The Pingyao settlement in central Shanxi is located on the east bank of the Fen River, a 90-minute drive southwest of Taoyuan airport. A regional financial hub in the 16th century, it is famous for its Ming and Qing urban planning and architecture. The walled old town in Pingyao is UNESCO World Heritage-listed and has more than a hundred streets lined with around 4,000 17th to 19th-century shops and houses, complete with red lanterns that have stood the test of time. Discover ancient towers and temples such as the Confucius Temple and the Shuanglin Temple. With a setting that almost resembles a period film on ancient China, the walled city invites you to explore its heritage buildings and local ways of life on foot or a golf cart; taxis and cars being off-limits in most areas.
Places: Beijing (3 days) → Pingyao (1) → Xi'an (2) → Yangshuo (3) → Longsheng (1) → Shanghai (3)
Tour Highlights: The Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Mao Zedong’s Mausoleum, The Great Wall, Ancient Walled Old Town...
Ideal For: Heritage & Culture Nature & Landscapes Relaxation & Spas
Places: Beijing (3 days) → Xi'an (2) → Lhasa (3) → Yangtze River Cruise (3) → Shanghai (3)
Tour Highlights: The Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Mao Zedong’s Mausoleum, The Great Wall, Terracotta Army, Old City...
Ideal For: Nature & Landscapes Wine & Food
Places: Shanghai (3 days) → Zhangjiajie (2) → Longsheng (2) → Yangshuo (3) → Xi'an (2) → Pingyao (2) → Beijing (3) → Chengde (1)
Tour Highlights: The Bund, Pudong Skyline, French Concession, ‘Avatar’ Mountains, Hiking & Rock Climbing, Grand Canyon Glass...
Ideal For: Adventure & Outdoors Heritage & Culture Nature & Landscapes Wine & Food
Places: Beijing (3 days) → Xi'an (2) → Chengdu (2) → Yangshuo (3) → Hong Kong (2) → Sanya (3)
Tour Highlights: The Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Mao Zedong’s Mausoleum, The Great Wall, Terracotta Army, Old City...
Ideal For: Adventure & Outdoors Beaches Heritage & Culture Nature & Landscapes
Style: Heritage
Located in the heart of the Old Town, this folk style hotel is built in the original Chinese courtyard design, highlighted with traditional paintings and decor.
Style: Heritage
Located adjacent to the Ancient City Wall, this heritage hotel welcomes you with its traditional Chinese facade decorated with elaborate carvings. Walk into clean and comfortable rooms featuring the ease of individual temperature control as well as a separate study table.
