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Taiyuan and Pingyao Three-day Tour
Taiyuan is the capital of Shanxi Province, and a city rich in political，military, and religious history. Located along the invasion corridors between the nomadic regions to the north and the agricultural heartland around the Yellow River, it was the site of repeated invasion and occupation over the centuries. The central Shanxi region is rich in Buddhist and Taoist sites, including the famous Mt.Wutai and the Taoist Palace of Eternal Joy. Taiyuan is now a major industrial city in northern China, close to major iron and coal reserves.
The city wall stretches for about six kilometers. The Pingyao ancient town is protected by a city moat，boththree meters deep and wide. Outside the city is a drawbridge. Witnin the city, four big streetsand eight small streets radiate to join with 72 lanes. Preserved in the ancient city are near 4000 traditional quadrangle residences of commonpeople，over 400 of which are fairly intact, in addition to the few even more cherished houses of Ming Dynasty and those rare proto-types of Yuan Dynasty.
The city wall stretches for about six kilometers. The Pingyao ancient town is protected by a city moat，boththree meters deep and wide. Outside the city is a drawbridge. Witnin the city, four big streetsand eight small streets radiate to join with 72 lanes. Preserved in the ancient city are near 4000 traditional quadrangle residences of commonpeople，over 400 of which are fairly intact, in addition to the few even more cherished houses of Ming Dynasty and those rare proto-types of Yuan Dynasty.
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$520.00
Duration: 3 Days
Tour Code: CE-SX-3D01
Departure Date: Every Day
Tour Attractions:Jin Memorial Temple, Pingyao old town, Qiao
Feature：Historic Sites
Tour Type: /English speaking guide + driver + meals + hotel
Tour Code: CE-SX-3D01
Departure Date: Every Day
Tour Attractions:Jin Memorial Temple, Pingyao old town, Qiao
Feature：Historic Sites
Tour Type: /English speaking guide + driver + meals + hotel
Day 1: Taiyuan – Jinci Temple – Pingyao (L/D)
Your private guide and driver will meet you in Taiyuan in the morning and begin your journey to Pingyao with a visit to Jinci Temple, one of Shanxi’s most important historic and cultural sites.
Jinci Temple is a historic temple complex dedicated to Prince Ji, a legendary figure associated with the founding of the Jin state, and his mother, Yi Jiang. The complex has a history of more than 1,000 years and features a remarkable collection of ancient buildings, gardens, sculptures, murals, and stone inscriptions.
Take a leisurely walk through the temple grounds and admire the traditional architecture surrounded by mature trees, ponds, and gardens. Highlights include the Hall of the Holy Mother, the famous Nanlao Spring, and the Fish Pond Flying Beam, which together showcase the distinctive architectural and cultural heritage of Shanxi.
After the visit, enjoy lunch and then drive to Pingyao Ancient City. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and enjoy some free time to relax or explore the surroundings.
Day 2: Qiao Family Compound – Pingyao Ancient City (L/D)
After breakfast, travel to the Qiao Family Compound, a magnificent residential complex built during the Qing Dynasty by Qiao Zhiyong, a successful Shanxi merchant.
The compound is an outstanding example of traditional northern Chinese residential architecture. It consists of six main courtyard areas divided into numerous smaller courtyards, with more than 300 rooms arranged around courtyards and passageways. The distinctive layout, decorative details, and imposing walls provide an insight into the wealth and lifestyle of Shanxi’s merchant families during the Qing Dynasty.
The Qiao Family Compound became widely known internationally after being featured as a filming location for Raise the Red Lantern, directed by Zhang Yimou and starring Gong Li. It has also appeared in other Chinese film and television productions.
After lunch, return to explore Pingyao Ancient City, a remarkably well-preserved historic walled city with a history of more than 2,700 years. Walk through its traditional streets and narrow lanes, where historic residences, shops, temples, courtyards, and city walls preserve the architectural character of a traditional Chinese county town.
Explore some of Pingyao’s most important landmarks, including Rishengchang Exchange Shop, widely regarded as one of China’s earliest draft banks, and Mingqing Street, the historic commercial heart of the old city.
Pingyao Ancient City was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1997 for its well-preserved urban fabric and outstanding examples of traditional Chinese architecture and city planning.
After sightseeing, return to your hotel in Pingyao for an overnight stay.
Day 3: Pingyao – Xi’an or Taiyuan
After breakfast, enjoy some free time in Pingyao before your guide and driver transfer you to Pingyao Railway Station.
Take a high-speed train to Xi’an or Taiyuan according to your onward travel arrangements, marking the end of your 3-day exploration of Shanxi’s historic temples, merchant heritage, and ancient city culture.
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Tour Season / |
1 Pax |
2-3 Pax |
4-5 Pax |
6-9 Pax |
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All Year |
$1400.00 |
$880.00 |
$760.00 |
$520.00 |
Price Inclusions and Exclusions:
Our prices included:
1. Entrance tickets: The tickets of all the scenic spots listed above.
2. Guide. An English speaking guide will be provided, who will accompany you from the start of tour to end of tour.
3. Private Transfers during tour. Our guide and driver will pick-up you at your hotel on time and drop-off you after the tours. And an air-conditioned vehicle will be provided during the tour.
4. Hotel. Provide 2 nights’ hotel, 4 star level hotels. Every two people share one room.
5. Service Charge & Government Taxes.
6. 4 meals, lunched and dinners.
7. Insurance. We provide a free insurance of accident and casualty for each traveler. The highest refund is RMB 300000.00. Detailed terms please view our contract with Ping An of China.
Our prices not included :
1. The tips to the driver and guide.
2. Your personal expenses.
3. Anything not mentioned.
If you require, we can book hotels in Chengdu, and make private airport and city tour necessary.
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