Pingyao Ancient City Travel Guide

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Pingyao Ancient City
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Photo by Wong Kong Meng
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Popular places to visit

Pingyao City Walls

You can learn about the history of Pingyao County with a visit to Pingyao City Walls. Discover the mountain views and temples in this culturally rich area.

Pingyao City Walls

Pingyao Ancient City

You can study the exhibits at Pingyao Ancient City, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Pingyao County. Amble around this culturally rich area's gardens or experience its museums.

Pingyao Ancient City

Pingyao Confucian Temple

You can learn about the history of Pingyao County with a visit to Pingyao Confucian Temple. Discover the mountain views and sunrises in this culturally rich area.

Pingyao Confucian Temple

Former Residence of Lei Lutai

Learn about the local history of Pingyao County when you spend time at Former Residence of Lei Lutai. Amble within the gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

Former Residence of Lei Lutai

Xietongqing Ancient Bank

You can study the exhibits at Xietongqing Ancient Bank, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Pingyao County. Amble around this culturally rich area's gardens or experience its museums.

Xietongqing Ancient Bank

Chinese Chamber of Commerce Museum

You can study the exhibits at Chinese Chamber of Commerce Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Pingyao County. Discover the mountain views and temples in this culturally rich area.

Chinese Chamber of Commerce Museum

Activities

Pingyao Ancient City Full-Day Walking Tour

Pingyao Ancient City Full-Day Walking Tour

AU$222
per traveller
Pingyao Ancient City Full-Day Walking Tour
Kew Mae Pan Viewpoint

Chiang Mai Doi Inthanon Nature, Culture & Highest Point

AU$207
per traveller
Chiang Mai Doi Inthanon Nature, Culture & Highest Point
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Our pick of the best Pingyao Ancient City Hotel Deals

Yide Hotel

Yide Hotel

4 out of 5
No. 16 Shaxiang Jie, Pingyao, Jinzhong, Shanxi
The price is AU$204 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
AU$204
6 Aug - 7 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Jinzhong. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions China Ticket No Museum and ...
"Classic accommodations and lovely layout that fits the old city center."

Reviewed on 17 Sep. 2024

Yide Hotel
Water Hotel Pingyao

Water Hotel Pingyao

4 out of 5
No. 188 South Street, Pingyao, Jinzhong, Shanxi
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$168 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
AU$168
12 Aug - 13 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Jinzhong. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and free train station pick-up. Popular attractions Pingyao Confucian ...
Very lovely old hotel in ideal location hard bed
"Lovely atmosphere old chinese. Right in the centre of the old city. Beautiful place for breakfast, Chinese breakfast did not suit my wife but great coffee and orange juice, i think they own luckin coffee next door. Room was lovely but we are getting too old for a futton on the floor that was the ..."

Reviewed on 26 Jul. 2021

Water Hotel Pingyao
Hongxingju Inn

Hongxingju Inn

3 out of 5
Beihai West Street, North 7th Alley No.10, Jinzhong, Shanxi
The price is AU$31 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
AU$31
5 Aug - 6 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star inn in Jinzhong. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free area shuttle. Popular attractions Rishengchang Exchange Shop and Pingyao ...
"Other than the fact that no one was there when I arrived and I had to call and wait for them, things were great. The hot water also took a while to arrive and didn't last long. But the staff were helpful and the location was close to most of what you want to see in Pingyao."

Reviewed on 6 Apr. 2023

Hongxingju Inn
Pingyao Harmony Hotel

Pingyao Harmony Hotel

3 out of 5
No. 1 Duanxiang, West Street, Pingyao, Jinzhong, Shanxi
The price is AU$36 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$36
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star guesthouse in Jinzhong. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions China Ticket No Museum and Xietongqing ...
"It was an amazing place to stay!"

Reviewed on 26 Oct. 2024

Pingyao Harmony Hotel
Elsewhere Boutique Hotel Inn North Street

Elsewhere Boutique Hotel Inn North Street

3.5 out of 5
No. 38 Beimadao Street, Pingyao District, Jinzhong
The price is AU$91 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$91
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Jinzhong. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions China Ticket No Museum and Nine Dragon Screen ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews)
"good chinese style stay"

Reviewed on 9 Apr. 2025

Elsewhere Boutique Hotel Inn North Street
Jing's Residence

Jing's Residence

3.5 out of 5
No. 16 East Avenue, Pingyao, Jinzhong, Shanxi
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Jinzhong. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Pingyao Ancient City and Pingyao City ...
The Best
"A true oasis in a busy tourist town. Amazing service, friendly staff, superb location... this beautifully designed boutique hotel is simply the best in Pingyao or even the entire province of Shanxi!"

Reviewed on 9 May 2019

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Other neighbourhoods around Pingyao Ancient City

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Yuci District

You'll enjoy the museums and gardens in Yuci District. You might want to make time for a stop at Chang Family Compound or Jinzhong Wanda Plaza.

Yuci District

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