2-Day Datong Yungang Grottoes & Hanging Temple Private Tour

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Visit one of northern China’s historical wonders on this private 12-hour Yungang Grottoes trip from Beijing. Travel to this UNESCO-listed treasure-trove of early Buddhist cave art near Datong, and enjoy ample time to tour its 252 grottoes of thousands of Buddhist statues. See highlights including the towering Buddha cliff carving, and smaller caverns and niches filled with murals and figurines, many from the 5th century. Lunch, private transport, and central hotel pickup and drop-off included.

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Duration: 2 days
Starts: Beijing, China
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours



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Visit one of northern China’s historical wonders on this private 12-hour Yungang Grottoes trip from Beijing. Travel to this UNESCO-listed treasure-trove of early Buddhist cave art near Datong, and enjoy ample time to tour its 252 grottoes of thousands of Buddhist statues. See highlights including the towering Buddha cliff carving, and smaller caverns and niches filled with murals and figurines, many from the 5th century. Lunch, private transport, and central hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Itinerary

Day 1: Datong Yungang Grottoes & Nine Dragon Screen

Stop At: Yungang Grottoes, Wuzhou Mountain, Urban Area, Datong 37000 China
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Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Nine Dragon Screen, Yanghe Street, Cheng District, Datong 037000 China
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Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Lunch: Datong local hand-cut noodles
Accommodation included: No Accommodation

Day 2: Ying Xian Wooden Pagoda & Hanging Temple

Stop At: Hengshan Hanging Temple (Xuankong si), Hengshan, Datong China
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Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Ying Xian Wooden Pagoda, 76km (47 miles) south of Datong, Datong China
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Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Lunch
Accommodation included: No Accommodation



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