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Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview
This 2-day private tour leads you to the amazing sightseeing of the famous Yungang Grottos and Hanging Temple in Datong. Experience the speedy bullet train of China for your short excursion from Xi'an. Accompany by your professional private guide to learn the local history. Includes private guide, Enjoy tasty local cuisines and transportation, and accommodation in Datong. this interesting overnight stay trip is perfectly for you.
What's included
1 night accommodation in local B&B or 3-4 Star Hotel
Professional guide
Lunch
Private transportation in Xi'an, Taiyuan, Datong city
Dinner
Breakfast
Entry/Admission - Hengshan Hanging Temple
Entry/Admission - Yungang Grottoes
Gratuities
What to expect
Day 1: Xi'an - Taiyuan by bullet train - Datong (L,D)
Yungang Grottoes
8h · Admission ticket included
Meet up your friendly private driver in the morning, and depart from your Xi'an hotel to Xi'an North Train Station in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle to start your 2-day comprehensive tour.
Upon arrival Taiyuang Station, your guide will pick you up and head to Datong (3.5 hours). On the way,you will have your lunch.
Then, visit the Yungang Grottoes, which are ancient Buddhist temple grottoes. They are excellent examples of rock-cut architecture and one of the three most famous ancient sculptural sites of China.
Then, have a tasty local dinner. Overnight stay at local B&B or Hotel.
Day 2: Datong - Taiyuan - Xi'an by bullet train (B, L)
Hengshan Hanging Temple (Xuankong si)
8h · Admission ticket included
After breakfast, you guide and driver take you to Hanging Temple (1.5 hours). This 1,400-year-old gravity-defying structure pays homage to Taoism, Buddhism and Confucianism—all in one place. Built precariously into the side of a cliff around 75 m (246 ft) above the ground, this distinctive monastery houses sculptures of the Buddha, Confucius and Laozi, which appear side-by-side.
After lunch, your guide will send you to Taiyuan train station and assist you get the tickets and send you to the security check. You will take the train to Xi’an.
After you arrival in Xi’an. The driver and guide will pick you up with holding a sign board with your name on and send you to your hotel.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Your centrally located hotel in Xi'an
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Please wear comfortable walking shoes
Overnight stay at local B&B is based on double occupancy per room. If you are single traveler, you will have your own private room
Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Refer to train Numbers:Xi'an to Taiyuan: D2502 (07:41/11:23) or similar train. Taiyuan to Xi'an: D2527(17:27/21:07) or similar train.
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
