Ancient City of Ping Yao, Jinzhong

Ancient City of Ping Yao, Jinzhong

(晋中市平遥古城景区 jìn zhōng píng yáo gǔ chéng jǐng qū)

Located in Pingyao county, Jinzhong city, Shanxi province and built more than 2,700 years ago, the Ancient City of Ping Yao is the best preserved ancient Han Chinese city. Being an example of ancient Chinese cities, it was laid out in accordance with Bagua (the Eight Trigrams which formed the basis of traditional Chinese philosophies, such as Taoism), which vividly showcases the urban planning concepts in the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties.

The ancient city gives insight into the ancient prosperous merchant pioneers who established the first banks in China during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Pingyao city walls, built in 1370 during the Hongwu period of the Ming Dynasty, are some of the most well-preserved large scale ancient walls in the country, as well as a core part of the ancient city.

The city was listed as a World Natural Heritage Site by UNESCO on Dec 3, 1997.

Scenic Spot Level: AAAAA

Ideal Sightseeing Season: Suitable for all seasons

Opening Hours: 8:00 -- 17:30 during the low season (Oct 10 to Feb 29 )

8:00 -- 18:30 during the peak season (March 1 to Oct 9)

Ticket Price: 130 yuan ($18.73)

Free Tickets:

① Children with heights at or below 1.2 meters;

② Active servicemen, disabled persons, those aged 65 or above with valid certificate.

Half Price:  

① Minors aged under 18;

② Students with valid certificate.

Parking Fee: 10 yuan per car in the daytime; 20 yuan in the night; 30 yuan round the clock (small vehicles with seven seats or less)

20 yuan per car in the daytime; 40 yuan in the night; 40 yuan round the clock (large vehicles with more than seven seats)

30 yuan per bus in the daytime; 60 yuan in the night; 60 yuan round the clock

Tour Guide Service: 80 yuan each tour a day and no more than 120 yuan

Address: Ancient City of Ping Yao, Pingyao county, Jinzhong city, Shanxi province

Note:

1. Visitors with group tickets for travel agencies must be accompanied by a tour guide.

2. Various sightseeing attractions are available in the ancient city and the admission ticket can be used at each scenic spot once.

3. Tickets are not sold online but from the ticket windows at the scenic spot.