🏨 All Inclusive Pingyao Private Tour to Qiao Family Compound and Shuanglin Temple Activity

All Inclusive Pingyao Private Tour to Qiao Family Compound and Shuanglin Temple

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From $141.91

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Departs: China, China

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

Experience a wealth of Pingyao's rural and historical treasures at Qiao Family Compound, and Shuanglin Temple on this full-day trip from Pingyao with an expert guide. Traveling by air-conditioned vehicle, explore the 1,400 years old Shuanglin Temple which is reputed to be the 'ancient painted sculptures museum'. After lunch, stroll around the halls and courtyards of Qiao Family Compound to enjoy amazing Qing Dynasty architecture and brick carvings. This private tour including English speaking tour guide, entrance fee, lunch and travel by private vehicle.

What's Included

Entrance Fee

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Lunch

Professional guide

Travel by private vehicle

What's Not Included

Accommodation

Gratuities

Traveler Information

INFANT: Age: 0 - 3
CHILD: Age: 4 - 9
ADULT: Age: 10 - 90

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

What To Expect

Ancient City of Pingyao

Your tour guide will pick you up in your hotels lobby, then heading directly to Shuanglin Temple.

• Admission Ticket Free

Shuanglin Temple

Upon arrival, spend time to explore the UNESCO site of Shuanglin Temple.

Shuanglin Temple is reputed to be the 'ancient painted sculptures museum'. It houses more than 2,000 colorful sculptures reflecting the exquisite skills of the artisans of the Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties.

Stroll around the halls and courtyards with your tour guide, admire the 1,400 years paintings and sculptures. Get to know the history, stories behind and learn the history about the Buddhism in China. Feel free to ask your tour guide if you have any questions.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Qiao's Family Compound (Qiao Jia Dayuan)

Enjoy lunch in the local restaurant, then heading to Qiao Family Compound.

The Qiao Family Compound is the former residence of Qiao Zhiyong, the third-generation commercial tycoon of the Qiao family in Shanxi Province. He attained his fortune by running banks, pawnshops and teahouses.

The entire courtyard consists 6 main courtyards and 20 smaller ones, with 313 rooms altogether. Follow your tour guide to go up to the pavilion where you can enjoy a bird's-eye view of the entire complex.

Then, stroll around the halls and courtyards with your tour guide to enjoy fine Qing Dynasty style architecture and amazing brick carvings. The carvings were based on figures, allusions, flowers and plants, birds, beast, chess, and painting and calligraphy.

After your tour finished you will be transferred to your hotel in Pingyao.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

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