What should you pay attention to when traveling to Pingyao Ancient City?

The ancient city of Pingyao has thousands of years of history and is one of the best-preserved cities. Tourists with a strong interest in history will choose to come to Pingyao to see everything left over from history.

The towering ancient city wall is thick and deep, and the streets, shops, and houses in the ancient city still maintain the traditional layout and style. The rich cultural atmosphere of Shanxi merchants and the simple folk customs of Jinzhong give Pingyao a distant and peaceful temperament. Giving the city a different atmosphere and historical significance. What do tourists need to know about traveling here?

: 1. Things to note

1. When is the best season to go to Pingyao?

From a climate perspective, Pingyao’s autumn is warm and cool, and the Pingyao International Photography Exhibition will be held at the end of September.

It will be cold in winter, but there are relatively few tourists. The ancient city against the backdrop of white snow has a unique charm.

In spring, there is a lively Spring Festival social fire, which is also very unique.

2. Can self-driving vehicles drive into the ancient city?

For self-driving, vehicles are not allowed to enter the ancient city during the day. Vehicles can enter between 8 pm and 8 am the next morning, but several pedestrian streets in the core area have been closed to traffic.

There are parking lots in the city. It is best to contact the innkeeper in advance about parking. Parking fee is 10-20 yuan.

In addition, there is a parking lot outside the south gate of the ancient city, and the parking fee is 10-20 yuan/day.

3. Where can I buy tickets? How much? Are there any discounts for students?

There is a ticket office outside the gate of Pingyao Ancient City, and you can also buy tickets at some ticket offices in the city. The pass is 160 yuan during the Spring Festival, but buy one and get one free; usually it is 150 yuan, and you can buy tickets at half price with your student ID or ID card over 60 years old.

If you want to list your property in the ancient city, you need to pay an additional 5 yuan.

If you are a student, you must bring your student ID card when traveling to Shanxi. Tickets for most scenic spots have a 50% discount with student ID cards, which is very cost-effective.

In some attractions, such as Pingyao Ancient City, student ID cards need to be used together with ID cards, so don’t forget to bring both ID cards.

4. Can I buy separate tickets for each attraction in Pingyao Ancient City?

You can't. Pingyao Ancient City adopts a pass system, one person, one vote. When you buy a ticket with your ID card, your name, gender and other personal information will be printed on the ticket.

With your ticket, you can visit 20 attractions in the city. Each attraction is not sold separately. Shuanglin Temple, Zhenguo Temple outside the ancient city, and the towers in the ancient city are not included in the pass and require separate tickets. Pingyao Ancient City tickets are valid for 3 days, but each attraction can only be entered once.

You only need tickets to enter the attractions and climb the city wall. If you just wander around, stay, eat, and shop in the ancient city, you don't need to buy a ticket.

5. Is the transportation from Pingyao to other nearby attractions convenient?

Very convenient. Pingyao's tourism services are relatively well developed, and you can get a lot of effective transportation information from various hotels, inns, and restaurants.

If you plan to go to nearby scenic spots such as Qiao Family Courtyard, Wang Family Courtyard, Mianshan Mountain, Zhangbi Castle, etc., there are many inns that provide chartered services at relatively reasonable prices. If you choose public transportation, be sure to know the train information in advance.

6. Can I pay by credit card in the ancient city?

Most inns and restaurants in the ancient city do not accept card payments, so it is best to bring an appropriate amount of cash.

There are only a few ATMs in the ancient city, but there are many ATMs and bank branches outside the city.

2. Ticket price

Pingyao Ancient City Pass: full price 130 yuan/person, half-price ticket 65 yuan/person (Pingyao Ancient City tickets do not need to be booked online, can be purchased at the scenic spot window, 16 people For the above, you can contact the customer service below to purchase group tickets)

Double temple: 35 yuan/person, half-price ticket 15 yuan/person

Town temple: 25 yuan/person, half-price ticket 10 yuan/person< /p>

Preferential policies:

Children under 1.2 meters, active military personnel, disabled people, and seniors over 60 years old are free of charge with valid ID. Teenagers and students under 18 years old (including 18 years old) can purchase half-price tickets with valid ID.

3. Opening hours

08:00-18:00 (peak season); no ticket sales

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