Activity Datong, China

Private 2-Day Datong Tour

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About this activity

See main sites of Datong from this package private 2-day tour, experience the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Yungang Grottoes, the largest Nine Dragon Screen in China. And visit the impressive Hanging Monastery built 1500 years ago and Wooden Pagoda in Ying County, private guide, driver, entrance fees of sites and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 days
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Chinese, English
Operated by: Private China Tours

Ages: Children (0–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Local English and Chinese speaking tour guide
Included: Entrance fees of sites
Included: Transport by private vehicle

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Lunch
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Itinerary

Day 1 · Day 1:

Yungang Grottoes

2 hours Admission included

Start your private day trip with 8:30 am pickup from your central located Datong's hotel, where you'll board a private vehicle with your guide and travel to Yungang Grottoes, about 30 miles away from Datong downtown area. And the site holds over 250 grottoes that date to the 15th century and are full of thousands of hand-carved Buddha statues. explore different stone carvings of Buddha statues built in three different phases.
Nine Dragon Screen

one hour Admission included

Later on explore Nine Dragon Screen, the biggest one in China, even biggest than the one from Beijing Forbidden City. Which is kind of colorful and impressive screen there, then have lunch at an authentic Chinese restaurant at your own extra charge , then go back hotel.

Day 2 · Day 2：

Hengshan Hanging Temple (Xuankong si)

2 hours Admission included

After hotel pickup in the morning, your tour starts with the drive to the Hanging Monastery, which is a so-called “temple in the midair” constructed somewhere near the 5th century. It is literally a “flying” construction in the cliff. The temple has become a place where three religions come together, which is Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism, then have lunch at a local and authentic restaurant at your own extra charge.
Pagoda of Fogong Temple

one hour Admission included

Later on head to Yingxian Wooden Pagoda, the oldest and biggest wooden Buddhist pagoda in China. it has been known popularly as the Wooden Pagoda of whole China. Standing 69 meters high, it is the only extant large wooden pagoda in China, finally go back hotel.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Jinri Saibei Express Hotel
Jinsha Bihai Recreation Venues
Chengshi Qingnian Express Hotel
Yunlei Hotel
Yingze Express Hotel
Haoda Business Hotel Datong Lvzhou
Qijia Chain Hotel Datong Yingbin Road
Morning Express Hotel
Yunzhongyu New Fashion Hotel
Weidu International Hotel
Guobin Hotel
Gongchen Hotel

and 50 more pickup points

We can also pick up other clients who stay at hotels within the downtown area of Datong.

Using your ticket

Dress code is smart casual
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
You MUST confirm and obtain any visa requirements prior to border crossing. All visa requirements are the sole responsibility of the traveler

Cancellation

Free cancellation

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

If you cancel	You get back
At least 6 days before	100%
At least 2 days before	50%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Dress code is smart casual
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Passport names, passport numbers, date of birth and country is required at time of booking for all participants