Pingyao 2-Day Private Tour without Hotel Accommodation

Tour Highlights
• Marvel at Pingyao, an exceptionally well-preserved example of a traditional Chinese city, founded in the 14th century
• Visit Rishengchang Exchange House, China's first draft bank
• Learn ancient Chinese escort stories at Armed Escort Company Museum
• Check out how an ancient Chinese local government looks like at Pingyao County Government Office
• Learn ancient Chinese Imperial Examination System at Pingyao Confucius Temple
• Stroll along Pingyao's ancient city wall, one of the best-preserved city walls in China
• Admire Shuanglin Temple with over 2,000 painted sculptures, reputed as an Oriental Art Gallery of Painted Sculptures
• Visit Zhenguo Temple, one of China’s earliest and most precious timber structure buildings in existence
• Visit Wang Family Compound, the largest of Shanxi Courtyard Houses which rivals Beijing's Forbidden City in its magnitude!
• Experienced English speaking tour guide
• Overland round-trip transfers with private chauffeur and in-transport refreshments

Tour Itinerary at a Glance
• Day 1 Rishengchang Exchange House, Armed Escort Company Museum, County Government Office, Confucius Temple, City Wall
• Day 2 Hotel Pick-up, Shuanglin Temple, Zhenguo Temple, Wang Family Compound, Hotel Drop-off

About This Tour
• Departure: Daily departing from Pingyao
• Pick-up Time: Between 07:00 and 10:00, choose a departure time most suitable for you.
• Pick-up & Drop-off Place: Your accommodation in Pingyao
• Advice on Meals: Lunch is not included in this tour, please have a big breakfast and pack snacks just in case you get a bit peckish during sightseeing. If you want to try authentic local food for lunch, please feel free to inform your guide who is always ready to help.

Tailor This Tour to Meet Your Needs and Requirements
• If you want to modify this itinerary, please feel free to contact GoGrandChina by WhatsApp (+86-18309280878), Wechat (+86-18309280878) or email (info@GrandChinaTravel.com), we will create a tailor-made tour package for you.

Price Remarks
• Prices are not valid during China’s Official Holidays (such as National Day & Chinese New Year Festival etc.).

Price Inclusions
• Professional English language speaking private tour guide during sightseeing
• Air-conditioned vehicle with private experienced driver (no vehicle service on day 1)
• All admission tickets to sightseeing places
• All government taxes

Price Exclusions
• Your personal expenses.
• Hotel accommodation.
• Meals are excluded allowing you flexibility on menu.
• Travel insurance is not included. Please purchase before your trip to provide for any unforeseen circumstances.
• Gratuities to guide & driver. They are customary and would be of great encouragement and reward for quality service.

Additional Info
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking.
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
• The itinerary is subject to change due to traffic conditions or bad weather.
• The itinerary is flexible; changes can be made upon written request from travelers.
• Notice on Day 1 Itinerary: Please note that vehicles are prohibited in the old town of Pingyao, there is  no hotel pick-up/drop-off service on Day 1. If you hotel is located outside Pingyao old town, your guide will help you to take a taxi and taxi fee is at your own expense.
• IMPORTANT: It is required by the government regulations that travelers must provide their name, gender, nationality, passport number and date of birth to their tour operator upon booking a tour. Failure to do so could result in being denied access or admittance to sites and attractions during sightseeing. When you book this tour, please complete all required fields at checkout. Please bring your passport with you on the tour.

Cancellation Policy
• You may cancel your tour and receive a full refund up to 24 hours prior to the date of your tour.
• Cancellation within 24 hours or after the tour begins is non-refundable.
• Cancellation request will be confirmed in 2-5 business days, you will receive your refund within 14 working days.

Why Travelers Have to Choose GoGrandChina Private Tours?
• Choose your most suitable departure time, whether you are an early bird or you prefer sleeping in.
• GGC private tours are more flexible, allowing you to adjust everything on your trip to your wishes.
• GGC tour guides will be at your service to make sure you get the most from each destination. They are there for you and are responsible for making your journey special – and your needs always come first.
• GGC offers comfortable and luxury vehicles with a private & experienced driver who’s always by your side and ready to take you to your next destination.
• No shopping stops & factory visits, no chance of getting ripped off.
• No hidden costs, rest assured that there are no nasty surprises.

Know Before You Go
• Keep your passport on you constantly. It might be needed to buy entrance tickets.
• Add us on WeChat (+86-18309280878) or WhatsApp (+86-18309280878) to reach GGC service staff at anytime.
• Pick-up time, guide's name & contact information will be confirmed by WhatsApp, WeChat or email.
• Your guide will hold GoGrandChina welcome sign with your name, waiting at the appointed meeting place.
• Meals are not included; please feel free to ask your guide for recommendations.
• Please note that if you book accommodation on Airbnb, you may not be picked up and dropped off at the door.
• We provide up to 20 minutes of waiting. If you don’t show up and cannot be contacted, this tour will be cancelled and you will receive no refund.

Day 1 Rishengchang Exchange House, Armed Escort Company Museum, County Government Office, Confucius Temple, City Wall
Explore the Ancient City of Pingyao from Rishengchang Exchange House. This establishment, which was founded in 1823, was the first draft bank to be set up in China. In a compound with three courtyards, Rishengchang Exchange House offers visitors a glimpse into the history of the early financial system and its operations. Next, visit the Armed Escort Museum to try out all the martial arts training setups and exotic weapons you've seen in Chinese movies. Continue with a visit to County Government Office which contains such facilities as a prison, a courtroom, meeting rooms, a garden, as well as residential quarters and offices for governmental officials. You may experience an court case reenactments of the late Qing dynasty here. Afterwards, visit Pingyao’s oldest surviving building, the Confucius Temple which is where bureaucrats-to-be came to take the imperial exams in ancient China. Finally, visit Pingyao City Wall. Built in 1370, the city wall of Pingyao stretches over a distance of about 6 km (3.73 miles). Climb up the stairs by the South Gate, where you'll get a panoramic view with the City Tower, the Confucius Temple and the City God Temple as backdrop.

Meals Included: No meals
Hotel: Your self-booked accommodation in Yingyao

Important Notice: Please note that vehicles are prohibited in the old town of Pingyao, today's tour does not include private vehicle pick-up/drop-off service. If you hotel is located outside the old town, your guide will help you to take a taxi and taxi fee is at your own expense.

Day 2 Hotel pick-up, Shuanglin Temple, Zhenguo Temple & Wang Family Compound, Hotel drop-off
Morning visit to Shuanglin Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site inscribed in 1997. Founded in the 6th century, this temple is notable for its collection of colourful sculptures, lifelike in form, which were patterned on the design of the artistic traditions of the Song, Jin and Yuan periods. Thousands of extravagant figurines and relief sculptures that seem almost organically woven into the temple’s interior structures. The themes depicted are generally religious in nature and relate to the daily life of people. They are considered among the finest examples of Chinese coloured sculptures. Next, visit Zhenguo Temple, another UNESCO World Heritage site. The temple's oldest hall, the Ten Thousand Buddha Hall, was built in 963 during the Northern Han dynasty, and is notable for featuring very large brackets that hold up the roof and flying eaves. The sculptures inside the hall are among the only examples of 10th century Buddhist sculpture in China. Afterwards, visit the Wang's Family Compound, another UNESCO World Heritage Site. First constructed in the mid-17th century, the expansion of Wang's Family Compound continued for over a century. It is one of the largest of Ming Dynasties era architectural masterpieces; at forty five thousand square meters. There are 123 courtyards and 1,118 houses in this compound. The decorative lattice screens and windows, shaped openings between rooms and courtyards, and undulating partition walls are exquisite examples of Ming and Qing vernacular architecture.

Meals Included: No meals
Hotel: Your self-booked accommodation in Yingyao