Travel to Pingyao. After breakfast, transfer to Beijing train station where you will board your 4-hour bullet train to Pingyao. On arrival, embark on an ancient city tour with your English-speaking guide around the cobbled streets for spectacular views of the city walls of Pingyao, dating back
to the Zhou Dynasty.
Next, visit the Rishengchang Financial House Museum. There will also be some time to visit the Yamen, a former government building from the Qing Dynasty, before transferring to your hotel for check-in. Sightseeing will involve around 4 hours on foot, including a stop for lunch. Please note you will need to carry your own luggage on and off the trains. Destination Information Pingyao – A UNESCO World Heritage-listed town, Pingyao is renowned for its ancient City Wall, which was built in the 11th century and still stands encircling the town. With a 2,000-year history, Pingyao has retained its layout from the Ming and Qing dynasties; the houses, streets, storefronts, and temples have all been preserved in their historical appearance. Pingyao Ancient City Walls – One of the best-preserved fortifications in China, the Pingyao Ancient City Wall encloses the old town of Pingyao. Rishengchang Financial House – The Rishengchang Financial House is the home of China’s first bank, dating back to the 17th century.
Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
