Jinchong 5th · Pingyao and Taiyuan
Taiyuan / Pingyao · 5 days · Relaxed
Reference Price
$440Rise / Person
- Purely for fun, no shopping
- The itinerary can be slightly adjusted
- Includes ticket reservation service
Prices vary between peak and off-peak seasons; the following order confirmation shall prevail · Tickets for highlands and peak seasons need to be booked in advance
Itinerary Details
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One day for Jin Temple and Shanxi Museum, two days in Pingyao to see the city walls, Rishengchang, and Shuanglin Temple—this is the shortest ancient architecture route in Shanxi.
Day-by-day itinerary5 days in total · daily destination, meals, accommodation and transport
Expand day by day; click a title to collapse. Itinerary for reference and may be adjusted for weather and traffic.
- D1Arrived at Taiyuan · Jinci Temple
DestinationLocally→ Taiyuan
- Meals
- Meals are self-managed
- Accommodation
- Taiyuan Hotel
- Transport
- Airport/Station Pickup and Drop-off
- Distance
- Within the city
Daily detailArrive in Taiyuan from various locations, with a private transfer at the airport/station to your hotel. Afternoon free time.
Jinci in the
evening will take the high-speed rail or tour bus to Pingyao, with overnight stays in Pingyao. - D2Pingyao · Pingyao Ancient City Wall, Rishengchang Draft Bank
DestinationPingyao city center
- Meals
- Breakfast: Hotel · Lunch: Local (included) · Dinner: Self-arranged
- Accommodation
- Pingyao Hotel
- Transport
- City bus Walking
- Distance
- Walking about 4-6 km within the city
Daily detailPingyao Ancient City Wall
, Rishengchang Ticket Hall - D3Pingyao · County government office, Confucian temple
DestinationPingyao city center
- Meals
- Breakfast: Hotel · Lunch: Local (included) · Dinner: Self-arranged
- Accommodation
- Pingyao Hotel
- Transport
- City bus Walking
- Distance
- Walking about 4-6 km within the city
Daily detailCounty government
office Confucian temple - D4Pingyao · Shuanglin Temple
DestinationPingyao → Taiyuan
- Meals
- Breakfast: Hotel · Lunch: Local (included) · Dinner: Self-arranged
- Accommodation
- Pingyao Hotel
- Transport
- High-speed rail / tour bus → Taiyuan
- Distance
- Intercity Transfer
Daily detailIn the evening, take the
high-speed rail or tour bus from Shuanglin Temple to Taiyuan and stay overnight in Taiyuan. - D5Return to Taiyuan · Jinci Temple and the return journey
DestinationTaiyuan → Airport/Station drop-off
- Meals
- Breakfast: Hotel · Lunch: Local (included) · Dinner: Self-arranged
- Accommodation
- Not included
- Transport
- Private vehicle for transfer to airport/station
- Distance
- Walking about 4-6 km within the city
Daily detailHead to Taiyuan in the morning, settle in, and begin the day's itinerary.
Jinci
Shanxi Museum
Shuangta Temple Food Street will be shuttled off by dedicated shuttle by flight
or train time, ending the itinerary.
Route Overview
The entire trip lasts 5 days, progressing along "Taiyuan / Pingyao." The pace is arranged as "one section per city," with high-speed trains as the main mode of intercity travel; segments exceeding 5 hours by train are replaced with flights.
Cities and Highlights on This Route
- Taiyuan: Jinci Temple · Shanxi Museum · Shuangta Temple · Food Street
- Pingyao: Pingyao Ancient City Wall · Rishengchang Exchange Shop · County Government Office · Confucian Temple · Shuanglin Temple
Province
This route belongs to the Shanxi line. There are other journey options with different durations within the same province for comparison; you can also customize according to your own pace.
Costs include
- Hotels listed in the itinerary (double occupancy, including breakfast)
- First entrance tickets and shuttle between attractions listed in the itinerary
- Intercity high-speed train / second-class seat on bullet train or tour bus
- Full Chinese-speaking tour guide and driver service
- One bottle of mineral water per person per day, travel accident insurance
Cost not included
- International/domestic major transportation to and from the departure city
- Meals not listed in the itinerary (approximately 80–150 yuan/person/day)
- Single room supplement, personal expenses, and optional items
- Driver and guide tips (voluntary, recommended 30–50 yuan/person/day)