Embark on a private, full-day excursion to explore the ancient treasures of Datong. Learn from a knowledgeable local guide about the city’s top sites, journey to one of China’s four most renowned grottoes - Yungang Grottoes, and discover the distinct wooden Hanging Monastery perched on the precipice at the base of Mt. Hengshan.
Embark on a private, full-day excursion to explore the ancient treasures of Datong. Learn from a knowledgeable local guide about the city’s top sites, journey to one of China’s four most renowned grottoes - Yungang Grottoes, and discover the distinct wooden Hanging Monastery perched on the precipice at the base of Mt. Hengshan.
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Yungang Grottoes - Private tour guide will pick you up from your Datong hotel at 9:00 am, enjoy private transfer to start the highlight day trip. Firstly visit the Yungang Grottoes, which is the most majestic spot in the city and one of the largest grotto-groups in China.
Yungang Grottoes is a relic of the Northern Wei Dynasty (386-534) and there…
- Yungang Grottoes - Private tour guide will pick you up from your Datong hotel at 9:00 am, enjoy private transfer to start the highlight day trip. Firstly visit the Yungang Grottoes, which is the most majestic spot in the city and one of the largest grotto-groups in China.
Yungang Grottoes is a relic of the Northern Wei Dynasty (386-534) and there are now 53 grottoes with 51000 statues remaining. Listed as a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO in 2001, Yungang Grottoes represent the excellent achievement of Buddhist sculptural art of ancient China.
- Hengshan Hanging Temple (Xuankong si) - Later have lunch in a local restaurant, and continue to visit the peculiar wood-structured Hanging Monastery on the cliff at the foot of Hengshan Mountain. Built in 491, Hanging Monastery has a history of more than 1400 years. Seen from below, it appears to be a tumble-down castle in the air, which gives a breath-taking view of Chinese architecture. To conclude the trip, you tour guide will transfer you back and drop you off at the hotel.
- Private transportation
- Professional licensed driver
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- English-speaking tour guide
- Private tour for you only
- Entrance ticket fees
- Local lunch
- Private transportation
- Professional licensed driver
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- English-speaking tour guide
- Private tour for you only
- Entrance ticket fees
- Local lunch
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
