Pingyao in One Day: Including City Highlights and Shuanglin Temple Private Tour
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Pingyao in One Day: Including City Highlights and Shuanglin Temple Private Tour
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Pingyao in One Day: Including City Highlights and Shuanglin Temple Private Tour
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Highlights
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.
Itinerary
Ancient City of Pingyao
2 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedYour tour guide will pick you up in your hotels lobby, then start your walking tour of the Ancient City of Pingyao. Follow your tour guide to explore the city highlights. Founded during the Western Zhou Dynasty (1046 – 771 BC) and rebuilt in 1370, the Pingyao old city is listed as the UNESCO site. Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of old times lifestyle and appreciate the charms of old China. Feel free to discuss with your tour guide on where you want to go in the old city.City Wall of Pingyao
30 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedTypically you will start from the Pingyao Old City Wall. The City Wall of Pingyao is one of the well-preserved walls in China. In 1997, the City Wall along with the Ancient Town was listed as one of the World Cultural Heritage. Follow your tour guide to stroll around the area.Ming and Qing Dynasties Street
30 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedNext, discover the shops and restaurants along the Ancient Ming-Qing Street, feel the atmosphere of the flourishing businesses and admire the Ming and Qing style architecture. Here is the best place to shop for your souvenirs.Ping Yao Temple of the City God
30 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedContinue to explore one of the best preserved temples in China- Tempe of the City God. Admire its wonderful woodcarvings, stone sculptures, painted sculptures and mural paintings which reflect excellent craftsmanship at that time.Pingyao Confucian Temple
30 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedAfterwards, heading to Pingyao Confucian Temple. Founded as early as in the Tang Dynasty (618 - 908 AD), Pingyao Confucian Temple is one of the oldest and currently the best-preserved of its kind in China. Stroll around the courtyards and halls with your guide, get to know Confucius (551 - 478 BC), who is a famous philosopher, educator and the founder of the Confucian school.Rishengchang Former Bank
20 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedNext, visit the museum of the first bank of China, get to know its history and stories behindShuanglin Temple
2 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedEnjoy lunch in the local restaurant, then spend time to explore the UNESCO site of Shuanglin Temple. Shuanglin Temple is reputed to be the 'ancient painted sculptures museum'. It houses more than 2,000 colorful sculptures reflecting the exquisite skills of the artisans of the Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties. Stroll around the halls and courtyards with your tour guide, admire the 1,400 years paintings and sculptures. Get to know the history, stories behind and learn the history about the Buddhism in China. Feel free to ask your tour guide if you have any questions. After the tour finished, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Pingyao.
What's included
INCLUDED
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
Travel by private vehicle
Lunch
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NOT INCLUDED
Accommodation
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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In Pingyao County, Pingyao County, Shanxi, China 031100
Provider
Unique Beijing Tours
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