# China Escort Agency Museum (中国镖局博物馆)

Pingyao, Shanxi Province · North China, China · Guidebook rating: 3/5
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Language: en

## Key facts

- **Admission:** Included in the Pingyao Ancient Town combined ticket
- **Opening hours:** 8：00—18：00
- **Time needed:** 0.5–1 hour
- **Address:** 61 South Street, Pingyao County
- **Getting there:** Located on South Street inside Pingyao Ancient Town; walking is recommended.
- **Good for:** Architecture, Ethnic Culture

## About China Escort Agency Museum

The China Escort Agency Museum introduces the history of China’s escort agencies (镖局), along with the ten most famous escort agencies and ten most famous escort masters of the Ming and Qing dynasties, and anecdotes from the process of escorting goods. It is well worth a visit.

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Source: China Self-Guided Travel 2025 (《中国自助游》, Tianjin Science & Technology Press, Aug 2024), p. 1806. Prices, hours and transport details are as printed in the August 2024 edition and may have changed. Always confirm with the venue before you travel.
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