Pingyao Tour

Located in the middle of China's Shanxi Province, Pingyao is about 715 km from Beijing and 80 km from the provincial capital, Taiyuan. Pingyao was a financial center of China in the Qing Dynasty. It is now famed for its well-preserved ancient City Wall, and is a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Pingyao tourist attactions include the City Wall, Ming and Qing Streets, Rishengchang, Qiao Family Compound and Wang Family Compound.

How to get to Pingyao:

You can first fly or take a train to Shanxi's capital Taiyuan. Then take a 1.5 hour bus to Pingyao. Pingyao is also accessible by train.

What to buy in Pingyao

Lacquer ware and hand made shoes are best to buy as souvernirs.

Usually a Pingyao tour from Beijing take about 2 days, so you can take it as a weekend away from Beijing.