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2-Day Private Datong Tour:Hanging Temple, Yugang Grottoes,Wooden Pagoda and More
Datong
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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Maximize your time in the remarkable city of Datong on a comprehensive 2-day private tour to major attractions and historical landmarks. Alongside an expert guide, explore three spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Sites - Yungang Grottoes, Hanging Temple and Ying Xian Wooden Pagoda. Besides, you will also visit the Nine Dragon Screen and Datong City Wall. Gain valuable insight into the rich history of the city. When make booking you can choose a basic tour with English speaking tour guide and private transfer, you will pay your own entrance fee and lunch during the tour or a private tour package with all entrance fee and lunch inclusive.
Highlights
2 days
Offered in Mandarin & English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
2 days
Offered in Mandarin & English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private vehicle during the tour
Entrance fee(if you choose the related option)
Lunch
Hotel/Railway Station pickup and drop-off
English speaking tour guide
Gratuites
Accommodation
If you choose the basic tour, the entrance fee and lunch are not included
Itinerary
Day 1
Day 2
City Highlights : Yungang Grottoes, Nine Dragon Screen and City Wall
3 Stops
1
Yungang Grottoes
In the morning, pick you up at your hotel lobby in Datong downtown or Datong train station (you will find a welcome signage).
Then heading directly to Yungang Grottoes which takes about 30 minutes. Your tour guide will explain the related histories and stories along the way, feel free to ask questions if you have.
Located at the southern foot of the Wuzhou Mountain, the Yungang Grottoes were built against the mountain and extend about one km (0.62 miles) from east to west. Comprising 252 caves and 51,000 statues within a carved area of 18,000 square meters.
Yungang Grottoes represent the outstanding achievement of Buddhist cave art in China during the 5th and 6th centuries. The Five Caves created by Tan Yao, with their strict unity of layout and design, constitute a classical masterpiece of the first peak of Chinese Buddhist art.
While influenced by Buddhist cave art from South and Central Asia, Yungang Grottoes have also interpreted the Buddhist cave art with distinctive Chinese character and local spirit. As a result, Yungang Grottoes have played a vitally important role among early Oriental Buddhist grottoes and had a far-reaching impact on Buddhist cave art in China and East Asia.
Yungang Grottoes were added to the World Cultural Heritage List in December 2001.
Walk with your tour guide to explore the grottoes and niches, get to know its history and culture. Since this is a private tour, feel free to ask questions during the tour.
2 hours
2
Nine Dragon Screen
Next, follow your tour guide to check out the oldest and largest glazed screen in China. Built over 600 years ago, Nine Dragon Screen in Datong presently the oldest and largest glazed screen in China today. Admire the massive screen and learn its history and background with your tour guide.
30 minutes
3
Datong City Walls
Enjoy lunch in the local restaurant, after that, follow your tour guide to explore the city wall.
The Datong City Wall with a long history going back to the North Wei Dynasty (386～557), the City Wall is truly magnificent. Since ancient times, Datong has been a place of great strategic importance, especially when in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), it became the door of the country's capital, through the protective screen of Shanxi province, and a safeguard of the Yellow River Plain.
At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel in Datong
2-Day Private Datong Tour:Hanging Temple, Yugang Grottoes,Wooden Pagoda and More
Datong
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Maximize your time in the remarkable city of Datong on a comprehensive 2-day private tour to major attractions and historical landmarks. Alongside an expert guide, explore three spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Sites - Yungang Grottoes, Hanging Temple and Ying Xian Wooden Pagoda. Besides, you will also visit the Nine Dragon Screen and Datong City Wall. Gain valuable insight into the rich history of the city. When make booking you can choose a basic tour with English speaking tour guide and private transfer, you will pay your own entrance fee and lunch during the tour or a private tour package with all entrance fee and lunch inclusive.
Highlights
2 days
Offered in Mandarin & English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
2 days
Offered in Mandarin & English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private vehicle during the tour
Entrance fee(if you choose the related option)
Lunch
Hotel/Railway Station pickup and drop-off
English speaking tour guide
Gratuites
Accommodation
If you choose the basic tour, the entrance fee and lunch are not included
