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LanguagesChinese, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
Explore 3 different cities in this 6 days private self-guided tour. With an English speaking driver, it is much easier for you to communicate with the locals and experience the cultures in different places. In this 6 days, you will visit Datong, Wutaishan and Pingyao. The attractions includes Hanging Temple and Yungang Grottoes in Datong, Ying Xian Wooden Pagoda, the most famous 5 Temples- Xiantong Temple, Manjusri Temple (Summit Bodhisattva), Shuxiang Temple, and Luohou Temple at Wutaishan and surrounding scenic area, Pingyao Old City,Qiao Family Courtyard,Zhangbi Old Castle in Pingyao.
Pingyao:Pingyao old City,Qiao Family Courtyard,Zhangbi Old Castle.
What's included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bottled water
English speaking driver
Fuel surcharge,tolls and Parking
Transport by private vehicle
Accommodations
Entrance fees
Meal
Extra tour guide service
Gratuities
What to expect
Day 1: Pick you up at your Beijing downtown hotel and drive to Hanging Temple
Hengshan Hanging Temple (Xuankong si)
Pass by
Your friendly English speaking driver will meet you in your hotel lobby at 8:00am and drive about 4 hours to Datong Hanging Temple. Upon arrival, have lunch nearby first (on your own cost), then visit to the Hanging Temple. Afterwards, drive to your hotel in Datong (at your own arrangement).
Day 2: Visit Yungang Grottoes and Yingxian Wooden Pagoda, then drive to Wutaishan
Yungang Grottoes
3h
Your driver will pick you up at 8:00am at your Datong hotel and head to Yungang Grottoes, where you will spend 3-4 hours.
Pagoda of Fogong Temple
1h 30m
After enjoy a local lunch, continue to Ying Xian Wooden Pagoda. 90 minutes later, meet your driver and transfer to Wutaishan (about 3 hours driving time).
Day 3: Visit Bodhisattva Temple(Summit Bodhisattva), Xian Tong Temple, Luohou Temple at Wutaishan
Wutai Shan (Five Terrace Mountain)
2h · Admission ticket not included
Your driver will pick you up at 8:30.a.m and transfer to Wutaishan. Mount Wutai has 47 Buddhist temples. You can visit some of them. Below itinerary is just an example for you.
Bodhisattva Temple
2h · Admission ticket not included
First, visit the Bodhisattva Temple (Summit Bodhisattva), a major temple at the northern end of the temple complex. On the top, you will have a spectacular views of the mountains.
Xian Tong Temple
1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
Then walk down to Xian Tong Temple, the largest Temple with the longest history among 47 Buddhist temples at Mount Wutai.
Luohou Temple
1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
Continue to Luohou Temple. If you are interested to visit other temples, you can still go and visit.
After that, you will be transferred back to your hotel.
Day 4: Visit Dailuo Ding of Wutai Mountain and Shuxiang Temple, then drive to Pingyao City
Dailuo Ding of Wutai Mountain
4h · Admission ticket not included
Meet your driver in the morning and transfer to Mount Wutai, continue visit Dailuo Ding of Wutai Mountain and Shuxiang Temple.
After Wutaishan visiting, you can continue to the surrounding scenic area based on your interests.
Then stop for a local lunch.
Pingyao County
20m
After lunch, driver to Pingyao City (about 4 hours driving time). Your driver will drop you off at your hotel (at your own arrangement)
Day 5: Zhangbi Ancient Castle, Pingyao Ancient City and Pingyao City Wall
Zhangbi Ancient Castle
2h · Admission ticket not included
Meet your driver in your hotel lobby at 8:00.a.m and transfer about 1 hour to an ancient multi-functional castle--Zhangbi Ancient Castle, located southeast of Jiexiu City, Shanxi Province. It was built in 617 AD at an altitude of 1,040 meters (3,412 feet) above sea level.
Ancient City of Pingyao
2h · Admission ticket not included
Then drive back to Pingyao and visit Pingyao Ancient City, one of China's four best preserved old cities together with Lijiang Old Town, Huizhou Ancient City and Langzhong Ancient City.
City Wall of Pingyao
1h · Admission ticket not included
You can enjoy a local lunch in Pingyao Ancient City, then walk to the City Wall. On top of the City Wall, you can have a bird-eye view of the whole Ancient City.
After that, transfer back to your hotel. If you live in Pingyao Ancient City, you can continue to spend your time there.
Day 6: Qiao's Family Compound, then drive back to Beijing.
Qiao's Family Compound (Qiao Jia Dayuan)
3h · Admission ticket not included
Your driver will pick you up in early morning and head to Qiao's Family Compound ( about 1 hour). It is the residential compound of well-known financier Qiao Zhiyong, who was the most famous member of the Qiao family.
Beijing
30m
After lunch, drive back to your Beijing hotel or apartment. It takes about 8 hours. You can relax and rest in the car, enjoy your ride back.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Departure point:pickup from Beijing downtown
Additional information
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
