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Beijing Pingyao 2-day culture tour by high speed train
Departure: Daily
Duration: two day
Attractions: Chang's Mansion, The Ancient City Wall of Pingyao, The Rishengchang Draft Bank, The Ming-qing Street, The Armed Escort Museum, County Government Office
Payment Types: Cash, Credit

Tour Code: BPY-03
Tour Itinerary

Day 01: Beijing - Taiyuan by high speed - Pingyao by road ( L D )

Pick up from your hotel in Beijing and takeearly morning high speed train No.2001 (07:20 - 10:46) for Taiyuan - the capital city of Shanxi Province. Arrival at Taiyuan, met and transfer to Pingyao.

On the way to Pingyao, have a side trip to Former Residence of Family Chang. It is the largest mansion of all the mansions of Shanxi merchants in Shanxi. Chang's Mansion is located 40 km to the northeast of Pingyao. The hosts of Chang's Mansion, the Chang family, were among the well-known Shanxi businessmen in the Qing Dynasty. Actually it is a splendid group of constructions of northern folk houses in the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). Arrival at Pingyao town, stay at our designated Hotel in Pingyao ancient city.

Day 02: Pingyao - Taiyuan by road - Beijing by high speed ( B L )

After breakfast, first visit the Ancient City Wall of Pingyao City. The city of Pingyao is one of the four remaining well-preserved ancient cities in China. The city wall has a perimeter of 6.4 kilometers and is over 12 meters high and 3.5 meters wide. Then visit the Rishengchang Exchange Shop. It is the earliest bank in China, first opened in the 18th century.Rishengchang was the first money exchange shop in the history of China.


Afterwards, move on to the Mingqing Street. Ming and Qing Street, also called Nanda Jie. It is one of the busy and interesting streets in which to experience ancient Chinese culture. It is 440 long, Ming and Qing Street used to be the commercial center of Pingyao ancient city. Move on to visit Armed Escort Company Museum. It offers an eye-opening armed escorts in protecting commerce. Cash moving from one area needed the armed escort firm to thwart of thieving hands.


Finally visit County Government Office, an ancient city hall and law court. Chinese Lunch included. After the Pingyao tour, then transfer to Taiyuan train station for high speed train No. 2014 (17:46 - 21:15 ) to Beijing. Met and transfer to your hotel in Beijing.


B---Breakfast, L---Lunch, D---Dinner

Price Details for this tour:

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Cost: in US$ per person
Travelling Party	Deluxe Class	Standard Class
2 person	$395	$375
3-5 persons	$360	$340
6-9 persons	$295	$275
Single Room Supplement	$45	$25
Recommended Hotel	Yunjingcheng Hotel ( 5 star )	Zhenjia Hotel ( 3 star )

Inclusion:
1. All transfers
2. Entrance fees and meals as mentioned
3. Local private car or van with English speaking guide
4. One night two sharing room at our designated hotel
5. Beijing - Taiyuan - Beijing High Speed train
6. The above private escorted tour is customized for you, your family or your friends exclusively. No other travelers will join in your group. If anyone prefers to share one room, please pay single supplement.
Exclusion:
Tips to your tour guide and driver

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Tour Code: BPY-03

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