Play the city game of Pingyao
An interactive adventure through Pingyao. Join the Order of the Secret Map, solve puzzles and uncover highlights and hidden gems at your own pace.
The story
The Order of the Secret Map
Welcome, Explorer. The Order of the Hidden Map has opened a route for you in Pingyao that ordinary visitors never fully perceive. Step onto the back of the sleeping dragon, the majestic city wall, and let your gaze wander over the endless carpet of grey roofs. Feel the whispering stones of ancient trade and wisdom in the narrow alleys that wind through the city like veins. Here begins your discovery of a magically hidden network.
A glimpse of the story — discover the rest while playing.
About this city walk
Discover Pingyao on a self-guided walking tour
Our interactive walking tour of Pingyao blends a classic city walk with an escape game. You get a real tour guide in your pocket that takes you past the must-see landmarks of Pingyao and the hidden gems only locals know.
No schedules, no group, no headset. You play the city walk whenever you want, at your own pace. Perfect for things to do in Pingyao — solo, with friends, with kids, or as an activity for a city break, bachelor party or team outing.
Along the way you solve puzzles, collect letters and uncover the mystery of The Order of the Secret Map. A unique way to get to know Pingyao — more than a regular walking tour, and a fraction of the price of a live guide.
Why players love CityWalkGems
At your pace
No schedules or groups. Start, pause and resume whenever you want.
Highlights + gems
The must-sees plus spots even locals sometimes miss.
Story in every street
History and mystery woven through the city itself.
A fraction of a guide
A real private guide in your pocket, for a fraction of the price.
What you'll see in Pingyao
Welcome, Explorer. The Order of the Hidden Map has opened a route for you in Pingyao that ordinary visitors never fully perceive. Step onto the back of the sleeping dragon, the majestic city wall, and let your gaze wander over the endless carpet of grey roofs. Feel the whispering stones of ancient trade and wisdom in the narrow alleys that wind through the city like veins. Here begins your discovery of a magically hidden network.
Along the way you'll pass Pingyao Ancient City Wall, Simon Pingyao Ancient City, Pingyao Ancient City Scenic Spot, Tianjixiang Museum, Pingyao Museum and Shilou — and beyond these highlights you'll discover plenty more, including 0 hidden gems in Pingyao that only locals know about.
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Start your mission in Pingyao
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