Private Tour of Datong Hanging Monastery and Yingxian Wooden Pagoda

Datong, China
Duration8h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Have a full day private tour to explore the historical relics and Chinese architecture in Datong, know more about the top attractions from an expert local tour guide, visit the peculiar wood-structured Hanging Monastery on the cliff, and see the oldest and highest wooden structure in China - Yingxian County Wooden Pagoda.

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Professional licensed driver
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Fuel surcharge and tax
  • Private tour for you only
  • Entrance ticket fees
  • Local lunch
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Hengshan Hanging Temple (Xuankong si)
    4h · Admission ticket included
    Private tour guide will pick you up from your Datong hotel at 9:00 am to start the full day trip.

    Built in 491, Hanging Monastery has survived more than 1400 years. The peculiar wood-structured Hanging Monastery on the cliff at the foot of Mt. Hengshan gives a stunning view of Chinese architecture. Follow your guide to visit this architectural wonder, walk into the Monastery to explore this rare architecture and discover its history.
  2. Pagoda of Fogong Temple
    4h · Admission ticket included
    Later have lunch in a local restaurant, and continue to visit the Wooden Pagoda in Ying County. Regarded as the 'First Pagoda in the World', the Wooden Pagoda has about 900 years of history and is attractive for its exquisite design and delicate appearance. And large Buddha statues hosted in the Wooden Pagoda are particularly impressive.

    After the full day sightseeing, the tour guide will transfer you back to the hotel.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Datong
Datong, China
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End point
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Pickup details

Pick-up from centrally located Datong hotels, drop-off at the original departure point. Please provide detailed hotel information while booking.

Additional information

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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