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Datong, Hanging Temple and Yungang Grottoes Private Tour


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Explore two spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Datong: Yungang Grottoes and Hanging Temple. Immerse yourself in the city's history and culture on this private guided tour.


Yungang Grottoes



Meet your tour guide in the lobby of your Datong hotel or Datong Railway Station/Airport. Then hop on your private vehicle and heading directly to Yungang Grottoes which will take 30 minutes. Your tour guide will explain the related histories and stories along the way, feel free to ask questions if you have.

Upon arrival, follow your tour guide to admire outstanding achievement of Buddhist cave art in China during the 5th and 6th centuries architecture at Yungang Grottoes.

Enjoy lunch in the local restaurant, heading directly to Hengshan Hanging Temple which will take 1.5 hours. 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. Follow your tour guide to experience the 1400 years architectural wonder, get to learn the history of three major religions in China and how these believes been used into the architecture.

After the tour finished, you will be transferred to your hotel in Datong.



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Duration 8 hours

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Live tour guide

English

Pickup included

Your tour guide will meet you at the exit of the arrival hall by holding your name sign

Private group

from € 247.29 per person
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About this experience

Itinerary
  • Pickup location:
  • Datong
  • Yungang Grottoes
  • Guided tour, Sightseeing (2 hours)
  • Xuankong Temple
  • Guided tour, Sightseeing (1.5 hours)
  • Arrive back at:
  • Datong
  • Main stop
  • For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
  • Highlights
  • Experience the 1400 years architectural wonder
  • Explore two spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Datong
  • Travel at your own pace, you don’t feel rushed
  • Includes
  • English speaking tour guide
  • Private transfer
  • Entrance Fee (if you choose the related option)
  • Lunch(if you choose the related option)
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance Fee and lunch (if you choose the option without entrance fee and lunch, you can pay on your own at the spot)

  • Checkin
    Adults

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