi's typical architecture. Proceed to visit the Shuanglin Temple, which is famed for its precious painted sculptures. Finally, before being transferred to the railway station for the train to leave Pingyao.
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