Pingyao Ancient City is a famous tourist attraction in Shanxi, offering cultural heritage. Ticket: ¥80. Rating: 4.7/5.

Pingyao Ancient City

Pingyao Ancient City is a famous tourist attraction in Shanxi, offering cultural heritage. Ticke…

🥇 5A Level ⭐ 4.7 🗺️ Shanxi 🏙️ Pingyao 🏛️ Cultural
Pingyao Ancient City

Spot Facts

Level 5A
Rating 4.7
Site Area 2.25 km²
Foreign name The Ancient City of Ping Yao

Practical Info

Ticket 80元
Opening hours 08，00—18，00

Pingyao Ancient City Tour Guide

Real coordinates · smooth curved route
Pingyao is shaped like a turtle, centered on the Market Tower with South Street as the axis. A classic day: South Gate (Yingxun) → City Wall → South Street → Rishengchang Bank → County Government Office → Confucius Temple → Ming-Qing Street by night.
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  1. South Gate
    Start · Entrance
    Climb the old city wall from the South Gate (about 6 km around; bikes can be rented to circle the city) and look down on the turtle-shaped layout. About 1 hour. Why this route: The wall gives a full view of the old city, your first impression of Pingyao.
  2. City Wall
    about 920 m (straight line) from the previous stop · Sight
  3. Market Tower
    about 900 m (straight line) from the previous stop · Junction
  4. Rishengchang Bank
    about 200 m (straight line) from the previous stop · Sight
    Descend the wall and walk South Street to the Market Tower (the old city's central landmark), then visit Rishengchang Exchange House (China's first draft bank, 'exchange across the world'). Why this route: Rishengchang is the heart of Pingyao's financial history and a must-see.
  5. County Government Office
    about 450 m (straight line) from the previous stop · Sight
    Visit the County Government Office (the best-preserved ancient one) and the Confucian Temple (Lingxing Gate, Dacheng Hall) to feel the old city's administration and education. Why this route: The office and temple are Pingyao's two key heritage sites.
  6. Confucius Temple
    about 680 m (straight line) from the previous stop · Sight
  7. Ming-Qing Street
    about 600 m (straight line) from the previous stop · Sight
    At dusk, when the lanterns light up on Ming-Qing Street, browse vinegar workshops and lacquer shops, and eat Pingyao beef and wantuo to end the day. Why this route: The night view is the best of Pingyao, and the food street is on the way.

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