The Pingyao Ancient City Wal
by aestraveler
Feb 18, 2025
Who says ancient town travel has to be expensive? Jinzhong's prices are so low you'll scream—historic architecture + delicious food + local vibes, all covered!
📅Day1: Immersive budget travel in Pingyao Ancient City
🌿Morning: Explore the free areas of Pingyao Ancient City, stroll the Ming-Qing dynasty streets until your feet give out, and get Hanfu outfits with makeup for just 50 RMB/set at Chenghuangmiao Street!
🍜Lunch: Must-visit Tianyuan Kui Restaurant—35 RMB per person for stir-fried pork with kao lao lao (buckwheat noodles), so delicious you'll lick the plate clean!
🌙Evening: Climb the Ancient City Wall (20 RMB ticket) for sunset views and the stunning nightscape of the lantern-lit South Street—perfect for photos!
📅Day2: The ultimate value-for-money merchant mansions
🏯Morning: Visit Qiao Family Compound (138 RMB includes guided tour)—10,000 cultural relics showcase the Jin merchants' legacy, with breathtaking brick and wood carvings!
🥢Lunch: Try local "Wan Tuo" (5 RMB/bowl) with secret spicy sauce, paired with 10 RMB knife-shaved noodles—so good you'll stomp your feet!
Afternoon: Head to Wang Family Compound (55 RMB ticket), even grander than Qiao's, known as the "Forbidden City of the People"—perfect for ancient-style photos in the Hongmen Fort complex!
📅Day3: Local markets and hidden gems
🌞Morning: Wander Pingyao Morning Market—2 RMB pan-fried buns + 1 RMB soy milk, where locals flock for breakfast bliss!
🍲Lunch: Savor beef hotpot at Hongwu Ji Restaurant (60 RMB per person) with fresh-cut meat, paired with seabuckthorn juice for a refreshing kick!
🚗Before leaving: Pro tip—off-season homestays in the ancient city average 100-150 RMB/night, and a taxi to Qiao Family Compound costs ~50 RMB. Bring a light jacket for June's cool mornings/evenings!
✨Verified: Under 1,000 RMB for three days—historic beauty + carb-loaded joy + budget-friendly prices. This Jinzhong trip will redefine your spending mindset! 👇Tap follow for more hidden budget travel gems~
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