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2 Days\1Nights
Shanxi tours are suitable for those who want to learn more about Chinese culture. Shanxi Province is a region with a history of over 3,000 years. Whether you are a history buff, a natural landscape explorer or an economic observer, you will find a variety of things and activities of interest in Shanxi. On a 2-day Shanxi tour let's visit this UNESCO site. Get ready to encounter a series of wonders survived the test of time
Attractions: Pingyao Ancient City
Meal: Not Included
Hotel: Overnight in Pingyao
After breakfast in the hotel, we will check out and your guide will pick you up to start Pingyao Ancient City exploration.
You will start a walking tour of the Pingyao Old City. It is regarded as one of the most well-preserved Ming and Qing Dynasty ancient cities in China and a World Heritage Site. Built in the Ming Dynasty, the ancient city retains a large number of buildings from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, making it one of the typical representatives of traditional Chinese ancient cities.The Ming Qing Street retains a large number of buildings from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, including buildings of merchants, government offices and mansions, which demonstrate the commercial and administrative culture of the Ming and Qing Dynasties.Rishengchang it was the meeting place of the ancient Chamber of Commerce for business exchanges and deliberation of important matters. The Ancient Government Office tells everything about the bureaucracy of the feudal society. If time allows, you shouldn’t miss the Temple of City God, with its solemn and exquisite architecture, the City God Temple is one of the important cultural attractions in Pingyao Ancient City. You can experience the religious atmosphere and learn about the culture of the City God inside the temple, as well as view the sculptures, murals and other artefacts inside the temple.
We will stay at a hotel with local characteristics of Pingyao tonight, as this makes it more convenient for you to stroll around the city in the evening and early morning.
Attractions: Wang's Family Compound, Shuanglin Temple
Meal: Not included
Hotel: Not Included
Wang's Family Compound (Wang Jia Dayuan)
The Wang Family Compound covers an area of 22,000 square meters and is divided into three courtyards, the front, middle and back, with a total of more than 400 houses, including the main hall, compartments and courtyards. The architectural style of the compound is influenced by the cultures of many ethnic groups, including Han, Hui and Tibetan, and blends the Han-Tibetan style and northwest architectural features.
Shuanglin Temple
It gets its name from the two sky-high ancient pines in the temple, which look like a pair of unique forest trees. The Shuanglin Temple preserves numerous ancient architectural and artistic treasures, including the mountain gate, the Daxiongbao Hall, the Tibetan scripture building and the Lohan Hall.