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Taiyuan and Pingyao City Break, Private Tour
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Taiyuan and Pingyao City Break, Private Tour

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Created: Thursday, September 19, 2024
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Created: Thursday, September 19, 2024
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Join this four-day tour to discover the essence of Taiyuan, the capital of Shanxi province and get know the remarkable landscape of the river Fern while visiting Shuanglin Temple and the pearl of folk traditional dwelling in Qiao’s Family Compound. Listen to the Ancient Walls of Pingyao City and get involved in the heritage of the history of various Chinese dynasties. Get spoiled by delightful Chinese cuisine while dining at the local restaurants. Enjoy this four-day city break and discover Taiyuan and Pingyao through their unique culture, lifestyle and gastronomy.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Taiyuan: the capital and largest city of Shanxi province, settled in the beautiful landscape of the river Fen

Shuanglin Temple: shelter and protector of important cultural relics of China. The temple is notable for its collection of more than 2,000 decorated clay statues that are dated to the 12th-19th centuries.

Qiao’s Family Compound: the bright pearl of folk residences of China, traditional Chinese dwelling with unique pattern and vivid carving

Pingyao Ancient City: situated on the eastern bank of the Fen River, Pingyao City is one of the Chinese best preserved ancient towns with a grand City Wall and traditional artisanal essence 

Day 1: ARRIVAL TAIYUAN

Arrive at Taiyuan Airport/Railway station. Upon arrival, a representative will be waiting to greet you at the airport/railway station and accompany you on the transfer to the city. The 30-minute private transfer will take you directly to your hotel in Taiyuan. Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure in the city. Take the opportunity to rest and recover after the flight or head out into the city for your first glimpse of life in one of China’s sprawling city.

Overnight in Taiyuan.

Day 2: TAIYUAN – PINGYAO (105 km – 1.5 hr)

After breakfast at the hotel, we will pick you up at about 8:30 at hotel´s lobby to drive to Pingyao. On the way we´ll stop to see Jinci Temple, the most prominent temple complex in Shanxi, located southwest of Taiyuan at the foot of Xuanweng Mountain at the Jin Springs, just 30-minute-drive from Taiyuan. We´ll visit its beautiful gardens and the Holy Mother. Afterwards we´ll continue to Qiao’s Family Compound, a traditional merchant dwelling in the north of China, known for its large scales and the exquisite craftsmanship of wood, brick and stone carvings. We´ll stop for lunch at the local restaurant at midday (incl.), and after we´ll continue driving to Pingyao, en-route visiting a World Heritage Site, Pingyao Ancient City. Check-in to your hotel in the late afternoon and the rest of the day at leisure to further explore the surroundings of this “Turtle City”.

Overnight in Pingyao.

Day 3: PINGYAO – TAIYUAN (105 km – 1.5 hr)

Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel and get ready to enjoy a half-day walking tour around the ancient walls of Pingyao City. We´ll stop for a lunch at the local restaurant and then, after a 30-minute-drive we´ll go to visit Shuanglin Temple, shelter and protector of important cultural relics of China. The temple is notable for its collection of more than 2,000 decorated clay statues that are dated to the 12th-19th centuries. It is nicknamed the museum of coloured sculptures. In the afternoon we´ll drive back to Taiyuan, with the estimated arrival to the hotel at 18:00. The rest of the evening at leisure. 

Overnight in Taiyuan.

Day 4: DEPARTURE TAIYUAN

After breakfast at the hotel, prepare to check out of your room at the scheduled time and transfer to the Taiyuan airport/railway station for your onward or return flight/train. 

Comfortable and light clothing is best suited to travel in the warm months and warm clothing in the colder months in China. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or sparse clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings. Sun protection, sunglasses and a hat can be very useful during your stay. 

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TOUR GUIDE: 

  • Operated with English-speaking local guide during the Jinci Temple and Qiao’s Family Compound visit (Day 2), and Pingyao Ancient half-day city tour and Shuanglin Temple (Day 3)

ACCOMMODATION:

  • 3 nights' accommodation

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1, 3 Taiyuan:

Standard Hotel Category = Shanxi Hotel or similar 4*

Day 2 Pingyao:

Standard Hotel Category = Pingyao Hotel or similar 3*

OPTIONAL EXTRA:

Pre-/Post night in Taiyuan:

Standard Hotel Category = Shanxi Hotel or similar 4*

MEALS:

  • 3 Breakfasts 
  • 2 Lunches (Day 2, 3)

TRANSPORT:

  • Inbound/Outbound private transfers from/to Taiyuan airport/railway station with English speaking guide
  • Air-conditioning private transfer throughout the tour 

ENTRANCE FEES AND ACTIVITIES:

  • All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary; Jinci Temple and Qiao’s Family Compound visit (Day 2), Pingyao Ancient half-day city tour and Shuanglin Temple (Day 3)

OTHER:

  • Meet & Greet
Excluded
  • International flight tickets and airport taxes or China visa fees (if any)
  • Rail tickets
  • Travel Insurance
  • Expenses of personal nature like tipping, laundry, telephone/fax calls, alcoholic/non- alcoholic beverages, camera/video camera fee at monuments, medical expenses or items not stated explicitly in the programme
  • City tax not included, payable on the spot
  • Any visit not mentioned in the programme
  • Tips for guides and drivers
Accommodation

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1, 3 Taiyuan:

  • Standard Hotel Category = Shanxi Hotel or similar 4*

Day 2 Pingyao:

  • Standard Hotel Category = Pingyao Hotel or similar 3*

OPTIONAL EXTRA:

Pre-/Post night in Taiyuan:

  • Standard Hotel Category = Shanxi Hotel or similar 4*

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