01City Guide
Pingyao Ancient City
平遥古城
All Ages
Admission
Entry to the ancient city is free; the 22-attraction pass costs CNY 125 for adults.
Typical Visit
3–4 hours for a short route; 1–2 days for the main highlights.
At a Glance
Visa Policy
Plan visa or transit eligibility by your China entry route
Best Season
Spring and autumn for heritage walks, city walls and temple outings; summer needs heat, rain and current opening checks
Climate
Dry continental climate with hot summers, cold winters and weather-sensitive wall and temple routes
Top Attractions
02City Guide
Pingyao Ancient City Wall
平遥古城墙
All Ages
Admission
Included in the CNY 125 Pingyao 22-attraction pass; the pass is valid for three days after activation.
Typical Visit
30–50 minutes for a short section; 1.5–4 hours for longer or sunset routes.
03City Guide
Ming and Qing Dynasties Street
明清一条街
All Ages
Admission
South Street is a free public street; ticketed compounds along it use the CNY 125 ancient-city pass.
Typical Visit
30–40 minutes for the street; 1–1.5 hours with one ticketed courtyard.
04City Guide
Rishengchang Draft Bank
日升昌票号
All Ages
Admission
Entry uses the CNY 125 Pingyao 22-attraction pass; it is not a separate single-site ticket.
Typical Visit
20–30 minutes for the main sequence; 40–60 minutes with explanations.
05City Guide
Xietongqing Draft Bank Museum
协同庆票号博物馆
All Ages
Admission
Entry uses the CNY 125 Pingyao 22-attraction pass; the street outside is free to walk.
Typical Visit
20–30 minutes for the vault-focused route; 40–60 minutes for a fuller visit.
06City Guide
China Escort Agency Museum
中国镖局博物馆
All Ages
Admission
Entry uses the CNY 125 Pingyao 22-attraction pass; confirm the correct museum entrance before entry.
Typical Visit
About 30 minutes for the main route; 40–60 minutes with explanations and activity stops.
07City Guide
Pingyao County Yamen
平遥县衙
All Ages
Admission
Entry uses the CNY 125 Pingyao 22-attraction pass; no separate single-site ticket is described here.
Typical Visit
40–60 minutes for the route; 1.5–2 hours with a performance and garden visit.
08Built Heritage
Pingyao Confucian Temple
平遥文庙
All Ages
Admission
Entry uses the CNY 125 Pingyao 22-attraction pass; South Street and the surrounding lanes remain public streets.
Typical Visit
30–40 minutes for the central axis; 1–1.5 hours with the surrounding courtyards.
09City Guide
Pingyao City God Temple
平遥城隍庙
All Ages
Admission
Entry uses the CNY 125 Pingyao 22-attraction pass; confirm the entry notice at the temple.
Typical Visit
30–40 minutes for a short route; 40–60 minutes when combined with the nearby temple area.
10City Guide
Qingxu Temple
清虚观
All Ages
Admission
Entry uses the CNY 125 Pingyao 22-attraction pass; confirm which areas are open before entering.
Typical Visit
30–40 minutes for the short route; 40–60 minutes for a fuller eastern-city visit.
11City Guide
Shuanglin Temple
双林寺
All Ages
Admission
Separate admission outside the ancient-city pass; confirm the current ticket and concession conditions.
Typical Visit
1–1.5 hours for a short route; 2–3 hours for a fuller visit.
12City Guide
Zhenguo Temple
镇国寺
All Ages
Admission
Separate admission outside the ancient-city pass; confirm the current ticket and concession conditions.
Typical Visit
About one hour for the short route; 1.5–2 hours for a deeper visit.
13City Guide
See Pingyao Again Live Performance
《又见平遥》
All Ages
Admission
Separate theatre admission; it is not covered by the CNY 125 ancient-city pass. Confirm the current price.
Typical Visit
About 90 minutes for the performance, plus arrival, queueing and the return walk.
