Xian Pingyao High Speed Train Tour

Our guide will pick you up at your hotel in Xian and transfer you to the train station for the high speed train from Xian to Pingyao. The train arrives in Pingyao at 12:34PM and then you will have lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, our guide will bring you to start the Pingyao tour.

First you will go to visit Pingyao Ancient City. Pingyao Ancient City is one of the four best-preserved ancient cities in China. It has a history more than 2,700 years and has remained the intact appearance in Ming and Qing Dynasty. The Pingyao Ancient City is quite an outstanding example that displays the economy, culture, society and religion of the ancient Ming and Dynasty.

Rishengchang Exchange House will be scheduled for the next attraction to visit. Richangsheng Exchange House was firstly opened during the Ming and Qing Dynasty to provide banking business for Shanxi merchants. It is the first money exchange house in China and is considered as the founder of modern banks. You will trace the past prosperity and glorious history from the house.

A free exploration at Mingqing Street will be arranged for the next. The Mingqing Street located in the Ancient Pingyao City was the commercial center of Pingyao during Ming and Qing dynasties. Along the street, you will experience the prosperous atmosphere of the history, and appreciate the ancient style and features of the residences. Also you will find unique and special antiques and souvenirs in shops along the street. The local delicious food provided there is also something should not be missed out.

At last, our guide will bring you to the hotel and help you check in. Have a good rest.