Detailed version of Pingyao Ancient City Travel Guide

The ancient city of Pingyao began to be built during the Zhou Dynasty. It has a history of more than 2,700 years. It was further expanded during the Ming and Qing Dynasties and retained a large number of intact ancient buildings and ruins. It is a fireworks display. It is an ancient town tourist scenic spot with a strong atmosphere. Let me share with you a detailed guide for visiting Pingyao Ancient City.

Transportation Guide

Bus transportation:

1. Pingyao has railway stations (Pingyao Station, high-speed rail stations (Pingyao Gucheng Station, bus station, Transportation is very convenient.

2. There are buses No. 1, 102, and 103 outside Pingyao Ancient City. Take Bus No. 1 from Pingyao Railway Station to the north gate of Pingyao Ancient City, one stop; Pingyao High-speed Railway Station. Take bus 108 to the north gate of Pingyao Ancient City, which takes about 40 minutes;

It is just a short walk from Pingyao Bus Station to the north gate of Pingyao Ancient City. There are taxis available outside Pingyao Ancient City, starting at 5 yuan (except at night.< /p>

If you book a hotel in advance, you can check to see if there is a shuttle service. Generally, hotels provide shuttle services. Some high-speed rail stations are far away and some may not, but buses are also very convenient in Pingyao Ancient City. Battery sightseeing buses are available for RMB 10 per person per trip. If there are more people, the price can be charged.

Transportation parking lot

There is an ecological parking lot outside the South Gate in Pingyao Ancient City. Parking lots, Xiaonanmen parking lot, Shangxiguan parking lot, Lower Xiguan parking lot, Beiguan parking lot, Shangdongguan parking lot, Lower Dongguan parking lot, temporary parking spaces on the roadside of the ancient city, the charges for large parking lots are the same Navigate to the parking lot you want to go to, but there will be traffic restrictions in some places, so please pay attention to the information about Pingyao Ancient City roads before traveling.

Pingyao Ancient City can be entered at any time, and remember that non-local vehicles without passes are not allowed. If you enter the ancient city gate, you will be fined three points for taking photos, and the fine is 200 yuan. There is a large parking lot outside the city. The fee is 10 yuan for 8 hours for less than 5 seats, 15 yuan for 8 hours for more than 5 seats, and 20 yuan for 8 hours for more than 15 seats. < /p>

Pingyao Ancient City Parking Lot Location

1. South Gate Ecological Parking Lot: (Pingyao Ancient City Tourist Service Center

Location: After getting off the expressway, go straight for 3 traffic lights , on the right side.

Features: Regular, large-scale, closest to Xiaonanmen of the ancient city

2. Xiaonanmen parking lot:

The location is located. Outside the Xiaonan Gate, it is next to the Nanmen Ecological Parking Lot. After getting off the highway, go straight for 3 traffic lights and you will see it at the end.

Features: It is formal, small in size, and close to the Xiaonan Gate of the ancient city. /p>

3. Pingyao Ancient City Beiguan Parking Lot:

Location: Outside the North Gate of Pingyao Ancient City (Gongji Gate

Features: Large scale, formal parking lot, It is closest to the north gate of the ancient city. Generally, cars coming from the 108 National Highway park here.

4. Pingyao Ancient City Xiguan Parking Lot:

Location: Pingyao Ancient City Lower West Gate (Fengyi Gate

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Features: Large area, first-class environment, closest to the lower west gate of the ancient city. It is very close to You Jian Ping Yao Theater. Friends who visit scenic spots and watch You Jian Ping Yao performances can park here.

5. Pingyao Ancient City Shangxiguan Parking Lot:

Location: Pingyao Ancient City Shangximen

Features: You cannot stay overnight, you can only park during the day, you must drive away at 7pm, and there is no one at night Guard.

6. Pingyao Ancient City Shangdongguan Parking Lot:

Location: 10 minutes’ walk from the Pingyao Ancient City Shangdong Gate

Features: The scale is okay, and the parking lot There is also a parking lot for a knitting factory 50 meters outside the east gate.

7. Pingyao Ancient City Xiadongguan Parking Lot:

Location: Pingyao Ancient City Xiadongmen

Features: Small scale.

Notes

1. Many tourists think that hotels should provide free parking. In fact, this is not the case. If you stay in hotels outside Pingyao Ancient City, 99% of them will have free parking. However, if you stay at a folk inn in Pingyao Ancient City, there will be no free parking service. Firstly, because the inns are all courtyards, and secondly, because vehicles without passes are now prohibited from entering the ancient city. There are signs at the entrance of the ancient city. There are electronic cameras. If someone tricks you into driving into the ancient city, I suggest you give it more thought.

2. It is also worth noting that if you do not put your car in a regular parking lot, you must consider safety issues, especially if you put your car on the steps of the moat outside the city wall without supervision. , more unsafe.

Hotel Accommodation

The prices of inns vary according to different standard room types. The same standards also vary in price according to different geographical locations, and the listed rack prices of inns are also relatively high. It’s different, there is no uniform price, and you can bargain later. The inn will give certain discounts based on the number of rooms checked in that day. Of course, it is difficult to lower the price during public holidays and holidays. Generally speaking, the price of the inn is not very high in normal times, but on May Day, National Day, and Qingming Festival , Dragon Boat Festival, Photography Festival, and Spring Festival inn prices will increase several times, and there are no special discounts for booking in advance.

The price of accommodation in Pingyao Ancient City Inn: Generally, the price of five-star inns is between 500-1,000 in peak season and 200-800 in off-season; the price of four-star inns is between 200-400 in peak season and 150-400 in off-season; three-star inn The price of the inn is between 200--400 in the peak season and between 150--300 in the off-season.

Ticket prices

It is not compulsory to purchase tickets for the entrance to Pingyao Ancient City. You can enter at any time. So what are Pingyao Ancient City tickets?

Pingyao Ancient City The ticket is actually a combination of 22 small attractions in the ancient city, which is what we often call the attraction pass. (The 22 attractions include the ancient city wall, county government, Rishengchang, Qingxu Temple, Confucian Temple, City God Temple, Tianjixiang , Huiwulin, China Bodyguard Bureau, Tongxing Public Bodyguard Bureau, Wei Taihou, Wei Shengchang, Lei Lutai's former residence, Baichuantong, North China No. 1 Bodyguard Bureau, Xiexieqing, Chamber of Commerce, ancient residences, newspaper office, Wentao Square, Erlang Temple, Majia Courtyard. It is valid for three days, but you cannot re-enter the attractions you have visited.

In addition, there are two famous attractions outside Pingyao City, Shuanglin Temple and Zhenguo Temple. If you don’t plan to buy tickets, then there is no problem in shopping on the streets in the ancient city. So if you are short of time, there is no need to buy tickets. Take a tour on the Ming and Qing Streets and feel the lively and rich Shanxi merchant culture.

Ming and Qing Street is home to many small shops full of artistic features and interesting gadgets. If you are lucky, you can also see the unique folk performances of the ancient city. The food is not limited to local food. , and there are many popular snacks from other places

1. Pingyao Ancient City ticket price (effective from July 1, 2015:

1. Pingyao Ancient City Pass: full price 125 yuan/ Half-price tickets for people and students are 65 yuan/person (Pingyao Ancient City tickets do not need to be booked online, you can buy them at the scenic spot window. For group tickets, you can contact a travel agency. Group tickets need to be led by a tour guide to take the group. If you need to tour by yourself, it is recommended to buy individual tickets

2. Shuanglin Temple: 35 yuan/person, half-price ticket 15 yuan/person

3. Zhenguo Temple: 25 yuan/person, half-price ticket 10 yuan/person

4. Preferential policy: Children under 1.2 meters, active military personnel, disabled people, and senior citizens over 60 years old will be given free admission with valid IDs.

Those under 18 years old (including teenagers and students under 18 years old) With valid ID, you can purchase half-price tickets.

2. Pingyao Ancient City tickets are sold at:

Pingyao Ancient City Ecological Parking Lot, outside the lower west gate of Pingyao Ancient City, Pingyao Ancient City North Gate, Pingyao. You can buy tickets in the ancient city next to the Confucian Temple Scenic Area, Rishengchang Ticket Office, County Government Office, and South Gate.

3. How to buy tickets for Pingyao Ancient City:

Pingyao Ancient City requires tourists to show their ID cards when purchasing tickets at ticket sales points. When entering the scenic spot, they need to swipe the ticket to enter. Since the ancient city ticket sales are still purely manual, it is inevitable to queue up when purchasing Pingyao Ancient City tickets in the peak season when there are many people in the scenic spot. , please understand.

4. Tour time

It is recommended to visit for two days to better understand the culture contained in Pingyao Ancient City. If the time plan is tight, at least visit. One day is best.

Introduction to the main attractions

There are many attractions in the ancient city. In order to save time and energy, the editor here recommends a few interesting attractions that you must visit.

The ancient city wall. When visiting Pingyao Ancient City, you must climb up to Pingyao Ancient City to have a look (the north gate and south gate of the ancient city are the entrances to the upper city wall. Climbing up to Pingyao Ancient City can give you a bird’s eye view of all the buildings in the ancient city. Very majestic and very comfortable!

Rishengchang Bank, Rishengchang Bank is the first private bank in the history of China and the first bank in the history of China's financial development. There is a vital importance. If you come to Pingyao, you must go to Rishengchang. There are many stories about Shanxi merchants that you can feast your eyes on.

Xieqing Bank, the largest bank in the ancient city of Pingyao, is inside. There is a huge underground treasury and a mysterious dragon pillar, which is worth visiting.

The county government is the most complete county government in China. It has a large area and you can learn about the former county magistrate. Official life and private life, the most interesting thing is the Shengtang performance.

The Confucian Temple has the most majestic Dacheng Hall in China. It is said to be very efficacious, and the Dacheng Hall is really majestic, you can go and worship it. Worshiping the Saint of Confucius.

Chenghuang Temple is a very interesting attraction. There are many strange sculptures in it. The main content of the statue in one of the temples is what will happen to you in the underworld if you do bad things in the world. The punishment is to have your heart and tongue ripped out, which is very scary.

Pingyao Food Recommendations

When I came to Pingyao, it would be a shame not to eat Pingyao’s food! Noodle restaurants can be found everywhere in the streets outside the ancient city. If you want to talk about the best food restaurants in Pingyao, you can’t go past those ones. Now I will introduce a few to you.

Pingyao Grand Theater - there are still some. Appreciate the original performance "The Sound of Shanxi Merchants"

The Pingyao Grand Theater is located on the Nine Dragons Wall of the ancient city, facing the Confucian Temple and the Temple of Wealth to the west, Kuixing Tower to the south, and the ancient city wall to the east. It is similar to the French "Moulin Rouge" The "Grand Theater" was formerly known as "Li Le Hall" as a high-end performing arts venue.

Founded in 1703, the 42nd year of Emperor Kangxi’s reign in the Qing Dynasty, it has historically been a famous place for officials and gentry guests, merchants to relax, and for performances, banquets, and dances. Mr. Qi Gong, the great master of the generation, inscribed the name of Pingyao’s “Grand Theater”. The Grand Theater campus includes the Nine Dragon Wall, It consists of 6 parts, including the theater gallery, the classical enclosed theater and karaoke hall, the bar area and the Southeast Sea Guesthouse. Among them, the Nine Dragon Wall and the theater have profound historical and cultural origins.

The Tianyuankui Hotel is lively, simple and unique. Delicious and comfortable

Tian Yuankui is a relatively large restaurant in this area of ??Ming and Qing Street. The atmosphere in the restaurant is very good. It feels warmer than eating in a modern hotel, so I recommend eating and staying in the ancient city as much as possible to feel the most authentic ancient city.

When it comes to noodles, we have to talk about his family. Do you still remember _ge_ who participated in the "Noodle Conference" this year? As a special delicacy of Pingyao, it has gone out of Shanxi and spread across the country, promoting Shanxi merchants. The food culture often wins awards, which is indeed the pride of Pingyao!

There is a folk saying in the ancient city of Pingyao that "eat from the bowl, look at the pot; the fragrance is in the mouth, and the kiss is in the heart". This proverb comes from the "_Ge_One-Pot Noodles" that has fascinated countless people.

Pingyao_Ge_ restaurant is very popular, and most people come here for this bowl of one-pot noodles. The slices are thick, tender and smooth, very chewy and easy to chew. The soup warms the stomach and has various flavors. It is very popular. "_媪_" is a local noodle dish in Pingyao that has been around for a hundred years. It is completely pure. Handmade and chewy, the gnocchi, diced potatoes and other dishes are mixed together, like gnocchi soup or Japanese rice, it is a delicacy in the world.

Shanxi’s specialty is mainly pasta, and there are many varieties of pasta. It’s surprising, it’s the first time I’ve seen such a wide variety of noodles. Pingyao beef, 栲栳栳, bowls, beef noodles, etc. are some of Pingyao’s more distinctive delicacies. Here are a few representative dishes.

Pingyao beef, with its ruddy color and tender meat, is the most distinctive local delicacy in Pingyao and is also a golden signature of Shanxi specialty.

栲栳栳 is a famous dish in Shanxi. A traditional pasta snack that belongs to Shanxi cuisine. It is a kind of noodles made from oval noodles and is one of the top ten pastas in Shanxi. An authentic delicacy.

Wantuo is a long-standing specialty pasta snack in Pingyao. It is characterized by chewy texture, smoothness and deliciousness. Common methods include cold salad and hot stir-frying. The stir-fried twist bowl is pretty good, with a layered texture, rich cooking methods, and good taste.

Guoyourou is a representative dish in Shanxi cuisine. I have been to various places in Shanxi. Everyone has this dish. You can try it.

The four-button bowl is a delicacy that is only eaten during the Chinese New Year in Pingyao.

See you again in the north. The first large-scale episodic experience drama - Meet Pingyao Again is a real-life time-travel drama of Shanxi merchants. Tickets need to be purchased separately.

When you come to Pingyao Ancient City, it is recommended that you must watch a large-scale sitcom performance in Pingyao Ancient City. This drama will tell you the stubbornness of Shanxi Shanxi merchants, who will fight to the death to protect the faith in their hearts. Loyalty, trust, righteousness, courage.

This is the soul of Shanxi merchants for five hundred years. The performance was super shocking, telling a story about blood inheritance and endless life: at the end of the Qing Dynasty, Zhao Yishuo, the owner of a ticket office in the ancient city of Pingyao, used all his family property to save a bloodline of the shopkeeper Wang Wang from Tsarist Russia.

232 escorts from Tongxing Public Security Bureau went together. Seven years later, Zhao Dongjia himself and 232 bodyguards all died on the way, but the Wang family bloodline continued.

Normal price is 238 yuan

Performance times: 14:00, two performances at 19:00 (no performances every Monday for equipment maintenance and actors to rest.

< p>The rules for additional performances during holidays are generally 10.30am, 16:00pm and 21:00pm. Please refer to the official announcement for the specific times.