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Datong 3-Day Private Custom Tour: Yungang Grottoes & Ancient Architecture

Arrive in Datong and meet your guide at the airport or railway station. Check in to your hotel, then visit Huayan Temple, a magnificent Liao and Jin dynasty Buddhist temple known for its exquisite painted sculptures and grand wooden architecture. Walk along the well-restored Datong Ancient City Wall for panoramic views of the old town. In the evening, stroll through the ancient city streets and taste local Shanxi cuisine.

After breakfast, drive to the UNESCO-listed Yungang Grottoes, one of China's three major Buddhist grotto sites. Explore the 1,500-year-old rock-cut caves with thousands of Buddha statues carved during the Northern Wei Dynasty, admiring the fusion of Chinese and Central Asian art styles. Continue to Mount Heng to visit the iconic Hanging Temple, a 1,400-year-old architectural marvel clinging to a cliff face. Return to Datong city in the evening.

Morning drive to Yingxian County to visit the Fogong Temple Pagoda, commonly known as Yingxian Wooden Pagoda. Built in 1056, it is the oldest and tallest all-wooden pagoda in the world, a masterpiece of ancient Chinese architecture with no single nail used in its construction. Optional stop at the Datong Earth Forest for unique geological landscapes on the way back. Transfer to Datong Railway Station or airport for your departure in the afternoon.

What's Included

  • 2 nights accommodation in Datong city hotel with daily breakfast
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle with professional driver throughout the tour
  • Full-time English-speaking tour guide for all sightseeing
  • First-entry admission tickets for all listed attractions
  • Hotel and railway station/airport pickup & drop-off service
  • 24/7 travel customer support

What's Not Included

  • Lunches and dinners (guide will recommend local specialty restaurants)
  • Round-trip flights or train tickets to/from Datong
  • Hanging Temple climbing ticket (subject to availability and advance reservation)
  • Personal expenses, souvenirs and gratuities for guide & driver
  • Travel insurance

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