subject: Travel Tips On Pingyao Tours [print this page] 1. As the topography of Shanxi Province, which Pingyao is located, is relatively high, and the mountains obstruct the oceanographic air flow from southeast, the temperature here is low and has a large difference from day and night. Especially, the windstorm is commonly taking place, so remember to take a sun glass and sun cap and avoid waring light color clothes. Drink as much water as possible in case of becoming dry lip.
2. The drinking water in Pingyao is quite salty, and you"d better buy some purified water in bottles.
3. To have breakfast in Pingyao may be a difficult task, since the restaurants here often start business at 10 a.m. If you are preferred to get up earlier and pay a visit to the ancient town at morning, there are some vendor"s stands at West Gate and North Gate.
4. Each gate of Pingyao has a parking place, for 10 yuan once. That is to say, whether you park your car for a few minutes or an entire day, the cost is the same. Think over before you drive into the parking place.
5. If you buy an ancient town travelling ticket, then you could go to watch the performance at Pingyao Big Stage during the day time.
6. It is strongly recommended that visitors should invite a tour guide, or the truly ideas in these ancient buildings and attractions could not be discovered easily.
7. About shopping, Pingyao boasts many kinds of special local products, such as Pingyao beef, Pingyao lacquer works, and so on.
8. The best time to visit Pingyao: the continental monsoon half dry climate makes Pingyao a large temperature difference from day and night in spring, and strong wind but little rainfall. In summer, it is usually very hot and lots of rain. In autumn, the temperature will be little lower and you will be quite comfortable for the little rainfall and all day sunshine.
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