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Qiao family
Qiao family
Shuanglin Temple
Shuanglin Temple
Qiao family

All-inclusive Pingyao Private Tour to Qiao Family Compound and Shuanglin Temple

By Unique Beijing Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is £169 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Experience a wealth of Pingyao's rural and historical treasures at Qiao Family Compound, and Shuanglin Temple on this full-day trip from Pingyao with an expert guide. Travelling by air-conditioned vehicle, explore the 1,400 years old Shuanglin Temple which is reputed to be the 'ancient painted sculptures museum'. After lunch, stroll around the halls and courtyards of Qiao Family Compound to enjoy amazing Qing Dynasty architecture and brick carvings. This private tour including English speaking tour guide, entrance fee, lunch and travel by private vehicle.

Activity location

  • Shuanglin Temple
    • Qiaotou Village, Zhongdu Country,
    • 031100, Pingyao County, Shanxi, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Shuanglin Temple
    • Qiaotou Village, Zhongdu Country,
    • 031100, Pingyao County, Shanxi, China

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All-inclusive Pingyao Private Tour to Qiao Family Compound and Shuanglin Temple
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h8h
  • English

Pickup included

Price details
£169.29 x 1 Adult£169.29
Total
Price is £169.29
Until Thu, 23 May

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedHotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedTravel by private vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's includedLunch
  • What's includedWhat's includedEntrance Fee
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAccommodation
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge

Know before you book

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Ancient City of Pingyao (Pass by)
Your tour guide will pick you up in your hotels lobby, then heading directly to Shuanglin Temple.
Shuanglin Temple
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Upon arrival, spend time to explore the UNESCO site of Shuanglin Temple. Shuanglin Temple is reputed to be the 'ancient painted sculptures museum'. It houses more than 2,000 colourful sculptures reflecting the exquisite skills of the artisans of the Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties. Stroll around the halls and courtyards with your tour guide, admire the 1,400 years paintings and sculptures. Get to know the history, stories behind and learn the history about the Buddhism in China. Feel free to ask your tour guide if you have any questions.
Qiao's Family Compound (Qiao Jia Dayuan)
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Enjoy lunch in the local restaurant, then heading to Qiao Family Compound. The Qiao Family Compound is the former residence of Qiao Zhiyong, the third-generation commercial tycoon of the Qiao family in Shanxi Province. He attained his fortune by running banks, pawnshops and teahouses. The entire courtyard consists 6 main courtyards and 20 smaller ones, with 313 rooms altogether. Follow your tour guide to go up to the pavilion where you can enjoy a bird's-eye view of the entire complex. Then, stroll around the halls and courtyards with your tour guide to enjoy fine Qing Dynasty style architecture and amazing brick carvings. The carvings were based on figures, allusions, flowers and plants, birds, beast, chess, and painting and calligraphy. After your tour finished you will be transferred to your hotel in Pingyao.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESShuanglin Temple
    • Qiaotou Village, Zhongdu Country,
    • 031100, Pingyao County, Shanxi, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEShuanglin Temple
    • Qiaotou Village, Zhongdu Country,
    • 031100, Pingyao County, Shanxi, China

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