2-Day Private Tour to Datong from Beijing by Bullet Train
Visit highlights of Datong including Yungang Grottoes, Huayan Monastery, Nine-Dragon Wall, Ancient City Wall, Hanging Monastery and Yingxian Wooden Pagoda with this 2 days private tour from Beijing by bullet train.
You will be picked up and dropped off from your Beijing hotel.
ItineraryDay 1: Beijing--Datong.O/N Datong.Stop At: Beijing Railway Station, Dongcheng, China, 100005
In the morning around 7:30am, our driver(driver only, no guide) meet you at your Beijing hotel lobby and drive you to Beijing Railway Station where a train to Datong is waiting for you(G2505 08:40am--11:00am). The train takes around 2.5 hours.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Datong Railway Station Zhanqian Square, 4892+XV5, Zhan Bei Jie, Ping Cheng Qu, Da Tong Shi, Shan Xi Sheng, China, 037005
Upon arrival at Datong, you will be picked up on time and transferred to the Datong hotel(driver+ guide).
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Yungang Grottoes, Wuzhou Mountain, Urban Area, Datong 37000 China
After the hotel checking in and have short a break. We will visit the Yungang Grottoes first by today.
Upon arrival at the Yungang Grottoes, our guide will accompany you as you to go around viewing more than 59,000 solemn Buddha statues made during the Northern Wei Dynasty (386 - 534). Considered to be a treasure house of Buddhist arts, Yungang Grottoes took over 70 years to reach the present scale. The sculptures there integrate the superb artistry of Northern Wei and showcase the atmospheric and imperial style. You are sure to feel astonished by the magnificent scene there.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Huayan Temple of Datong, Daxi Street, Urban Area, Datong 037004 China
And then, after admiring the sculptural arts of the Northern Wei Dynasty, you will then be guided to Huayan Monastery to appreciate the architectural style created during the Liao Dynasty (907 - 1125). You will also see a statue of Bodhisattva with a grin on her face, which makes it stand out from the rest.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Nine Dragon Screen, Yanghe Street, Cheng District, Datong 037000 China
After lunch, we will head for the Nine-Dragon Wall which used to be a giant screen in front of a prince's mansion 600 years ago.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Datong City Walls, Centre of Datong, Urban Area, Datong 037000 China
At the end of the day, we will round off today's Datong tour with the Ancient City Wall and then take you back to your hotel.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Datong-- Beijing. The tour end.Stop At: Datong, Datong, Shanxi
In the morning at 9am, our guide will meet you at the hotel lobby and transfer to Hanging Monastery, need 90 minutes driving, 84km.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Hengshan Hanging Temple (Xuankong si), Hengshan, Datong China
The renowned Hanging Monastery, which looks like a grand relief inlaid on the steep cliff. It will be a thrilling experience to go along the hanging walkways to visit each hall of the temple. It is unique that the hierarchs of Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism are worshiped here together.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Ying Xian Wooden Pagoda, 76km (47 miles) south of Datong, Datong China
Then we will take a car ride to Yingxian County to see the famous Wooden Pagoda. It is the oldest wooden tower in China, which has been around for nearly 1,000 years, and not a single nail was used during its construction.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Datong Railway Station Parking Lot, 62 Che Zhan Lu, Da Tong Hui Zu Tu Zu Zi Zhi Xian, Xi Ning Shi, Qing Hai Sheng, China, 810100
After lunch,we((driver + guide) drive you to Datong Railway Station where a train to Beijing is waiting for you(G2520 18:07-20:25). The train takes around 2.5 hours.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Beijing Railway Station, No.13 Jiawan Hutong, Dongcheng District, Beijing China
Upon arrival at Beijing, you will be picked up on time and transferred to the Beijing hotel(driver only,no guide).
Duration: 20 minutes
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"Infant seats available"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"Stroller accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Wheelchair accessible"
"Can add more days if you want"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Horário de Início:
07:30 AM
Duração: 2 Days
Ponto de partida: Traveler pickup is offered
We can pick up any hotels in the Beijing central
Cancelamentos e reembolsos:
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
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