French-speaking guide-Visit Pingyao, the Qiao family home from Pingyao


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From $210.80

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Pricing Info: Per Person

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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

- This trip does not include any forced stops in tourist shops
- No hidden costs: fuel, tolls, parking costs are included in the
 quote
- Private guide service, lunch, entrance tickets, private transport and pick-up
 hotel charges are included
- It is possible to have a French or English speaking guide service
 let's choose your option


What's Included

Entrance fees to the sites visited mentioned

Parking fees

Private French or English speaking guide service (optional)

The provision of a comfort car (minibus)

Typical Chinese meal

What's Not Included

Accident and health insurance, repatriation insurance and personal expenses

Tips for your guides and drivers


Traveler Information

  • CHILD: Age: 0 - 8
  • ADULT: Age: 9 - 80

Additional Info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

What To Expect

Ancient City of Pingyao
Meet your guide at the hotel at the scheduled time. A stroll through the old city of Pingyao to take a quick tour of the Rishengchang museum which was the first bank in the history of China and was founded in 1823 during the Qing dynasty. Finally, direction The former residence of the governor of Pingyao. And then go up on the old rampart of Pingyao.

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Qiao's Family Compound (Qiao Jia Dayuan)
Enjoy lunch at the local restaurant, then head to the Qiao Family Complex.

The Qiao Family Complex is the former residence of Qiao Zhiyong, the third-generation commercial magnate of the Qiao family in Shanxi Province. He reached his fortune by managing banks, pawnbrokers and tea houses.

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

Next, stroll through the halls and courtyards with your guide to enjoy Qing-dynasty-style architecture and stunning brick sculptures. The sculptures were based on figures, allusions, flowers and plants, birds, beasts, chess and painting and calligraphy.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included






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