How to Get from Pingyao to Beijing | Pingyao to Beijing Train

Located in central Shanxi Province, Pingyao is famous for the most-preserved Pingyao Ancient City which is a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage with over 2,700 years of history. Most travelers like to visit Pingyao between Xian and Beijing, to complete an exploration of ancient China. By seeing the best example of ancient dwellings of Ming and Qing Dynasties in Northern China, you can have a sharp contrast impression between the royal luxury palaces (like the Forbidden City) and ordinary houses of the civilians. A journey of Pingyao and Beijing will give you vivid sights and distinction of feudal society in ancient China.

Check the following transportation guide from Pingyao to Beijing to better plan and enjoy a transfer worry-free journey!

How far is Beijing from Pingyao?

Pingyao Location: Pingyao is a famous cultural county in Jinzhong City, central Shanxi Province. It is located about 500 km from Xian and Luoyang, 400 km from Datong in the north and nearly 300 km from Wutaishan and Hukou Waterfall.

Beijing Location: Serving as the capital of China, Beijing lies in Northern China, bordering Tianjin in the southwest and Hebei Province in other sides. Beijing is situated around 1,100 km northeast of Xian and about 350 km far from Datong.

Pingyao to Beijing Distance: Beijing lies in the northeast of Pingyao, with an estimated driving distance of about 600 km. Taking a fast high speed train within a half day is the most popular way to get from Pingyao to Beijing, since there is no airport located in Pingyao and the overnight sleeper train takes ten hours and above.

Below is the Real-time Pingyao to Beijing High Speed Train Timetable:

Option 3: Get from Pingyao to Beijing by Flight via Taiyuan

Currently, there is no airport directly serving Pingyao and the nearest airport is Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN). So if you want to get to Beijing from Pingyao by flight, you have to transfer in Taiyuan, which takes more time and money than a 4-hour high speed train. Thus, it’s not recommended to travel like this way.

First, drive nearly 100 km, 2 hours from Pingyao to Taiyuan Wusu International Airport.

Second, take a non-stop Taiyuan to Beijing flight from Taiyuan Wusu International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport (IATA: PEK) or Beijing Daxing International Airport (IATA: PKX)

Note: There are four direct flights scheduled each day, with a short flight time of 1.5 hours only.

How to Plan a Pingyao Beijing Tour

Your Pingyao Beijing tour can be flexibly arranged based on your length of vacation, interested places to visit and personal hobbies. In Pingyao, you can take 1 full day to visit Pingyao Ancient City, climb up the Ancient City Wall, see the Rishengchang Former Bank, wonder busy Ming and Qing Dynasties Street lined with shops and other major ancient spots. With more time, you can visit Shuanglin Temple nearby to witness thousands of beautiful ancient painted sculptures and enjoy a serene atmosphere. In-depth cultural discovery of Pingyao can be customized to Wang’s Family Compound, Zhangbi Ancient Castle and more attractions around.

✔2 Days Classic Pingyao Tour

✔3 Days Pingyao Discovery Tour

Since Shanxi is an extraordinary cultural region in Northern China with numerous cultural legacies, it’s highly advised to spare more time travel Pingyao with Datong, and more outstanding destinations in Shanxi, such as the Wutai Mountain - another World Heritage sites of Shanxi & a sacred Buddhist mountain in China, roaring Hukou Waterfall on Yellow River - world’s largest yellow waterfall, etc.

✔4 Days Essence of Datong and Pingyao Tour

✔4 Days In-depth Pingyao & Taiyuan Tour

✔3 Days Yellow River Hukou Waterfall Tour from Pingyao

✔6 Days Datong Pingyao Tour Plus Wutaishan Visit

Close location makes Shanxi usually be toured with neighboring destinations, like Beijing, Xian, Luoyang and Hohhot, even extended to Shanghai, Chengdu and other parts of China. That fantastically offers you great chance to see different landscape and regional highlights in vast China, covering both nature and culture. Don’t miss the Great Wall in Beijing, cute Giant Pandas in Chengdu, splendid mixed culture in metropolis of Shanghai, picturesque prairie in Hohhot…Choose from our most popular China Shanxi tour packages or contact us to customize a memorable travel experience!

Popular China Shanxi Tours including Pingyao:

✔4 Days Ancient Pingyao & Xian Tour

✔6 Days Beijing Pingyao Highlights Tour

✔8 Days Beijing Xian Tour with Pingyao Ancient City

Ancient Tourist Attractions of Pingyao

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China High Speed Train Travel Tips

Class of Ticket

There are two kinds of tickets are provided on high speed train from Datong to Pingyao, First Class Seat and Second Class Seat. Second Class Seat is the most budget level you will share a row space with other passengers. And the First Class of Seat is more comfortable and quiet for those who prefer a good rest on the way. Check All Types of Seats on China High Speed Train>

Book, Collect, Alter and Cancel

Foreign tourists can book train ticket online or ask help from ticket agency, or buy the tickets physically at the train station with your valid passport. One thing you should remember is to book the ticket as early as possible, especially in peak tourist seasons. After collecting the tickets, please read carefully about the train number, departure date and station to make sure you won’t miss the train. If you want to cancel, alter your train tickets, you are required to bring your passport to the ticket counter and make the adjustments. Check details about How to Book, Collect, Alter, and Cancel Train Tickets>

Board & Get off

1) Prepare your documents well (valid passport with China Visa); 2) Get to the right train station in advance; 3) Collect train tickets; 4) Read your train ticket; 5) Pass the security control; 6) Pass through Security & Luggage Checks; 7) Find the right waiting room; 8) Cross the ticket checking gate; 9) Get to the right platform; 10) Get on your train. Keep the ticket well, because the ticket will be checked again to leave the station after you get off. Check details about How to Board & Disembark a Train>

Baggage Allowance

China train travel with luggage is much easier than taking flight, for you don’t need to check luggage separately. Each passenger with a train ticket is allowed to carry luggage in certain weight and volume, but without limitation of amount and types. Though there are written regulation and rules about the luggage allowance, in practice, passengers can take as much luggage as you can if only you handled them properly. Check detailed Baggage Allowance & Policy to Take China Train>

Facilities and Service

All high speed trains in China are equipped with advanced facilities and good service to make your journey more convenient and comfortable. There are different places you can put your luggage onboard, racks and specialized luggage storage areas. Besides, the air-conditioner train offers you plug under the seats to charge your phone or laptop, sightseeing window to view the outside scenery as well as western-style toilets. There is also available dining area you can get some supplies. Bilingual signs and the broadcast use both Chinese and English so that you don’t need to worry about the communication. Check All Facilities & Service on China Train>