Beijing Trip 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.
Additional Info
Duration: 6 days
Starts: Beijing, China
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Tours
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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.
Itinerary
Day 1: Pick you up at your Beijing downtown hotel and drive to Hanging Temple
Stop At: Hengshan Hanging Temple (Xuankong si), Hengshan, Datong China
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).
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Visit Yungang Grottoes and Yingxian Wooden Pagoda, then drive to Wutaishan
Stop At: Yungang Grottoes, Wuzhou Mountain, Urban Area, Datong 37000 China
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.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Ying Xian Wooden Pagoda, 76km (47 miles) south of Datong, Datong China
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).
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 3: Visit Bodhisattva Temple(Summit Bodhisattva), Xian Tong Temple, Luohou Temple at Wutaishan
Stop At: Wutai Shan (Five Terrace Mountain), Within Wutai County, Wutai County 035500 China
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.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Bodhisattva Temple, Lingjiu Peak, North of Xiantog Temple, Taihuai Town, Wutai County China
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.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Xian Tong Temple, Xiantong Temple, Mount Wutai, Wutai County China
Then walk down to Xian Tong Temple, the largest Temple with the longest history among 47 Buddhist temples at Mount Wutai.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Luohou Temple, Taihuai Town, Wutai County 035515 China
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.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 4: Visit Dailuo Ding of Wutai Mountain and Shuxiang Temple, then drive to Pingyao City
Stop At: Dailuo Ding of Wutai Mountain, East of Taihuai Town, Wutai County 035515 China
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.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Pingyao County, Pingyao County, Shanxi
After lunch, driver to Pingyao City (about 4 hours driving time). Your driver will drop you off at your hotel (at your own arrangement)
Duration: 20 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 5: Zhangbi Ancient Castle, Pingyao Ancient City and Pingyao City Wall
Stop At: Zhangbi Ancient Castle, Zhangbi Village, Longfeng Country, Jiexiu 032000 China
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.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Ancient City of Pingyao, In Pingyao County, Pingyao County 031100 China
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.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: City Wall of Pingyao, Within Pingyao County, Pingyao County 031100 China
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.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 6: Qiao’s Family Compound, then drive back to Beijing.
Stop At: Qiao’s Family Compound (Qiao Jia Dayuan), Qiaojiabao Village, Dongguan Town, Pingyao County 030901 China
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.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Beijing, Beijing
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
