Datong Highlights Sightseeing: Hanging Monastery and Wooden Pagoda

5.0 (1 reviews) Datong, China
Duration8h
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LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

With accompany of professional tour guide and private transfer, spend full day to explore the historical relics and Chinese architecture in Datong. You will visit the peculiar wood-structured Hanging Monastery on the cliff at the foot of Mt. Hengshan, and the oldest and highest wooden structure in China - Yingxian County Wooden Pagoda.

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Chinese Lunch
  • Hotel pickup & drop-off
  • Professional tour guide
  • Entrance ticket fees
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Hengshan Hanging Temple (Xuankong si)
    4h · Admission ticket included
    Tour starts at 9:00 am, local tour guide will pick you up from your Datong hotel and transfer you to the first stop of Hanging Monastery.

    Because of the numerous pagodas in Datong it has been known as the 'City of Pagodas'. The peculiar wood-structured Hanging Monastery on the cliff at the foot of Mt. Hengshan gives a breath-taking view of Chinese architecture. Built in 491, Hanging Monastery has survived more than 1400 years. It is an architectural wonder. Seen from below, it appears to be a tumble-down castle in the air. Walk into the Monastery to explore this rare architecture and discover its history.
  2. Pagoda of Fogong Temple
    4h · Admission ticket included
    After having lunch in a local restaurant, move on 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. The Pagoda appears as a five-storey structure, but in fact it has a total of nine storeys with four hidden inside. And large Buddha statues hosted in the Wooden Pagoda are particularly impressive.

    Afterwards, the tour guide will transfer you back to Datong hotel to conclude the trip.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pickup from Centrally located Datong hotels, please provide your hotel information while booking.

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Cancellation policy

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

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