Best Time to Visit Pingyao

Spring in Pingyao is mild and gradually warm. After winter, Pingyao awakens with the sunshine, green plants and blooming flowers. The vigor of spring adds the beauty and atmosphere of Pingyao Ancient City. With the average temperature of 8°C-20°C (46°F-68°F), spring is a great time for sightseeing in Pingyao with the Pingyao Ancient City, Pingyao City Wall, Ming Qing Street, Rishengchang Exchange Shop Museum, etc.
 

Things to Do in Pingyao in Spring

• Stroll Around the Pingyao City Wall
• Enjoy the Stunning Sunset at the Pingyao Ancient City
• Visit the Rishenchang Exchange Shop Museum
• Explore the Ancient Government Office(Yamen)
• Wander through the Ming Qing Street
• Watch a Traditional Performance in Pingyao
• Experience the Authentic Architecture at the Courtyards

 

Summer in Pingyao is hot and humid, and there may be occasional rainfall and thunderstorms, especially in July and August. If you plan to visit Pingyao in July and August, please get prepared for the hot weather and crowds of the school summer vacations. Especially in the popular attractions, there may be full of domestic tourists. Traveling to Pingyao in summer, it is recommended that you go out in the morning or in the afternoon to avoid the heat at noon. And you can also choose some indoor activities in Pingyao in summer. Though it is very hot in summer in Pingyao, the blue and clear skies are suitable for photography.

While June is also a good time to visit Pingyao in summer with less crowds and cooler temperatures.  It is a good time to visit Pingyao with fewer visitors but comparatively comfortable climate. You can pay a visit the either Qiao Courtyard or Wang Courtyard.

 

 

Autumn in Pingyao is cool, dry and crisp, which is suitable for outdoor activities and sightseeing. With the clear skies and pleasant temperatures, autumn is recommended to visit Pingyao. In autumn, the leaves will turn yellow of red in Pingyao, which makes Pingyao Ancient City more charming and beautiful. The breeze, autumn foliage and peaceful ancient town compose of a beautiful picture.
With the cool temperature, there are plenty of things to do in Pingyao. You can stroll around the Pingyao Ancient City slowly, spend some time to admire the colorful clay statues in the Shuanglin Temple and taste the delicious foods and snacks in Pingyao.

Besides, the Pingyao Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon International Film Festival and the Pingyao International Photography Festival are usually held in Pingyao in September. If you are interested in them, you can travel to Pingyao in September.  The Annual China Pingyao International Photography Festival which is held in mid-September makes Pingyao more crowded than the other time. During this period, photographers from all over the world will come to visit here.

 

 

Winter in Pingyao is cold and dry, and sometimes it may snow in Pingyao. With cold weather and fewer tourists, winter is less crowded in Pingyao, when you can visit Pingyao if you want to avoid the crowds and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere in Pingyao. If you want to visit Pingyao in winter, you'd better dress warmly and take enough warm clothes. And the snow scene in winter will make Pingyao Ancient City as a white world without interruption form the outside world.

If you happen to visit Pingyao during the Spring Festival in winter, you can experience the festival atmosphere in Pingyao. During the Spring Festival, the Pingyao Ancient City will be full of festival atmosphere with the red lanterns and other Spring Festival decorations.

And during the Spring Festival, there will be Shehuo activities in Pingyao. Shehuo is a traditional folk activity in Pingyao, Shanxi Province. There will be about dozens to hundreds of people joining the Shehuo. People will walk on stilts, make dragon dance and set off fireworks to celebrate the Shehuo and Spring Festival. Shehuo is a nice activity to experience the traditional festival atmosphere in Pingyao.