Pingyao Ancient Town Private Day Trip from Xi’an by Bullet Train

1. Hotel Pickup & Bullet Train to Pingyao

• Private driver greets you at your Xi’an hotel lobby at the agreed time.
• Transfer to Xi’an Railway Station for a comfortable high-speed train ride to Pingyao.
• Arrive at Pingyao Railway Station; your local English-speaking guide waits at the exit with a name sign.
• Private transfer to the heart of Pingyao Ancient City.

2. Pingyao Ancient City Walking Tour

• Guided leisurely walk through the ancient city’s cobblestone streets.
• Stroll Ming and Qing Street: browse handicraft shops, soak in traditional architecture.
• Visit Rishengchang: China’s first draft bank, a symbol of Pingyao’s historic financial glory.
• Capture photos of ancient courtyard houses, city walls, and iconic street scenes.

3. Pingyao Ancient Government Office & Nearby Sights

• Explore the Ancient Government Office: discover the structure of China’s feudal bureaucratic system.
• Optional: visit nearby highlights – City God Temple, Confucius Temple, and thematic museums (time permitting).
• Customize your route with your guide to match your interests.

4. Local Lunch & Shuanglin Temple Visit

• Enjoy a delicious authentic Pingyao lunch at a traditional local restaurant.
• Transfer to Shuanglin Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the “Museum of Ancient Painted Sculptures.”
• Guided tour of the temple: admire over 2,000 vivid colored sculptures from the Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties.
• Learn about Buddhist art, the temple’s 1,400-year history, and the stories behind the masterpieces.

5. Return to Xi’an

• After the tour, private transfer to Pingyao Railway Station.
• Take the high-speed train back to Xi’an.
• Private driver waits at Xi’an Railway Station to transfer you back to your hotel.
• End of your unforgettable Pingyao day trip.