The 10 Best Historical & Heritage Tours in Pingyao County, Shanxi

Visit the two main historical places (Pingyao Ancient City +Wang Family Compound) within one day, how wonderful tour to see the highlights with our guide and diver, Walk on the 700 years old wall to have a view of the roof top, visit the bank museum to find out why Pingyao was the financial center, See the oldest building in the Confucius Temple, See the most beautiful City God Temple in Pingyao etc, and drive to visit the Richest Wang’s family compound from 200 years ago, still remains 1000 rooms, how impressive, after tour, driver and guide can drop off you at Pingyaogucheng Station if you take the afternoon fast train nearby 16:00, 17:00 or 20:00 or just back to your hotel in Pingyao.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Professional Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private air conditioned vehicle(round transfer between Wang's Family Compound and Pingyao), Entrance fee

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

This private one-day tour offers you an opportunity to take round-trip bullet train from Xian to Pingyao old town in Shaanxi Province for a quick visit to the World Heritage Site. Attractions you will visit during this day trip to the old town include Old City Wall of Pingyao, Bank Institutes, Confucius Temple, County Yamun, and many more so you could be fully exposed to the fantastic history of 200 years old Pinyao. Please note this is a long day tour, and your passport is required to travel on the train.

Inclusions: Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Round-trip bullet trains, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

On this four-day private guided tour from Beijing, see wondrous ancient Chinese architecture in and around the towns of Pingyao and Datong. Learn about the historical and cultural elements of Pingyao’s important sites, including the Rishengchang Exchange House and the old city wall. Explore the Wang Family Courtyard, a mansion with lavish classic architecture, and discover the secrets of the Hanging Temple. You’ll also visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Yungang Grottoes. Throughout your tour, hear interesting facts and tidbits about China’s ancient heritage and the significance of these sites from your expert guide.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Professional English-speaking guide with private transportation, Lunch, Lunch, 2 nights' stay in Tuan Yuan Kui Inn and 1 night's in Holiday Inn Datong, Regular class high-speed train Beijing-Pingyao and Datong-Beijing

Exclusions: Gratuities, China entry visa

Marvel at over 2,000 vivid colored sculptures created during the Yuan, Ming, and Qing Dynasties in Shuanglin Temple, admire abundant artistic works at Chinese architectural museum of Wang's Compound, have delicious Chinese lunch in local restaurant, and enjoy private travel service provided by professional local tour guide with live commentary.

Inclusions: Private tour, Private transportation, Professional tour guide, Chinese lunch, Bottled water, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Entrance ticket fees

Exclusions: Gratuities

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.

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

Exclusions: Gratuities

Explore 3 different cities in this 6 days private self-guided tour. With an English speaking driver, it is much easier for you to communicate with the locals and experience the cultures in different places. In this 6 days, you will visit Datong, Wutaishan and Pingyao. The attractions includes Hanging Temple and Yungang Grottoes in Datong, Ying Xian Wooden Pagoda, the most famous 5 Temples- Xiantong Temple, Manjusri Temple (Summit Bodhisattva), Shuxiang Temple, and Luohou Temple at Wutaishan and surrounding scenic area, Pingyao Old City,Qiao Family Courtyard,Zhangbi Old Castle in Pingyao. Pingyao:Pingyao old City,Qiao Family Courtyard,Zhangbi Old Castle.

Inclusions: Fuel surcharge,tolls and Parking, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle, Bottled water, English speaking driver

Exclusions: Accommodations, Entrance fees , Meal, Extra tour guide service, Gratuities

youjian Pingyao is an incredible interactive and most immersive theatre performance piece in Pingyao. It is beautiful designed and choreographed, It combines all kind of performing and visual arts in a great location, with modern technology and great performances, to show the history of Pingyao people and the legacy of their ancestors. This is a must see live show when you are in Pingyao. The audience soon became part of the performance and together with the beautiful scenes, music and the wonderful story. It is a realistic and outstanding performance. Must see in Pingyao. After the show with the guide to see the Pingyao at night and discover the night beauty of Pingyao.

Inclusions: Local guide for show you the theater and the night tour after show(if guide can get in for free, guide will translate for you, disposable mask for everyone (for the section of noodle flour), Hotel pickup and drop-off, Entrance ticket of Show

Exclusions: Drinks, Food and drinks, Gratuities, Entrance ticket of Pingyao Ancient City and Highlights

Coming to visit the real old china, Pingyao is the right and good place to see, this tour include the Pingyao ancient city visiting, and Shuanglin Temple visiting too. Walk in the main street and get into the each highlight to see the details with guide’s explaining, you will learn a lot of Pingyao from past to now, this tour cover all the highlights inside the wall, economic building, religion building, city wall and pedestrian street. Don’t miss to see the paper cut making nearby the Confucius Temple, so much details with good meaning and wishes. The maker is amazing and so experienced. Continue to visit the sight and guide will show you the good restaurant to have local food. And you also going to visit the Shuanglin Temple which is 1500 years old and shows about 3000 colourful statues from Song, Yuang, Ming and Qing Dynasty. These are highlights of this day trip in Pingyao.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Professional Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private air conditioned vehicle(only for shuanglin temple,pingyao highlights will be walking tour), Entrance fee

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified

This 2-day Pingyao tour from Xian by high speed trains allows you to visit the Ancient City of Pingyao and see the distinctive characteristics of architecture in the Ming and Qing dynasties. Have a chance to know the development of ancient merchants in Shanxi by touring the former big family’s courtyard (Qiao's Family Compound). Get the most comfortable tour with the company of an English-speaking guide and an experienced driver.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Hotel accommodation based on twin-sharing room in Pingyao, One way High-speed Train ticket fare of Xian/Pingyao, Private English-speaking guide, Private driver & air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: International and domestic airfares, Meals, Tips or gratuities for guide and driver, Single room supplement for solo traveler is compulsive and is available on request

Experience the rich history and heritage of Datong and Pingyao on this private 3-day tour from Beijing. On this tour, discover the 1400-year-old Yungang Grottoes and enjoy its 252 grottoes of thousands of Buddhist statues. Enjoy amazing views from Hengshan Mountain and gain insight to the constructional techniques and elaborate design of Hanging Temple. Walk around the Ancient Pingyao City’s highlights and marvel at the ancient sculptures and art on display in Shuanglin Temple. You will travel from Beijing - Datong by plane, Datong - Pingyao by private car, Pingyao - Beijing by bullet train. Experience the friendly services of the local tour guide who will accompany you throughout the attractions, and explore the landmarks at your own pace. Tour includes English speaking tour guide, private vehicle, all entrance fee and lunch. Please book your own hotel in Datong and Pingyao.

Inclusions: English-speaking tour guide, Cable car round trip at Hengshan mountain, Bottled water, Transport by private vehicle, Entrance fee, Plane Tickets (economy class), Train tickets

Exclusions: Gratuities, Accommodation in Datong and Pingyao (please book on your own in advance)