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Top 10 day trips things to do in Pingyao

When Pingyao is your base but the destination is somewhere else for the day. Fully-organised round trips with private transport, guides, and the reservations sorted before you leave the hotel.

  1. All Inclusive Pingyao Private Tour to Qiao Family Compound and Shuanglin Temple, Pingyao1

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

    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.

  2. Private Day Tour: Pingyao Highlights of Old Town and City Wall, Pingyao2

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

    · 7 hours

    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.

  3. Pingyao Day Tour: Wang Family Mansion and Zhangbi Ancient Castle, Pingyao3

    3. Pingyao Day Tour: Wang Family Mansion and Zhangbi Ancient Castle

    · 8 hours

    Wang Family Mansion and Zhangbi Ancient Castle are two attractions we highly recommended when you visit Pingyao Old Town area. These two sites are full of unique highlights and features of their own despite no easy access by public transportation. You will surely get more out of your valuable time with an English-speaking tour guide, a private car and driver for a hassle-free and organized tour than simply visiting them on your own.

  1. Pingyao in One Day: Including City Highlights and Shuanglin Temple Private Tour, Pingyao4

    4. Pingyao in One Day: Including City Highlights and Shuanglin Temple Private Tour

    Get to know Pingyao in one day on this private full-day tour with a guide. Traveling by air-conditioned vehicle, see top Pingyao attractions such as Pingyao ancient town, City Wall, Confucius Temple, Temple of City God, Ming and Qing Dynasty Street and Rishengchang Former Bank. Break for a local lunch, then explore the 1,400 years old Shuanglin Temple which is reputed to be the 'ancient painted sculptures museum'. This private tour including English speaking tour guide, entrance fee, lunch and travel by private vehicle.

  2. Day tour to Wang Family Compound shuanglin temple &zhangbi castle, Pingyao5

    5. Day tour to Wang Family Compound shuanglin temple &zhangbi castle

    Today our guide will meet you in the hotel lobby of Pingyao city, you will visit Wang Family Compound, Zhangbi ancient castle and Shuanglin temple, after day tour guide will drop you to hotel in Pingyao city or Pingyao train station. First you will visit Wang Family Compound is located in Jingsheng Town, 35 kilometers (about 22 miles) to Pingyao Ancient City,It is a luxurious residence built during 1762-1811 by the descendants of the Wang Family, one of the Four Families of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) in Shanxi Province. Then visit Zhangbi Ancient Castle is a well-preserved pocket castle combining military, inhabitancy, production and religion ,today just follow your guide to get intersting information of the castle. The following is Shuanglin temple, founded in the 6th century, Shuanglin Temple is notable for its collection of more than 2,000 decorated clay statues, which were built from the 12th to the 19th century. Back to Pingyao city you can go on shopping on own in the old town.

  3. Private Pingyao Bullet Train Trip to Xi'an: Terracotta Warriors and City Wall, Pingyao6

    6. Private Pingyao Bullet Train Trip to Xi'an: Terracotta Warriors and City Wall

    This convenient day trip delivers you by bullet train from Pingyao to Xi'an for a guided tour of the UNESCO-listed Terracotta Warriors. If you have extra time, you can climb Xi’an’s remarkably preserved ancient city walls or stroll around the Muslim Street to experience the local life and try their tasty snacks. You can choose to end your tour in Xi'an or travel back to Pingyao. Round -trip hotel transfers, train tickets, entrance fee and local lunch are included.

  4. Private Tour of Pingyao Ancient City, Qiao's Family Compound,Shuanglin Temple, Pingyao7

    7. Private Tour of Pingyao Ancient City, Qiao's Family Compound,Shuanglin Temple

    Experience the best of Pingyao in a full-day tour that includes three top attractions: Qiao's Family Compound, the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Ancient City of Pingyao and Shuanglin Temple. Learn the history form your experienced tour guide. Lunch, attraction entrance ticket, and private transfer are all inclusive.

  5. 1-Day Pingyao tour to Wang Family's Compound and Zhangbi Ancient Fortress, Pingyao8

    8. 1-Day Pingyao tour to Wang Family's Compound and Zhangbi Ancient Fortress

    · 8 hours

    Visit the highlights of Pingyao including the Wang Family's Compound, Zhangbi Ancient Fortress and Shuanglin Temple with this private day tour from Pingyao. You will be picked and dropped off at the Pingyao hotel/train station.

  6. One Day Tour Exploration of Pingyao Old Town and Wang Family Mansion, Pingyao9

    9. One Day Tour Exploration of Pingyao Old Town and Wang Family Mansion

    It is an amazing day to include the Pingyao Old Town and Wang Family Mansion Private tour. Highly Recommend! Visit the classic sites-Pingyao Old Town, Wang Family Mansion. Time-Smart, no shops, no detour, no time wasting, well-planed itinerary. Local guides, local foods, discover the local culture in a local way. Pick-up and drop-off hotel or personal address is supposed to be in the city Tour itinerary can be customized to your needs.

  7. 1-Day Pingyao Ancient Town Sightseeing Walking Tour, Pingyao10

    10. 1-Day Pingyao Ancient Town Sightseeing Walking Tour

    5.0· 1 reviews· 7 hours

    Visit highlights of Pingyao including City Wall of Pingyao, traditional Ming-Qing Street,Temple of City God and Ri Sheng Chang Exchange Shop with this private day tour from Pingyao by foot, walking only, no vehicie. You will be picked up and dropped off at the Pingyao hotel(inside of the ancient city), but will have a option for pick up outside city as well.

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