Private Day Tour in Pingyao Including Zhenguo and Shuanglin Temple
At a glance
Private Day Tour in Pingyao Including Zhenguo and Shuanglin Temple is a 8h – 10h private experience in Pingyao, China, operated by SilkRoadTrips. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 1 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $289 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Entrance fees.
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Hotel pickup included
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 3 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 8h – 10h
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup included
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Travellers
- 1–15 per booking
- Ages
- Infant 0–2 · Adult 3–85
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Options & availability
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Tour
from $189
Tour package Pickup included
- Days:
- Every day
- Start times:
- 08:30
Times and prices come from the operator’s live schedule and are confirmed when you book.
Overview
This private one-day tour offers you an opportunity to explore Pingyao Ancient City, a World Heritage Site. Attractions you will visit during this day trip to the old town include Old City Wall of Pingyao, Bank Institutes, Confucius Temple, County Yamun, Shuanglin Temple, Zhenguo Temple and many more so you could be fully exposed to the fantastic history of 200 years old Pinyao.
What's included
What's included
- Local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entrance fees
- Lunch
- Transport by private vehicle
Not included
- Gratuities
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 4h
At 8:30am, your guide will pick you up from your Pingyao hotel or Pingyao Railway Station, and then start to visit the old town Pingyao. Pingyao was inducted as an World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1997, and renown for its layout which is conforming to a typical bagua pattern that can be dated back to Ming and Qing dynasties. There are more than 300 sites of ancient ruins in or near the city; however, nearly 4,000 Ming and Qing style residences are well preserved till this date. The streets and storefronts still remain in their historical appearance.
Pingyao used to be the financial center of China in late Qing Dynasty. You could wander around Old City Wall of Pingyao, Confucius Temple, Rishenchang Bank Institute, Yamun and etc.. After exploring those attractions, you will enjoy the local lunch. Beef and noodles are typical local food in Pingyao where you could easily find them at any local restaurant. -
Stop 2 · 1h
Zhengguo Temple is not far from Pingyao city, which has well-preserved statues, paintings that are very vivid.
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Stop 3 · 1h
Then you will visit the Shuanglin Temple that is near the city Pingyao. It is renown for its splendid skill to make the clay Buddha statues.
Afterwards, you will be transferred back to your Pingyao hotel or train station where the tour concludes.
Meeting point
We also pick up from centrally located Pingyao hotel or Pingyao Railway Station
Traveller ratings
5.0
1 reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor
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Good to know
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Private Day Tour in Pingyao Including Zhenguo and Shuanglin Temple take?
The experience lasts about 8h – 10h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $289 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Local guide; Hotel pickup and drop-off; Entrance fees; Lunch; Transport by private vehicle.
Where does it start?
We also pick up from centrally located Pingyao hotel or Pingyao Railway Station
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 1 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Pingyao.