Pingyao 3-day tour: a super detailed guide to explore the ancient city

During the Qingming Festival, come to Pingyao to experience the charm of the ancient city! A 3-day tour guide will take you around this thousand-year-old ancient city, don’t miss it!
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Must-see attractions:

🌟 Pingyao Ancient City 5 stars 🌟🌟
Address: Kangning Road, Pingyao County, Jinzhong City, Shanxi Province
Opening hours: open all day
Visit duration: 1-2 days
The Jinshang culture is rich, and walking in the ancient city is like traveling through time and space, and the night view is extremely charming.

✨ Shuanglin Temple 4 stars ✨
Address: No. 28, Shuanglin Main Street, Pingyao County, Jinzhong City, Shanxi Province
Opening hours: 08:00-17:30
Visit duration: 2-3 hours
This thousand-year-old temple is a culmination of the painted clay sculpture art of the Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties, and is worth savoring.

🏯 Pingyao Ancient City Wall 3 stars 🏯
Address: Pingyao Ancient City, No. 58, Zhaobi South Street, Pingyao County, Jinzhong City
Opening hours: October 8, 2024-March 31, 2025 08:00-17:30
Visit time: 2-4 hours
The ancient city wall winds for six kilometers, and every step bears witness to the vicissitudes of history. After reaching the top, you can see the panoramic view of the ancient city.

💵 Rishengchang Ticket Office 3 stars 💵
Address: Pingyao Ancient City, Kangning Road, Pingyao County, Jinzhong City, Shanxi Province
Opening hours: 08:00-18:00; 08:00-17:00
Visit duration: 1 hour
This is a witness to the glorious history of the ancient banking industry, showing the prosperity of ancient finance.

🏛️ Pingyao Ancient County Yamen 3 stars 🏛️
Address: Pingyao Ancient City, Jinzhong City
Opening hours: 08:00-17:30
Visit duration: 1 hour
The county magistrate's office 600 years ago still retains its exquisite interior architecture, making people linger.
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Some tips:
- Airport transportation🚗: The nearest airport to Pingyao is Taiyuan Wusu, which requires a train or high-speed train to arrive~
- March climate🌦️: Pingyao in March has a moderate temperature, warm and comfortable during the day, but a little cool at night, so remember to bring a thick coat!
- Specialty product prices💰: Compare prices when buying specialty products. Some stores have inflated prices. Avoiding being ripped off depends entirely on your keen eyes👀!
- Ancient city tour 🏯: Pingyao Ancient City Pass is very cost-effective, including 22 attractions, but each attraction can only be entered once, so you must plan your itinerary reasonably~
- Food suggestions 🍜: Xinyi Jiu Noodle House’s oil-splashed noodles and yellow rice jelly are super delicious, and Dashizi Shanxi Copper Hot Pot is also worth a try! Don't miss it!
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During your trip to Pingyao, you will find a blend of ancient city charm and modern atmosphere. Don’t miss every beauty and surprise here!