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2-Day Pingyao Intangible Cultural Heritage & Jin Merchant Culture Tour

Highlights

  • Step inside the first banks and explore the legendary underground gold vault.
  • Discover the history and techniques of the former security service in its dedicated museum.
  • Tour the majestic Ma Mansion, a symbol of Jinshang power and lifestyle.
  • Marvel at the exquisite clay sculptures, a living intangible cultural heritage.

Route

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Day
Attractions & Activities
Overnight
1
Ancient City of Pingyao
Pingyao
2
Shuanglin Temple, Ancient City of Pingyao
Pingyao

Tour Features

Best Time: All year round
Tours for Anyone

Accommodation & Meals

Our sample itinerary includes mid-range four-star hotels with standard amenities to keep initial costs in check. Accommodations and meals are fully customizable, and your dedicated travel advisor will adjust them to match your preferred level of comfort or luxury.

Day Accommodation Meals
1-2
TBD
Meals on your own
Full Day: Immerse yourself in the world of Jin merchants. Visit the seminal Rishengchang Draft Bank, explore the China Escort Museum, and discover the lavish Ma Family Courtyard, the former residence of a wealthy Pingyao merchant. Don't miss the underground vault at Xietongqing Draft Bank.

Evening (Optional): It is highly recommended to watch the acclaimed large immersive scenario show "Seeing Pingyao", which dramatizes a local story from the late Qing Dynasty.
Attractions & Activities
Morning: Engage with Pingyao's living traditions. Visit venues like the Tangdu Lacquerware Museum or the Pingyao Beef Cultural Industry Park to learn about and try your hand at crafting national-level intangible cultural heritage items, such as polished lacquerware.

Afternoon: Choose to visit the magnificent Shuanglin Temple, or spend time freely exploring the ancient city's alleyways and shopping for cultural souvenirs like lacquerware and paper-cuttings."
Attractions & Activities

Important to Know

  • This sample itinerary is designed for a private tour, featured dedicated vehicle and guide.
  • Join-in tour is NOT available, hence solo travelers must cover the entire cost independently.
  • Prices are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
  • This tour is offered in US dollars (USD), euros (EUR), and RMB (CNY), other currencies are NOT accepted.
  • This sample itinerary is served as a starting point for your trip planning. Feel free to tell us your needs and requirements. Inquiry
  • One of our travel consultants will reply your Inquiry by emails or phone. He or she will work with you accross all details about your trip plan until you are totally satisfied with it.

Prices Per Person

Number of Travelers Solo 2 People 3-5 People 6-9 People 10 Plus People
Estimated Prices USD $ 390.00 230.00 225.00 Get Quote Now
EUR €
CNY ¥ 2538.00 1496.00 1465.00

The above quotation is based on prices during the shoulder season and is for reference only. As peak and off-peak seasons vary by destination in China, please contact your Traveler Consultant for a customized quotation.

Included

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    All entrance fees & activities
    (Unless labeled as optional in the itinerary)
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    All accommodation
    (Recommend 4-star rating plus)
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    Professional guides & drivers
    (Incl. all destinations in the itinerary)
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    All transportation & transfer
    (Unless labeled as optional in the itinerary)
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    Meals & drinking water
    (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Excluded

  • International flights
    (From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Personal items
    (Souvenirs, tips, etc.)