How to Travel from Pingyao to Xian | Pingyao to Xian Train

Option 1: Travel from Pingyao to Xian by High Speed Bullet Train - Most Recommended

● Frequency: nearly 10 trains per day (D trains)

● Train Time: about 3 hours

● From & To: Pingyao Ancient City Railway Station (平遥古城站) - Xian North Railway Station (西安北站)

Located on the south section of Datong Xian High Speed Railway, Pingyao to Xian high speed train travel makes the transportation between the two destinations more convenient and efficient. Every day, there are about 10 high speed bullet trains running from Pingyao to Xian. The bullet train journey is just 3 hours short, which means you can arrival in Xian before noon if you take a morning train. The D trains depart from Pingyao Ancient City from about 8:30 to 20:00 each day and get to Xian on the same day. Most D trains have two kinds of tickets - First Class Seat and Second Class Seat, while a few D trains have more Business Class Seats offered.

Pingyao Xian High Speed Train Tours:

✔ 4 Days Ancient Pingyao & Xian Brief Tour

✔ 9 Days Ancient Treasures of China Tour

◆ Pingyao Ancient City Railway Station 平遥古城站

Address: Wenjing Avenue, Houji Village, Pingyao County, Jinzhong City, Shanxi Province 山西省晋中市平遥县侯冀村文景大道

Transportation: The Pingyao Ancient City Railway Station (also called Pingyao Gucheng Railway Station) lies farther to Pingyao Ancient City than Pingyao Railway Station. Driving distance to Pingyao Ancient City is about 9 km and just 3 km to Shuanglin Temple, almost 100 km (1.5 hours’ ride) from Taiyuan Wusu Airport (the nearest airport). Pingyao City Bus 108 is the special bus running in loop among two train stations in Pingyao, Pingyao Ancient City and Shuanglin Temple.

◆ Xian North Railway Station 西安北站

Address: Yuanshuo Road, Weiyang District, Xian City, Shaanxi Province 陕西省西安市未央区元朔路

Transportation: The station is located about 16 km from Bell Tower & Muslim Street (city center), 18 km away from south gate of Ancient City Wall, 50 km far from the Terracotta Warriors and 30 km to Giant Wild Goose Pagoda. After arrival, you can take Xian Metro Line 2 to get Bell Tower, of get of at Yongningmen Station (永宁门站) to visit the Ancient City Wall. Or, take Metro Line 4 to Giant Wild Goose Pagoda and Tang Paradise. If you take a taxi, it needs 1.5 hours to the Terracotta Warriors Museum, 1 hour to Bell Tower (the best accommodation area in Xian) and 1 hour 20 minutes to the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda.

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

How to Plan a Pingyao Xian Tour

Usually, a classic Pingyao Xian tour takes four days, one and half a days to tour Pingyao, half a day to take the Pingxian to Xian high speed bullet train and leave 2 days to visit Xian. If you want an in-depth tour, more days should be prepared to visit more attractions and enjoy some local featured activities.

After arrival in Pingyao, you can use 1 full day to discover Pingyao Ancient City, climb up the Ancient City Wall to get a panoramic view of the entire, visit Rishengchang Former Bank to learn the history of modern bank in China, see busy commercial shops lined in Ming and Qing Dynasties Street, etc. Next day, take a few hours to visit Shuanglin Temple to witness the breathtaking “Treasure House of Painted Clay Sculpture of China”. Thousands of delicate Buddhist sculptures are preserved there.

Next, take a 3-hour high speed train journey to Xian. It’s flexible to arrange 1 day, 2 days, 3 or 4 days to visit Xian and surrounding attractions. It’s advised to use half a day to tour the Terracotta Warriors, spend 1 to 2 days for the Xian Ancient City Wall, Bell & Drum Tower, Muslim Quarter, Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, local snack tasting and Tang Dynasty Show watching, etc. Making 1-day side trip to Mount Huashan is a thrilling trip where you can see marvelous landform and challenge the Plan Walk on the cliffside.

✔ 4 Days Ancient Pingyao & Xian Tour

Meanwhile, Shanxi has more stunning destinations with World Heritages worthy your exploration, including Datong (Yungang Grottoes), Wutaishan, Hukou Waterfall. Besides, 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, Terracotta Army in Xian, 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!

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China High Speed Train Travel Tips

Class of Ticket

There are two or three kinds of tickets are provided on high speed train from Pingyao to Xian, First Class Seat,Second Class Seat and Business 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>