Discover Pingyao
China's best-preserved ancient walled city — walk the Ming Dynasty streets where China's first banks were born
Ancient City Wall
6km Ming Dynasty wall — walk or bike the entire circuit. Six gates, 72 watchtowers. Best preserved in China.
Rishengchang Draft Bank
The first bank in China (1823) — invented the check system that financed the Qing Empire. A must-see museum.
Ming-Qing Street
The main drag — shops, restaurants, and inns in 600-year-old buildings. Buy Pingyao beef, polished lacquerware, and papercuts.
Zhang Bi Ancient Fortress
A 1,400-year-old underground military tunnel system built into a village. 10km of passages, secret chambers, and trap doors.
Multi-Day China Tours including Pingyao
These multi-city journeys feature Pingyao along with other iconic China destinations.
Private China Tour: 12-Day Beijing-Datong -Pingyao-Xi'an-Shanghai by Train & Flight
12 Days | Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven, Mutianyu Great Wall,
View DetailsPrivate China Tour: 16-Day Beijing-Datong-Pingyao-Xi'an-Chengdu-Guilin-Shanghai
16 Days | Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven, Mutianyu Great Wall,
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