Pingyao In-depth 5-Day Private Tour Package

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
• Marvel at the Temple of City God, divine protector of the ancient city of Pingyao
• 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 Mansion, the largest of Shanxi Courtyard Houses which rivals Beijing's Forbidden City in its magnitude
• Explore Mianshan Mountain, birthplace of tradtional Chinese Qingming Festival 
• Experienced English speaking tour guide
• Overland round-trip transfers with private chauffeur and in-transport refreshments
• Accommodation at international standard 4-star hotel in Pingyao

Tour Itinerary at a Glance
• Day 1 Arrival in Pingyao, Taiyuan Airport or Pingyao Train Station Transfer
• Day 2 Rishengchang Exchange House, Armed Escort Company Museum, County Government Office, Confucius Temple, City God Temple, City Wall
• Day 3 Shuanglin Temple, Zhengguo Temple, Wang's Family Compound
• Day 4 Mianshan Mountain
• Day 5 Departure from Pingyao, Transfer to Taiyuan Airport or Pingyao Train Station

Hotels & Meals
• 4 night of accommodation at 4-star Chengruihan Hotel Pingyao or similar
• Daily hotel breakfast included, lunch & dinner on your own

Tailor This Tour to Meet Your Needs and Requirements
• If you have booked your own hotel, if you want to stay at other hotels or if you want to modify this itinerary, please feel free to contact us by WhatsApp (+86-18309280878), Wechat (+86-18309280878) or email (info@GrandChinaTravel.com), we will create a tailor-made tour for you.

Price Remarks
• Prices are not valid during China's Official Holidays (such as National Day & Chinese New Year Festival etc.).
• Prices are based on sharing in double/twin/triple room at proposed hotels.
• S/S (Single Supplement) fee is charged for staying at single room.
• S/S fee for less than 10 adult travelers: USD30; S/S fee for over 10 adult travelers: USD26.

Price Inclusions
• Hotel accommodation with daily breakfast at hotel
• Professional English language speaking private tour guide
• Air-conditioned vehicle with private experienced driver
• All admission tickets to sightseeing places
• All government taxes

Price Exclusions
• Your personal expenses.
• Tour guide for arrival & departure transfers.
• Lunches & dinners 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.
• Advice on Meals: Please feel free to ask your guide for recommendations on authentic local food.
• 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
• Cancellations made 31 days or more prior to the scheduled departure date, will receive a 100% refund.
• Cancellations made within 22 - 30 days will incur a 10% fee.
• Cancellations made within 15 - 21 days will incur a 30% fee.
• Cancellations made within 8 - 14 days will incur a 50% fee.
• Cancellations made within 0 - 7 days will not receive a refund.
• After the tour has commenced, there is no refund for canceled services due to non-participation, missed days on tours.
• 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.
• GoGrandChina private tours are more flexible, allowing you to adjust everything on your trip to your wishes.
• GoGrandChina 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.
• GoGrandChina 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
• There is no tour guide for arrival & departure transfers.
• Keep your passport on you constantly. It might be needed to buy entrance tickets.
• Meals (lunch & dinner) are not included. Please feel free to ask your guide for recommendations.
• Add us on WeChat (+86-18309280878) or WhatsApp (+86-18309280878) to reach GGC service staff at anytime.
• Before getting to Pingyao you will receive driver's contact information by WhatsApp, Wechat or email.
• You will be greeted by driver holding GGC welcome sign with your name at the airport or train station arrival hall.

Day 1 Arrival in Pingyao, Taiyuan Airport or Pingyao Train Station Pick-up
Meet your driver at Tainyuan airport or Pingyao train station and transfer to your hotel in a comfortable private vehicle. After getting settled at the hotel, you may explore Pingyao on your own. Pingyao is an exceptionally well-preserved example of a traditional Chinese city, founded in the 14th century. Its urban fabric shows the evolution of architectural styles and town planning in Imperial China over five centuries. It retains all the Chinese city features, provides a complete picture of the cultural, social, economic and religious development in Chinese history, and it is of great value for studying the social form, economic structure, military defense, religious belief, traditional thinking, traditional ethics and dwelling form.

Meals Included: No meals
Hotel: 4-star Chengruihan Hotel Pingyao or similar

Day 2 Pingyao Ancient City
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. Next, visit Pingyao’s oldest surviving building, the Confucius Temple which is where bureaucrats-to-be came to take the imperial exams in ancient China. Afterwards, visit the Temple of City God, divine protector of the ancient city of Pingyao. 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: Breakfast at hotel
Hotel: 4-star Chengruihan Hotel Pingyao or similar

Day 3 Shuanglin Temple, Zhenguo Temple, Wang Family Compound
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. 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.

Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel
Hotel: 4-star Chengruihan Hotel Pingyao or similar

Day 4 Mianshan Mountain
Drive out of Pingyao to Mianshan Mountain (60km), the birthplace of tradtional Chinese Qingming Festival or Hanshi (Cold Food) Festival. The mountain is noted for its natural and cultural scenes, especially for its cultural relics. It is a great place to learn traditions of Chinese Qingming Festival, Cold Food Festival, Buddhist culture, Taoist culture, military culture or health preservation culture. Covering an area of 75 square kilometers, the mountain is a national scenic spot with 14 tourist areas and 400 attractions. First stop at Dragon Head Temple, then Daluo Temple. Drive to Yunfeng Temple, then walk along the streams of Shuitao Valley. Transfer back to hotel in Pingyao.

Day 5 Departure from Pingyao, Transfer to Pingyao Train Stations
Private transfer (without guide) to Taiyuan airport or Pingyao railway stations for your departure flight/train. Wish you a pleasant journey and thank you for traveling with GoGrandChina.

Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel

Friendly Tips
• You may travel from Pingyao to Xian by bullet train (about 3 hours)
• You may travel from Pingyao to Beijing by bullet train (about 4 hours)
• Please feel free to contact your GGC service staff if you want to book discount flight & train tickets.