Ancient City and Waterfall Tour in Shanxi

Ancient City and Waterfall Tour in Shanxi

This three-day fast trip to Shanxi is a cultural and natural journey through time and space. The ancient charm of Pingyao Ancient City flows, Zhangbi Ancient Fort is mysterious, and Wang Family Courtyard is lavish, showing off its ancient splendour. The Linfen Hukou Waterfall is a magnificent ending.



Included with every escorted tour

  • Professional English speaking guide.
  • Domestic flights/High-speed Train Fee.
  • Hotel with breakfast in the itinerary.
  • Entrance fees of all the attractions as listed.

Your itinerary

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    Day 1: Pingyao Ancient Town

    • Pingyao Ancient Town - Shuanglin Temple

    • 4+ stars hotel

    • None


    In the morning, you will visit Pingyao Ancient Town, which is known as the "Museum of Ming and Qing Dynasty Architecture". Pingyao Ancient City, with a history of more than 2,700 years, is not only one of the best-preserved ancient cities in China, but also honored to be listed on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List for its rich cultural connotations and unique architectural styles.

    You can climb the Pingyao Ancient City Wall to get a full view of this ancient town. Then, you will visit the Rishengchang Old Bank to experience the financial landscape of that era and learn about the operation of banks in ancient times.

    After visiting Pingyao Ancient City, you will arrive at the Shuanglin Temple, famous for its colorful sculptures and known as the "Treasure Trove of Oriental Colorful Sculptures".

    Recommended Activities:
    You can watch a theater performance of "Seeing Pingyao Again" (19:00~20:30). This drama focuses on the local life, prosperity and decline of Pingyao during the Qing Dynasty.

  • No 2

    Day 2: Pingyao - Linfen

    • Zhangbi Ancient Fort - Wang Family Courtyard- Linfen

    • None

    • Breakfast


    In the morning you will travel to Zhangbi Ancient Fortress. This ancient fortress originated from a series of tunnels and tunnels that were dug to escape from the war during the war time more than 1380 years ago.

    Next, we will go to the Wang Family Courtyard, which is not only one of the largest residential buildings in China, but also the largest well-preserved architectural complex in Shanxi, and is known as "the first residence of Chinese residential buildings", "China's folk Forbidden City" and "Shanxi's Forbidden City". "Forbidden City of Shanxi".

    The Wang Family Courtyard is not only a magnificent architectural complex, but also a heavy historical scroll. It records the glorious history of the Wang family and also witnesses the changes in all aspects of Chinese feudal society, including politics, economy and culture.

    After the tour, we will transfer you to Linfen, a popular city for Hukou Falls.

  • No 3

    Day 3: Hukou Waterfall

    • Hukou Waterfall

    • None

    • Breakfast


    Early in the morning you will arrive at the spectacular Hukou Falls, which is the second largest waterfall in China and the largest yellow waterfall in the world.
    The Yellow River suddenly closes here, forming a narrow gorge like the mouth of a pot, hence the name "Hukou Falls".

    When you stand in front of the Hukou Waterfall, you will be shocked by its spectacular scenery. The water of the Yellow River pours down from the cliff hundreds of meters high, sounding like thunder. Upstream of the waterfall, the Yellow River water surface was originally wide, but within a distance of less than 500 meters, it was compressed to a width of only 20-30 meters, making the water flow more turbulent and the impact force is huge.

    After visiting Hukou Waterfall, you will head to the train station to take the train to your next destination.


    Note:
    1. Best time to view: Hukou Falls is best viewed from May to October. At this time, the waterfall is abundant and majestic, which is the best time to appreciate the beauty of the waterfall.
    2. Dragon Cave Exploration: You can also enjoy Hukou Falls from another angle by visiting the Dragon Cave located below the falls to look up at the Hukou Falls (RMB 20 entrance fee applies).

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