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Tour Overview
Embark on a captivating private tour of Datong, a city rich in cultural heritage and spiritual significance, nestled in the southwest of Shanxi province, China. This city break offers a seamless travel experience with private transfers and an English-speaking guide. Stay in comfort at a superior 4-star hotel while exploring Datong's iconic sites. Marvel at the Yungang Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site showcasing ancient Buddhist cave art. Discover the Nine Dragon Screen, a masterpiece of feng shui defense, and the Hanging Temple, a testament to the harmony of Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism. Optional tours include visits to the Yingxian Wooden Pagoda and the Huayan and Shanhua Temples, each offering a glimpse into China's dynastic past. Enjoy the freedom to explore at your leisure or enhance your experience with curated excursions, all while surrounded by the city's unique historical ambiance. ...more ...less
Highlights
Datong: Fascinating city, located in the southwest of Shanxi province, the gateway to the awe-inspiring Yungang Caves.
Yungang Grottoes: Remarkable cave art representing the spiritual fusion between the Buddhist and Chinese tradition.
Nine Dragon Screen: The finest spiritual wall in China, decorated in colored glazed tiles, believed to be a front line in a feng shui defense.
Hanging Temple: Admire the heritage of three Chinese traditional religions, Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism.
Yingxian Wooden Pagoda: The oldest and tallest timberwork pavilion architecture in China.
Huayan and Shanhua Temple: Famous for their greatness and remarkable architectural style typical of traditional Liao and Tang Dynasties.
Upon your arrival to Datong airport or Datong railway station (please advise your arrival details in advance in order to arrange the pick-up), you will be met by an English speaking guide who accompanies you to your transfer to the city. The one hour private transfer will take you directly to your hotel in Datong. If you feel tired after the journey, you can relax and make use of all available services at the hotel. But if you are anxious to explore this awesome city, stroll down its charming streets and indulge into its unique vibe.
Overnight in Datong.
Day 2
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DATONG
Location: Yungang Grottoes, Datong
Accommodation Name: Datong Hotel or similar 4*
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, after which we will pick you up at about 8:00 at hotel´s lobby for our half-day Yungang Grottoes excursion. Yungang Grottoes is one of the most famous ancient Buddhist sculptural sites of China. Represent an awe-inspiring masterpiece of early Chinese Buddhist cave art and it became a part of UNESCO World Heritage Site, due to its excellent fusion between the Buddhist religious symbolic art and the Chinese cultural tradition. We´ll be back in the hotel at around 12:00. The rest of the day is free for you to spend at leisure.
Wake up to your breakfast at the hotel and enjoy the full day at leisure at this delightful city. Enjoy the ancient atmosphere of this age-old city and explore the unique history of all Chinese dynasties. Alternatively, you can book one of our optional tours:
Optional Tour A: Hanging Temple and Yingxian Wooden Pagoda tour
Hanging Temple and Yingxian Wooden Pagoda tour is a great way how to learn about the spiritual essence of the Datong´s tradition. During the visit of Hanging Temple you´ll admire the heritage of three Chinese traditional religions, Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism, still presents between the walls of this temple, and after the lunch at the local restaurant, we´ll continue to Yingxian Wooden Pagoda, the oldest and tallest timberwork pavilion architecture in China. Our tour ends at approx. 17:00.
Optional Tour B: Huayan and Shanhua Temple and the Nine Dragon Screen half-day tour
Take our tour starting at 8:00 with the pick-up at your hotel´s lobby, and visit the southwest Datong religious sites, Huayan and Shanhua Temple, famous for their greatness and remarkable architectural style so typical for traditional Liao and Tang Dynasties. Our spiritual tour continues to see Nine Dragon Screen, one of the finest spirit walls in China, that provided protection not against physical attack, but against bad spirits, so they can be considered as the front line in feng shui defence. Back in the hotel approx. at 12:00.
Overnight in Datong.
Day 4
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DEPARTURE DATONG
Location: Datong
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast at the hotel, check-out from the hotel and at the agreed time you will be picked up by the guide at the hotel reception and together with the driver they will take you to the Datong airport or Datong railway station to go to your onwards destinations.
What's Included
Tour Guide
Operated with English-speaking local guides during Yungang Grottoes half-day excursion.
Transport
Experience seamless travel with private inbound and outbound transfers from Datong airport or railway station, accompanied by an English-speaking guide. Enjoy private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle throughout the tour, ensuring comfort and convenience.
Entrance Fees & Activities
All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary, including the Yungang Grottoes half-day excursion.
Other
Meet & Greet service upon arrival.
What's Not Included
Flights and Visa
International and domestic flight tickets, airport taxes, and China visa fees are not included.
Rail Tickets
Rail tickets are not included.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included.
Personal Expenses
Expenses of personal nature like tipping, laundry, telephone/fax calls, alcoholic on-alcoholic beverages, camera/video camera fee at monuments, medical expenses, or items not stated explicitly in the programme are not included.
City Tax
City tax is not included and is payable on the spot.
Unmentioned Visits
Any visit not mentioned in the programme is not included.
Optional Tours
Optional tours and activities are not included.
Tips
Tips for guides and drivers are not included.
Requirements
Comfortable and light clothing is best suited to travel in the warm months and warm clothing in the colder months in China. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or sparse clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings. Sun protection, sunglasses and a hat can be very useful during your stay.
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Please Note
Please check the China visa requirements with your local embassy or authorities
No refund for unused services. Splitting of the package is not allowed
Please note that local conditions prevalent at the time of travel may result in modifications to the contents of the tour without prior notice, including possible change of hotels and/or itinerary
Early check-in, late check-out, connecting or adjoining rooms in the hotel are subject to availability and not guaranteed
In many hotels in China, the triple rooms are a double room with an additional bed or sofa bed. Their comfort conditions are lower than the international standards of the triple room
We reserve the right to change itineraries and activities due to weather conditions, technical problems, security reasons or Corona restrictions.
Accommodation options
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Day 1-3 Datong:
Superior Hotel Category = Datong Hotel or similar 4*
Accommodation options
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Day 1-3 Datong:
Superior Hotel Category = Datong Hotel or similar 4*
Mode of Transport
Experience seamless travel with private inbound and outbound transfers from Datong airport or railway station, accompanied by an English-speaking guide. Enjoy private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle throughout the tour, ensuring comfort and convenience.
Accommodation
Enjoy a comfortable stay with 3 nights' accommodation at a superior hotel category, such as Datong Hotel or a similar 4-star establishment, offering a relaxing environment to unwind after exploring the city's cultural treasures.
Check out our Q&As
What type of transportation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle throughout the tour, with private inbound and outbound transfers from Datong airport or railway station, accompanied by an English-speaking guide.
What kind of accommodation is included in the tour?
The tour includes 3 nights' accommodation at a superior hotel category, such as Datong Hotel or a similar 4-star establishment, providing a relaxing environment to unwind after exploring the city's cultural treasures.
Are meals included in the tour package?
Breakfast is included each day at the hotel, but lunches and dinners are not included in the tour package.
What is the main highlight of the Yungang Grottoes excursion?
The Yungang Grottoes excursion is a half-day tour to one of the most famous ancient Buddhist sculptural sites in China, known for its fusion of Buddhist religious symbolic art and Chinese cultural tradition, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Are there any optional tours available during the stay in Datong?
Yes, there are optional tours available such as the Hanging Temple and Yingxian Wooden Pagoda tour, and the Huayan and Shanhua Temple and Nine Dragon Screen half-day tour.
What should I wear when visiting religious sites during the tour?
Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts, or sparse clothing when visiting temples, religious, or official buildings. Comfortable and light clothing is recommended for warm months, and warm clothing for colder months.
Is there any option for solo traveller?
Yes of course. Please note that the default selection shows the price per person per double room. For solo travellers, you will have to select a single room when available.
What documents will I receive before I travel?
Booking confirmation with Itinerary and confirmation vouchers
Do you offer any travel insurance?
We do not offer Travel Insurance but would strongly recommend that you purchase a comprehensive Travel Insurance Policy prior to departure.
What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
You can change it by logging into your profile and click on Bookings. Please check your cancellation policy.
When are there specific hotel names confirmed?
Confirmed hotel names are informed latest 10 days prior to client's arrival
Are Visa fees included in the price?
No, visa fees are not included
What does the price include?
What is included is stated specifically on the product Description. Gratuities are at your discretion. Prices do not include (unless stated otherwise) - gratuities to the guide, driver or tour manager.
CTS demo white label allows you to make 20 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 0 days before the start of the tour.
Low Deposit
CTS demo white label requires a minimum deposit of
55%
or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 30 days before departure.
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