- Datong - Our driver will pick you up from your Beijing city hotel, then you will be transferred to the train station. Enjoy a 2 hour bullet train ride on your own, once arrive at Datong. Your local tour guide will greet you upon arrival at the train station, then go over the day’s itinerary on your way to the first stop of the day - Hanging Temple. - Hengshan Hanging Temple (Xuankong si) - The hanging temple is the only existed temple hosting worship for the Taoists, Confucians and Buddhists. Built in 491 A.D, Hanging Temple is an architectural wonder because it hangs on the west cliff of Jinxia Gorge more than 50 meters above the ground. It has established its unique position among the various temples and monastery with its characteristics of “peril, workmanship and miracle”. Follow your tour guide to explore the temples and get to know the detailed stories and histories.
Next, stop at a local restaurant for a quick lunch. Then heading directly to Hengshan. - Mount Hengshan - Once arrive at Hengshan, you will take the cable car to reach the mountain. Follow your tour guide to explore the essence of Mountain Hengshan.
As early as 2,000 years ago, many emperors and celebrities visited Hengshan Mountain and left quite a lot of stone inscriptions of poems. The mountain comprises 72 peaks and runs 150 kilometers in extend, it possess the reputation of Buddhism and Taoist culture of China. The mountain also boasts 9 ponds, 9 wells, 9 pools, 10 caves, 15 rocks, 25 streams and 38 springs, in harmony with green forests and fragrant flowers and grass. Grand, graceful, sequestered and culturally abundant, Hengshan Mountain leads the five sacred mountains by its gracefulness.
- Beiyue Temple of Hengshan Mountain, Shanxi - Followed by your experienced tour guide, to explore the temples at the mountain, and enjoy the beauty of the Mother Nature.
After the tour finished you will be transferred back to Datong railway station and heading back to Beijing. Our driver will pick you up from the train station and you will be transferred back to your hotel in Beijing.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Cable car round trip at Hengshan Mountain
- Private tour
- Professional guide
- Lunch
- Bottled water
- Entrance fee
- Beijing-Datong round trip train tickets
- Transport by private vehicle
- Gratuities
Be a part of this exclusive one-day tour from Beijing that takes you to the architectural marvels of Hanging Temple and Henghan Mountain in Datong. Embark on a bullet train ride to witness the awe-inspiring Hanging Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site, constructed in 491 A.D., looming 50 meters off the ground on the western cliff of Jinxia Gorge. Next, embark on a cable car journey to the mystic Hengshan Mountain, counted among China’s Five Sacred Mountains. Accompanied by an experienced tour guide, delve into the history, appreciate the temples, learn about the related religions, and soak in the serene natural beauty. This inclusive tour package covers entrance fees, round trip train tickets, meals, an English-speaking guide, and private transportation.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
