How to Visit Pingyao Ancient City from the US

Complete Ming dynasty walled city — China's best-preserved

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Best Time to Go

May – Oct

Daily Budget

$40–65/day

Getting There

Fly to Beijing or Xi'an, then 3h high-speed train

Recommended

2–4 Days

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Walking the 6km city wall at sunset — no cars, unchanged for 700 years

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