Pingyao City God Temple
平遥城隍庙 · Píngyáo Chénghuáng Miào
A Qing-era temple complex to the town’s guardian god, with the God of Wealth and Kitchen God temples alongside, colourful glazed roofs and an opera stage.
Booking recommendedBring your passport30–45 minutes
Tip
It mirrors the County Government Office on the other side of South Street, about 10 minutes’ walk apart; visit both in one morning.
- Opening hours
- Same as the combined-ticket sites: about 08:00–18:30 in summer, 08:00–17:30 in winter To be confirmed
- Price
- Included in the combined ticket
- How to book
- Enter with the combined ticket (passport scan).
- Getting there
- On Chenghuangmiao Street in the east of the old town, about 10 min’s walk from the Market Tower
- Address in Chinese
- 山西省晋中市平遥县古城城隍庙街平遥城隍庙
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