Private Day Tour of Datong City: Explore Ancient North China's Cultural Heritage
Datong
Immerse yourself in the rich history and cultural heritage of Datong City on a private day tour. Explore ancient relics, including the Yungang Grottoes and Huayan Monastery, with an expert local guide.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Yungang Grottoes - Private tour guide will pick you up from your Datong hotel at 9:00 am to start the city sightseeing. You will firstly visit the Yungang Grottoes, one of the four most famous grottoes in China. \n\nYungang Grottoes were excavated along Wuzhou Mountain, extending 1 km from east to west, revealing 45 major caves and over 51,000 stone statues, it is a relic of the Northern Wei Dynasty (386-534). Follow your guide to visit the fascinating ancient grottoes and reveal the story of past glory. \n- Huayan Temple of Datong - Later have lunch in a local restaurant, and continue sightseeing to the Huayan Monastery - the largest and best preserved monastery of the Liao Dynasty (907 - 1125) in existence in China, it is very unique as it faces east instead of south. Then see the Nine Dragons Screen, the oldest and largest glazed screen in China, it was built over 600 years ago and displays nine vivid and different shaped dragons. After the full day sightseeing, the tour guide will transfer you back to the hotel.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Professional licensed driver
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- English-speaking tour guide
- Private tour for you only
- Entrance ticket fees
- Local lunch
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
In its past, Datong served as the epicenter of politics, economics, and military operations in ancient North China, resulting in a wealth of magnificent historical and cultural artifacts. Embark on a private full-day excursion to explore these treasures, accompanied by a knowledgeable local guide. The tour includes key attractions such as the Yungang Grottoes, the Huayan Monastery and the Nine Dragons Screen all in a single day.
Location
Datong
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
