From Taiyuan we will head to Pingyao, which is one of the best preserved Ming cities. Its 6.4 km long city wall is also one of the best preserved city walls in whole China. Pingyao will give you an authentic feeling of the ancient China. It's huge and splendid courtyards and the fact that this area used to once be China's economical heart will beyond doubt impress you. You will visit the city wall, the court of Pingyao as well as one of the first banks of China. You will stay overnight in a newly-built, high-class courtyard hotel in the heart of Pingyao.