Pingyao City Wall
平遥古城墙 · Píngyáo Gǔ Chéngqiáng
A 6 km Ming dynasty brick wall with 72 watchtowers and barbican gates, giving rooftop views over the whole town.
Booking recommendedBring your passport1–2 hours
Tip
Go up an hour before closing for soft light over the grey-tiled roofs. Some sections may be closed for repairs, so you may not be able to walk the full loop.
- 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) at the stairways by the main gates.
- Getting there
- Climb up at any main gate, e.g. the South Gate (Yingxun Gate) or the West Gates
- Address in Chinese
- 山西省晋中市平遥县平遥古城城墙
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