One Day Datong Tour from Beijing by High-speed Train
Tour Overview
Yugang Grottoes in Datong is one of the four greatest Buddhist grottoes in China. It is the one located closest to Beijing among the four. This private tour will offer the opportunity to visit Yungang Grottoes from Beijing in one day. Take this Datong day tour from Beijing by train to explore the must-see places: Yungang Grottoes and Hanging Temple to immerse yourself into the long history and Buddhist cultures.
Travel destination: Datong
Suitable for: Culture Lovers
Tour type: Private
Highlights of this tour:
- Explore the magnificent Yungang Grottoes and understand the significance of some important grottoes and Buddha statues.
- Marvel at the architectural wonders – Hanging Temple.
In the early morning, our Beijing driver will pick you up from your hotel, and then transfer you to Beijing railway station for a 2-hour high-speed train to Datong.
Upon arrival, a private local guide will pick you up on time. Then your Datong tour begins with a visit to the Yungang Grottoes, which is honored as one of the “Four Great Grottoes Arts”, together with Luoyang Longmen Grottoes, Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes, and Tianshui Maijishan Grottoes. It was 460 AD when the Yungang Grottoes was carved. Travelers can learn the profound Buddhist history, culture, and arts through those grottoes and wall paintings.
Next, move to the miraculous Hanging Temple. Marvel at its building structures which are on the steep cliff. It’s also the only existing temple with unique features of Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism.
After the tour finished, you will be escorted to Datong train station for a night high-speed train back to Beijing. Upon arrival, a Beijing local driver will pick you up and transfer you back to your hotel in Beijing. The Beijing to Datong tour ends here.
Price includes
- Entrance tickets
- Second train tickets of Beijing-Datong-Beijing
- All transfers as mentioned in the itinerary
- Air-conditioned car and driver, English-speaking tour guide
- Chinese style lunch
- The above private escorted tour is customized for you, your family, or your friends exclusively. No other travelers will join your group
Price excludes
- Personal expenses
- Beijing Accommodation
- Gratuities (recommended)
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