WanderPeng
HomeBlog
ExperiencesFAQAbout

Destinations

  • Beijing
  • Shanghai
  • Hangzhou
  • Xi'an
  • Guilin
  • Chengdu
  • Chongqing
  • Kunming
  • Zhangjiajie
  • Lhasa

Plan

  • All Destinations
  • Experiences
  • Flights to China
  • Travel Blog
  • Plan Your Trip
  • Trip Builder

Learn

  • Blog
  • Experiences
  • Chinese Culture
  • Cultural Products

Traveler Help

  • FAQ
  • Travel Hub
  • Visa Guide
  • Budget Travel
  • SEA Travelers

Connect

  • About Peng
  • Contact

Free China Trip Planning Guide

Visa rules, packing list, apps, and my 10-day itinerary.

15 Years Experience 1,000+ Happy Travelers 35+ Cities Covered Secure Payments

© 2026WanderPeng. All rights reserved. Crafted with care by Peng — 15 years of China travel expertise.

GuideThings to DoBest TimeWhere to StayWith KidsCustom ToursNiche ToursItineraries
Planning a trip to Pingyao?Pingyao trip?
Plan Your Trip
HomeDestinationsPingyao2-day itinerary

Pingyao 2-day itinerary

Pingyao + Wang Family Mansion

Add a day trip outside the walled city to one of Shanxi's grandest merchant mansions.

Day 1

Inside the Walled City

Morning

Walk the full city wall + watchtowers

Ancient City Wall2.5 hours
Afternoon

Rishengchang Bank + County Government Office

Old city3 hours
Evening

Temple of the City God + night market

Old city2 hours
Meal tips: Dinner at a courtyard restaurant inside the old city
Day 2

Merchant Mansions

Morning

Bus to Wang Family Mansion (40 min)

Lingshi County40 min
Afternoon

Tour the Wang Family Mansion complex

Wang Family Mansion3 hours
Evening

Return to Pingyao + train to next city

Pingyao Ancient City Station
Meal tips: Shanxi knife-cut noodles for lunch near the mansion

other_options

1-day tripPingyao in 1 Day

Explore more about

Guide Things to Do Best Time to Visit Where to Stay Traveling with Kids Custom Tours Niche Tours

Planning Tools

Budget Calculator Best Time Finder City Compare

You Might Also Like

Beijing北京

History, culture, and food that'll change how you think about China

Same region · Shared interests

Tianjin天津

Beijing's elegant neighbour — European architecture, street food, and a relaxed riverside vibe

Same region · Shared interests

Shenyang沈阳

The Manchurian capital — imperial palaces, vibrant street food, and Northeast China's beating heart

Shared interests

Hangzhou杭州

The legendary city of West Lake — tea plantations, classical gardens, and poetic beauty

Shared interests

title

cta_title

cta_body

cta_button