| Day 1 Arrive in Pingyao via Taiyuan (L) |
| Upon your arrival, our English speaking guide will pick you up at Taiyuan Airport. Visit Qiao Family Mansion before you transfer to the hotel in Pingyao city. Free time to explore Pingyao's local culture at night. |
| Qiao Family Mansion: |
Used to be the residence of one of Shanxi's tycoons, this massive and castle-like mansion will give you an idea of the day-to-day life of upper class Chinese of centuries ago.
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| Wang Family' Mansion: |
Absolutely stunning place - beautiful. It is definitely worth seeing if you like Chinese architecture/interior design etc... |
| Zishou Temple: |
Public Buddhist worship and ceremonies have been actively held in the temple since ancient times, but Zishou Temple is famous mainly for its large Ming Dynasty frescoes and colourful sculptures of the 18 Buddhist Saints. |
| Day 2 Pingyao (B, L) |
| Walking tour in Piaoyao old town: Ming & Qing Street, City Wall, Ancient Government Office, Ancient Security Guard Company, Rishengchang Exchange Shop. Drive to Shuanglin Temple. |
| Ancient City of Ping Yao: |
Presenting a lively picture of the Han people's life hundreds of years ago, walking through and exploring this ancient city will be like taking a walk back in time. |
| Ming Qing Street: |
Reputed as the Wall Street of Chin, it was the most prosperous part of the city and the financial center of China. |
| City Wall: |
Reputed as the Wall Street of Chin, it was the most prosperous part of the city and the financial center of China. |
| Ancient Government Office: |
The well-preserved building complex was functioned, once upon a time, as a government office and a court (also known as Xianya in Chinese) for civil disputes. |
| Ancient Security Guard Company: |
The preserved company building is now a museum which offers an eye-opening insight into the significant role played by armed escorts in promoting commerce. The economic boom under the Ming and Qing dynasties meant a lot of cash moving from one area to another. |
| Rishengchang Exchange Shop: |
As the earliest draft bank in China, Rishengchang was established in 1823 during the early Qing Dynasty. |
| Ancient Security Guard Company: |
This Buddhist temple enjoys a high reputation in China's history of art, by featuring exquisitely painted clay sculptures of Tang, Song, Jin and Yuan Dynasties. |
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