4 Days Essence of Datong & Pingyao Tour
Tour Route: Datong, Pingyao
Datong and Pingyao are famous for its long history and culture. From this tour, you may experience the highlights of this two cities. Also, the transport is very convenient between them.
After your arrival in Datong, your guide will meet you at the airport or railway station and transfer you to the hotel. The rest of the day is free for you.
Meals: No mealsDay 2 Datong Day Tour
Today's tour starts to visit the famous Yungang Grottoes, which hold 53 grottoes with 51,000 statues. The Grottoes are the highlight of your visit to Datong, for it is the treasure of traditional Chinese art that also influenced by Greek and Indian style.
After lunch, move on to Shanhua Monastery, located in central Datong within the old city walls. It was first constructed during the Tang dynasty (618-907AD).
Then proceed to visit the Nine Dragon Wall, which used to guard the mansion or palace. In China, a big wall of dragons in front of the entrance should block evil spirits can only walk in straight lines. The wall is 8 meters high, 45 meters long, and has 9 different dragons made of 426 glazed tiles. It is the largest nine dragon screen in China.
Day 3 Datong-Pingyao
After breakfast, your local guide will pick you up at your hotel and take you to Pingyao ancient city. On the way to Pingyao, you will first visit the Hanging Temple at the foot of Mt. Hengshan. Because the temple is on the west side of a hill at over 50 meters high above the ground, it is named as Hanging Monastery.
Later, moving on to Qiao's Family Compound, which is used to be the house of a famous local financier during the Qing Dynasty. Built in 1756, this well-preserved compound shows you how the traditional North China Folk house was like in the past.
After arriving in Pingyao, check in at your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day in the ancient town on your own.
Meals: Breakfast, LunchDay 4 Pingyao-Taiyuan Departure
Today, you will spend a full day to explore Pingyao Ancient City. Your tour starts from the Ancient City Wall of Pingyao, where you can have a panorama view of the layout of this town. Then you will move on to the Rishengchang Former Bank, which shows you the original bank system in the past.
After lunch, strolling on the traditional Ming and Qing Street, a cobbled road with old buildings on either side. You may like tracing back to the former bustle bazaar in the old days. Later, visiting the Temple of City God, which also called Chenghuangmiao in Chinese. You will appreciated the wonderful wood carvings, paintings and sculptures in the old temple.
After the tour, be transferred to the Airport or Railway Station in Taiyuan for the flight/train to your next destination.
Meals: Breakfast, LunchTravel Period | 2-5 travelers | 6-9 travelers |
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Dec.1- Feb.28 | US$350 | US$270 |
Mar.1- Nov.30 | US$360 | US$280 |
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).
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