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When is the best time to visit Pingyao?

Thursday, February 24th, 2011

 

The ancient city of Pingyao

Are you planning your Pingyao Trip? Pingyao, which is a county in central Shanxi province, is about 715 kilometers from Beijing and 80 kilometers from Taiyuan. The famous ancient city is located in Pingyao County. The temperature in Pingyao is low and has a large difference from day and night.

 
The best time to travel to Pingyao is autumn and winter, since the landscape of Pingyao is most beautiful during this time. Different seasons give the ancient city different appearances. So when to visit Pingyao all depends on your budget, tolerance for large crowds and your personal interests. Check out below to have some information on each season:
 
Pingyao in Spring
Spring in Pingyao is quite short with cool and dry climate. The continental monsoon half dry climate makes Pingyao a large temperature difference from day and night in spring, and strong wind but little rainfall. What’s more, the windstorm is commonly taking place in this season, so remember to take a sun glass and sun cap and avoid wearing light color clothes. Drink as much water as possible in case of becoming dry lip.
 
Pingyao in Summer
In summer, it is usually very hot and lots of rain in Pingyao. The temperature stays quite high, and most of the rain falls in this season. The highest temperature of the city is around 30℃. In summer. Remember to take your sun glasses, suntan lotion and umbrella with you.
 
Pingyao in Autumn
Autumn in Pingyao, which is also quite short, begins in September. When autumn comes, the rainfall reduces gradually. In the fall, the temperature will be little lower and you will be quite comfortable for the little rainfall and all day sunshine. The China Pingyao International Photography Festival is held during mid September every year. Photographers come from all over the world to display their work here.
 
Pingyao in Winter
In winter, the lowest temperature is around -5℃ in Pingyao. Although it is quite cold in winter, the snow covered Pingyao Old City has its own charming view. What’s more, the Shehuo Festival (a kind of folk art performance) may give you a brand new impression of Chinese Spring Festival.

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What to see in Pingyao, things to do in Pingyao

Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011

 

Shopping in the ancient city of Pingyao

Plan your Pingyao Tour? Located in central Shanxi Province, about 100 km south of Taiyuan, Pingyao is a tiny ancient city built in the Western Zhou Dynasty. It boasts a history of over 2,700 years. There is no charming landscape. No green mountain or clear water. What is unique in Pingyao is the well-preserved ancient city with its grand, solemn city wall, and its residence.

 
Feature & Attractions
•Pingyao Ancient City Wall

•Pingyao Rishengchang Piaohao
•Pingyao Qiaojia Courtyard
•Wang’s Courtyard
•Pingyao Chang’s Mansion
•Pingyao Ming and Qing Street
•Shuanglin Temple
•Zhenguo Temple

 
Pingyao Ancient City Wall
Ancient City Wall is one of “Three Treasures” of Pingyao, the other two being Zhenguo Temple and Shuanglin Temple. This city wall enjoys the longest history compared with the others across China and remains almost intact. The walls measure about 12 meters high, with a perimeter of 6,000 meters. A 4-meter wide, 4-meter deep moat can be found just outside the walls. The Pingyao City Wall has an exquisite structure and intensive design and construction. It shows the wisdom of ancient labor men. The City Wall is an indispensable part in the world heritage of Pingyao ancient town.
Ticket Price: the joint tickets of 120Yuan per person covering the admission fee for 20 attractions such as the ancient street.
 
Rishengchang Draft Bank
Located in the west street within the ancient city of Pingyao, Rishengchang covers an area of 1,700 square meters. The economical use of land and deliberate structure show us exquisite design. After being greatly rebuilt in 1995, “Rishengchang” has been renamed “the museum of Chinese `piaohao`”, here we can see the complete managing business of Rishengchang, lots of valuable materials and material objects. In addition, there are lots of history material showing us something about Pingyao piaohao, Shanxi piaohao and Chinese piaohao. In a word, we can feel the up and down of Chinese piaohao in “Rishengchang”.
Location: West Street, Pingyao ancient city
Ticket Price: the joint ticket of 120Yuan covering the admission fee for 20 attractions such as Rishengchang Draft Bank
 
Qiao’s Courtyard
The Qiao Family Courtyard lies in the beautiful and richly endowed Jinzhong basin of Shanxi, not far from Pingyao. It is greatly admired as a very special artistic treasure by both common people and architects; it is also one of the ten best tourist spots in Shanxi Province. Qiao’s Courtyard displays the special characteristics of North China residences of the Qing Dynasty (1636-1911). It occupied 8,724.8 square meters of land, consisting of 6 large yards and 20 small yards with 313 houses in total.
Location: Xichang Street, Qixian, Jinzhong, Shanxi, China
Ticket Price: 40Yuan
Opening Time:
08:00-18:30 (Autumn-Winter)
07:00-19:30 (Spring-Summer)
 
Wang’s Courtyard
The Wang’s Courtyard, situated in Lingshi County of Shanxi Province, is 35 kilometers from the Ancient City of Pingyao, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. This residence was built during the reign of Emperor Kangxi and Emperor Jiaqing in the Qing Dynasty, covering a floor area of 250,000 square meters. There are a hundred plus compounds and a thousand rooms in antique flavor. The Grand Courtyard of the Wang’s is a cultural heritage site of China’s outstanding traditional architecture and an art treasure of folk house
Ticket Price: 66Yuan
Opening Time:
08:00-19:30 (Summer)
08:00-18:00 (Winter)
 
Chang’s Courtyard
Chang’s Courtyard is the private manor of Chang family. The tall gateway faces the east, surrounded by a river outside, the white stone arch bridge set up at the entrance of the gate. A flagstone against the gate is stretching from east to west. The repaired houses rank in rows. A 100-acres garden corresponds with the houses. It was said that one courtyard of Qiao family is equal to two streets of Chang family. The constructing scale of Chang family is the first of its kinds in Shanxi province.
Ticket Price: 60Yuan
Opening Time: 08:00-18:00
 
The Ming-Qing Street
Situated on South Avenue within the ancient city of Pingyao, the Ancient Ming-Qing Street was the noisiest centre of business at that time. The street is not very wide, with various kinds of shops orderly arranged along the road. These shops were all built with bricks and stones completely in the style of Ming and Qing architecture. In the granite thresholds of each decent house, two lines of deep traits left by the running-over carriages can still be found, which provides evidence of the former bustle of business and also the pride held for them in the old days. However, many shops have been rebuilt to be used as museums or restaurants now.
Ticket Price: the joint ticket of 120Yuan covering 20 attractions such as Ming-Qing Street
 
Shuanglin Temple
The Shuanglin Temple is reputed to be the ‘ancient painted sculptures museum’. About 6km to Pingyao, the temple The temple houses more than 2,000 colorful sculptures reflecting the exquisite skills of the artisans of the Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties. It is a famous historic and cultural county in China. With a whole area of 15 thousand square meters (3.7 acres), the whole structure of the temple is very strict and imposing. Since it was opened to the public in 1979, Shuanglin Temple has attracted increasing numbers of visitors.
Ticket Price: 25Yuan
Opening Time: 08:00-19:00
 
Zhenguo Temple
Zhenguo Temple is a Buddhist temple located 10 km away from Pingyao in the village of Hadongcun, in Shanxi Province, China. The temple’s oldest hall, the Wanfo Hall, was built in 963 during the Northern Han dynasty, and is notable for featuring very large brackets that hold up the roof and flying eaves. The contemporary sculptures inside the hall are among the only examples of 10th century Buddhist sculpture in China.
Ticket Price: 20Yuan
Opening Time:
07:00-18:00 (Apr.-Oct.)
08:00-17:00 (Nov.-Mar.)
 
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Pingyao Taxi: Pingyao Taxi Fares, Tips and Phone

Friday, December 10th, 2010

 

Pingyao Taxi Quantity
Pingyao County has more than 100 taxi including minibus, normal bus as well as superior car (above Santana). The present number of taxis in Pingyao is enough to meet the need of the market demand.  So, it is quite easy for you to hail a taxi on the streets in Pingyao.
 
Taxi Models in Pingyao
The mainly models of taxies include Xiali, Jetta, Beverly, Charade, and Santana..
 

Pingyao Taxi

Pingyao Taxi Fares:
The fare rate of taxi is depends on the model of the car.
 Minibus
•RMB3 for the first 2km
•RMB1 per km for the additional distance
 Normal Bus
•RMB6 for the first km
•RMB1 per km for the additional distance
 Superior Bus
•RMB12 for the first 3km
•RMB2 per km for the succeeding km
 
Pingyao Taxi Company Bookings
If you need to book a taxi, please make the call as following:
•Pingyao Anda Taxi Company.    Tel: 0354-5623332
•Pingyao WW Taxi Cimpany     
 
Hailing a Pingyao City Taxi
•The best places to hail a taxi is near the Station, Scenic Spots, Hotel.
•It is very easy to hail a taxi on the streets. People prefer to hail a taxi near a bus stop instead of those taxi stands.
 
Pingyao Taxi rider’s rights
As a taxi rider, you have the rights below:
Direct drive to your destination and no compulsory car pooling
Go to any destination in and beyond Pingyao
Your car driver knows the streets in Pingyao and the way to major destinations in Pingyao;
Your driver should know and abide by all traffic laws;
Air-conditioning on demand;
A radio-free trip;
No Smoking
A clean passenger seat area;
A clean trunk
A driver uses the horn only when necessary to warn of danger;
No Tipping
 
Pingyao Taxi Stands
There are no particular taxi stands in Pingyao. People just hail a taxi anywhere it is safe.
 
Pingyao Taxi Complaints
If you have any problem with a taxi in Pingyao, please contact the following:
•Pingyao Taxi Service Center: 96576
 
Pingyao Taxi Useful Information
•Using a meter instead of bargaining with the cab driver
•Refusing a forced pooling taxi
•Pingyao-Qiao’s Grand Courtyard: RMB200 to and fro
•Wang’s Grand Courtyard-Jiexiu Railway Station: RMB50-60
 
 
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