Overview
Today our guide will meet you in the hotel lobby of Pingyao city, you will visit Wang Family Compound, Zhangbi ancient castle and Shuanglin temple, after day tour guide will drop you to hotel in Pingyao city or Pingyao train station. First you will visit Wang Family Compound is located in Jingsheng Town, 35 kilometers (about 22 miles) to Pingyao Ancient City,It is a luxurious residence built during 1762-1811 by the descendants of the Wang Family, one of the Four Families of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) in Shanxi Province. Then visit Zhangbi Ancient Castle is a well-preserved pocket castle combining military, inhabitancy, production and religion ,today just follow your guide to get intersting information of the castle. The following is Shuanglin temple, founded in the 6th century, Shuanglin Temple is notable for its collection of more than 2,000 decorated clay statues, which were built from the 12th to the 19th century. Back to Pingyao city you can go on shopping on own in the old town.
Why travelers book this
What's Included
- Private transfers
- English speaking guide
- 1 bottle of water p.p
- Main gate entrance fee
What's Not Included
- Tips to driver and guide
- Personal things
- Lunch + dinner
- Hotel
Meeting & Pickup
Meeting point, pickup options and start time are confirmed on Viator before checkout.
Itinerary
Stop 1
Wang Family Compound is located in Jingsheng Town, 35 kilometers (about 22 miles) to Pingyao Ancient City,It is a luxurious residence built during 1762-1811 by the descendants of the Wang Family, one of the Four Families of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) in Shanxi Province.
Stop 2
Founded in the 6th century, Shuanglin Temple is notable for its collection of more than 2,000 decorated clay statues, which were built from the 12th to the 19th century. The temple’s existing buildings date back to the Ming and Qing dynasties.
Stop 3
Zhangbi Ancient Castle is a well-preserved pocket castle combining military, inhabitancy, production and religion; it is a village hailed as a profound history with multi-ethnic cultures and inhabitants of dozens of family surnames. The entire castle was built according to the terrain, higher in the south and lower in the north,the underground tunnels of the castle divided into three layers, today just follow your guide to get intersting information of the castle.
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels