One Day Exploration of Pingyao Old Town
Taiyuan, China
Trip Type: Private Sightseeing Tours
Duration: 8 hours
Explore the best preserved ancient town in China which is awarded World Heritage Site the UNESCO. The town has a history of 2,700 years. Enclosed within the ancient city wall, the town hosts many ancient buildings and peasant homes. You will learn all the history and stories of this town from your expert tour guide.
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Explore the best preserved ancient town in China which is awarded World Heritage Site the UNESCO. The town has a history of 2,700 years. Enclosed within the ancient city wall, the town hosts many ancient buildings and peasant homes. You will learn all the history and stories of this town from your expert tour guide.
At 9:00 am, you will be greeted by your private tour guide at your hotel and start the day.
Strolling around the old town, you will visit major attractions including Xianya (town hall), Rishengchang Draft Bank, Armed Escort Company Museum, and the Ancient City Wall.
Xianya is the largest and best preserved of its kind in China. There you will learn how government officials work and live in ancient time and also see the ancient penitentiary and instruments of punishment. Rishengchang Draft Bank is the first bank in China and best presents the culture of commerce and merchants in ancient Shanxi .
The architecture of town buildings shows a lot of history and its development. You could still see daily lives of local residents alongside the streets filled with souvenirs, handicrafts, and snacks shops, and even watch shop owners making traditional handicrafts.
After the tour, return to your hotel at around 05:00pm.
Strolling around the old town, you will visit major attractions including Xianya (town hall), Rishengchang Draft Bank, Armed Escort Company Museum, and the Ancient City Wall.
Xianya is the largest and best preserved of its kind in China. There you will learn how government officials work and live in ancient time and also see the ancient penitentiary and instruments of punishment. Rishengchang Draft Bank is the first bank in China and best presents the culture of commerce and merchants in ancient Shanxi .
The architecture of town buildings shows a lot of history and its development. You could still see daily lives of local residents alongside the streets filled with souvenirs, handicrafts, and snacks shops, and even watch shop owners making traditional handicrafts.
After the tour, return to your hotel at around 05:00pm.
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