World Cultural Heritage Tour: Yungang Grottoes and Hanging Temple Exploration from Datong
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Datong
Embark on a captivating World Cultural Heritage tour of the Yungang Grottoes and Hanging Temple in Datong. Explore the awe-inspiring grandeur of the Hanging Temple and marvel at the ancient carvings and statues in the Yungang Caves. Led by an experienced guide.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Hengshan Hanging Temple (Xuankong si) - You will be picked up by your private tour guide at 8:00 am in your hotel in Datong and transferred to the Hanging Temple, about 1.5hours’ driving. You will visit the temple for about 1.5hours. In summer time during the peak season (from July to August), it may takes a longer time and early start, since the Hanging Temple really is a hot spot. We will arrange you the lunch in the local restaurant in Hunyuang County. After lunch you will be transferred to Yungang Caves The stone carving was done in three separate stages. In the first stage, the five caves were carved under Monk Tanyao’s conduction, which are called Tanyao Five Caves now. Since it is the beginning of the stone carving, the carving style have been greatly influenced by Indian and Western Asian art style, even by the Greek art style, the statues looks much different from the later ones.
What's Included
- Bottled water included
- All entrance fees covered
- Delicious lunch provided
- Convenient pickup and drop-off at airport, train station, or hotel
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
If you are seeking the most impressive sights and World Cultural Heritage locations, you ought to visit two remarkable sites: the first is the Hanging Temple, constructed on the face of a cliff approximately 1,500 years ago, now renowned for its imposing presence; the second is the Yungang Caves, excavated 1,500 years ago, featuring 45 caves and preserving more than 51,000 statues to this day. An adept tour guide with over a decade of experience will be leading this excursion, providing detailed explanations of these historic sites.
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes
Location
Hengshan Hanging Temple (Xuankong si)
Hengshan,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Paola
Sep 1, 2019
Liang Honge best guide - Anna is an outstanding guide. I travelled a lot and she is the best ever! Very friendly and well prepared, excellent in English, highly recommended to everybody travelling to China
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