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Explore Ancient Wonders - A 2 Days Adventure in Datong
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Overview
Embark on a captivating 2-day journey to Datong, exploring its rich historical and cultural heritage. Starting with a scenic train ride from Beijing, you’ll be welcomed by your guide and driver for an unforgettable adventure. The first day includes a visit to the awe-inspiring Hanging Temple, perched precariously on a cliffside, followed by the impressive Yingxian Wooden Pagoda, a testament to ancient architectural mastery. After a leisurely evening around the historic Datong City Wall, you’ll spend the night in Datong. The second day takes you to the majestic Yungang Grottoes, home to some of China’s most significant Buddhist art, and concludes with a visit to the ancient Shanhua Temple before returning to Beijing.
Highlights
- Hanging Temple: Marvel at this architectural wonder clinging to a cliff, an ancient sanctuary for travelers of all religions.
- Yingxian Wooden Pagoda: Admire the world’s oldest and tallest wooden structure, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Datong City Wall: Enjoy a stroll along the historic city wall, soaking in the ancient ambiance of Datong.
- Yungang Grottoes: Discover one of China’s largest collections of Buddhist carvings, with the convenience of a battery cart tour.
- Shanhua Temple: Explore this nearly 1,000-year-old temple complex, a remarkable relic of the Liao and Jin Dynasties.
Tour Plan
Day 01
Datong Arrival -Hanging Templ-Yingxian Wooden Pagoda-Datong
Take train to Datong, you will be meet by your driver and guide
One hour drive to Hanging Temple,true to its name, the Hanging Temple is hanging on a cliff. Ancient people built this temple to store food and water for people who passed by, and accepted three major Chinese religions, so that travelers of those religions could stay there.
Why built so high? It followed a requirement of Taoism: "Do not hear the rooster crow and dog bark." It meant the temple had to be built in a quiet place, far from noisy living.
Then go head (1h drive) to the Yingxian Wooden Pagoda. As a UNESCO site, the Yingxian Wooden Pagoda is the oldest and tallest surviving wooden structure in China.
Then drive back to Datong city , hanging around on the Datong City Wall
Overnight in Datong
Day 02
Datong Yungang Grottoes-Leaving
Today’s activities-
Visit one of the biggest Buddhist grottoes in China - the Yungang Grottoes . We will arrange a battery cart at the attraction, so you can avoid the long walk between grottoes and have more time to see the statues.
Shanhua Temple — the most complete and largest temple group in China built in the Liao and Jin Dynasties nearly 1,000 years ago
Then transfer to train station for next destination ,we wish you a pleasant journey !
Package Rate
From 320€ p/p
Price based on a private tour for 2 people and varies depending on program, travel date, number of people and chosen hotel
INCLUSIVE:
- 1 night hotel accommodation based on twin share
- Daily breakfast
- Entrance fees for all visits as mentioned in the itinerary
- All land transfers on best-in-class local transportation indicated in the itinerary.
- Experience English-speaking tour guide(other languages also available)
- Drinking water throughout the trip
- Travel Insurance
- Government tax and service fee
EXCLUSIVE:
- International & Domestic flight/train tickets
- Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, drinks, tip…)
- Tips and porters at the hotels
- All other services which are not mentioned in INCLUDING
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