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1 Day Datong Yungang Grottoes & Hanging Temple Tour/from Beijing

Datong, China
  • 8 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Experience some of Datong’s top historic attractions on this guided excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup, learn about this ancient capital city from an informative local guide and explore a cave system containing hundreds of grottoes and tens of thousands of stone sculptures. Enjoy a delicious complimentary lunch, then head to the Hanging Temple, a 1,500-year-old wooden monastery, and Nine Dragon Wall, built in the late Ming Dynasty.
  • Explore the ancient Chinese capital of Datong on an all-day guided tour
  • Visit landmarks like Yuagang Grottoes, Hanging Temple, and 9 Dragon Wall
  • Enjoy a tasty lunch and learn about the region from a knowledgeable guide
  • Make the most of limited time with convenient hotel pickup and drop-off

What's Included

  • Private transfers in air-conditioned vehicle with licensed driver in Datong
  • English-speaking guide in Datong
  • Entrance fees as list in the itinerary
  • Second-class high-speed train tickets (if you choose the option)
  • Transfer service in Beijing (if you choose the option)
  • Personal expense
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Your tour guide will pick you up at your hotel in the downtown area. If you go out of range, an extra fare will be charged.

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Meeting point

  • Yongtaimennei Street
    Yong Tai Men Nei Jie, Ping Cheng Qu, Da Tong Shi, Shan Xi Sheng, China

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

1

Yungang Grottoes

3 hours Admission Ticket Included

2

Hengshan Hanging Temple (Xuankong si)

2 hours Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Tour guide will contact you the evening before the tour date
  • The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
  • Tour guide for other languages is available, please advise to note and pay extra 50 USD per group
  • If you have dietary demands please leave a special requirement when booking the tour
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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From $275.00

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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