Why choose this Beijing tour ?
Visit the Hanging Temple and the Yungang Grottoes on a full-day trip to Datong from Beijing that includes round-trip bullet train tickets, English speaking tour guide, private vehicle, all entrance fee and lunch. Explore one of the largest stone caving art treasury at Yungang Grottoes, then experience the architectural wonder – Hanging Temple. This private tour is a cost-effective way to make the most of your time in China, with an knowledgable guide to help bring the ancient world to life.
Make the most of your Beijing adventure
What makes Beijing Private Day Trip to Hanging Temple and Yungang Grottoes a unique experience ?
Our driver will pick you up from your Beijing city hotel, then you will be transferred to the train station. Enjoy a 2 hour bullet train ride on your own, once arrive at Datong. Your local tour guide will greet you upon arrival at the train station, then go over the day’s itinerary on your way to the first stop of the day – Hanging Temple.
The hanging temple is the only existed temple hosting worship for the Taoists, Confucians and Buddhists. Built in 491 A.D, Hanging Temple is an architectural wonder because it hangs on the west cliff of Jinxia Gorge more than 50 meters above the ground. It has established its unique position among the various temples and monastery with its characteristics of “peril, workmanship and miracle”. Follow your tour guide to explore the temples and get to know the detailed stories and histories.
Next, stop at a local restaurant for a quick lunch. Then heading directly to Yungang Grottoes (Approximately 1.5 hours drive).
As an UNESCO World Cultual Heritage Site, Yungang Grottoes is deemed as the Three Largest and Most Famous Grottoes Clusters together with Mogao Grottoes of Dunhuang, and Longmen Grottoes of Henan. With their 252 caves and 51,000 status, the Yungang Grottoes art represent the successful fusion of Buddhist religious symbolic art from south and central Asian with Chinese cultural traditions, starting in the 5th century CE under Imperial auspices. The power and endurance of Buddhist belief in China are vividly illustrated by the Yungang gottoes.
After the tour you will be transferred to Datong railway station and heading back to Beijing, once arrive our driver will pick you up from the train station, and you will be transferred back to your hotel in Beijing.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Second Class Train Tickets
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Second Class Train Tickets: This option including Beijing-Datong Round Trip second Class train tickets.
Pickup included - First Class Train Tickets
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First Class Train Tickets: This option including Beijing-Datong round trip First Class Train Tickets.
Pickup included - Private Tour
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Your driver will pick you up at 4:30am in your Beijing city hotel’s lobby by holding your name sign
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Beijing Private Day Trip to Hanging Temple and Yungang Grottoes Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Professional guide
- Round trip bullet train tickets
- Lunch
- Transport by private vehicle
- Entrance Fee
Not Included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Discover Beijing Tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Asia/Shanghai.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
• A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
