Tour Overview
| Tour Code | sc-py-01 |
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| Departure Date | 15 August 2009 ~ |
| Special Price | $351 Tourist Class 2-5 Persons |
Tour Highlights
2 Days Pingyao Ancient City & Qiao Family's Compound Photo Gallery
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Tour Summary
| Dates | Destinations | Today's Activities | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Taiyuan - Pingyao | Arrive in Taiyuan | Lunch & pick-up from railway station included |
| Day 2 | Pingyao | Departure | Breakfast & lunch & drop-off at railway station included |
Accommodation Details
| Day | Stay City | Tourist Class | Classic Class | Deluxe Class |
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| 1 | Pingyao | De Sheng Lou Hotel | Pingyao Hongshanyi Hotel | Pingyao Hongshanyi Hotel |
Tour Price Variation
| 1 person | 2-5 persons | 6-9 persons | Single room supplement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist Class | 621 | 364 | 196 | 19 |
| Classic Class | 671 | 389 | 221 | 39 |
| Deluxe Class | 721 | 414 | 247 | 60 |
Price Inclusions
- All domestic transportation within China as per itineraries;
- Hotel accommodation as per itinerary based on two people sharing one room;
- Meals as listed in the itinerary: with daily western breakfasts; daily lunches and/or dinners at local finest restaurants;
- Entrance fees of sightseeing and show as listed in the itinerary;
- Excellent individual English speaking guide & driver;
- Luggage handling and transfers from airport to hotel and vice versa;
- Private air-conditioned car or van for land transportation;
- Two bottles of mineral water per day;
- Government taxes.
Price Exclusions
- International and domestic airfare not included in the itinerary;
- Personal expenses;
- Excess baggage expense;
- Any meals that are not indicated in the itinerary;
- Tips to guides or drivers;
- Insurance fees;
- Visa fees.
Tour Day By Day Itinerary
Day by Day Itinerary
- » Taiyuan - Pingyao
- Upon your arrival in Taiyuan, our guide meets you at the railway station and your journey begins. Go to one of the main attractions, the Jinci Temple, which was built during the Northern Wei Dynasty.
- Then our guide transfers you to Pingyao by air-conditioned coach. On the way, visit Qiao Family's Compound. The Qiao Family's Compound is not only known for its grandeur but also for the exquisite craftsmanship, which is reflected in the brick carvings, woodcarvings, and murals.
Jinci Temple Situated at the source of Jin River by Xuanwang Hill, Jin Temple is a combination of historical cultural relics and beautiful landscapes. With ancient buildings, skirted by mountai ...
Qiao Family's Compound Lying at Qiaojiapu Village, 54 km south of Taiyuan, the Qiao Family's Compound is another masterpiece of traditional civil architecture in North China. First built in the period of ...
- » Pingyao
- Explore the Pingyao Ancient Town. The town is one of the four best-preserved ancient cities in China. The most brilliant spot, the Ancient City Wall, is the best-preserved wall among the ancient historical and cultural cities in China.
- Rishengchang Draft Bank is the first private banking unit in China and is regarded as the originator and a milestone in Chinese financial development.
- Then visit the Ming & Qing Dynasty Street and the County Government, etc.
- Transfer to the train station for your departure. End of service.
Ancient City Wall of Pingyao Among the "Three Treasures" of Pingyao Ancient City, the Ancient City Wall is rated highest, the other two being Zhengguo Temple, and Shuanglin Temple. This city wall enjoys the lo ...
Pingyao Ancient City Being one of the four wholly-protected ancient cities in China, Pingyao Ancient City is thought of as the "treasure house" of ancient Chinese architectures. It is now renowned for ...
Travler's FAQ & Tips
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Are there any tips about the weather in Taiyuan?
Shanxi province is located on the Loess Plateau and is windy and dusty. So you had better not dress in light color. Besides, the air is dry and you should take good care of your skin, and drink more water, or else your lips will be chapped.
What should I note when eating in Shanxi?
The soil in Shanxi province is alkaline, so we strongly recommend you to drink a spoon of local mature vinegar before your three meals a day because the local vinegar could reduce the alkalescence and prevent intestinal disease.
Proper diet is important. Do not eat too much. Eat more vegetables, fruits and drink more water in order to adapt yourself to the plateau-climate. You had better not smoke or drink.
What speciality products does Shanxi have?
Pingyao beef, Pingyao lacquerwork, Shanxi mature vinegar, Shanxi red date, "Fen jiu" (a kind of famous Chinese hard liquor), mushrooms and tropaeolum of Mount Wutaishan and so on.
Some tips on touring around temples on Mt. Wutaishan
The mountain area is scattered with many famous temples which are the highlights of Mt. Wutaishan tour. There are several aspects tourists should pay attention to, such as:
- Monk in these temples should be styled "Shifu" or "Fashi" while the abbot styled "Zhanglao," "Fangzhang," or "Shanshi (Chan master)." All the forms of address show the respect for the monks. Monk in lamasery should be addressed as "lama," meaning great master. Do not call them "Heshang" or "Chujiaren" or even other insulting name.
- When meeting monks in these temples, you should salute them by putting the palms together and lowering your head slightly or you can put upright one of your hand before chest and lower your head. Never shake their hands, embrace them, touch their heads or other unsuitable action.
- When talking with the monks, you should not speak of killing, marriage and eating meat in order to avoid arousing their antipathy. Don't speak loudly, discuss casually, lampoon, touch the Buddhist figures or leave any mark on statues. You may stand and look silently or leave quietly if you come across the Buddhist ceremony. Take care of your kids lest naive children behave impolitely.
- No smoking in the temples. Do not leave litter. Taking photographs is not permitted.
