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

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7 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

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.

What's Included

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

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

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.

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Itinerary

Duration: 7 hours (approximately)
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    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. 

    7 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • 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.
Supplied by China Theme Tour

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Day Trips
Full-day Tours
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Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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

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