Previously a hub of politics, economy, and military in ancient Northern China, Datong is a city rich with historical and cultural landmarks. During this private one-day tour, a local guide will escort you to several noteworthy locations including the Yungang Grottoes, the Huayan Monastery, and the Nine Dragons Screen.
- Yungang Grottoes - At 9:00 am, local tour guide will pick you up from your Datong hotel and transfer you to start the Datong highlight day tour.
You will firstly visit the Yungang Grottoes, one of the four most famous grottoes in China. The 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.
- Huayan Temple of Datong - Later enjoy lunch in local restaurant and continue the sightseeing to 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. The last site you will visit today is 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.
To conclude the private day trip, the tour guide will drop you off at your hotel in Datong.
- Hotel pickup & drop-off
- Private transportation
- Professional tour guide
- Entrance ticket fees
- Chinese Lunch
- Bottled water
- Fuel surcharge and tax
- Gratuities
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
