Datong City Experience
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This 4-day tour starts and ends in Datong, offering a relaxed yet enriching experience of this historic city. You’ll explore the remarkable Yungang Grottoes – a UNESCO World Heritage Site famed for its ancient Buddhist cave art. There’s plenty of free time to soak up Datong’s unique atmosphere, with optional visits to the extraordinary Hanging Temple and Yingxian Wooden Pagoda or the spiritual Huayan and Shanhua Temples alongside the Nine Dragon Screen. With a gentle pace and a mix of cultural highlights and leisure, this trip is perfect for those wanting to delve into China’s rich heritage without rushing.
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Tour Overview
Duration
4 daysHotel Rating
4 star hotelsStarts
DatongEnds
Da Tong ShiMinimum Age
No minimum ageMaximum Age
Tours have upper age limits for several reasons, such as but not limited to: tour pace, activity level, and accommodation standards. If you fall outside of this age limit, we do have lots of other tours in China that are suitable for all ages!
Arrival Transfer
YesDeparture Transfer
YesTour Guide
Yes - English speaking guide.Country
ChinaPassengers
$459.00
$138.00
Tour Style
Group Size
Min 2 / Max Private Tour
Trip Type
Private Tours
Range
On this tour, you won't be joined by other travellers, and will just be travelling with your booking party. Some transportation & sightseeing may be shared, check the Inclusions for more information.
Guiding Style
This tour includes scheduled sightseeing with expert guides in key destinations as per the Inclusions, as well as transportation (either with a driver or public transport), plus of course your accommodation. There is no single tour guide or tour leader throughout the trip. You’ll have support where it counts, and more freedom in between. Our cruise tours also fall into this category where you will be looked after by a crew. For more information, check the Inclusions of this tour.
Tour Pace
A balanced pace, with a mix of free time and visits to multiple locations, allowing for both relaxation and exploration. Generally doesn't visit more than one or two destinations per day.
Physical Rating
A moderate amount of walking is required during sightseeing, with some free time, offering a balance between activity and relaxation. As a general rule, you should be able to walk 2-kilometres without stopping.
Tour Guide
Yes - English speaking guide.Group Size
Min 2 / Max Private TourRange
On this tour, you won't be joined by other travellers, and will just be travelling with your booking party. Some transportation & sightseeing may be shared, check the Inclusions for more information.
Guiding Style
This tour includes scheduled sightseeing with expert guides in key destinations as per the Inclusions, as well as transportation (either with a driver or public transport), plus of course your accommodation. There is no single tour guide or tour leader throughout the trip. You’ll have support where it counts, and more freedom in between. Our cruise tours also fall into this category where you will be looked after by a crew. For more information, check the Inclusions of this tour.
Tour Pace
A balanced pace, with a mix of free time and visits to multiple locations, allowing for both relaxation and exploration. Generally doesn't visit more than one or two destinations per day.
Physical Rating
A moderate amount of walking is required during sightseeing, with some free time, offering a balance between activity and relaxation. As a general rule, you should be able to walk 2-kilometres without stopping.
Trip Type
Private ToursTour Highlights
Included
Not Included
Itinerary
Day 1 - Datong - Da Tong Shi
Upon arrival at Datong airport or railway station, please provide your arrival details in advance so we can arrange your pick-up. An English-speaking guide will meet you and accompany you on a private transfer to your hotel in Datong, which takes approximately one hour. After settling in, you may choose to relax and enjoy the hotel’s facilities or take a stroll through the city’s charming streets to experience its distinctive atmosphere. Overnight in Datong.
Day 2 - Da Tong Shi
After breakfast, we will collect you from the hotel lobby at around 8:00 for a half-day excursion to the Yungang Grottoes. This remarkable site is one of China’s most celebrated ancient Buddhist sculptural complexes and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It showcases an impressive blend of Buddhist symbolism and traditional Chinese artistic styles. We will return to the hotel by approximately midday, leaving the rest of the day free for you to relax or explore Datong at your own pace. Overnight in Datong.
Day 3 - Da Tong Shi
After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a full day at your leisure to explore the rich history and ancient atmosphere of Datong. You may choose to wander the city’s streets and absorb its unique heritage, reflecting the legacy of various Chinese dynasties. Alternatively, you can join one of our optional tours. The first option visits the Hanging Temple and Yingxian Wooden Pagoda, where you’ll discover the spiritual traditions of Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism within the temple’s walls, followed by lunch at a local restaurant and a visit to the oldest and tallest timber pagoda in China. This tour concludes around 17:00. The second option is a half-day morning tour to Huayan and Shanhua Temples, renowned for their Liao and Tang dynasty architecture, and the Nine Dragon Screen—a notable spirit wall designed to ward off negative energies according to feng shui principles. This tour finishes at approximately midday, leaving you the afternoon free. Overnight in Datong.
Day 4 - Datong - Da Tong Shi
After breakfast, you will check out of the hotel. At the arranged time, your guide will meet you in the hotel lobby to accompany you to Datong airport or railway station for your onward journey.
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Extras and add-ons
If you'd like to add extras or add-ons to your booking, you can do this easily during checkout. Just review the available options and select any additional services or upgrades you'd like before completing your purchase.
Hotels
The hotels listed below are examples which we frequently use on this tour. Alternative hotels of a similar standard may be used instead.
Prices & Dates
'Double/Twin' prices are per person when there are 2 people on the same booking sharing a room. 'Single' prices are applicable to anyone wanting the privacy of their own room. 'Triple' prices (if available) are per person when there are 3 people on the same booking sharing a room.
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