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Day trip from Taiyuan to Pingyao Ancient City and the Qiao Family Compound

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Depart from Taiyuan City
Duration: 11.5 hour(s)
06:30-18:00
Guide language
Chinese
Meet-up
Large group (1-50)
Operated byBoundless Travel
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Itinerary

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Day 1

Meet-up06:30

1

Baoyuan Old Vinegar Workshop

40 min(s) • Guided • Tickets included

Baoyuan Vinegar Workshop is located in Yangfang Village, Mengfeng Town, Qingxu County, Taiyuan, Shanxi (the Vinegar Capital of China). It is a 4A-level industrial tourism scenic spot, a Time-honored Chinese Brand, affiliated with Shuita Vinegar Industry, and was reconstructed on the site of the ancient workshop in 2008.

Bus1 hr(s) 30 min(s)

2

Qiao Family Compound

1 hr(s) 30 min(s) • Guided • Tickets included

The Qiao Family Compound rose to fame due to the film \"Raise the Red Lantern\" and the television drama \"The Qiao Family Compound\". The courtyard also exhibits rare treasures such as the Rhinoceros Gazing at the Moon Mirror and the Nine-Dragon Lamp, comprehensively showcasing the family rules, business culture, and old customs of Jin merchants.

Bus50 min(s)

3

Pingyao Ancient City

4 hr(s) • Guided • Tickets included

The Qiao Family Compound rose to fame due to the film \"Raise the Red Lantern\" and the television drama \"The Qiao Family Compound\". The courtyard also exhibits rare treasures such as the Rhinoceros Gazing at the Moon Mirror and the Nine-Dragon Lamp, comprehensively showcasing the family rules, business culture, and old customs of Jin merchants.

To drop-off points18:00

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What's included

  • Live tour guide: Chinese
  • Transport: Bus
  • Admission: Baoyuan Old Vinegar Workshop, Qiao Family Compound, Pingyao Ancient City
  • Pingyao Ancient City golf cart
  • Pingyao Ancient City uses an all-inclusive ticket. When joining a tour group, you can only visit the attractions specified in this itinerary. The Pingyao Ancient City tickets purchased are group tickets, and you must participate in group activities together. If you stay in the ancient city and want to explore more attractions on your own, please inform us in advance when signing the contract so that we can purchase individual tickets for you.
  • Meals
  • Minor attractions within the Pingyao Ancient City scenic area require an additional fee.
  • Any other personal expenses and any fees not included in the fee inclusions
  • Headset CNY 30 per person; Meal fee CNY 30 per person
  • Insurance: Tourists are advised to purchase travel personal accident insurance.

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Additional information

Other Reminders

  • Itinerary Reference: Taiyuan to Baoyuan Vinegar Workshop to Qiao's Family Compound to Pingyao Ancient City to Return
  • Gathering time and location: 6:30 at the entrance of Jinlin Oriental Hotel
  • The tour guide will contact you between 16:30 and 19:30 one day in advance. The specific meeting time is subject to the guide's notification.
  • Children under 1.2 meters in height only include bus fare and guide service; any other expenses incurred are to be paid by the guests directly at the scenic spot.
  • Tourist complaints and claims are primarily settled based on the feedback forms filled out by the tourists themselves at the destination. Our agency will not accept any other grounds for claims, and we will not accept any subsequent disputes arising from guests falsely filling out or failing to fill out the feedback forms.
  • The times in the itinerary are for reference only, and the actual tour shall prevail. Under the condition that the attractions and service standards in the itinerary remain unchanged, our agency reserves the right to make appropriate adjustments to the itinerary. In the event of a dispute, our agency will use the document signed and confirmed by the tourist as the basis for handling to protect the rights and interests of the tourist; if entrusted to someone else for signing, it shall be deemed as personal consent, and in case of any dispute, the person signing on behalf shall bear full responsibility.
  • During the tour, tourists should properly keep their valuables (such as cash, cameras, mobile phones, etc.) and carry their personal ID cards with them. In case of any loss, we will assist the tourists in reporting the case to the police, and all losses shall be borne by the tourists themselves.
  • If sightseeing spots and other items included in the itinerary are not participated in due to the guests' own reasons, it will be regarded as an automatic waiver by the guests, and the travel agency will refund the ungenerated expenses to the tourists. Leaving the tour midway requires signing a departure agreement with the local receiving guide and faxing it to the organizing travel agency; departure is permitted only after confirmation, and only the ungenerated expenses for the tourists will be refunded. All safety responsibilities after leaving the tour shall be borne by the tourists themselves. (If a guest leaves the tour privately without submitting a departure application, the local receiving agency has the right to explain the situation to the organizing travel agency and handle it as a mutual agreement to terminate the travel contract. All safety responsibilities after leaving the tour shall be borne by the guests themselves, and if any losses are caused to the travel agency, the tourists shall bear liability for compensation in accordance with the law.)
  • If economic losses are caused to tourists due to objective reasons that cannot be attributed to the travel agency, such as force majeure factors, or due to personal reasons of the tourists, the travel agency shall not be liable for compensation. If force majeure reasons such as severe weather, natural disasters, train delays, or traffic jams cause changes, delays, detentions, or early termination of the tourists' itinerary, the travel agency shall not be liable. Any resulting increase or decrease in expenses shall be handled in such a way that unspent expenses are refunded to the tourists, and any cost overruns are borne by the tourists!
  • Security: Please keep your valuables with you or deposit them at the front desk instead of leaving them in your hotel room. When going out at night in the Ancient City of Pingyao, avoid going into remote and secluded alleys.
  • Dining: Shanxi's soil and water are highly alkaline. It is recommended to drink a small spoonful of Shanxi aged vinegar before each of the three daily meals to prevent intestinal diseases.
  • Transportation: There are many mountain roads in Shanxi, please be sure to fasten your seatbelt while riding in the vehicle. Please gather at the designated location and time notified by the tour guide for a unified departure. Due to the large number of tourists in the tour group, there may be some discrepancies between the departure time and the scheduled time, your understanding is appreciated.
  • Free time: Tourists participating in an inclusive package tour itinerary are not allowed to leave the group for independent activities. If they insist on leaving the group, from the exact moment of departure, the tourist acknowledges and voluntarily terminates the contractual relationship with the travel agency. Any incidents or situations happening to the tourist have no relation to the travel agency, and tourists must ensure their own absolute safety during their free time.
  • Insurance: It is recommended that tourists purchase travel personal accident insurance to provide themselves with comprehensive protection. Travel agency liability insurance is a type of insurance taken out by travel agencies and underwritten by insurance companies to cover the legal liability for compensation that travel agencies should bear for accidents caused by negligence or fault during the organization of tourism activities. Travel personal accident insurance can be paid for by tourists themselves or entrusted to the travel agency to handle on their behalf. It is an insurance policy where the insurance company covers accidental injuries suffered by tourists, and the beneficiary is the tourist themselves.
  • Notice: During peak tourism seasons and statutory holidays, scenic spots are crowded and visitor capacity is limited. We recommend visiting during off-peak times if possible. Local residents inside the scenic areas sell souvenirs and local specialties, which are not provided by our agency. Please purchase with caution to avoid being scammed. Optional paid facilities within the scenic areas are chosen voluntarily by visitors, and their prices are clearly displayed to the public.

Terms & Conditions

Confirmation

  • You'll get confirmation within minutes. If you don't see any confirmation, reach out to our customer support.

Cancellation policy

  • You'll get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hour(s) before the activity date (destination local time)

How to use

Usage validity

  • The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)

Age & eligibility

Eligibility

  • Children's price for under 1.2 meters (exclusive), same price as adults for 1.2 meters (inclusive) and above
  • The child rate only includes the bus seat fee and guide service. Any other expenses incurred shall be at your own expense!

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Operated byBoundless Travel
98Total reviews
78 %Good review rate
Reviews of this operator
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This operator earns praise for knowledgeable guiding, smooth driving and attentive service. Its guides are especially appreciated for clear explanations, helpful safety guidance and a comfortable, well-paced experience, with travelers also noting friendly support and careful attention to guests.
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