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Pingyao Shuanglin Temple | Six hundred years of living souls hidden in clay sculptures

Pingyao Shuanglin Temple | Six hundred years of living souls hidden in clay sculptures

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A two-day pilgrimage to ancient buildings in Xinzhou

A two-day pilgrimage to ancient buildings in Xinzhou

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Luya Mountain is absolutely breathtaking

Luya Mountain is absolutely breathtaking

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November in Pingyao is absolutely stunning! A 3-day, 2-night trip for CNY 900 per person is a total blast

November in Pingyao is absolutely stunning! A 3-day, 2-night trip for CNY 900 per person is a total blast

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National Day "Reverse Travel" | Niche and stunning destinations, fewer crowds and incredible views!

National Day "Reverse Travel" | Niche and stunning destinations, fewer crowds and incredible views!

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Pingyao Ancient City: Staying inside vs. outside the city walls

Pingyao Ancient City: Staying inside vs. outside the city walls

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12 Niche Cities: Real Photos for the Ultimate Mid-Autumn & National Day Family Trip

12 Niche Cities: Real Photos for the Ultimate Mid-Autumn & National Day Family Trip

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Explore a small town at a leisurely pace | Shanxi · Pingyao

Explore a small town at a leisurely pace | Shanxi · Pingyao

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Popular Types of Attractions in Pingyao County

Popular Attractions in Pingyao County

Sanqing Palace | Diyao Temple （Southeast Gate） | China Rare Newspaper Exhibition Hall (Southwest Gate) | Yingxun Gate | Encore Pingyao | Temple of God of Fire | Pingyaoniurou Museum | Pingyao County Government Museum - Tingyu Tower | Pingyao Grand Theater | Zhongguo Chuantong Xie Culture Museum (jinfuxiang) | Two Cabinet

Popular Ranked Lists

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Popular Restaurants in Pingyao County

BAI SHAN XI FAN DIAN | YAO GONG GUAN FAN DIAN | HONG JING YUAN HOTEL | Ren Zai Bei Fang Restaurant | Hong wu ji Hotel | TIANYUANKUI | 董记炒碗托·裕成源店 | 云锦成·公馆(平遥店)·晋商家宴 | 老赵家山西铜火锅·烧烤(古城店) | 芳姐早点牛肉火烧 | 漂一锅柳叶面文化餐厅(滨河花园店) | 云锦成·公馆(平遥店)·一醋一面(西大街店) | kang QIAN ji | Xi Lai Yao Jin Cai | BIN RIVER RESTAURANT | 状元楼老平遥铜火锅·晋菜(平遥古城店) | 晓光碗秃(十九街牌楼店) | 福临阁饭店 | 贵平里脊扒饼 | 复兴公饭店 | Lao Pingyao Restaurant | 平遥山水花园酒店·餐厅 | Noodles & Homestyle Dishes | 平遥饭店(又见平遥园区店)·中餐厅 | 谋生咖啡酒馆 | Yide Hotel | Chummy Coffee | 梁先森酸奶 | 平遥胡记碗秃(小察院街店) | 画廊咖啡店

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Popular Trip Moments

The first bank in Chinese history, the origin of the global bill of exchange system | Pingyao Ancient City | 8 cities with zero negative reviews that travelers want to revisit | Stroll through Pingyao Ancient City and touch the traces of history left by the Shanxi merchants | | Travel Back 2,700 Years to Pingyao: A Living World Heritage City. | Pingyao’s Shuanglin Temple: A Fortress of 2,000 Statues Leaning Toward the Soul | 8 Must-Visit Winter Destinations in Shanxi 2026 | Explore Pingyao Ancient City and Hukou Ice Waterfall | Datong and surrounding areas are top choices for family trips—perfect for taking kids to explore, eat, and see historical sites. | The Tea-House Stall by the Wall: An Afternoon in Pingyao's North Street Courtyard | A Dawn Walk on Yang Gong Di: The Willow Tunnel Causeway They Don't PhotographS | The Tea-House Alley of Pingyao: Sitting Out a Shanxi Afternoon by the City Wall | 🏮 Pingyao Ancient City Surprised Me — Walking Through China’s Living Ming and Qing Dynasty Town | A great value choice for your stay in Pingyao Ancient City | Xuanhaoju | Local Recommendation for Pingyao: Tian Yuan Kui, a Legendary 3-Generation Shanxi Eatery. | A Unique Theatrical Experience: Encore Pingyao | Shenzhen-Shanxi 5-Day 4-Night Family Trip to Northern Shanxi | Discover Shanxi's Cultural Relics ||| This route, connecting border fortresses, grottoes, Buddhist sites, and Shanxi merchant courtyards, is perfect for a leisurely family trip. | Avoid tourist traps: Save this local guide and tips for Shuanglin Temple in Pingyao | Traveling is easy for middle-aged and elderly people; this route is truly worry-free. | Pingyao Ancient City, China 🇨🇳🏮 — A Timeless Journey into Ancient Chinese Life | Zirongge Inn (Guesthouse), Pingyao Ancient City, Shanxi | Shanxi Jinzhong Qiaojia Courtyard Autumn Grey-Wall Lane | Your first stop in 2026 must be Shanxi! | 7-Day Shanxi Solo Trip/Study Tour | Detailed Guide | Shanxi Jinzhong Mianshan Mountain Autumn Pine-Plank Ridge | You know what I mean! Only after coming to Shanxi did I realize that Pingyao Ancient City is just an appetizer; the real Shanxi merchant compounds are the main event | Pingyao Ancient City After the Snow: A Perfect Encounter with Poetry and Distant Lands | Great October destinations for family trips that kids won't want to leave | If you ask me when the best time to visit Shanxi is, I would definitely say: winter | Slow Travel in Pingyao Ancient City | Step into the ancient city of Jin merchants from the Ming and Qing dynasties, a 2-day immersive travel guide | 01 Linxia | Gansu Autumn in Liujiaxia Tourist Resort features wide waters and steady breezes. Taking a boat to see the loess and clear water on both banks is quieter than you might imagine.

More Things To Do in Pingyao County

Half-Day Tour of Pingyao Ancient City (English Guide) | Pingyao Ancient City travel photo shoot | Multiple styles included + retouched photos provided + full costume and makeup styling | 1-day tour of Pingyao Ancient City, Shuanglin Temple, and Wang Family Compound in Jinzhong, Shanxi with Chinese and English services (admission tickets not included) | Jinzhong, Shanxi round-trip 1-day tour with private charter to Pingyao Ancient City + Wang Family Courtyard (Chinese and English service available) | Jinzhong Pingyao Ancient City travel photo shoot | Jinyao ancient-style photography studio (classical makeup and styling + optional photography service) | Jinzhong Jinyaoji ancient-style costume experience (multi-dynasty costume rental + ancient-style makeup and styling experience) | One-day private charter to Pingyao Ancient Town and Qiao Family Courtyard from Taiyuan | Jinzhong Jinyao ancient-style costume experience (optional photographer service + experience oriental beauty) | Jinzhong Pingyao Ancient City travel photo shoot at Jinyao ancient-style photography studio (multi-dynasty outfits optional + classical makeup and styling) | [Pingyao, Shanxi] Guided Tours and Translation Services in Chinese/English/French/Russian/Korean/German and Other Languages|Business/Exhibition Translation • City Walk • Attraction Tours • In-Park Commentary | One-Day Tour of Shuanglin Temple + Pingyao Ancient City + Qiao Family Compound in Taiyuan, Shanxi: Experience Shanxi's Culture in a Day | Taiyuan: Pingyao Ancient City & Wang Courtyard & Shuanglin Temple Day Trip by Train | Shuanglin Temple, Wang Family Compound & Pingyao Ancient City Pingyao Private Day Tour | From Taiyuan: One-Day Trip to Pingyao Ancient City | From Taiyuan: One-Day Trip to Pingyao Ancient City and Shuanglin Temple | Shanxi World Heritage Day Tour: Pingyao & Shuanglin Temple Sculptures | Private tour | 1-day tour of Taiyuan (Jinci Temple Museum + Pingyao Ancient City) with independent private car door-to-door pickup | One-day private chartered car tour to Pingyao Shuanglin Temple, Zhenguo Temple and Wang Family Compound in Shanxi | Preferred for group tours! | One-day tour to Pingyao Ancient City and Qiao Family Compound from Taiyuan (Jin merchant elegance · ancient city and compound tour) | From Taiyuan: One-Day Trip to Pingyao Ancient City and Shuanglin Temple and Zhenguo Temple | [Private customized] One-day private chartered car tour to Linfen Guangsheng Temple + Wang Family Compound + Pingyao in Shanxi | One-day private chartered car tour to Little Western Paradise and Guangsheng Temple from Linfen in Shanxi | Preferred for group tours | One-day private chartered car tour to Jinci Temple Museum, Qiao Family Compound and Pingyao Ancient City in Taiyuan, Shanxi | Private tour | 1-day tour of Taiyuan (Qiao Family Courtyard + Pingyao Ancient City) with door-to-door pickup | One-day private charter to Pingyao Ancient Town and Jinci Temple from Taiyuan | One-day private chartered car tour to Pingyao Ancient City, Qiao Family Compound and Shuanglin Temple in Taiyuan, Shanxi | Pingyao Ancient City 1-day tour | Chinese Mainland / Hong Kong / Macau 5G eSIM | Daily Plan / Total Data Plan | 1-180 Days | Calendar Day Billing | QR Code | Private Charter from Taiyuan: 1-Day Tour to Any 3 Scenic Spots Within Taiyuan City | 1-day tour of North Wudang Mountain + Yiju Temple + An'guo Temple in Lvliang, Shanxi with bilingual service