Ticket Type | Schedule | Pre-booking | Cost | |
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Adult Admission (19-59y) | Entry Time: 08:00-18:30 | Shared capacity: 5000 pax Book at least 2 hours in advance |
USD $25 | Book |
Children Admission (7-18y) | Entry Time: 08:00-18:30 | Shared capacity: 5000 pax Book at least 2 hours in advance |
USD $15 | Book |
Pingyao Ancient City Ticket Booking
Address: Kangning Road, Pingyao County,Jinzhong City,Shanxi Provice山西省晋中市平遥县康宁路
Type: Popular Attractions
Tour Code: PYT-01
Name: 平遥古城
Opening Hours:
29Apr-9Oct: 08:00-19:00, Latest Entry: 18:30
10Oct-28Apr: 08:00-17:30, Latest Entry: 17:15
Ticket Type: E-Ticket / QR Code
Confirmation: Sent by Email/WeChat/What's App
For history, culture, and architecture enthusiasts, a visit to Pingyao Ancient City is an absolute must. Book Pingyao Ancient City ticket from EtripChina and start your exploration.
This well-preserved ancient town in Shanxi Province, China, offers a glimpse into the country's rich past with its Ming and Qing dynasty architecture, traditional courtyard homes, temples, and imposing city walls. Walking through the labyrinthine streets of Pingyao, visitors can soak up the atmosphere of a bygone era, marveling at the intricate wood carvings, ornate buildings, and vibrant street scenes. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Pingyao Ancient City is a living museum that transports visitors back in time and provides a unique insight into China's cultural heritage.
The key attractions of Pingyao Ancient City:
Pingyao Ancient City Wall平遥古城墙
Government Office Buildings (Yamen)县衙
City God Temple城隍庙
Confucius Temple文庙
Xietongqing Draft Bank协同庆钱庄博物馆
Rishengchang Draft Bank日升昌票号
The First Museum of Armed Escort Agency in North China华北第一镖局博物馆
Entrances:
Upper West Gate上西门, Lower West Gate下西门, North Gate北门, Upper East Gate上东门, Lower East Gate下东门, Small South Gate小南门, Yingxun Gate迎薰门 are open 24 hours a day.
The City Wall Entrances: North Gate北门, Lower West Gate下西门, Great South Gate大南门.
The City Wall Exits: North Gate北门, Lower West Gate下西门, Great South Gate大南门, Yunlu Old Street雲路老街.
Suggest Route:
A: North Gate北门→Rishengchang Draft Bank日升昌票号→The First Museum of Armed Escort Agency in North China华北第一镖局博物馆→Qingxu Temple清虚观→Ming and Qing Stree明清街→Tian Jixiang天吉祥→City Tower 市楼→Xietongqing Draft Bank协同庆钱庄博物馆→City God Temple城隍庙→Confucius Temple文庙→Pingyao Ancient City Wall平遥古城墙
B: Government Office Buildings (Yamen)县衙→Yingxun Gate(迎熏门) →Pingyao Ancient City Wall平遥古城墙→Confucius Temple文庙→City God Temple城隍庙→The First Museum of Armed Escort Agency in North China华北第一镖局博物馆→Xietongqing Draft Bank协同庆钱庄博物馆→Rishengchang Draft Bank日升昌票号→Ma Family Courtyard马家大院
Useful Tips:
1. The ticket is valid for 3 days from your selected date of purchase. Visitors are allowed to visit each attraction within Pingyao Ancient City only once during their ticket's three-day validity period.
2. People aged 60 and above (including 60y) and children aged 6 and below (including 6y), or those with a height of 1.2 meters and below, enjoy free admission.
3. Most hotels or guesthouses in the ancient city offer complimentary maps for exploring the historic area.
4. If time permits, it’s recommended to visit the Shuanglin Temple and Zhenguo Temple, where there’re just near the Pingyao Ancient City.
5. Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday there is the light show along the Ancient City Wall.
6. The Government Office Building (Yamen) hosts a daily court trial reenactment at 3:30 PM, lasting approximately 15 minutes.
Price Inclusion:
The Pingyao Ancient City admission ticket grants access to all the attractions within the city, but separate tickets are required for entry to Shuanglin Temple and Zhenguo Temple.
Entrance Fee as specific
Service Fee and bank charge
Price Exclusion:
Admission tickets to Shuanglin Temple and Zhenguo Temple
Transfer from and back to hotel
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