Beijing to Pingyao. Pingyao City Wall hike.
City Wall of Pingyao - Being one of the four wholly protected ancient cities in China, Pingyao Ancient City is the”treasure house” of ancient Chinese architecture. With a total length of six kilometers, the city wall is about 12 meters tall and 3 to 6 meters wide on top. The wall is of compacted earth covered by bricks and stones. From a bird’s eye view, the rectangular wall resembles a tortoise. There are six city gates on the north, south, east, and west walls. The south entrance is the head of the tortoise. The two wells outside the wall look like the two eyes of a tortoise. The north gate, the lowest place in the city, is the tail of tortoise. Traditionally the tortoise was considered a symbol of longevity, so through ancient times, the hopes were that Pingyao Ancient City would be permanently secure. There are 72 watchtowers on the top of the City Wall and 3,000 external battlements. They represent 72 people of great wisdom, the 3,000 battlements the 3,000 disciples of Confucius.
- Luxury overnight accommodation in Pingyao’s ancient downtown.
- Complimentary breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off in Beijing.
- Round-trip bullet train tickets between Beijing and Pingyao.
- Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning.
Pingyao is renowned for its significant role in the economic history of China, and for its excellently preserved urban planning and architecture from the Ming and Qing period. It includes the city of Gutao in the Pingyao County within the Jinzhong Prefecture. A cultural exploration trip from Beijing, facilitated by the efficient Chinese bullet train which takes only 3 hours each way, is certainly worth undertaking.
On the list of top excursions around Beijing, this stands out for providing a glimpse into the typical life of the locals opposed to the royal lifestyle and culture prevalent in Beijing. The quaint town is a perfect depiction of the nascent stage of the Chinese economy during China’s shift to a market economy.
We facilitate a hassle-free journey with seamless transfers from your hotel in Beijing to the bullet train station, Pingyao and back to Beijing. Our guides are well-informed and seasoned professionals.
We promise a culinary exploration of North China’s authentic flavors, which are not available in Beijing.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
