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By Discover Beijing Tours
Price is NZ$996 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • 12h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • If you have extra time in Xi'an. Don't miss the opportunity to discover the nearby city Pingyao which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This private day tour leads you to explore Pingyao’s many old landmarks at your own pace. Experience the speedy bullet train of China for your short excursion from Xi'an. This tour includes train tickets, tasty local lunch, all entrance fee, an English-speaking guide and transport by private vehicle.

Activity location

  • Ancient City of Pingyao
    • In Pingyao County,
    • 031100, Pingyao County, Shanxi, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Ancient City of Pingyao
    • In Pingyao County,
    • 031100, Pingyao County, Shanxi, China

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Tour Ends in Xi'an-2nd Class

  • Activity duration is 12 hours12h
    12h
  • English

Tour ends inXi'an : Tour including Xi'an-Pingyao Return 2nd class train tickets , tour ends in Xi'an
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
NZ$996.42 x 1 AdultNZ$996.42
Total
Price is NZ$996.42

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Train Tickets
  • Inclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Inclusions
    Professional guide
  • Inclusions
    Private Tour
  • Inclusions
    Bottled water
  • Inclusions
    Transport by private vehicle
  • Inclusions
    Entrance Fee
  • Exclusions
    Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Exclusions
    Service charge (recommended)

Know before you book

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Ancient City of Pingyao

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Your driver will pick you up at your prearranged time in your Xi‘an Hotel's lobby and you will be transferred to Xi‘an train station. Enjoy a 3 hour train trip to Pingyao Ancient Town. Upon arrival, your local guide will hold your name sign waiting for you at the exit of the arrival hall. You will be transferred to Pingyao old town. Then accompanied by your tour guide, you will start a walking tour of the Pinayao Old City. Founded during the Western Zhou Dynasty (1046 – 771 BC) and rebuilt in 1370, the Pingyao old city is nowadays one of China's four best preserved old cities. Step into the city, the old past comes alive. The Ming Qing Street is flanked with shops of local handicraft. Rishengchang shows us the glory of the first Chinese exchange shops.

Pingyao Ancient Government Office

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
The ancient government office tells everything about the bureaucracy of the feudal society. If time allows, you shouldn’t miss the Temple of City God, Confucius Temple and museums in different themes. Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of old times lifestyle and appreciate the charms of old China. Feel free to discuss with your tour guide on where you wan to go in the old city.

Shuanglin Temple

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Enjoy lunch in the local restaurant, then spend time to explore the UNESCO site of Shuanglin Temple. Shuanglin Temple is reputed to be the 'ancient painted sculptures museum'. It houses more than 2,000 colourful sculptures reflecting the exquisite skills of the artisans of the Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties. Stroll around the halls and courtyards with your tour guide, admire the 1,400 years paintings and sculptures. Get to know the history, stories behind and learn the history about the Buddhism in China. Feel free to ask your tour guide if you have any questions. Your tour also including a delicious lunch or dinner, just tell your guide when you want to fill your stomach. Afterwards, you will be transferred to Pingyao railway station and heading back to Xi'an, our driver in Xi'an will pick you up and take you to your hotel in Xi'an.

Location

Activity location

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    Ancient City of Pingyao
    • In Pingyao County,
    • 031100, Pingyao County, Shanxi, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Ancient City of Pingyao
    • In Pingyao County,
    • 031100, Pingyao County, Shanxi, China

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