Private Transfer Service: 2-Day Datong from Beijing

Day 1: Beijing - Datong

1. Yungang Grottoes
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   You will be picked up from your hotel by your driver and private vehicle in the morning. Heading to Datong, it will take about 5 hours to arrive there.
   
   Once arriving in Datong, you will visit the Yungang Grottoes. The three main sites in China that are famous for their stone sculpture are Dunhuang, Longmen and Yungang. Among these, the Yungang grottoes are considered as the number one due to the tremendous size, ancient history, and relatively complete state of preservation.
2. Nine Dragon Screen
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   Afterwards, Chinese lunch will be arranged close to the Yungang Grottoes at your own expense.
   
   Then, you can either choose to go back to hotel to rest and explore Datong city, or head to the Nine-Dragon Wall, it is a type of screen wall with reliefs of nine different Chinese dragons.

Day 2: Datong-Beijing

1. Hengshan Hanging Temple (Xuankong si)
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   Your driver will pick you up from your hotel in Datong, then driving to Hanging Temple. The temple is at the foot of Mt. Hengshan, it is 5 kilometers (3 miles) south of Hunyuan County, and 65 kilometers (40 miles) away from downtown Datong. Since it hangs on the west cliff of Jinxia Gorge more than 50 meters above the ground, that is why it is called Hanging Temple. How could a building like this withstand the winds and storms for so many years? Hanging Temple is an architectural wonder. It will be a very unique experience for you.
2. Pagoda of Fogong Temple
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   In the afternoon, you can choose to heading back to Beijing city or continue to visit the famous Pagoda of Fogong Temple(this will need at least 2 extra hours). Since it was built completely of timber, it has been known popularly as the Wooden Pagoda of Yingxian County. Standing 67.31 meters high, it is the only extant large wooden pagoda in China and also the tallest among ancient wooden buildings of the world.
   
   After that, heading back to Beijing, which will take about 5 hours.
   
   Please note this a private round trip transfer service from Beijing to Datong. Your hotel accommodation, meals and entrance tickets is not included.Of course, you can add-on an experienced local guide service upon booking, if you need someone to hike with you and tell the stories along the way. If you choose this option, your guide will meet you in Datong and accompany you to all the sites in Datong.
   
   The Tour operator cannot guarantee an English-speaking driver. Due to their availability, you may have a Chinese speaking driver, but they know exactly where to pick you up and where to drop you off. Guest can use their phone to call our translator if need during the ride(if you choose to use the transfer service only)

Pickup details

Your driver will pick you up from the lobby of your hotel by holding your name sign

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Each traveler is allowed a maximum of 1 suitcase and 1 carry-on bag. Oversized or excessive luggage (e.g. surfboards, golf clubs or bikes) may have certain restrictions, please inquire with the operator prior to travel to confirm if your excess luggage is acceptable
• Age under 3 is free to join
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately