Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in Pingyao, China

Must see places in Pingyao ranked on popularity. Here is the complete list of best attractions in Pingyao and point of interests to visit.

1. City Wall Of Pingyao

   #1 of 17 Things To Do in Pingyao
   

   Tags: Outdoors, Historical Site, Nature

   Address: Within Pingyao County, Pingyao County 031100, China

   Timings: 08:00 am - 07:30 pm Details

   The City Wall of Pingyao was built in 827 B.C. to prevent the Pingyao city from any invasion. Since then, the wall has gone through repairs and renovations about 26 times and stands now in an excellen...Read more

2. Qiao's Family Compound

   #2 of 17 Things To Do in Pingyao
   

   Tags: Outdoors, Architecture

   Address: Qiaojiabao Village, Dongguan Town, Pingyao County 030901, China

   Timings: 08:00 am - 06:30 pm Details

   The Qiao Family compound is located in the central part of the Qiao town in Shanxi province. Spread over an area of over two acres, the compound is huge and castle-like. It served as Qiao Zhiyong&rsqu...Read more

3. Wang Family Compound

   #3 of 17 Things To Do in Pingyao
   

   Tags: Art Museum, Museum, Outdoors

   Address: Jingsheng Village, Lingshi County, Shanxi Province, China

   Timings: 08:00 am - 07:00 pm Details

   This is a luxurious residential site, built in the 18th century. It is 35 kilometres from Pingyao. What was once the residence of the Wang family in the past is now a museum of architectural art. The ...Read more

4. Pingyao Ancient Government Office

   #4 of 17 Things To Do in Pingyao
   

   Tags: Outdoors, Office

   Address: Center of the County, Pingyao County 030000,China

   Timings: 08:00 am - 06:00 pm Details

   Pingyao Ancient Government office (also known as Gu Xianya) is a well-preserved structure that functioned as a government office and a court for civil disputes. Spread over an area of more than 26,000...Read more

5. Pingyao Confucian Temple

   #5 of 17 Things To Do in Pingyao
   

   Tags: Religious Site, Temple

   Address: 67 Chenghuangmiao St, Pingyao, Jinzhong, Shanxi, China

   Timings: 09:00 am - 05:00 pm Details

   The Pingyao Confucian Temple, located in the Ancient city of Pingyao of Shanxi province, was built in the Zhenguan era of the Tang dynasty. This temple has one of the longest histories among all the c...Read more

6. Shuanglin Temple

   #6 of 17 Things To Do in Pingyao
   

   Tags: Religious Site, Temple, Outdoors

   Address: Qiaotou Village, Zhongdu Country, Pingyao County 031100, China

   Timings: 08:00 am - 07:00 pm Details

   The Shuanglin Temple is a large Buddhist temple, located in the Qiaotou village in the Shanxi province. It is one of the most important cultural monuments of Pingyao and is reputed to be the ‘An...Read more

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7. Sakura Cafe

   #7 of 17 Things To Do in Pingyao
   

   Tags: Bar, Food And Drinks, Cafe, Pubs

   Address: No.86, South Street, Pingyao, China

   Timings: 08:00 am - 11:59 pm Details

   This is a village-themed pub. It is located on the Pingyao bar street. Young people can be seen working on their laptops as they sip cappuccinos. They call it the Starbucks of China. You will also mee...Read more

8. Ping Yao Temple Of The City God

   #8 of 17 Things To Do in Pingyao
   

   Tags: Religious Site, Temple, Outdoors

   Address: Chenghuang Temple Street, Pingyao County 031100, China

   Timings: 08:00 am - 07:00 pm Details

   The Temple of the City God, also known as the Cheng Huang Temple amongst the locals, is one of the most well preserved temples in the country. Spread over an area of 7,302 square meters, the temple is...Read more

9. Chang Family Compound

   #9 of 17 Things To Do in Pingyao
   

   Tags: Architecture

   Address: Chezhe Village, Dongyang Town, Yuci District, Jinzhong 030609, China

   Timings: 08:00 am - 06:00 pm Details

   Chang Family Compound was constructed in Qing Dynasty and is one of the largest family compounds of Shanxi merchants. The members of Chang Family were intellectuals and skilled businessmen, who traded...Read more

10. Pingyao County Government Museum

    #10 of 17 Things To Do in Pingyao
    

    Tags: Museum, Educational Site

    Address: Pingyao,China

    Timings: 08:00 am - 07:00 pm Details

    Pingyao County Government Museum was built in 1346, during the Yuan Dynasty, but was reconstructed during the Ming Dynasty leaving only one building from the Yuan Dynasty. The place was dedicated to t...Read more

11. Zhenguo Temple

    #11 of 17 Things To Do in Pingyao
    

    Tags: Religious Site, Temple, Outdoors

    Address: Hedong Village, 15 km NE of Pingyao, Pingyao County, China

    Timings: 08:00 am - 05:30 pm Details

    Zhenguo temple is an ancient Buddhist temple located in the northeast of Pingyao County. Spread over an area of around 2.7 acres, the temple was constructed in 963 A.D. during the Northern Han Dynasty...Read more

12. Ming Qing Street

    #12 of 17 Things To Do in Pingyao
    

    Tags: Outdoors, Street Market, Street Food, Specialty Shop

    Address: Ming and Qing Dynasties Street, South Main Street, Pingyao County 031100, China

    Timings: 08:00 am - 11:30 pm Details

    Ming Qing Street, located on the South Street of Pingyao Old Town, was founded in the year of 1856 and started running its business in the year 1913. It is also known as the Wall Street of China, whic...Read more

13. Xietongqing Unincorporated Bank Museum

    #13 of 17 Things To Do in Pingyao
    

    Tags: Museum, Specialty Museum

    Address: Xietongqing Unincorporated Bank Museum, South Street, Pingyao County 031100, China

    Xietongqing Unincorporated Bank Museum, located on the south street of Pingyao County, was the first bank of China. It played a great role in Asian Banking. The Bank has many rooms set up in dummies t...Read more

14. Rishengchang Exchange House

    #14 of 17 Things To Do in Pingyao
    

    Tags: Outdoors

    Address: West main Street, Pingyao County 031100, China

    Timings: 08:00 am - 05:00 pm Details

    Rishengchang Exchange House is located on the west main street; here Shanxi Merchants developed trade throughout China and with foreign countries. The first exchange house “piaohao” was st...Read more

15. Qu Family Compound

    #15 of 17 Things To Do in Pingyao
    

    Tags: Outdoors, Entertainment, Courtyard

    Address: No. 33 East Main Street, Qi County 030900, China

    Qu Family Compound was built during the Qing Dynasty and covers an area of 5300 square meters (which surprisingly, is not even half of the Qu Family’s property). The compound has several layers ...Read more

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