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LanguagesEnglish, Chinese
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
Take bullet train G2529 (07:41–09:45) from Beijing to Datong with your private guide in the early morning.
Upon arriving in Datong, first explore Datong Ancient City. Boasting a 2,300-year history, it once served as the Northern Wei Dynasty capital. Admire its well-preserved ancient city wall, classic military architecture, Nine-Dragon Screen and old temples to experience authentic northern Chinese history and folk culture.
Have local lunch at a characteristic restaurant, then visit Yungang Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site carved 1,500 years ago under the Northern Wei Dynasty. The site contains 45 main caves and over 51,000 stone Buddhas. Representing peak early Chinese Buddhist cave art, it merges Chinese, Indian and Central Asian styles and records ancient northern China’s cultural integration.
Return to Beijing by train and check in at your hotel.
What's included
Private transportation
Entrance fee
Lunch
Full-time professional English-speaking tour guide
Round-trip high-speed train tickets from Beijing- Datong
Dinner
Gratuities
Personal expenses such as drinks, souvenirs and shopping fees
What to expect
Datong City Walls
45m · Admission ticket included
Datong Ancient City Wall represents exquisite ancient Chinese military architecture. It was rebuilt in the Ming Dynasty by General Xu Da on the ruins of cities dating back to the Northern Wei, Liao and Jin dynasties.
The square rampart extends 7.24 kilometres around the old town. Built of rammed earth covered with blue bricks, it features complete defensive facilities including city gates, watchtowers and barbicans.
As a vital frontier stronghold in ancient northern China, the wall preserves profound historical heritage. Walking along the wall, visitors enjoy panoramic views of the ancient city, and the lit rampart presents fantastic scenery after sunset.
Nine Dragon Screen
30m · Admission ticket included
Datong Nine-Dragon Wall is China’s oldest and largest glazed tile nine-dragon screen wall, built in the Ming Dynasty as the screen wall of Prince Dai’s mansion.
Covered with colourful glazed tiles, the wall displays vivid dragons chasing pearls amid waves and clouds. With sophisticated craftsmanship and bright lasting colours, it reflects supreme ancient Chinese ceramic art.
Far older than the ones in Beijing, this precious relic embodies traditional imperial culture. It is a landmark showcasing remarkable ancient Chinese architectural and sculptural skills.
Yungang Grottoes
2h · Admission ticket included
It is a great place to experience authentic northern Chinese history and folk culture. Enjoy authentic local lunch at a featured restaurant, then visit Yungang Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site,carved during the Northern Wei Dynasty over 1,500 years ago, it features 45 major caves and more than 51,000 stone Buddha statues. It represents the pinnacle of early Chinese Buddhist cave art, blending Indian, Central Asian and Chinese artistic traditions. A masterpiece of religious sculpture, it vividly reflects the cultural integration and splendid civilization of ancient northern China.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Our tour guide will contact the tourists one day in advance to confirm the hotel name and address. The next day, either the tour guide or driver will wait for the tourists in the hotel's lobby with a name‑board.
Additional information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
