Pingyao Tours

Go to painting the opera mask with 80 years old Pingyao local artist named Gong jiulun who have started the mask painting from 30 years ago. He was the art education teacher and want to dig the Pingyao art culture, so he choose the opera mask painting, but he combine the opera mask painting and local culture together, show both of this on each colourful opera mask with good meaning like good future, wealthy, study well and peaceful etc. If you have 2 hours more in Pingyao after your visiting, this would be great experience for you to try and bring your mask back with you as the souvenir which is painted by yourself, you can choose which one you prefer before you start it. No worried, the master also help you make it perfect. What a exciting experience in Pingyao.

Explore a range of historic Pingyao buildings and structures on this brisk half-day walking tour. If you’re new to this UNESCO World Heritage-listed city, this private tour is a great way to get acquainted with Pingyao and learn more about its ancient roots without the rigid time pressures of a big group tour. Visit highlights like Rishengchang (the first bank established in China) and the Pingyao Confucian Temples, with your guide on hand to explain the history behind each well-preserved landmark.

Put away the guidebooks and online reviews and get dinner with a local on this evening walking tour through Pingyao. In your small group, follow your guide around the city streets at night and visit street food stalls, eateries, restaurants and more, sampling snacks and delicacies native to Shanxi province. Eat enough for a full dinner without stressing about whether you’ve made the right choice.

Shanxi Province is a rich location for ancient Chinese history, but most of its historic landmarks, towns and cities are spread out and hard to get to. Instead of hiring a rental car and negotiating the Chinese roads by yourself, save yourself time and stress with this private tour around two of the province’s impressively-preserved destinations, Pingyao Ancient City and the Wang Family Compound. Walk the Pingyao City Walls; visit Rishengcheng, the first bank in China; explore just some of the roughly 2,000 rooms in the Wang Family Compound.

Spend half day with your private English Tour guide in Pingyao, you will get a lot from our guide, feeling more about this amazing ancient town. What you need to do is just follow our guide's step and Enjoy!

With its well-preserved ancient buildings, temples and museums, Pingyao Ancient City is a remarkable journey through Chinese history. On this full day tour, experience this UNESCO World Heritage site without the hold-ups or distractions of a large tour group. Walk around the Ancient City’s highlights, including the Rishengchang bank museum and the Confucian and City God Temples, with a private guide to answer all your questions. After lunch, head to nearby Shuanglin Temple and marvel at the ancient sculptures and art on display.

There’s more to the historic walled city of Pingyao than downtown’s heritage sights. This private guided tour gets you out into the countryside to Shuanglin Temple, recognized by UNESCO with World Heritage status, and the 18th-century Wang Family Courtyard, full of sculptures, paintings, calligraphy, and more. Besides convenient transfers direct from your door, your day includes a local restaurant lunch.

- No hidden fees, no commission-based shopping stops just memorable experiences -Take in panoramic views of Pingyao from the top of the Ming-era City Wall - Visit the city’s ancient center of commerce, Ming-Qing Street, still busy today - Visit Shuanglin Temple and Zhenguo Temple - Private english or french tour guide service(optional)

Our dirver will wait for you at Datong hotel , Datong railway station or Datong airport then transfer to  Pingyao. The past prosperity of Shanxi lies in Pingyao, while the soul of Pingyao lies in its Old City. Founded during the Western Zhou Dynasty (1046 – 771 BC) and rebuilt in 1370, the Ancient City of Pingyao is nowadays one of China's four best preserved old cities together with Lijiang Old Town, Huizhou Ancient City and Langzhong Ancient City. It has no charming landscape, green mountain or clear waters. What is unique there, is the well-preserved ancient city with a grand City Wall, traditional residences, former security guard companies, time-honored shops, and even the previous government office. In 1997, it was inscribed as a world cultural heritage.

With our local guide to see the hidden pingyao by bike To see the non touristic part of Pingyao To see the authentic Pingyao by bike Enjoy the local tea break after cycling

Just under 40 miles south of Pingyao, Mount Mian is dotted with ancient temples and attractions. Rather than piling into a crowded tour bus and trying to keep up with a rigid tour schedule, set your own pace on this private tour. Explore mountain temples like Yunfeng Temple and the 13-storey Temple of All-Embracing Heaven, your personal guide by your side at all times to show you around. Get impressive pictures of the mountain and the surrounding landscape from the roughly 980 foot (900 meter) high Sky Bridge.

Enjoy a cultural experience in Pingyao that is missed by most visitors with this visit to an immersive theater show. Marvel at the intricately designed and choreographed folk performance that portrays stories from local history. Afterward, explore the nighttime streets of Pingyao are they are illuminated with neon and red lanterns.

Visit the Qiao Family Compound with your private guide and friendly driver from Pingyao. You will understand the local residence culture and architechure from Ming and Qing Dynasty, learn how the family run the buiness so well etc. From Shuanglin Temple, you will know the buddha story, and see the much detailed clay sculptures from 1000 years ago, you can not find this in other region in China, you can not miss it when you traveling in Pingyao.

Step back in time in one of China’s best-preserved Ming-era cities on a private 8-hour tour of Pingyao Old Town. This medieval, walled UNESCO-listed town is famed for its Ming and Qing architecture and quaint streets. Visit the Town Hall, Rishengchang Draft Bank, and other must-sees, walk along the city walls, and learn about Pingyao's mercantile past from a private guide. Includes admission fees, lunch, and private hotel pickup and drop-off.

Pingyao played an important role in the economic development of Shanxi during Ming and Qing Dynasties, while the soul of Pingyao lies in its Old City. On this private day tour, you will follow a knowledgeable tour guide to discovery the profound history of world cultural heritage listed Pingyao Ancient City.

Visit the highlights of Pingyao including the Wang Family's Compound, Zhangbi Ancient Fortress and Shuanglin Temple with this private day tour from Pingyao. You will be picked and dropped off at the Pingyao hotel/train station.

- No hidden fees, no commission-based shopping stops just memorable experiences - Take in panoramic views of Pingyao from the top of the Ming-era City Wall - Visit the city’s ancient center of commerce, Ming-Qing Street, still busy today - Visit Shuanglin Temple and Zhenguo Temple - Private english or french tour guide service(optional)

From temples to ancient walls to China’s first bank, the Ancient City of Pingyao is a well-preserved step back through the centuries of Chinese history. On this full-day tour, visit the Ancient City’s many highlights without the noise and crowds of a large group tour. Enjoy unique photo ops at landmarks like the Rishenchange draft bank, the Pingyao City Walls and Ming and Qing Street, the city’s historic commercial center.

This is a totally private tour. In the morning our private driver and English tour guide will pick you up at Pingyao hotel, and lead you visit the most family Wang family and Shuanglin temple, give you more information about the sightseeings and culture. Afternoon will transfer back to your hotel. You will have a wonderful Day!

We provides convenient private transfer service between Pingyao and your hotel in the downtown of Datong. We offer many choices of vehicles and all our drivers are professional and know every corners of this area quite well. All the clean, tidy air-con vehicles we use are licensed with insurance. The vehicles will be just for you, your family or your group.

Explore a masterpiece of Qing architecture plus one of China’s biggest Buddhist temples on a private 7-hour tour from Pingyao. Visit the Shuanglin Temple, famed for its multitude of painted clay statues, and explore the Wang Family Mansion, a walled maze of familial houses, pavilions, forts, and courtyards from the 16th century. A private guide, private round-trip transport, plus entrance fees and Chinese lunch included.

Visit highlights of Shanxi including Pingyao and Datong with this 4 days private tour from Pingyao. You will be picked up at Pingyao hotel/train station and dropped off Datong hotel/Train station.

Visit highlights of Shanxi including Pingyao and Datong with this 3 days private tour from Pingyao. You will be picked up at Pingyao hotel/train station and dropped off Datong hotel/Train station.

If you want to experience a real ancient city in Ming and Qing dynasties (1368–1911) in China, Pingyao is your ideal choice. This is a private tour for your group of family or friends. No other travelers will join you. It’s always available for your schedule. Smart casual dress and comfortable walking shoes are recommended.