One-day tour to Pingyao Ancient City and Qiao's Grand Courtyard from Taiyuan

The 4A Baoyuan Vinegar Workshop in the Vinegar Capital of China will directly “push” you into the traditional production studio of aged vinegar with its retro scenes, allowing you to immerse yourself in the history of this intangible cultural heritage vinegar. Switch to the 4A Qiao Family Courtyard—not only a filming location for “Raise the Red Lantern,” but also a “living museum” of Jin merchant wisdom. You can discover the Qiao family’s business secrets, see the “Three Treasures of the Qiao Family,” and learn about the daily life of the Jinzhong people in the Ming and Qing dynasties. Head straight to Pingyao Ancient City, a World Heritage Site, for lunch at your own expense. First, stroll through the ancient county government office to unlock the “real script” of ancient administration. Then, wander along Ming and Qing Street to experience the slow pace of the ancient city. Finally, find a “hidden bonus”—either explore “Rishengchang,” China’s first ticket office (the prototype of ancient banks), or visit the Synergistic Celebration Money Shop Museum to directly understand the “rules of survival” in the ancient financial world. Return to Taiyuan, and in one day, you can grasp Shanxi’s vinegar culture, Jin merchant spirit, and ancient city charm. Whether you’re a solo player brushing up on cultural knowledge, a couple taking photos, or a family taking their kids to learn something new, you can easily handle this experience.