3 Days Standard Beijing to Datong Tours by Train
Tour Route: Beijing, Datong, BeijingToday, you will take a soft sleeper train from Beijing to Datong by yourself. We will book the train tickets and deliver them to your hotel in advance. Check Beijing to Datong train timetable here
Upon arrival in Datong, your local guide will pick you up at the railway station and transfer you to the hotel for a two-night stay.
Meals: No MealsDay 2 Datong
After breakfast, you will visit one of the four greatest grottoes in China, Yungang Grottoes. Situated to the west of Datong City, Yungang Grottoes were carved on the southern foot of the mountain, stretching for about one kilometer (0.6 miles) from the east to the west. There are altogether 252 niches and 51,000 vivid Buddha statues, representing the splendid Buddhist grotto art of China between the 5th and 6th century.
Then you will visit another amazing attraction, the Hanging Monastery. Constructed about 1,500 years ago during the late Northern Wei Dynasty, the Hanging Monastery, as the name suggests, was enchased in the cliff of the mountain. Although 1,500 years has passed, 40 halls of the monastery stand there solidly and firmly.
Day 3 Datong Exit
Today our guide will pick up you from hotel and transfer to Datong railway station for your next trip.
Meals: Western buffet breakfastTravel Period | 2-5 travelers | 6-9 travelers |
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Dec.1- Feb.28 | US$395 | US$325 |
Mar.1- Nov.30 | US$400 | US$330 |
1. The price is based on stay in China four star hotels. If you want to deduct, upgrade or downgrade the hotel, please indicate this while sending the inquiry.
2. You will enjoy more discounts if there is more people join the tour.
3. Prices may vary according to your travel time and are higher in the high season, e.g. Qingming Festival Holiday (Apr. 4 - 6, 2020 ), Labor's Day Holiday (May 1 - 3, 2020) ,Dragon Boat Festival Holiday (Jun. 25 - 27, 2020) and National Day Holiday (Oct 1- Oct 8, 2020).
1. All arrangements and first admission/entrance fees of scenic spots specified in the itinerary.
2. Buffet breakfast, Chinese lunch or dinner as listed in the itinerary.
3. Well-equipped commercial vehicle with excellent private guide and driver accompanied on your tour between airports, train stations, scenic spots and hotels.
4. Travel Agency’s Liability Insurance with your tour inside China.
5. Chinese government taxes and the city construction fees on your travel tour.
6. Designated Four-Star hotels as specified in this itinerary.
7. The fee of trains Beijing-Datong
1. China entry visa fees.
2. International or domestic airfare not included in the itinerary.
3. Meals not specified in the itinerary and extra and alcoholic or beverages during meals.
4. Tips for guides and drivers.
5. Personal expense: e.g. mini bar, personal telecommunications, laundry, excess baggage charges etc.
6. Excursions and activities not included in itinerary.
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As the China Visa, we cannot apply for you as we are an China inbound travel company. However, we can send you our invitation letter with our company's official seal to you after you booked the tour from us, which could assist you to get China Visa from China embassy easily. Usually, we suggest you to apply the visa about one month or one month and a half before your travel date.
* Most hotels we offered in our tour package have WIFI in the lobby, and some of which have WIFI in hotel rooms. If you need the WIFI in your room, please make sure with your trip advisor.
* Department stores, supermarkets, boutiques, hotel and restaurants in most cities of China do accept the credit card with the sigh of MasterCard, VISA and JCB. However, it does generate commission charge. Please check the regulations with your bank manager.
I am a single person. How much? What is the cost to tip guide and driver?
Asked by Jill (Sep.03, 2014)
Trip Consultant (Sep.03, 2014) replied:
Hi Jill, the price is about USD620 for one person.
Tipping is now considered by many locals to be a part of their normal remuneration. However, this is a matter of personal discretion. You may use following as a reference. Suggested Tipping: for local guide$8-$10 per person (guest) per day, for driver:$4-$5per person(guest) per day
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