Top Pingyao Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

Just under 40 miles south of Pingyao, Mount Mian is dotted with ancient temples and attractions. Rather than piling into a crowded tour bus and trying to keep up with a rigid tour schedule, set your own pace on this private tour. Explore mountain temples like Yunfeng Temple and the 13-storey Temple of All-Embracing Heaven, your personal guide by your side at all times to show you around. Get impressive pictures of the mountain and the surrounding landscape from the roughly 980 foot (900 meter) high Sky Bridge.

Explore a range of historic Pingyao buildings and structures on this brisk half-day walking tour. If you’re new to this UNESCO World Heritage-listed city, this private tour is a great way to get acquainted with Pingyao and learn more about its ancient roots without the rigid time pressures of a big group tour. Visit highlights like Rishengchang (the first bank established in China) and the Pingyao Confucian Temples, with your guide on hand to explain the history behind each well-preserved landmark.

If you would like to enjoy the gentle tour between Beijing and Xi'an, and visit the anicent town from ancient China, Pingyao is the best choice. Which is just located between Beijing and Xi’an, and also have a fast train from Beijing to Pingyao(4 hours), and from Pingyao to Xi’an(3 hours), so it is good stop to visit Pingyao on the way to Xi’an from Pingyao, Come to visit the ancient city of Pingyao, Wang family compound and Shuanglin Temple within 2 days . To find out the real ancient china culture and taste the real tasty local food in local restaurant with your private local guide, that would be special experiences. ★ With your friendly and knowlegable guide to visit this UNESCO sights ★ Taste the lcal food at local restaurant ★ Pingyaogucheng Station Pick up and Drop off ★ Walk in the back street to explore the local life in Pingyao ★ Visit the biggest compound ★ See the most beautiful sculptures from Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasty. ★ Friendly and reliable driver for the trip.

Shanxi Province is a rich location for ancient Chinese history, but most of its historic landmarks, towns and cities are spread out and hard to get to. Instead of hiring a rental car and negotiating the Chinese roads by yourself, save yourself time and stress with this private tour around two of the province’s impressively-preserved destinations, Pingyao Ancient City and the Wang Family Compound. Walk the Pingyao City Walls; visit Rishengcheng, the first bank in China; explore just some of the roughly 2,000 rooms in the Wang Family Compound.

Visit the Qiao Family Compound with your private guide and friendly driver from Pingyao. You will understand the local residence culture and architechure from Ming and Qing Dynasty, learn how the family run the buiness so well etc. From Shuanglin Temple, you will know the buddha story, and see the much detailed clay sculptures from 1000 years ago, you can not find this in other region in China, you can not miss it when you traveling in Pingyao.

Put away the guidebooks and online reviews and get dinner with a local on this evening walking tour through Pingyao. In your small group, follow your guide around the city streets at night and visit street food stalls, eateries, restaurants and more, sampling snacks and delicacies native to Shanxi province. Eat enough for a full dinner without stressing about whether you’ve made the right choice.

Visit highlights of Pingyao including City Wall of Pingyao, traditional Ming-Qing Street,Temple of City God and Ri Sheng Chang Exchange Shop with this private day tour from Pingyao by foot, walking only, no vehicie. You will be picked up and dropped off at the Pingyao hotel(inside of the ancient city), but will have a option for pick up outside city as well.

Enjoy a cultural experience in Pingyao that is missed by most visitors with this visit to an immersive theater show. Marvel at the intricately designed and choreographed folk performance that portrays stories from local history. Afterward, explore the nighttime streets of Pingyao are they are illuminated with neon and red lanterns.

Visit highlights of Shanxi including Pingyao and Datong with this 4 days private tour from Pingyao. You will be picked up at Pingyao hotel/train station and dropped off Datong hotel/Train station.

Visit the highlights of Pingyao including the Wang Family's Compound, Zhangbi Ancient Fortress and Shuanglin Temple with this private day tour from Pingyao. You will be picked and dropped off at the Pingyao hotel/train station.

With its well-preserved ancient buildings, temples and museums, Pingyao Ancient City is a remarkable journey through Chinese history. On this full day tour, experience this UNESCO World Heritage site without the hold-ups or distractions of a large tour group. Walk around the Ancient City’s highlights, including the Rishengchang bank museum and the Confucian and City God Temples, with a private guide to answer all your questions. After lunch, head to nearby Shuanglin Temple and marvel at the ancient sculptures and art on display.

There’s more to the historic walled city of Pingyao than downtown’s heritage sights. This private guided tour gets you out into the countryside to Shuanglin Temple, recognized by UNESCO with World Heritage status, and the 18th-century Wang Family Courtyard, full of sculptures, paintings, calligraphy, and more. Besides convenient transfers direct from your door, your day includes a local restaurant lunch.

Spend half day with your private English Tour guide in Pingyao, you will get a lot from our guide, feeling more about this amazing ancient town. What you need to do is just follow our guide's step and Enjoy!

Step back in time in one of China’s best-preserved Ming-era cities on a private 8-hour tour of Pingyao Old Town. This medieval, walled UNESCO-listed town is famed for its Ming and Qing architecture and quaint streets. Visit the Town Hall, Rishengchang Draft Bank, and other must-sees, walk along the city walls, and learn about Pingyao's mercantile past from a private guide. Includes admission fees, lunch, and private hotel pickup and drop-off.

Visit highlights of Shanxi including the Pingyao,Mount Wutai and Datong with this 5 days private tour from. You will be picked up from Your Pingyao hotel/train station and dropped off at the Datong hotel/train station.

Step back in time at the Wang Family Mansion and Zhangbi Ancient Castle on a private day trip from Pingyao. With a private guide, explore the residential compound of the wealthy Wang family, dating from the 17th century, and filled with carved houses, courts, and mini-fortresses. Then, tour the cobbled alleys, dwellings, and underground tunnels of Zhangbi, a medieval fortified village. Chinese lunch, admission fees, and private transportation with hotel transfers included.

- No hidden fees, no commission-based shopping stops just memorable experiences -Take in panoramic views of Pingyao from the top of the Ming-era City Wall - Visit the city’s ancient center of commerce, Ming-Qing Street, still busy today - Private english or french tour guide service(optional)

- No hidden fees, no commission-based shopping stops just memorable experiences - Take in panoramic views of Pingyao from the top of the Ming-era City Wall - Visit the city’s ancient center of commerce, Ming-Qing Street, still busy today - Visit Shuanglin Temple and Zhenguo Temple - Private english or french tour guide service(optional)

Join this private day tour to visit Tian'anmen Square and Forbidden City by bullet train from Pingyao. Your train tickets already included, local guide will meet in Beijing and lead you to discover the highlights of the Forbidden city. Tour including Pingyao-Beijing train ticket, English speaking tour guide, private transfer and entrance fee.Your tour will ends in Beijing, please book your own hotel.

Private round-trip transfer service between Mianshan and Pingyao Driver will wait for you on the foot of the mountain Driver will show you the ticket office to get tickets Paper guide in hands to show you the highlights in Mianshan Bottled water Air-conditioned Vehicle and polite, friendly driver.

With our local guide to see the hidden pingyao by bike To see the non touristic part of Pingyao To see the authentic Pingyao by bike Enjoy the local tea break after cycling

Visit the authentic Pingyao with local tour guide Walk through the non-tourist part to explore the local life Visit Richest Business man’s house Learn deep culture of Pingyao Ancient City Learn how they made the local lacquer Learn how they make the vinegar

Discover the UNESCO-listed Hengshan Hanging Temple on this private day tour from Pingyao. Follow your guide to admire the 1400 years old temple; be amazed by its elaborate design and unique architecture, as well as integrating Buddhism, Daoism and Confucianism. Tour including English speaking tour guide, entrance fee, lunch, you will travel by private vehicle. You can choose to end your tour in Datong or return Pingyao.

- This trip does not include any forced stops in tourist shops - No hidden costs: fuel, tolls, parking costs are included in the  quote - Private guide service, lunch, entrance tickets, private transport and pick-up  hotel charges are included - It is possible to have a French or English speaking guide service  let's choose your option