We started at 7:00 am this morning, so far no one ever late. The ancient city is two hours away from Taiyuen 太原, where we stayed. Admission fee for the Pingyao ancient city is 120 rmb for all different locations; the city wall, the museums, some scenic spots. I had the half price student discount for the admission. I think if you just want to go to the shopping street is free of charge. The walled city is so big we need to take golf cart to the main area to save time. By the time we take a walk on the city wall is almost noon, bad lighting for pictures. There are so many peoples is unbelievable, may be is accessible by train. We have to stay together all the time otherwise will get lost.
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