Zhangbi Ancient Castle (day trip)
张壁古堡 · Zhāngbì Gǔbǎo
A fortified village on a loess plateau with stone-paved lanes, small temples and a multi-level network of ancient defensive tunnels you can walk through.
No booking neededBring your passport2 hours on site; about 45 minutes each way
Tip
Bring a light jacket for the tunnels, which are cool and dim even in summer, and wear shoes with grip.
- Opening hours
- About 08:00–17:30 (last entry); hours may vary by season To be confirmed
- Price
- About ¥60 (some sources list different prices; check when booking) To be confirmed
- How to book
- Buy at the ticket office with your passport, or in advance on Trip.com. To be confirmed
- Getting there
- About 35 km southwest of Pingyao near Jiexiu. Easiest by car with driver (about 45 minutes), often combined with Mianshan the same day. From Jiexiu town, take bus 301 or a taxi (about ¥30–40). To be confirmed
- Address in Chinese
- 山西省晋中市介休市龙凤镇张壁村张壁古堡
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