How to Spend 1 Day in Pingyao - A Complete Itinerary for Pingyao

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Pingyao 1-Days Itinerary: Cheap Flights to Pingyao

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Day 1

Pingyao Ancient City

Opening Hours: Open from 10/8-3/31,8:00am-5:30pm;Open from 04/01-10/07,8:00am-6:00pm

Ticket Price: 125 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-3 Days

Location: No. 58 Zhaobi South Street, Pingyao County, Jinzhong City

The Pingyao Ancient City is one of the most well-preserved ancient cities in China and a world cultural heritage site. It used to be China's financial center in the late Qing Dynasty. Now, the streets, shops, and houses in the ancient city still maintain its traditional layout and style. When you enter this once prosperous ancient city, you will be readily brought back to the period when Shanxi's merchant culture was at its peak. With regards to food, the beef of Pingyao is also well-renowned. Towards the end of the Qing Dynasty when Empress Dowager Cixi passed by the ancient city, she loved eatng Pingyao beef.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: Trip.com made getting to Pingyao a breeze! Booking the train and hotel couldn’t have been easier! The taxi information link saved us at the train station! It allowed us to communicate clearly with our cab driver.

Trip.com User: I heard that Pingyao has not snowed so much for a long time. I am really lucky to come to a historic and cultural ancient city of Snow. I will want to come for the second time!

Pingyao 1-Days Itinerary: Cheap Flights from Pingyao

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17 Feb, 2025 PingyaoWeather:Overcast.Northeasterly wind:0–10 km/hour.Humidity:32%.Sunrise/Sunset:07:19/18:13
PingyaoTravel:Suitable.Umbrella:Not required.UV Strength:Medium
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