A perfect journey where history and modernity meet

Staying at Pingyao Yonghua Pavilion Humanistic Inn in Pingyao Ancient City is an unforgettable experience. The inn is located in Mijia Lane, with a superior geographical location, within walking distance to core attractions such as Ming and Qing Street. The warm service of the inn staff and the quaint courtyard environment allow travelers to feel the profound Shanxi merchant culture while enjoying the comfort of modern living. The following is the environment and service combined with personal experience: 1. Environment and service The inn features a traditional courtyard, with simple and elegant rooms and complete facilities. The staff will proactively provide pick-up service (especially as the high-speed rail station is about 8 kilometers away from the ancient city, which requires advance communication), and assist in itinerary planning and food recommendations. They are very considerate. The inn is a good place to take photos and check in. The combination of brick-carved gatehouse, wooden window lattices and modern bathroom perfectly interprets the "collision of history and modernity". 2. Convenience of surrounding areas The inn is close to Ming and Qing Street, City God Temple and other attractions. It takes 10 minutes to walk to the city center of the ancient city. You can walk back to the inn at night to feel the quiet night of the ancient city. 2. Itinerary planning: two-day in-depth tour Day 1: Wandering around the core attractions of the ancient city 1. Ancient city wall Climb up the city wall from the north gate (Gongji Gate) and overlook the panoramic view of the ancient city. The circumference of the city wall is about 6 kilometers. It is recommended to choose a section of the walk to experience the wisdom of military defense in the Ming and Qing dynasties. 2. Rishengchang Piaohao China's first Piaohao, learn about the financial legend of Shanxi merchants "connecting the world". It is recommended to listen to the explanation and experience the operation and integrity culture of ancient banks. 3. Pingyao County Yamen The most complete ancient county yamen in existence, with daily performances of "County Magistrate's Court" (9:30am, 11am, 3:30pm), which is both interesting and historical. 4. Night view of Ming and Qing Street Walking along Ming and Qing Street in the evening, lanterns are lit and shops are lined up. Day 2: Cultural Exploration and Check-in in the Surroundings 1. Confucian Temple and City God Temple The Dacheng Hall of the Confucian Temple is one of the oldest Confucian temple buildings in the country; the City God Temple is famous for its Taoist culture and sculptures themed on the trial of the underworld. The two temples are symmetrically distributed, implying the "symbiosis of yin and yang". 2. Shuanglin Temple/Zhenguo Temple If you have enough time, you can go to Shuanglin Temple (painted sculpture art) or Zhenguo Temple (Five Dynasties wooden structure) outside the city. You need to buy tickets separately and the journey takes about 15 minutes. The inn arranged a chartered car for us, which was very convenient. 3. "See Pingyao Again" Performance An immersive live-action drama that tells the story of the bloodline inheritance of the Shanxi Merchants Escort Agency. It is recommended to book tickets in advance. The performance lasts 90 minutes and is very shocking. There is a surprise if you buy group tickets from the inn! The charm of Pingyao Ancient City lies in the fact that it is not only a witness to history, but also a habitat for modern travelers to seek cultural resonance. The attentive service of Yonghua Pavilion Inn and the profound heritage of the ancient city make this journey a dialogue across time and space. May this guide help you start your own Pingyao story!