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平遥古城位于山西省晋中市平遥县，始建于西周宣王时期，距今已有 2800 多年历史，1997 年与双林寺、镇国寺一同列入《世界遗产名录》。古城实行“进城免费、景点收费”，本文把门票、交通和实用信息一次讲清。
- 是什么：平遥古城是中国现存最完整的明清县城之一，由古城墙、古店铺、古街道、古寺庙和古民居组成，1986 年被国务院批准为国家历史文化名城，现为国家 5A 级旅游景区。城内的日昇昌票号创建于清道光四年（1824 年），被认为是中国近代金融业的发源地；古城也是“平遥国际摄影大展”“平遥中国年”等活动的举办地。
- 怎么去：乘高铁可到“平遥古城站”，出站后乘 108 路公交约 25 分钟可达古城南门（以当地公交公布为准）；乘普速列车可到“平遥站”，乘 1 路公交一站即可到古城北门；太原武宿国际机场设有平遥城市航站楼，可与机场衔接；古城内可乘电瓶游览观光车，约 10 元/人/次。
- 门票与开放时间：古城通票 125 元/人，含古城内 22 个核心景点，自激活起 3 天内有效，半价票 65 元/人；古城外的双林寺 35 元/人、镇国寺 25 元/人，需单独购票。开放时间为 4 月 1 日至 10 月 7 日 08:00—18:00，10 月 8 日至次年 3 月 31 日 08:00—17:30。
- 最佳季节：秋季（9 至 10 月）天气较为凉爽，是多数旅行者推荐的时段；夏季多雨、冬季寒冷，出行前请关注当地天气预报。平遥国际摄影大展通常在秋季举办，如遇大展或节假日，建议更早预订。
- 支付与实用提示：官方购票渠道为“平遥古城景区官方服务平台”微信公众号，可提前预约，景区各售票窗口也可现场购票；票务实行实名制，请随身携带护照等有效证件。景区内移动支付（支付宝、微信）和银行卡较为普及，但仍建议随身准备少量现金。
常见问题一：进古城需要买票吗？不需要。平遥实行“进城免费、景点收费”，进入古城街区、逛街和用餐都无需门票，只有参观城内核心景点才需要购买古城通票。
常见问题二：外国人可以用护照吗？可以。票务实行实名制，护照是有效身份证件；线上预约通常需要实名注册，如无法通过线上渠道预约，可到景区售票窗口现场购票（以景区公布为准）。
常见问题三：通票怎么用？通票自激活起 3 天内有效，但每个景点仅限进入一次，打孔或核销后即作废，建议提前规划路线、预留至少一整天。
常见问题四：有优惠吗？6 周岁（含）以下或身高 1.2 米（含）以下的儿童、60 周岁（含）以上老年人、现役军人、退役军人（持优待证）、残疾人、公安民警及消防救援人员可凭证免票；18 周岁（含）以下青少年、全日制大学本科及以下学历在校学生可享半价。自 2026 年 5 月 1 日起，山西省对全国 60 周岁及以上老年人实行全省国有 A 级景区免票政策，平遥古城在列。
常见问题五：有英文导览吗？景区内设有中英文标识；语音导览设备和人工讲解服务请以景区现场公布为准。
English
Pingyao Ancient City Travel Guide: Tickets, Transport and Best Season
Pingyao Ancient City lies in Pingyao County, Jinzhong, Shanxi Province. First built in the reign of King Xuan of the Western Zhou, it has a history of more than 2,800 years and was inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1997 together with the Shuanglin and Zhenguo temples. Entry to the streets is free while the sights charge admission — this guide covers tickets, transport and practical tips.
- What it is: Pingyao is one of China's best-preserved Ming and Qing county towns, made up of the ancient city wall, old shops, streets, temples and courtyard houses. It was designated a National Historical and Cultural City in 1986 and is now a 5A-rated scenic area. The Rishengchang Exchange Shop, founded in 1824, is regarded as the birthplace of China's modern financial industry, and the city also hosts events such as the Pingyao International Photography Festival.
- Getting there: by high-speed rail, get off at Pingyao Ancient City Station and take bus 108, about 25 minutes, to the south gate (subject to local bus operator information). By ordinary train, get off at Pingyao Station and take bus 1 one stop to the north gate. Taiyuan Wusu International Airport has a Pingyao city terminal. Inside the old town you can ride the electric sightseeing carts, about RMB 10 per person per ride.
- Tickets and opening hours: the Ancient City through ticket costs RMB 125 per person and covers 22 core sights inside the city, valid for three days from activation, with a half-price ticket at RMB 65. The Shuanglin Temple (RMB 35) and Zhenguo Temple (RMB 25) lie outside the walls and require separate tickets. Opening hours are 08:00–18:00 from 1 April to 7 October, and 08:00–17:30 from 8 October to 31 March.
- Best season: autumn (September to October) is cooler and is the period most travellers recommend; summers are rainy and winters cold, so check the local weather forecast before you go. The Pingyao International Photography Festival is usually held in autumn, so book earlier if your visit coincides with it or with public holidays.
- Payment and practical tips: the official ticketing channel is the 'Pingyao Ancient City Scenic Area Official Service Platform' WeChat account, which allows advance booking, and tickets can also be bought at the ticket windows on site. Ticketing is under a real-name system, so carry your passport or other valid ID. Mobile payment (Alipay, WeChat) and bank cards are widely accepted in the area, but it is still worth carrying a little cash.
Q1: Do I need a ticket to enter the old town? No. Pingyao operates on the principle that entry to the streets is free and the sights charge admission, so walking the streets and eating there require no ticket; only the core sights inside the city require the through ticket.
Q2: Can foreigners use a passport? Yes. Ticketing is under a real-name system and a passport is a valid identity document. Online booking usually requires real-name registration; if you cannot book online, you can buy tickets at the on-site ticket windows (subject to what the scenic area announces).
Q3: How does the through ticket work? It is valid for three days from activation, but each sight may be entered only once and is cancelled after being punched or verified, so plan your route and allow at least a full day.
Q4: Are there discounts? Children aged 6 or under or 1.2 metres or shorter, seniors aged 60 or over, serving and retired military personnel (with a preferential-treatment card), people with disabilities, police officers and firefighters may enter free with valid ID. Teenagers aged 18 or under and students in full-time undergraduate programmes or below pay half price. From 1 May 2026, Shanxi Province grants free admission to all state-owned A-rated scenic areas province-wide for visitors aged 60 and over, and Pingyao is included.
Q5: Is there an English guide? Signage in the scenic area is bilingual. The availability of audio guides and human guides is subject to what the scenic area announces on site.
